Garmin fenix 5X vs. Garmin Approach G12

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Garmin fenix 5X and Garmin Approach G12. 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 fenix 5X vs. Garmin Approach G12 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin fenix 5X Garmin Approach G12
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Golf
Wearing Style Watch style Clothing
Width - 45.8 mm
Height - 51.3 mm
Depth - 12.4 mm
Weight - 25.1 g
Body Details With band: 98 mm -
Body Material Stainless steel, fibreglass reinforced polymer -
Protection Waterproof -
Clock Display Yes -
FEATURES Garmin fenix 5X Garmin Approach G12
Sensors Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor Odometer
Tracking Data Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, temperature Distance, golf shot distance, stroke data
Goal Setting Yes -
Features Find phone function, VO2 max, call alerts, Bluetooth Smart technology, automatic exercise recognition, VIRB control, Move IQ, Find my Device, store & play music, sunrise/sunset times, LiveTrack, auto lap, Physio TrueUp, weather information Sunlight readable, Bluetooth Smart technology
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email -
Vibrating Alert Yes -
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface -
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver -
CONNECTIVITY Garmin fenix 5X Garmin Approach G12
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+/ANT Bluetooth
DISPLAY Garmin fenix 5X Garmin Approach G12
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective Monochrome
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 175 x 175 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" -
Dimensions (WxH) - 23 mm x 23 mm
Screen Protection Sapphire glass -
INPUT DEVICE Garmin fenix 5X Garmin Approach G12
Type Touch sensitive screen Push buttons
CASE Garmin fenix 5X Garmin Approach G12
Case Size 51 mm -
Crystal Type Domed sapphire crystal -
Case Shape Round Circular
Bezel Stainless steel -
Case Details Slate grey -
BAND Garmin fenix 5X Garmin Approach G12
Band Type Band -
Band Width 26 mm -
Changeable Yes -
Clasp Type Buckle -
Band Material Silicone -
Band Colour Black -
STORAGE Garmin fenix 5X Garmin Approach G12
Storage Capacity 12 GB -
BATTERY Garmin fenix 5X Garmin Approach G12
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life - 30 hours
Battery Life Details GPS mode - up to 20 hour(s)
UltraTrac mode - up to 35 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 12 days
GPS mode - up to 30 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin fenix 5X Garmin Approach G12
Included Accessories Charging cable Charging/data cable
Compliant Standards - IEC 60529 IPX7
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m -
Max Operating Temperature - 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
Warranty - 1-year warranty
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