Garmin Approach S20 vs. Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular)

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin Approach S20 and Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular). 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 S20 vs. Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Approach S20 Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular)
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Operating System - WatchOS 7
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS 14 or later
Activity/Sport Golf -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Body Details Sensor: 13 mm x 27 mm 9 g Case only: 30.68 g
Body Material - Aerospace-grade aluminium alloy
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Approach S20 Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular)
Sensors Accelerometer Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Sunlight readable, Garmin Connect compatible, TrueUp, Garmin AutoShot, TruSwing Call handling, music remote handling, camera remote control, Retina Display technology, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, irregular beat alerts, Family Setup support
Notifications Applications Calendar, SMS, Email, high and low heart rate
Vibrating Alert - Yes
Feedback Type - Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS receiver GPS/GNSS receiver
Payment Technology - Apple Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Siri
IoT Voice Controlled - Direct
CELLULAR Garmin Approach S20 Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular)
Technology - WCDMA (UMTS)
Mobile Broadband Generation - 4G
SIM Card Type - Electronic SIM card (e-SIM)
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Approach S20 Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular)
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 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, ANT+ IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0
DISPLAY Garmin Approach S20 Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular)
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome LTPO OLED - colour
Resolution 128 x 128 pixels 324 x 394 pixels
Dimensions (WxH) 23 mm x 23 mm -
Screen Protection - Ion-X glass
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Approach S20 Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular)
Type Single push-button Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin Approach S20 Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular)
Case Size - 40 mm
Crystal Type Chemically strengthened glass -
Case Shape Rounded square Rectangular
Case Back - Sapphire crystal and ceramic back
Case Details - Silver aluminium | Gold aluminium | Space grey aluminium
Crown Type - Digital with haptic feedback
BAND Garmin Approach S20 Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular)
Band Type Strap Sport band
Band Size - Regular
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 130-200 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Pin-and-tuck
Band Material Silicone Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour Black Abyss blue | Starlight | Midnight | Abyss blue/moss green | Maize/white | Tornado/grey | White | Pink sand | Black | Charcoal | Plum | Deep navy
STORAGE Garmin Approach S20 Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular)
Storage Capacity 64 MB 32 GB
CPU Garmin Approach S20 Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular)
Manufacturer - Apple
CPU Type - S5 SiP
Features - W3 Apple wireless chip
BATTERY Garmin Approach S20 Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular)
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 56 day(s) 18 hours
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 56 days
GPS mode - up to 15 hours
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Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Wireless Charging - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Approach S20 Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular)
Included Accessories Charging/data cable S/M band, M/L band, magnetic charger to USB-C cable (1 m)
Preloaded Software Calendar, Time, Alarm Clock Apple Pay, GymKit
SAR Value - 0.18 W/kg (head), 0.92 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 60 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -
Manufacturer Model Number - A2355
Warranty 1-year warranty 1-year warranty
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