Side by side comparison and review of Garmin Approach S12 and Garmin Instinct 2S 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.
GENERAL | Garmin Approach S12 | Garmin Instinct 2S Solar |
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Product Type | Sport watch | Sport watch |
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Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
Activity/Sport | Golf | Multisport |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Width | 43.7 mm | 40 mm |
Height | 43.7 mm | 40 mm |
Depth | 11.5 mm | 13.3 mm |
Weight | 34.1 g | 43 g |
Body Material | - | Fibre-reinforced polymer |
Protection | Waterproof | Waterproof |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Garmin Approach S12 | Garmin Instinct 2S Solar |
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Sensors | Accelerometer | Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor |
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Tracking Data | Distance, time, activity, steps taken, golf shot distance | Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level |
Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
Features | Sunlight readable, Bluetooth Smart technology, 42000+ preloaded courses | Music remote handling, find phone function, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Find my Device, LiveTrack, Physio TrueUp, solar charging, weather information, dual grid coordinates format, trackback routing, Body Battery Energy Monitor, accident detection |
Notifications | - | Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls |
Vibrating Alert | - | Yes |
Feedback Type | Vibration alert, visual interface | Vibration alert, visual interface |
Navigation (GPS) | GPS receiver | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver |
Payment Technology | - | Garmin Pay |
CONNECTIVITY | Garmin Approach S12 | Garmin Instinct 2S Solar |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth | Bluetooth, ANT+ |
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DISPLAY | Garmin Approach S12 | Garmin Instinct 2S Solar |
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Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective |
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Resolution | 176 x 176 pixels | 156 x 156 pixels |
Dimensions (WxH) | 23 mm x 23 mm | 20 mm x 20 mm |
Screen Protection | - | Power Glass |
INPUT DEVICE | Garmin Approach S12 | Garmin Instinct 2S Solar |
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Type | - | Push buttons |
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CASE | Garmin Approach S12 | Garmin Instinct 2S Solar |
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Case Size | - | 40 mm |
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Case Shape | Round | Round |
Case Details | Slate grey | Black | White | Granite blue | Neo tropic |
BAND | Garmin Approach S12 | Garmin Instinct 2S Solar |
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Band Type | Strap | Band |
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Band Width | - | 20 mm |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 125-202 mm | 112-180 mm |
Changeable | Yes | Yes |
Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
Band Material | Silicone | Silicone |
Band Colour | Slate grey | - |
STORAGE | Garmin Approach S12 | Garmin Instinct 2S Solar |
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Storage Capacity | 125 MB | 32 MB |
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BATTERY | Garmin Approach S12 | Garmin Instinct 2S Solar |
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Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion |
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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 21 days Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 51 days Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 50 days Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 54 hour(s) Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 114 hour(s) GPS mode - up to 22 hour(s) GPS mode (with solar) - up to 28 hour(s) Expedition GPS Mode - up to 25 days Expedition GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 105 days |
Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin Approach S12 | Garmin Instinct 2S Solar |
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Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | Charging/data cable |
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Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 100 m |
Max Operating Temperature | 60 °C | 60 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | -20 °C | -20 °C |
Warranty | 1-year warranty | - |