vs
6.3Display5.4
2.7Battery life2.7
2.5Sports & outdoor2.5
4.0Build & durability3.0
Dimensions
Size comparison
Approach J1Approach S44
| Approach J1 | Approach S44 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 43 mm | 43 mm | = |
| Width | 43 mm | 43 mm | = |
| Thickness | 11.4 mm | 11.4 mm | = |
| Weight | 29 g | 42 g | −13 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Approach J1 better than Approach S44?
- Weight29 g vs 42 g+45%
Why is Approach S44 better than Approach J1?
Approach S44 has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Specifications
Side by side
| Design & durability | ||
| Case size | 43 mm | 43 mm |
| Weight | 29 g | 42 g |
| Thickness | 11.4 mm | 11.4 mm |
| Height | 43 mm | 43 mm |
| Width | 43 mm | 43 mm |
| Case material | Aluminium | Aluminium |
| Sapphire crystal | No | No |
| Lens / cover glass | chemically strengthened glass | Corning ® Gorilla ® Glass 3 |
| Strap material | elastic fabric hook and loop | silicone |
| Water resistance | 5 ATM | 5 ATM |
| Water rating (maker) | 5 ATM | 5 ATM |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | — | 1.2″ |
| Display technology | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Panel | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| AMOLED / OLED display | Yes | Yes |
| Always-on display | Yes | Yes |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Resolution (width) | 390 px | 390 px |
| Resolution (height) | 390 px | 390 px |
| Pixel density | — | 325 ppi |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life (smartwatch mode) | 10 days | 10 days |
| GPS battery life | 15 h | 15 h |
| Battery type | Lithium ion | — |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Charging | Garmin proprietary plug charger | Garmin proprietary plug charger |
| Health sensors | ||
| Sensors | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, Compass, Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Ambient light sensor | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, Compass, Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Ambient light sensor |
| Sports & navigation | ||
| Built-in GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Satellite systems | GLONASS, GALILEO | GLONASS, GALILEO |
| Compass | Yes | Yes |
| Sport profiles | 5 | 5 |
| Smart features | ||
| Storage | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Platform | ||
| Operating system | Garmin OS | Garmin OS |
| Platform | Proprietary | Proprietary |
| Works with | iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
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