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Garmin Approach S50 vs Garmin Approach S70 42mm

What Approach S50 does better (3) and where Approach S70 42mm wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Garmin Approach S50
Garmin · 2025Approach S50
4.5Score
3 advantages≈ $400
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Garmin Approach S70 42mm
Garmin · 2023Approach S70 42mm
4.4Score
1 advantage≈ $650
5.3Display5.3
2.7Battery life2.7
4.9Health tracking4.9
3.2Sports & outdoor3.2
6.5Smart features6.5
3.9Build & durability2.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

Approach S50Approach S70 42mm
43 × 4311.442 × 4212.6
Approach S50Approach S70 42mmDifference
Height43 mm42 mm+1 mm
Width43 mm42 mm+1 mm
Thickness11.4 mm12.6 mm−1.2 mm
Weight29 g44 g−15 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is Approach S50 better than Approach S70 42mm?

  1. Weight29 g vs 44 g+52%
  2. Sport profiles46 vs 40+15%
  3. Thickness11.4 mm vs 12.6 mm+11%

Why is Approach S70 42mm better than Approach S50?

  1. Storage4 GB vs 16 GB4×
Specifications

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