Samsung Gear Sport SM-R600 vs. Garmin Approach G12

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Samsung Gear Sport SM-R600 and Garmin Approach G12. Compare sizes, functions, displays, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right smartwatch for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the watch that will best fit your needs.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Samsung Gear Sport SM-R600 vs. Garmin Approach G12 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Samsung Gear Sport SM-R600 Garmin Approach G12
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Operating System Tizen OS 3.0 -
Supported Host Device OS Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean) or later, iOS 9 or later iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Golf
Wearing Style Watch style Clothing
Audio Output Speaker -
Width 42.9 mm 45.8 mm
Height 44.6 mm 51.3 mm
Depth 11.6 mm 12.4 mm
Weight 67 g 25.1 g
Protection Dustproof, waterproof -
Clock Display Yes -
FEATURES Samsung Gear Sport SM-R600 Garmin Approach G12
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, altimeter, gyro sensor, heart rate Odometer
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken, swim laps, swim stroke rate Distance, golf shot distance, stroke data
Goal Setting Yes -
Features Automatic exercise recognition, inactivity alert Sunlight readable, Bluetooth Smart technology
Notifications SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls -
Vibrating Alert Yes -
Digital Player MP3, WMA, WAV, AAC, AMR, M4A, OGG, 3GA, AWB, OGA -
IoT Intelligent Assistant S Voice -
CONNECTIVITY Samsung Gear Sport SM-R600 Garmin Approach G12
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth
Bluetooth Profiles Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Human Interface Device Profile (HID) -
DISPLAY Samsung Gear Sport SM-R600 Garmin Approach G12
Type Super AMOLED - colour Monochrome
Resolution 360 x 360 pixels 175 x 175 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" -
Dimensions (WxH) - 23 mm x 23 mm
Aspect Ratio Full circle -
Colour Depth 24-bit (16.7 million colours) -
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) -
INPUT DEVICE Samsung Gear Sport SM-R600 Garmin Approach G12
Type Touch sensitive screen, rotating bezel Push buttons
CASE Samsung Gear Sport SM-R600 Garmin Approach G12
Case Size 43 mm -
Case Shape Round Circular
Case Details Blue | Black -
BAND Samsung Gear Sport SM-R600 Garmin Approach G12
Band Type Strap -
Band Size L -
Band Width 20 mm -
Clasp Type Buckle -
Band Material Silicone -
Band Colour Blue | Black -
STORAGE Samsung Gear Sport SM-R600 Garmin Approach G12
Storage Capacity 4 GB -
User Memory 1.5 GB -
RAM Samsung Gear Sport SM-R600 Garmin Approach G12
RAM Size 768 MB -
CPU Samsung Gear Sport SM-R600 Garmin Approach G12
Clock Speed 1 GHz -
BATTERY Samsung Gear Sport SM-R600 Garmin Approach G12
Technology - Lithium Ion
Capacity 300 mAh -
Battery Life 4 day(s) 30 hours
Battery Life Details Low usage - up to 6 days
Typical usage - up to 4 days
GPS mode - up to 20 hour(s)
GPS mode - up to 30 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Wireless Charging Yes -
MISCELLANEOUS Samsung Gear Sport SM-R600 Garmin Approach G12
Included Accessories Power adapter, wireless charging dock, small wrist strap Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Spotify -
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810G IEC 60529 IPX7
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m -
Max Operating Temperature - 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
Manufacturer Model Number SM-R600 -
Warranty - 1-year warranty
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