Side by side comparison and review of Garmin vívoactive 4 and Garmin Approach S42. 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 S42 |
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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 | Watch style |
Width | 45.1 mm | 43.4 mm |
Height | 45.1 mm | 43.4 mm |
Depth | 12.8 mm | 11.7 mm |
Weight | 50.5 g | 43 g |
Body Material | Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer | - |
Protection | Water-resistant | Waterproof |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Garmin vívoactive 4 | Garmin Approach S42 |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, thermometre, altimeter, gyro sensor, heart rate, electromagnetic compass, Pulse Ox sensor | Accelerometer, gyro sensor |
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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, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, steps taken |
Goal Setting | Yes | 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 | Find phone function, sunlight readable, Bluetooth Smart technology, inactivity alert, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, TrueUp, Garmin AutoShot, TruSwing, weather information, 42000+ preloaded courses |
Notifications | SMS, incoming calls | Calendar, incoming calls, applications |
Vibrating Alert | - | Yes |
Feedback Type | - | Vibration alert, visual interface |
Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver | GPS receiver |
Payment Technology | Garmin Pay | - |
CONNECTIVITY | Garmin vívoactive 4 | Garmin Approach S42 |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, ANT+ | Bluetooth |
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DISPLAY | Garmin vívoactive 4 | Garmin Approach S42 |
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Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour |
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Resolution | 260 x 260 pixels | 240 x 240 pixels |
Screen Size | 1.3" | 1.2" |
Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) | - |
INPUT DEVICE | Garmin vívoactive 4 | Garmin Approach S42 |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons | Touch sensitive screen |
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CASE | Garmin vívoactive 4 | Garmin Approach S42 |
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Case Size | 45 mm | - |
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Case Shape | Round | Round |
Bezel | Slate stainless steeel | Metal |
Case Back | Polymer | - |
Case Details | Black | Shadow grey | Gunmetal | Polished silver | Rose gold |
BAND | Garmin vívoactive 4 | Garmin Approach S42 |
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Band Type | Band | Band |
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Band Width | 22 mm | - |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 135-200 mm | 125-202 mm |
Changeable | - | Yes |
Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
Band Material | Silicone | Silicone |
Band Colour | Black | Shadow grey | Black | White | Light sand |
STORAGE | Garmin vívoactive 4 | Garmin Approach S42 |
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Storage Capacity | - | 64 MB |
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BATTERY | Garmin vívoactive 4 | Garmin Approach S42 |
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Technology | Lithium polymer | Lithium Ion |
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Battery Life | 8 day(s) | 10 day(s) |
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) |
Smartwatch mode - up to 10 days GPS mode - up to 15 hours |
Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin vívoactive 4 | Garmin Approach S42 |
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Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | Charging/data cable |
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Preloaded Software | Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ | - |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 50 m |
Max Operating Temperature | 60 °C | 60 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | -20 °C | -20 °C |
Warranty | - | 1-year warranty |