Garmin Approach S20 vs. Garmin fenix 5X

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Garmin Approach S20 and Garmin fenix 5X. 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 S20 vs. Garmin fenix 5X Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Approach S20 Garmin fenix 5X
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Golf -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Body Details Sensor: 13 mm x 27 mm 9 g With band: 98 mm
Body Material - Stainless steel, fibreglass reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Approach S20 Garmin fenix 5X
Sensors Accelerometer Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, temperature
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Sunlight readable, Garmin Connect compatible, TrueUp, Garmin AutoShot, TruSwing Find phone function, VO2 max, call alerts, Bluetooth Smart technology, automatic exercise recognition, VIRB control, Move IQ, Find my Device, store & play music, sunrise/sunset times, LiveTrack, auto lap, Physio TrueUp, weather information
Notifications Applications Calendar, SMS, Email
Vibrating Alert - Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Approach S20 Garmin fenix 5X
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+ Bluetooth, ANT+/ANT
DISPLAY Garmin Approach S20 Garmin fenix 5X
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 128 x 128 pixels 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size - 1.2"
Dimensions (WxH) 23 mm x 23 mm -
Screen Protection - Sapphire glass
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Approach S20 Garmin fenix 5X
Type Single push-button Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin Approach S20 Garmin fenix 5X
Case Size - 51 mm
Crystal Type Chemically strengthened glass Domed sapphire crystal
Case Shape Rounded square Round
Bezel - Stainless steel
Case Details - Slate grey
BAND Garmin Approach S20 Garmin fenix 5X
Band Type Strap Band
Band Width - 26 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Black Black
STORAGE Garmin Approach S20 Garmin fenix 5X
Storage Capacity 64 MB 12 GB
BATTERY Garmin Approach S20 Garmin fenix 5X
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 56 day(s) -
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 56 days
GPS mode - up to 15 hours
GPS mode - up to 20 hour(s)
UltraTrac mode - up to 35 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 12 days
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Approach S20 Garmin fenix 5X
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging cable
Preloaded Software Calendar, Time, Alarm Clock -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature 60 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -
Warranty 1-year warranty -
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