Sony SmartWatch 2 vs. Garmin Approach S42

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sony SmartWatch 2 and Garmin Approach S42. 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

Sony SmartWatch 2 vs. Garmin Approach S42 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Sony SmartWatch 2 Garmin Approach S42
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) or later iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Golf
Wearing Style - Watch style
Width 42 mm 43.4 mm
Height 41 mm 43.4 mm
Depth 9 mm 11.7 mm
Weight 48.4 g 43 g
Body Details Main unit: 23.5 g
Wrist strap: 99 g
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Body Material Aluminium -
Protection Dustproof, waterproof Waterproof
Colours Black | Black metal | Silver | Green/yellow -
Clock Display - Yes
Designed For Sony XPERIA acro S, C, E, E dual, E1, E1 Dual, go, Ion, J, L, M, M dual, M2, mini, mini pro, miro, P, SL, Sola, SP, T2 Ultra, tipo, tipo dual, U, V, Z, Z Ultra, Z Ultra Google Play edition, Z1, Z1 Compact, Z1S, Z2, ZL, ZR -
FEATURES Sony SmartWatch 2 Garmin Approach S42
Sensors Digital compass Accelerometer, gyro sensor
Tracking Data - Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, steps taken
Goal Setting - Yes
Features Call handling, music remote handling Find phone function, sunlight readable, Bluetooth Smart technology, inactivity alert, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, TrueUp, Garmin AutoShot, TruSwing, weather information, 42000+ preloaded courses
Notifications Missed calls Calendar, incoming calls, applications
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS receiver
CELLULAR Sony SmartWatch 2 Garmin Approach S42
Messaging Services SMS, MMS -
Supported Mobile Messaging Services MMS, SMS -
CONNECTIVITY Sony SmartWatch 2 Garmin Approach S42
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 3.0, NFC Bluetooth
Connectors Micro-USB -
DISPLAY Sony SmartWatch 2 Garmin Approach S42
Type LCD - colour - transflective Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour
Resolution 220 x 176 pixels 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size 1.6" 1.2"
Screen Protection Scratch-resistant glass -
INPUT DEVICE Sony SmartWatch 2 Garmin Approach S42
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE Sony SmartWatch 2 Garmin Approach S42
Case Shape - Round
Bezel - Metal
Case Details - Gunmetal | Polished silver | Rose gold
BAND Sony SmartWatch 2 Garmin Approach S42
Band Type - Band
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 125-202 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material - Silicone
Band Colour - Black | White | Light sand
STORAGE Sony SmartWatch 2 Garmin Approach S42
Storage Capacity - 64 MB
BATTERY Sony SmartWatch 2 Garmin Approach S42
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Battery Life - 10 day(s)
Battery Life Details - Smartwatch mode - up to 10 days
GPS mode - up to 15 hours
Standby Time 168 h -
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Sony SmartWatch 2 Garmin Approach S42
Included Accessories USB charging cable Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Clock, Stopwatch, Calendar, Contacts, ViewFinder, Slideshow, RSS reader, Gmail, Weather, Timer -
Compliant Standards IP57 -
Max Depth of Water Resistance - 50 m
Max Operating Temperature - 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
Warranty - 1-year warranty
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