Garmin Approach S42 vs. Amazfit GTS 3

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Garmin Approach S42 and Amazfit GTS 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 GTS 3 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Approach S42 Amazfit GTS 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: 24.4 g
Body Material - Aluminium alloy
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Approach S42 Amazfit GTS 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
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Approach S42 Amazfit GTS 3
Wireless Interface Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.1
DISPLAY Garmin Approach S42 Amazfit GTS 3
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour AMOLED - colour
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 390 x 450 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" 1.75"
Pixel Density - 341 ppi
Screen Protection - Tempered glass
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Approach S42 Amazfit GTS 3
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin Approach S42 Amazfit GTS 3
Case Shape Round Rectangular
Bezel Metal -
Case Details Gunmetal | Polished silver | Rose gold -
Crown Type - Classic crown
BAND Garmin Approach S42 Amazfit GTS 3
Band Type Band Strap
Band Width - 20 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 Graphite black | Ivory white | Pink earth
STORAGE Garmin Approach S42 Amazfit GTS 3
Storage Capacity 64 MB -
BATTERY Garmin Approach S42 Amazfit GTS 3
Technology Lithium Ion -
Capacity - 250 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 20 days
Heavy usage - up to 6 days
Typical usage - up to 12 days
GPS mode - up to 20 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Recharge Time - 2 hour(s)
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Approach S42 Amazfit GTS 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 2-year warranty
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