Garmin Approach S20 vs. Samsung Galaxy Watch 3

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Garmin Approach S20 and Samsung Galaxy Watch 3. 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. Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Approach S20 Samsung Galaxy Watch 3
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Operating System - Tizen OS 5.5
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS 9 or later, Android 5.0 (Lollipop) or later
Activity/Sport Golf -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Width - 41 mm
Height - 42.5 mm
Depth - 11.3 mm
Weight - 48.2 g
Body Details Sensor: 13 mm x 27 mm 9 g -
Body Material - Stainless steel
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Approach S20 Samsung Galaxy Watch 3
Sensors Accelerometer Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood pressure
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Sunlight readable, Garmin Connect compatible, TrueUp, Garmin AutoShot, TruSwing Music remote handling, ECG accurate heart rate, find phone function, VO2 max, automatic exercise recognition, Fall detection, Wireless PowerShare support
Notifications Applications SMS, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert - Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Digital Player - MP3, WMA, WAV, AAC, AMR, MP4, OGG, 3GA, AWB, OGA
Navigation (GPS) GPS receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou receiver
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Approach S20 Samsung Galaxy Watch 3
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+ IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
DISPLAY Garmin Approach S20 Samsung Galaxy Watch 3
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome Super AMOLED - colour
Resolution 128 x 128 pixels 360 x 360 pixels
Screen Size - 1.2"
Dimensions (WxH) 23 mm x 23 mm -
Aspect Ratio - Full circle
Screen Protection - Corning Gorilla Glass DX (scratch resistant glass)
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Approach S20 Samsung Galaxy Watch 3
Type Single push-button Touch sensitive screen, rotating bezel
CASE Garmin Approach S20 Samsung Galaxy Watch 3
Case Size - 41 mm
Crystal Type Chemically strengthened glass -
Case Shape Rounded square Round
Case Details - Mystic bronze | Mystic silver
BAND Garmin Approach S20 Samsung Galaxy Watch 3
Band Type Strap Band
Band Width - 20 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Leather
Band Colour Black -
STORAGE Garmin Approach S20 Samsung Galaxy Watch 3
Storage Capacity 64 MB 8 GB
User Memory - 4.3 GB
RAM Garmin Approach S20 Samsung Galaxy Watch 3
RAM Size - 1 GB
CPU Garmin Approach S20 Samsung Galaxy Watch 3
Manufacturer - Samsung
CPU Type - Exynos 9110
Clock Speed - 1.15 GHz
BATTERY Garmin Approach S20 Samsung Galaxy Watch 3
Technology Lithium Ion -
Capacity - 247 mAh
Battery Life 56 day(s) 120 hours
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 56 days
GPS mode - up to 15 hours
Typical usage - up to 43 hour(s)
Low usage - up to 120 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Wireless Charging - Yes
Wireless Charging Standards - WPC
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Approach S20 Samsung Galaxy Watch 3
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Wireless charging dock
Preloaded Software Calendar, Time, Alarm Clock -
Compliant Standards - MIL-STD 810G, IP68
SAR Value - 0.209 W/kg (head), 0.294 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 - SM-R850
Warranty 1-year warranty 2-year warranty
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