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3.4Display3.4
5.4Battery life2.7
4.9Build & durability2.9
Dimensions
Size comparison
Apex 2Approach S42
| Apex 2 | Approach S42 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 42.8 mm | 43.4 mm | −0.6 mm |
| Width | 43 mm | 43.4 mm | −0.4 mm |
| Thickness | 12.8 mm | 11.7 mm | +1.1 mm |
| Weight | 53 g | 43 g | +10 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Apex 2 better than Approach S42?
- GPS battery life40 h vs 15 h2.7×
- Battery life (smartwatch mode)13 days vs 10 days+30%
- Sport profiles35 vs 57×
- Storage8 GB vs 0.06 GB133.3×
- Sapphire crystalYes · Approach S42: No
Why is Approach S42 better than Apex 2?
- Weight53 g vs 43 g+23%
- Thickness12.8 mm vs 11.7 mm+9%
Specifications
Side by side
| Design & durability | ||
| Case size | 43 mm | 43 mm |
| Weight | 53 g | 43 g |
| Thickness | 12.8 mm | 11.7 mm |
| Height | 42.8 mm | 43.4 mm |
| Width | 43 mm | 43.4 mm |
| Case material | Titanium | — |
| Sapphire crystal | Yes | No |
| Lens / cover glass | Sapphire Glass | chemically strengthened glass |
| Strap material | Silicone / Nylon | silicone |
| Water resistance | 5 ATM | 5 ATM |
| Water rating (maker) | 5 ATM | 5 ATM |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 1.2″ | 1.2″ |
| Display technology | Memory-in-pixel (transflective) | Memory-in-pixel (transflective) |
| Panel | Touch Screen Always-On Memory LCD | Sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel |
| AMOLED / OLED display | No | No |
| Always-on display | Yes | Yes |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Resolution (width) | 240 px | 240 px |
| Resolution (height) | 240 px | 240 px |
| Pixel density | 200 ppi | 200 ppi |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life (smartwatch mode) | 13 days | 10 days |
| GPS battery life | 40 h | 15 h |
| Wireless charging | — | No |
| Charging | — | Garmin proprietary plug charger |
| Health sensors | ||
| Optical heart rate | Yes | — |
| Blood oxygen (SpO2) | Yes | — |
| ECG | Yes | — |
| Temperature sensor | Yes | — |
| HRV tracking | Yes | — |
| Sleep tracking | Yes | — |
| Sensors | Optical Heart Rate Monitor, Barometric Altimeter, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, 3D Compass, Thermometer ), Optical Pulse Oximeter, Electrical Heart Rate Sensor for HRV and Wellness Checks | GPS, Gyroscope, Accelerometer |
| Sports & navigation | ||
| Built-in GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Satellite systems | GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS | — |
| Offline maps | Yes | — |
| Barometric altimeter | Yes | — |
| Compass | Yes | — |
| Multisport / triathlon mode | Yes | — |
| Sport profiles | 35 | 5 |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | — |
| Smart features | ||
| Music on the watch | Yes | — |
| Storage | 8 GB | 0.06 GB |
| Platform | ||
| Operating system | — | Garmin OS |
| Platform | Proprietary | Proprietary |
| Works with | — | iOS, Android |
