Garmin Approach G12 vs. Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS + Cellular)

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Garmin Approach G12 and Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS + Cellular). 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 Approach G12 vs. Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS + Cellular) Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Approach G12 Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS + Cellular)
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Operating System - WatchOS 8
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS 15 or later
Activity/Sport Golf -
Wearing Style Clothing Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width 45.8 mm -
Height 51.3 mm -
Depth 12.4 mm -
Weight 25.1 g -
Body Details - Case only: 32 g
Body Material - Aerospace-grade aluminium alloy
Protection - Water-resistant, dust-resistant, crack-resistant
Clock Display - Yes
FEATURES Garmin Approach G12 Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS + Cellular)
Sensors Odometer Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor
Tracking Data Distance, golf shot distance, stroke data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, ECG
Goal Setting - Yes
Features Sunlight readable, Bluetooth Smart technology Call handling, music remote handling, ECG accurate heart rate, camera remote control, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, irregular beat alerts, Family Setup support
Notifications - Calendar, SMS, Email, high and low heart rate
Vibrating Alert - Yes
Feedback Type - Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface, voice (intelligent assistant)
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver
Payment Technology - Apple Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Siri
IoT Voice Controlled - Direct
CELLULAR Garmin Approach G12 Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS + Cellular)
Technology - WCDMA (UMTS)
Mobile Broadband Generation - 4G
SIM Card Type - Electronic SIM card (e-SIM)
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Approach G12 Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS + Cellular)
3M UMTS Band - Band 1, Band 2, Band 5, Band 8, Band 10
4G LTE Band - Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66
Wireless Interface Bluetooth IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0
DISPLAY Garmin Approach G12 Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS + Cellular)
Type Monochrome LTPO OLED - colour
Resolution 175 x 175 pixels 352 x 430 pixels
Dimensions (WxH) 23 mm x 23 mm -
Screen Protection - Ion-X glass
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Approach G12 Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS + Cellular)
Type Push buttons Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin Approach G12 Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS + Cellular)
Case Size - 41 mm
Case Shape Circular Rectangular
Case Back - Sapphire crystal and ceramic back
Case Details - Midnight aluminium | Red aluminium | Silver stainless steel | Gold stainless steel | Graphite stainless steel | Starlight aluminium | Green aluminium | Blue aluminium
Crown Type - Digital with haptic feedback
BAND Garmin Approach G12 Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS + Cellular)
Band Type - Sport band
Band Size - Regular
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 130-200 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type - Pin-and-tuck
Band Material - Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour - Midnight | Red | Starlight | Dark cherry | Abyss blue | Clover | Silver | Gold | Graphite
STORAGE Garmin Approach G12 Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS + Cellular)
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
CPU Garmin Approach G12 Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS + Cellular)
Manufacturer - Apple
CPU Type - S7
Features - W3 Apple wireless chip, U1 chip
BATTERY Garmin Approach G12 Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS + Cellular)
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 30 hours 18 hours
Battery Life Details GPS mode - up to 30 hour(s) -
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Wireless Charging - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Approach G12 Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS + Cellular)
Included Accessories Charging/data cable S/M band, M/L band, magnetic fast charger to USB-C cable (1 m)
Preloaded Software - Apple Pay, GymKit
Compliant Standards IEC 60529 IPX7 IP6X
SAR Value - 0.7 W/kg (head), 1.5 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance - 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 60 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -
Manufacturer Model Number - A2476
Warranty 1-year warranty 1-year warranty
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