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.
GENERAL | Garmin vívoactive 4S | Garmin Approach S12 |
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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 | 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 |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, thermometre, altimeter, gyro sensor, heart rate, electromagnetic compass, Pulse Ox sensor | Accelerometer |
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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, 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 |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, ANT+ | Bluetooth |
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DISPLAY | Garmin vívoactive 4S | Garmin Approach S12 |
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Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome |
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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 |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons | - |
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CASE | Garmin vívoactive 4S | Garmin Approach S12 |
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Case Size | 40 mm | - |
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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 |
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Band Type | Band | Strap |
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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 |
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Storage Capacity | - | 125 MB |
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BATTERY | Garmin vívoactive 4S | Garmin Approach S12 |
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Technology | Lithium polymer | Lithium Ion |
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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 |
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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 |