Xplora X5 Play vs. Garmin Approach S42

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Xplora X5 Play and Garmin Approach S42. 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

Xplora X5 Play vs. Garmin Approach S42 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Xplora X5 Play Garmin Approach S42
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Operating System Android -
Supported Host Device OS - iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Golf
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Audio Output Speaker -
Width 45 mm 43.4 mm
Height 48.5 mm 43.4 mm
Depth 15 mm 11.7 mm
Weight 54 g 43 g
Protection Water-resistant Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Xplora X5 Play Garmin Approach S42
Sensors G-sensor Accelerometer, gyro sensor
Tracking Data Distance, steps taken Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, steps taken
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Answering a call, making a call, SOS button, realtime location tracking, Safezone alarms 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
Notifications - Calendar, incoming calls, applications
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS receiver GPS receiver
CELLULAR Xplora X5 Play Garmin Approach S42
Technology WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM -
Mobile Broadband Generation 4G -
Messaging Services SMS -
Supported Mobile Messaging Services SMS -
CONNECTIVITY Xplora X5 Play Garmin Approach S42
Wireless Interface - Bluetooth
DISPLAY Xplora X5 Play Garmin Approach S42
Type TFT - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size 1.4" 1.2"
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass (scratch resistant glass) -
INPUT DEVICE Xplora X5 Play Garmin Approach S42
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE Xplora X5 Play Garmin Approach S42
Case Shape - Round
Bezel - Metal
Case Details Blue | Pink | Black Gunmetal | Polished silver | Rose gold
BAND Xplora X5 Play Garmin Approach S42
Band Type Band Band
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 125-202 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material - Silicone
Band Colour - Black | White | Light sand
CAMERA Xplora X5 Play Garmin Approach S42
Sensor Resolution 2 Megapixel -
STORAGE Xplora X5 Play Garmin Approach S42
Storage Capacity 4 GB 64 MB
CPU Xplora X5 Play Garmin Approach S42
Manufacturer Qualcomm -
CPU Type 8909W -
BATTERY Xplora X5 Play Garmin Approach S42
Technology - Lithium Ion
Capacity 800 mAh -
Battery Life - 10 day(s)
Battery Life Details Talk time - up to 5 hour(s) Smartwatch mode - up to 10 days
GPS mode - up to 15 hours
Standby Time 72 h -
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Xplora X5 Play Garmin Approach S42
Included Accessories Charging cable Charging/data cable
Compliant Standards IP68 -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 1.5 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature - 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
Warranty 2-year warranty 1-year warranty
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