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5.4Display5.0
4.9Health tracking8.3
3.2Sports & outdoor6.8
6.6Smart features3.2
4.0Build & durability5.4
Dimensions
Size comparison
Approach S50Approach S72 43mm
| Approach S50 | Approach S72 43mm | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 43 mm | 43 mm | = |
| Width | 43 mm | 43 mm | = |
| Thickness | 11.4 mm | 12.9 mm | −1.5 mm |
| Weight | 29 g | 41 g | −12 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Approach S50 better than Approach S72 43mm?
- Weight29 g vs 41 g+41%
- Thickness11.4 mm vs 12.9 mm+13%
Why is Approach S72 43mm better than Approach S50?
- Storage4 GB vs 64 GB16×
- Sport profiles46 vs 952.1×
- Sapphire crystalNo · Approach S50: Yes
- Screen size1.2″ vs 1.3″+8%
- Resolution (width)390 px vs 416 px+7%
Specifications
Side by side
| Design & durability | ||
| Case size | 43 mm | 43 mm |
| Weight | 29 g | 41 g |
| Thickness | 11.4 mm | 12.9 mm |
| Height | 43 mm | 43 mm |
| Width | 43 mm | 43 mm |
| Case material | Aluminium | Titanium |
| Sapphire crystal | No | Yes |
| Lens / cover glass | Corning ® Gorilla ® Glass 3 | Sapphire crystal |
| Strap material | ComfortFit nylon band | ComfortFit fabric |
| Water resistance | 5 ATM | 5 ATM |
| Water rating (maker) | 5 ATM | 5 ATM |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 1.2″ | 1.3″ |
| Display technology | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Panel | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| AMOLED / OLED display | Yes | Yes |
| Always-on display | Yes | Yes |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Resolution (width) | 390 px | 416 px |
| Resolution (height) | 390 px | 416 px |
| Pixel density | 325 ppi | 320 ppi |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life (smartwatch mode) | 10 days | 10 days |
| GPS battery life | 15 h | — |
| Battery type | — | Lithium ion |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Charging | Garmin proprietary plug charger | Garmin proprietary plug charger |
| Health sensors | ||
| Optical heart rate | Yes | Yes |
| Blood oxygen (SpO2) | Yes | Yes |
| ECG | — | Yes |
| Skin temperature | — | Yes |
| Temperature sensor | — | Yes |
| HRV tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Sleep tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, Elevate wrist heart rate monitor, Pulse Ox blood oxygen saturation monitor, Compass, Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Ambient light sensor | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou, SatIQ technology, Elevate wrist heart rate monitor, Pulse Ox blood oxygen saturation monitor, Barometric altimeter, Compass, Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Thermometer, Ambient light sensor |
| Sports & navigation | ||
| Built-in GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Dual-band GPS | — | Yes |
| Satellite systems | GLONASS, GALILEO | GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS |
| Offline maps | — | Yes |
| Barometric altimeter | — | Yes |
| Compass | Yes | Yes |
| Multisport / triathlon mode | — | Yes |
| Sport profiles | 46 | 95 |
| LED flashlight | — | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| NFC payments | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 4 |
| ANT+ sensors | Yes | Yes |
| Smart features | ||
| Calls from the wrist | — | Yes |
| Speaker | — | Yes |
| Microphone | — | Yes |
| Voice assistant | — | Yes |
| Music on the watch | Yes | Yes |
| Storage | 4 GB | 64 GB |
| Third-party apps | Yes | Yes |
| Platform | ||
| Operating system | Garmin OS | Garmin OS |
| Platform | Proprietary | Proprietary |
| Works with | iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
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