Detailed comparison and review of Garmin vívoactive 4S and Garmin Approach G12. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare size, design, functions, battery capacities, but also other key features of both smartwatches and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the watch that best fits your needs and expectations.
GENERAL | Garmin vívoactive 4S | 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 | 40 mm | 45.8 mm |
Height | 40 mm | 51.3 mm |
Depth | 12.7 mm | 12.4 mm |
Weight | 40 g | 25.1 g |
Body Material | Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer | - |
Protection | Water-resistant | - |
Clock Display | Yes | - |
FEATURES | Garmin vívoactive 4S | 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 4S | Garmin Approach G12 |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, ANT+ | Bluetooth |
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DISPLAY | Garmin vívoactive 4S | Garmin Approach G12 |
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Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour | Monochrome |
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Resolution | 218 x 218 pixels | 175 x 175 pixels |
Screen Size | 1.1" | - |
Dimensions (WxH) | - | 23 mm x 23 mm |
Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) | - |
INPUT DEVICE | Garmin vívoactive 4S | Garmin Approach G12 |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons | Push buttons |
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CASE | Garmin vívoactive 4S | Garmin Approach G12 |
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Case Size | 40 mm | - |
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Case Shape | Round | Circular |
Bezel | Slate stainless steeel | - |
Case Back | Polymer | - |
Case Details | Black | Powder grey | White | Dust rose | - |
BAND | Garmin vívoactive 4S | Garmin Approach G12 |
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Band Type | Band | - |
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Band Width | 18 mm | - |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 110-175 mm | - |
Clasp Type | Buckle | - |
Band Material | Silicone | - |
Band Colour | Black | Powder grey | White | Dust rose | - |
BATTERY | Garmin vívoactive 4S | Garmin Approach G12 |
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Technology | Lithium polymer | Lithium Ion |
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Battery Life | 7 day(s) | 30 hours |
Battery Life Details | Smartwatch mode - up to 7 days GPS mode - up to 15 hour(s) Smartwatch with music mode - up to 6 hour(s) GPS with Music mode - up to 5 hour(s) |
GPS mode - up to 30 hour(s) |
Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin vívoactive 4S | 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 |