Garmin vívoactive 4 vs. Garmin Approach G12

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Garmin vívoactive 4 and Garmin Approach G12. Compare design, displays, functions, batteries and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect smartwatch. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the watch that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin vívoactive 4 vs. Garmin Approach G12 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin vívoactive 4 Garmin Approach G12
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Golf
Wearing Style Watch style Clothing
Width 45.1 mm 45.8 mm
Height 45.1 mm 51.3 mm
Depth 12.8 mm 12.4 mm
Weight 50.5 g 25.1 g
Body Material Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer -
Protection Water-resistant -
Clock Display Yes -
FEATURES Garmin vívoactive 4 Garmin Approach G12
Sensors Accelerometer, thermometre, altimeter, gyro sensor, heart rate, electromagnetic compass, Pulse Ox sensor Odometer
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level, menstrual cycle, breathing rate, hydration Distance, golf shot distance, stroke data
Goal Setting Yes -
Features Music remote handling, find phone function, idle alert, HR zones, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, store & play music, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery Sunlight readable, Bluetooth Smart technology
Notifications SMS, incoming calls -
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver -
Payment Technology Garmin Pay -
CONNECTIVITY Garmin vívoactive 4 Garmin Approach G12
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, ANT+ Bluetooth
DISPLAY Garmin vívoactive 4 Garmin Approach G12
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour Monochrome
Resolution 260 x 260 pixels 175 x 175 pixels
Screen Size 1.3" -
Dimensions (WxH) - 23 mm x 23 mm
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) -
INPUT DEVICE Garmin vívoactive 4 Garmin Approach G12
Type Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons Push buttons
CASE Garmin vívoactive 4 Garmin Approach G12
Case Size 45 mm -
Case Shape Round Circular
Bezel Slate stainless steeel -
Case Back Polymer -
Case Details Black | Shadow grey -
BAND Garmin vívoactive 4 Garmin Approach G12
Band Type Band -
Band Width 22 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 135-200 mm -
Clasp Type Buckle -
Band Material Silicone -
Band Colour Black | Shadow grey -
BATTERY Garmin vívoactive 4 Garmin Approach G12
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Battery Life 8 day(s) 30 hours
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 8 days
GPS mode - up to 18 hour(s)
Smartwatch with music mode - up to 7.5 hour(s)
GPS with Music mode - up to 6 hour(s)
GPS mode - up to 30 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin vívoactive 4 Garmin Approach G12
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ -
Compliant Standards - IEC 60529 IPX7
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m -
Max Operating Temperature 60 °C 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -20 °C
Warranty - 1-year warranty
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