vs
2.9Display2.6
3.8Battery life7.8
3.8Build & durability4.5
Dimensions
Size comparison
Pace 2Approach S12
| Pace 2 | Approach S12 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 42 mm | 43.7 mm | −1.7 mm |
| Width | 42 mm | 43.7 mm | −1.7 mm |
| Thickness | 11.7 mm | 11.5 mm | +0.2 mm |
| Weight | 35 g | 34 g | +1 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Pace 2 better than Approach S12?
- Sport profiles20 vs 120×
- Pixel density200 ppi vs 139 ppi+44%
- Resolution (width)240 px vs 176 px+36%
Why is Approach S12 better than Pace 2?
- Battery life (smartwatch mode)11 days vs 70 days6.4×
- GPS battery life27 h vs 30 h+11%
- Screen size1.2″ vs 1.27″+6%
- Weight35 g vs 34.1 g+3%
Specifications
Side by side
| Design & durability | ||
| Case size | 42 mm | 44 mm |
| Weight | 35 g | 34.1 g |
| Thickness | 11.7 mm | 11.5 mm |
| Height | 42 mm | 43.7 mm |
| Width | 42 mm | 43.7 mm |
| Case material | Plastic / polymer | — |
| Sapphire crystal | No | — |
| Lens / cover glass | Mineral Glass | — |
| Strap material | Silicone / Nylon | silicone |
| Water resistance | 5 ATM | 5 ATM |
| Water rating (maker) | 5 ATM | 5 ATM |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 1.2″ | 1.27″ |
| Display technology | Memory-in-pixel (transflective) | Memory-in-pixel (transflective) |
| Panel | Always-On Memory LCD | Sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel |
| AMOLED / OLED display | No | No |
| Always-on display | Yes | Yes |
| Resolution (width) | 240 px | 176 px |
| Resolution (height) | 240 px | 176 px |
| Pixel density | 200 ppi | 139 ppi |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life (smartwatch mode) | 11 days | 70 days |
| GPS battery life | 27 h | 30 h |
| Wireless charging | — | No |
| Charging | — | Garmin proprietary plug charger |
| Health sensors | ||
| Optical heart rate | Yes | — |
| Temperature sensor | Yes | — |
| Sleep tracking | Yes | — |
| Sensors | Optical Heart Rate Monitor, Barometric Altimeter, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, 3D Compass, Thermometer ) | GPS |
| Sports & navigation | ||
| Built-in GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Satellite systems | GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS | — |
| Offline maps | No | — |
| Barometric altimeter | Yes | — |
| Compass | Yes | — |
| Multisport / triathlon mode | Yes | — |
| Sport profiles | 20 | 1 |
| Connectivity | ||
| ANT+ sensors | Yes | — |
| Smart features | ||
| Storage | — | 0.12 GB |
| Platform | ||
| Operating system | — | Garmin OS |
| Platform | Proprietary | Proprietary |
| Works with | — | iOS, Android |
