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.
GENERAL | Garmin vívoactive 4 | Garmin Approach G12 |
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Product Type | Sport watch | Sport watch |
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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 |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, thermometre, altimeter, gyro sensor, heart rate, electromagnetic compass, Pulse Ox sensor | Odometer |
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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 |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, ANT+ | Bluetooth |
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DISPLAY | Garmin vívoactive 4 | Garmin Approach G12 |
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Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour | Monochrome |
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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 |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons | Push buttons |
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CASE | Garmin vívoactive 4 | Garmin Approach G12 |
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Case Size | 45 mm | - |
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Case Shape | Round | Circular |
Bezel | Slate stainless steeel | - |
Case Back | Polymer | - |
Case Details | Black | Shadow grey | - |
BAND | Garmin vívoactive 4 | Garmin Approach G12 |
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Band Type | Band | - |
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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 |
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Technology | Lithium polymer | Lithium Ion |
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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 |
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Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | Charging/data cable |
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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 |