Garmin Approach S42 vs. Amazfit GTR 3

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Garmin Approach S42 and Amazfit GTR 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 S42 vs. Amazfit GTR 3 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Approach S42 Amazfit GTR 3
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Operating System - Zepp OS
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS 12 or later, Android 7.0 (Nougat) or later
Activity/Sport Golf Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Width 43.4 mm -
Height 43.4 mm -
Depth 11.7 mm -
Weight 43 g -
Body Details - Case only: 32 g
Body Material - Aluminium alloy
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Approach S42 Amazfit GTR 3
Sensors Accelerometer, gyro sensor Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, barometric altimeter, temperature, BioTracker PPG 3.0 biometric sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, steps taken Distance, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, stress level
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, automatic exercise recognition, weather information, PAI Health Assessment System
Notifications Calendar, incoming calls, applications Calendar
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Alexa
IoT Voice Controlled - Direct
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Approach S42 Amazfit GTR 3
Wireless Interface Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.1
DISPLAY Garmin Approach S42 Amazfit GTR 3
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour AMOLED - colour
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 454 x 454 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" 1.39"
Aspect Ratio - Full circle
Pixel Density - 326 ppi
Screen Protection - Tempered glass
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Approach S42 Amazfit GTR 3
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, push button
CASE Garmin Approach S42 Amazfit GTR 3
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Metal -
Case Details Gunmetal | Polished silver | Rose gold -
Crown Type - Classic crown
BAND Garmin Approach S42 Amazfit GTR 3
Band Type Band Strap
Band Width - 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 125-202 mm 155-218 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Black | White | Light sand Moonlight grey | Thunder black
STORAGE Garmin Approach S42 Amazfit GTR 3
Storage Capacity 64 MB -
BATTERY Garmin Approach S42 Amazfit GTR 3
Technology Lithium Ion -
Capacity - 450 mAh
Battery Life 10 day(s) -
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 10 days
GPS mode - up to 15 hours
Battery safe mode - up to 35 days
Heavy usage - up to 10 days
Typical usage - up to 21 days
GPS mode - up to 35 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Recharge Time - 2 hour(s)
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Approach S42 Amazfit GTR 3
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Magnetic charging stand
Preloaded Software - Zepp App
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 60 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -
Warranty 1-year warranty 1-year warranty
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