Garmin Approach S42 vs. Garmin Instinct 2 Solar

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Garmin Approach S42 and Garmin Instinct 2 Solar. 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. Garmin Instinct 2 Solar Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Approach S42 Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Golf Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 43.4 mm 45 mm
Height 43.4 mm 45 mm
Depth 11.7 mm 14.5 mm
Weight 43 g 53 g
Body Material - Fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Approach S42 Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
Sensors Accelerometer, gyro sensor Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, steps taken Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, 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 Music remote handling, find phone function, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Find my Device, LiveTrack, Physio TrueUp, solar charging, weather information, dual grid coordinates format, trackback routing, Body Battery Energy Monitor, accident detection
Notifications Calendar, incoming calls, applications Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Approach S42 Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
Wireless Interface Bluetooth Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Garmin Approach S42 Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 176 x 176 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" -
Dimensions (WxH) - 23 mm x 23 mm
Screen Protection - Power Glass
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Approach S42 Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
Type Touch sensitive screen Push buttons
CASE Garmin Approach S42 Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
Case Size - 45 mm
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Metal -
Case Details Gunmetal | Polished silver | Rose gold Mist grey | Graphite
BAND Garmin Approach S42 Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
Band Type Band Band
Band Width - 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 125-202 mm 135-230 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Black | White | Light sand -
STORAGE Garmin Approach S42 Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
Storage Capacity 64 MB 32 MB
BATTERY Garmin Approach S42 Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 10 day(s) -
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 10 days
GPS mode - up to 15 hours
Smartwatch mode - up to 28 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 65 days
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 70 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 370 hour(s)
GPS mode - up to 30 hour(s)
GPS mode (with solar) - up to 48 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 32 days
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Approach S42 Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging/data cable
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature 60 °C 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -20 °C
Warranty 1-year warranty -
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