Garmin vívomove 3S vs. Garmin Approach S12

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Garmin vívomove 3S 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 vívomove 3S vs. Garmin Approach S12 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin vívomove 3S Garmin Approach S12
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Golf
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 39 mm 43.7 mm
Height 39 mm 43.7 mm
Depth 10.9 mm 11.5 mm
Weight 24.5 g 34.1 g
Body Material Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer -
Protection Water-resistant Waterproof
Clock Display - Yes
FEATURES Garmin vívomove 3S Garmin Approach S12
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, altimeter, heart rate, Pulse Ox sensor Accelerometer
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, stress level Distance, time, activity, steps taken, golf shot distance
Watch Movement Quartz -
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, find phone function, idle alert, HR zones, gesture control, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, GPS via mobile, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp Sunlight readable, Bluetooth Smart technology, 42000+ preloaded courses
Notifications Incoming calls -
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS receiver
CONNECTIVITY Garmin vívomove 3S Garmin Approach S12
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 5.0, ANT+ Bluetooth
DISPLAY Garmin vívomove 3S Garmin Approach S12
Type OLED - monochrome Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome
Resolution 132 x 64 pixels 176 x 176 pixels
Dimensions (WxH) 18.3 mm x 8.9 mm 23 mm x 23 mm
INPUT DEVICE Garmin vívomove 3S Garmin Approach S12
Type Touch sensitive screen -
CASE Garmin vívomove 3S Garmin Approach S12
Case Size 39 mm -
Crystal Type Chemically strengthened glass -
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Silver stainless steel -
Case Details Granite blue | Light sand | Rose gold Slate grey | Black | White | Granite blue
BAND Garmin vívomove 3S 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 Granite blue | Light sand | Navy Slate grey
STORAGE Garmin vívomove 3S Garmin Approach S12
Storage Capacity - 125 MB
BATTERY Garmin vívomove 3S Garmin Approach S12
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 5 day(s) 70 day(s)
Battery Life Details - Smartwatch mode - up to 70 days
GPS mode - up to 30 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin vívomove 3S Garmin Approach S12
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging/data cable
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 50 °C 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature -10 °C -20 °C
Warranty 1-year warranty 1-year warranty
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