Garmin Approach S20 vs. Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Garmin Approach S20 and Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition. 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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin Approach S20 vs. Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Approach S20 Garmin fēnix 6S 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, indoor climbing, mountain biking
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Body Details Sensor: 13 mm x 27 mm 9 g Case only: 44 g
With band: 60 g
Body Material - Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Approach S20 Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition
Sensors Accelerometer Accelerometer, thermometre, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, pulse oximeter, optical heart sensor, Pulse Ox 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, voice announcements, 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
Vibrating Alert - Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Approach S20 Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+ Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Garmin Approach S20 Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition
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 - Power Glass
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Approach S20 Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition
Type Single push-button Touch buttons
CASE Garmin Approach S20 Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition
Case Size - 42 mm
Crystal Type Chemically strengthened glass -
Case Shape Rounded square Round
Bezel - Stainless steel
Case Back - Metal
Case Details - Amethyst steel | Light gold
BAND Garmin Approach S20 Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition
Band Type Strap Band
Band Width - 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 108-182 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Black Shale grey | Light sand
STORAGE Garmin Approach S20 Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition
Storage Capacity 64 MB 32 GB
BATTERY Garmin Approach S20 Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 56 day(s) 59 day(s)
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 56 days
GPS mode - up to 15 hours
Smartwatch mode - up to 9 days
Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 10.5 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 34 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode (with solar) - up to 59 days
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 50 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 64 hour(s)
GPS mode - up to 25 hour(s)
GPS mode (with solar) - up to 28 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 20 days
Expedition GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 26 days
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Approach S20 Garmin fēnix 6S 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 45 °C
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -20 °C
Warranty 1-year warranty 1-year warranty
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