Garmin Approach G12 vs. Garmin fēnix 7S Solar

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Garmin Approach G12 and Garmin fēnix 7S Solar. 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. Garmin fēnix 7S Solar Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Approach G12 Garmin fēnix 7S Solar
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Golf Multisport
Wearing Style Clothing Watch style
Width 45.8 mm -
Height 51.3 mm -
Depth 12.4 mm -
Weight 25.1 g -
Body Details - With band: 63 g
Case only: 47 g
Body Material - Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection - Water-resistant
Clock Display - Yes
FEATURES Garmin Approach G12 Garmin fēnix 7S Solar
Sensors Odometer Accelerometer, thermometre, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor, Pulse Ox sensor
Tracking Data Distance, golf shot distance, stroke data Distance, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, respiratory rate, active time, water balance, temperature
Goal Setting - Yes
Features Sunlight readable, Bluetooth Smart technology Music remote handling, find phone function, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Downloadable workouts, store & play music, rejecting a call, LiveTrack, Physio TrueUp, PacePro pace guidance, solar charging, animated workouts, weather information, dual grid coordinates format, Body Battery Energy Monitor
Notifications - Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls, high and low heart rate
Vibrating Alert - Yes
Feedback Type - Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Approach G12 Garmin fēnix 7S Solar
Wireless Interface Bluetooth Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Garmin Approach G12 Garmin fēnix 7S Solar
Type Monochrome Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 175 x 175 pixels 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size - 1.2"
Dimensions (WxH) 23 mm x 23 mm -
Screen Protection - Corning Gorilla Glass DX (scratch resistant glass)
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Approach G12 Garmin fēnix 7S Solar
Type Push buttons Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Garmin Approach G12 Garmin fēnix 7S Solar
Case Size - 42 mm
Case Shape Circular Round
Bezel - Stainless steel
Case Back - Metal
Case Details - Rose gold | Slate grey
BAND Garmin Approach G12 Garmin fēnix 7S Solar
Band Type - Band
Band Width - 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 108-182 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material - Silicone
Band Colour - Light sand | Black
STORAGE Garmin Approach G12 Garmin fēnix 7S Solar
Storage Capacity - 16 GB
BATTERY Garmin Approach G12 Garmin fēnix 7S Solar
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 30 hours -
Battery Life Details GPS mode - up to 30 hour(s) Smartwatch mode - up to 11 days
Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 14 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 38 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode (with solar) - up to 87 days
GPS mode - up to 37 hour(s)
GPS mode (with solar) - up to 46 hour(s)
All satellite systems mode - up to 26 hours
All satellite systems mode (with solar) - up to 30 hours
All satellite systems with music mode - up to 7 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 90 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 162 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 26 days
Expedition GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 43 days
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Approach G12 Garmin fēnix 7S Solar
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging/data cable
Compliant Standards IEC 60529 IPX7 -
SAR Value - 0.32 W/kg (body), 0.32 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance - 100 m
Max Operating Temperature 60 °C 45 °C
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -20 °C
Warranty 1-year warranty -
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