Garmin Approach S42 vs. Amazfit Bip 5

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin Approach S42 and Amazfit Bip 5. 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 S42 vs. Amazfit Bip 5 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Approach S42 Amazfit Bip 5
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Operating System - Zepp OS 2.0
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android Android 7.0 (Nougat) or later, iOS 14 or later
Activity/Sport Golf Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width 43.4 mm -
Height 43.4 mm -
Depth 11.7 mm -
Weight 43 g -
Body Details - Case only: 26 g
Body Material - Plastic
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Colours - Soft black | Pastel pink
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Approach S42 Amazfit Bip 5
Sensors Accelerometer, gyro sensor 3-axis accelerometer, BioTracker PPG biological tracking optical sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, steps taken Distance, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, pace, sleep stages, stress level, menstrual cycle, personal activity intelligence (PAI), sleep duration, recovery time, training load, training effect, REM phases, sleep quality score, nap, sleep breathing quality
Modes - 124 sport modes
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Find phone function, sunlight readable, Bluetooth Smart technology, inactivity alert, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, TrueUp, Garmin AutoShot, TruSwing, weather information, 42000+ preloaded courses Camera remote control, find phone function, VO2 max, OTA update, breathing training function, music playback control, weather information, event reminders, rotor motor, Quick Reply, customisable watch faces, PeakBeats workout status algorithm, password protection, Virtual Pacer, health monitoring function, sedentary lifestyle reminder, 4 satellite positioning systems, membership cards, Sports Data Broadcast
Notifications Calendar, incoming calls, applications SMS, incoming calls, applications, high and low heart rate, low blood-oxygen, high stress level
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS receiver GPS receiver
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Alexa built-in
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Approach S42 Amazfit Bip 5
Wireless Interface Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.2 BLE
DISPLAY Garmin Approach S42 Amazfit Bip 5
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour TFT - colour
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 320 x 380 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" 1.91"
Pixel Density - 260 ppi
Screen Protection - Fingerprint-resistant coating, 2.5D tempered glass
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Approach S42 Amazfit Bip 5
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, side button
CASE Garmin Approach S42 Amazfit Bip 5
Case Shape Round Rectangular
Bezel Metal -
Case Details Gunmetal | Polished silver | Rose gold -
BAND Garmin Approach S42 Amazfit Bip 5
Band Type Band Strap
Band Width - 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 125-202 mm 155-210 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Black | White | Light sand -
STORAGE Garmin Approach S42 Amazfit Bip 5
Storage Capacity 64 MB -
BATTERY Garmin Approach S42 Amazfit Bip 5
Technology Lithium Ion -
Capacity - 300 mAh
Battery Life 10 day(s) 10 hours
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 10 days
GPS mode - up to 15 hours
Typical usage - up to 10 days
Heavy usage - up to 5 days
Battery saver mode - up to 26 days
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Recharge Time - 2 hour(s)
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Approach S42 Amazfit Bip 5
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Magnetic charging cable
Preloaded Software - To Do List, Games, Stopwatch, Alarm Clock
Compliant Standards - IP68, IEC 60529
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 1.5 m
Max Operating Temperature 60 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -
Warranty 1-year warranty 2-year warranty
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