Garmin Approach G12 vs. Garmin vívomove Sport

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin Approach G12 and Garmin vívomove Sport. 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

Garmin Approach G12 vs. Garmin vívomove Sport Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Approach G12 Garmin vívomove Sport
Product Type Sport watch Smart 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 - Case only: 19 g
With silicone band: 33.8 g
Body Material - Fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection - Waterproof
Clock Display - Yes
FEATURES Garmin Approach G12 Garmin vívomove Sport
Sensors Odometer Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, golf shot distance, stroke data Distance, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, active time
Watch Movement - Quartz
Goal Setting - Yes
Features Sunlight readable, Bluetooth Smart technology Music remote handling, find phone function, HR zones, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, GPS via mobile, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, LiveTrack, Physio TrueUp, weather information, reminder of hydration, Body Battery Energy Monitor, accident detection
Notifications - SMS, Email, high and low heart rate
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Approach G12 Garmin vívomove Sport
Wireless Interface Bluetooth Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Garmin Approach G12 Garmin vívomove Sport
Type Monochrome OLED - monochrome
Resolution 175 x 175 pixels 72 x 154 pixels
Dimensions (WxH) 23 mm x 23 mm 18.5 mm x 8.6 mm
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Approach G12 Garmin vívomove Sport
Type Push buttons Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin Approach G12 Garmin vívomove Sport
Crystal Type - Chemically strengthened glass
Case Shape Circular Round
Case Details - Cool mint with silver accents | Ivory with peach gold accents | Black with slate accents
BAND Garmin Approach G12 Garmin vívomove Sport
Band Type - Band
Band Width - 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 125-190 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material - Silicone
BATTERY Garmin Approach G12 Garmin vívomove Sport
Technology Lithium Ion -
Battery Life 30 hours 6 day(s)
Battery Life Details GPS mode - up to 30 hour(s) Smartwatch mode - up to 5 days
Watch mode - up to 6 days
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Approach G12 Garmin vívomove Sport
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging/data cable
Compliant Standards IEC 60529 IPX7 -
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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