Garmin Approach S12 vs. Apple Watch Ultra

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Garmin Approach S12 and Apple Watch Ultra. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare size, design, functions, battery capacities, but also other key features of both smartwatches and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the watch that best fits your needs and expectations.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin Approach S12 vs. Apple Watch Ultra Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Approach S12 Apple Watch Ultra
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Operating System - WatchOS
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS 16 or later
Activity/Sport Golf Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Three-microphone array
Audio Output - Dual speakers
Width 43.7 mm -
Height 43.7 mm -
Depth 11.5 mm -
Weight 34.1 g -
Body Details - Case only: 61.3 g
Body Material - Aerospace-grade titanium
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant, splash-resistant, corrosion resistant, dust-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Approach S12 Apple Watch Ultra
Sensors Accelerometer Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, depth gauge, electrical heart sensor, ECG sensor, blood oxygen sensor, gyroscope, water temperature sensor, temperature sensing, optical heart sensor (3d gen), always-on altimeter
Tracking Data Distance, time, activity, steps taken, golf shot distance Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, sleep stages, menstrual cycle, ECG, ovulation phase, rapid eye movement (REM), depth
Modes - Night mode
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Sunlight readable, Bluetooth Smart technology, 42000+ preloaded courses Call handling, store & play music, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, heart rate zones, brightness: 2000 nits, Family Setup support, International Emergency Calling, Siren (86-decibel), Crash Detection, noise monitoring, Compass Waypoint
Notifications - Calendar, SMS, Email, high and low heart rate, irregular rhythm, cardio fitness
Vibrating Alert - Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS receiver 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 S12 Apple Watch Ultra
Technology - WCDMA (UMTS)
Mobile Broadband Generation - 4G
SIM Card Type - Electronic SIM card (e-SIM)
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Approach S12 Apple Watch Ultra
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 6, 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, LTE, Ultra-Wideband (UWB), Bluetooth 5.3
DISPLAY Garmin Approach S12 Apple Watch Ultra
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome Retina LTPO OLED - colour
Resolution 176 x 176 pixels 410 x 502 pixels
Dimensions (WxH) 23 mm x 23 mm -
Screen Protection - Flat sapphire front crystal with display edge protection
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Approach S12 Apple Watch Ultra
Type - Touch sensitive screen, customisable action button, side button
CASE Garmin Approach S12 Apple Watch Ultra
Case Size - 49 mm
Case Shape Round Rectangular
Case Details Slate grey | Black | White | Granite blue Titanium
Crown Type - Digital with haptic feedback
BAND Garmin Approach S12 Apple Watch Ultra
Band Type Strap Alpine Loop
Band Size - S
Fits Wrist with Circumference 125-202 mm 130-160 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle G-hook
Band Material Silicone Textile
Band Colour Slate grey Orange | Green | Yellow/beige | Blue/gray | Starlight | Black/gray | White | Yellow | Midnight
STORAGE Garmin Approach S12 Apple Watch Ultra
Storage Capacity 125 MB 32 GB
CPU Garmin Approach S12 Apple Watch Ultra
Manufacturer - Apple
CPU Type - S8 SiP
Features - W3 Apple wireless chip, U1 chip
BATTERY Garmin Approach S12 Apple Watch Ultra
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 70 day(s) 36 hours
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 70 days
GPS mode - up to 30 hour(s)
Normal use - up to 36 hour(s)
With LTE - up to 18 hour(s)
Power saving mode - up to 60 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Wireless Charging - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Approach S12 Apple Watch Ultra
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Magnetic fast charger to USB-C cable (1 m)
Preloaded Software - GymKit, Oceanic+
Compliant Standards - IP6X, MIL-STD-810H, EN13319
SAR Value - 0.35 W/kg (head), 0.6 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature 60 °C 55 °C
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -20 °C
Manufacturer Model Number - A2684
Warranty 1-year warranty 1-year warranty
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