Garmin Approach S20 vs. Polar Unite

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Garmin Approach S20 and Polar Unite. 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. Polar Unite Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Approach S20 Polar Unite
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Golf -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width - 43.4 mm
Height - 43.4 mm
Depth - 10.4 mm
Weight - 32 g
Body Details Sensor: 13 mm x 27 mm 9 g -
Body Material - Fibreglass reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Approach S20 Polar Unite
Sensors Accelerometer Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Sunlight readable, Garmin Connect compatible, TrueUp, Garmin AutoShot, TruSwing Fitness test, Bluetooth Smart technology, inactivity alert, GPS via mobile, guided breathing session, Nightly Recharge recovery measurement, FitSpark training guide
Notifications Applications Calendar, SMS, Email
Vibrating Alert - Yes
Navigation (GPS) GPS receiver -
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Approach S20 Polar Unite
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+ Bluetooth
Connectors - USB
DISPLAY Garmin Approach S20 Polar Unite
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome IPS - colour
Resolution 128 x 128 pixels 240 x 204 pixels
Dimensions (WxH) 23 mm x 23 mm -
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Approach S20 Polar Unite
Type Single push-button Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin Approach S20 Polar Unite
Crystal Type Chemically strengthened glass -
Case Shape Rounded square Round
BAND Garmin Approach S20 Polar Unite
Band Type Strap Band
Band Size - S/L
Band Width - 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 130-210 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Snap & slip
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Black Black | Blue | Pink | White
STORAGE Garmin Approach S20 Polar Unite
Storage Capacity 64 MB -
BATTERY Garmin Approach S20 Polar Unite
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Capacity - 174 mAh
Battery Life 56 day(s) -
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 56 days
GPS mode - up to 15 hours
Watch mode + HR - up to 4 days
Training mode + HR - up to 50 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Approach S20 Polar Unite
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Calendar, Time, Alarm Clock Polar Fitness Test, Polar Flow
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 30 m
Max Operating Temperature 60 °C 50 °C
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -10 °C
Warranty 1-year warranty 2-year warranty
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