Garmin vívoactive 4S vs. Garmin Approach S12

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Garmin vívoactive 4S and Garmin Approach S12. 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 4S vs. Garmin Approach S12 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin vívoactive 4S Garmin Approach S12
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Golf
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 40 mm 43.7 mm
Height 40 mm 43.7 mm
Depth 12.7 mm 11.5 mm
Weight 40 g 34.1 g
Body Material Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer -
Protection Water-resistant Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin vívoactive 4S Garmin Approach S12
Sensors Accelerometer, thermometre, altimeter, gyro sensor, heart rate, electromagnetic compass, Pulse Ox sensor Accelerometer
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, activity, steps taken, golf shot distance
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 Sunlight readable, Bluetooth Smart technology, 42000+ preloaded courses
Notifications SMS, incoming calls -
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS receiver
Payment Technology Garmin Pay -
CONNECTIVITY Garmin vívoactive 4S Garmin Approach S12
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, ANT+ Bluetooth
DISPLAY Garmin vívoactive 4S Garmin Approach S12
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome
Resolution 218 x 218 pixels 176 x 176 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 S12
Type Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons -
CASE Garmin vívoactive 4S Garmin Approach S12
Case Size 40 mm -
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Slate stainless steeel -
Case Back Polymer -
Case Details Black | Powder grey | White | Dust rose Slate grey | Black | White | Granite blue
BAND Garmin vívoactive 4S Garmin Approach S12
Band Type Band Strap
Band Width 18 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 110-175 mm 125-202 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Black | Powder grey | White | Dust rose Slate grey
STORAGE Garmin vívoactive 4S Garmin Approach S12
Storage Capacity - 125 MB
BATTERY Garmin vívoactive 4S Garmin Approach S12
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Battery Life 7 day(s) 70 day(s)
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)
Smartwatch mode - up to 70 days
GPS mode - up to 30 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin vívoactive 4S Garmin Approach S12
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging/data cable
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
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