Garmin Approach S12 vs. Garmin epix Gen 2

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin Approach S12 and Garmin epix Gen 2. 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 S12 vs. Garmin epix Gen 2 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Approach S12 Garmin epix Gen 2
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Golf Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 43.7 mm -
Height 43.7 mm -
Depth 11.5 mm -
Weight 34.1 g -
Body Details - With band: 76 g
Case only: 53 g
Body Material - Steel, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Approach S12 Garmin epix Gen 2
Sensors Accelerometer Accelerometer, barometer, altimeter, optical heart sensor, 3-axis electronic compass
Tracking Data Distance, time, activity, steps taken, golf shot distance Distance, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, respiratory rate, active time, water balance
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Sunlight readable, Bluetooth Smart technology, 42000+ preloaded courses 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, animated workouts, weather information, dual grid coordinates format, Body Battery Energy Monitor
Notifications - Calendar, SMS, Email, incoming calls, high and low heart rate
Vibrating Alert - Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Approach S12 Garmin epix Gen 2
Wireless Interface Bluetooth Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Garmin Approach S12 Garmin epix Gen 2
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome AMOLED - colour
Resolution 176 x 176 pixels 416 x 416 pixels
Screen Size - 1.3"
Dimensions (WxH) 23 mm x 23 mm -
Screen Protection - Corning Gorilla Glass DX (scratch resistant glass)
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Approach S12 Garmin epix Gen 2
Type - Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Garmin Approach S12 Garmin epix Gen 2
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel - Passivated stainless steel
Case Back - Steel
Case Details Slate grey | Black | White | Granite blue Slate steel
BAND Garmin Approach S12 Garmin epix Gen 2
Band Type Strap Band
Band Width - 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 125-202 mm 125-208 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Slate grey -
STORAGE Garmin Approach S12 Garmin epix Gen 2
Storage Capacity 125 MB 16 GB
BATTERY Garmin Approach S12 Garmin epix Gen 2
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 70 day(s) -
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 70 days
GPS mode - up to 30 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 16 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 21 days
GPS mode - up to 42 hour(s)
All satellite systems mode - up to 32 hours
All satellite systems with music mode - up to 10 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 75 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 14 days
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Approach S12 Garmin epix Gen 2
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging/data cable
SAR Value - 0.32 W/kg (body), 0.28 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature 60 °C 45 °C
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -20 °C
Warranty 1-year warranty -
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