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Garmin Approach S44 vs James R9

What Approach S44 does better (2) and where R9 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Garmin Approach S44
Garmin · 2025Approach S44
4.0Score
2 advantages≈ $300
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James R9
James · 2025R9
1 advantage≈ $270
5.3Display9.1

Why is Approach S44 better than R9?

  1. Battery life (smartwatch mode)10 days vs 2 days5×
  2. Resolution (width)390 px vs 360 px+8%

Why is R9 better than Approach S44?

  1. Screen size1.2″ vs 1.43″+19%
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