Garmin Approach S20 vs. Garmin fēnix 6 Pro Solar Edition

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin Approach S20 and Garmin fēnix 6 Pro Solar Edition. 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. Garmin fēnix 6 Pro Solar Edition Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Approach S20 Garmin fēnix 6 Pro Solar Edition
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Golf Golf, running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, surfing, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding, tactical, bouldering
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width - 47 mm
Height - 47 mm
Depth - 15.1 mm
Weight - 62 g
Body Details Sensor: 13 mm x 27 mm 9 g -
Body Material - Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Approach S20 Garmin fēnix 6 Pro Solar Edition
Sensors Accelerometer Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, pulse oximeter, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken 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, Garmin Connect compatible, TrueUp, Garmin AutoShot, TruSwing Music remote handling, find phone function, HR zones, Bluetooth Smart technology, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, store & play music, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery, solar charging, dual grid coordinates format
Notifications Applications Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls
Navigation (GPS) GPS receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Approach S20 Garmin fēnix 6 Pro Solar Edition
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+ Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Garmin Approach S20 Garmin fēnix 6 Pro Solar Edition
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 128 x 128 pixels 260 x 260 pixels
Screen Size - 1.3"
Dimensions (WxH) 23 mm x 23 mm -
Screen Protection - Power Glass
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Approach S20 Garmin fēnix 6 Pro Solar Edition
Type Single push-button Touch buttons
CASE Garmin Approach S20 Garmin fēnix 6 Pro Solar Edition
Case Size - 47 mm
Crystal Type Chemically strengthened glass -
Case Shape Rounded square Round
Bezel - Stainless steel
Case Back - Metal
Case Details - Black | Mineral blue titanium | Titanium carbon grey DLC
BAND Garmin Approach S20 Garmin fēnix 6 Pro Solar Edition
Band Type Strap Band
Band Width - 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 125-208 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Black Slate grey | Whitestone
STORAGE Garmin Approach S20 Garmin fēnix 6 Pro Solar Edition
Storage Capacity 64 MB 32 GB
BATTERY Garmin Approach S20 Garmin fēnix 6 Pro Solar Edition
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 56 day(s) 80 day(s)
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 56 days
GPS mode - up to 15 hours
Smartwatch mode - up to 14 days
Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 16 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 48 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode (with solar) - up to 80 days
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 72 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 93 hour(s)
GPS mode - up to 36 hour(s)
GPS mode (with solar) - up to 40 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 28 days
Expedition GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 36 days
GPS with Music mode - up to 10 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Approach S20 Garmin fēnix 6 Pro Solar Edition
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Calendar, Time, Alarm Clock Garmin Pay
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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