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  3. Approach S50 vs Approach S72 47mm

Garmin Approach S50 vs Garmin Approach S72 47mm

What Approach S50 does better (2) and where Approach S72 47mm wins (6) — every spec side by side.

Garmin Approach S50
Garmin · 2025Approach S50
4.5Score
2 advantages≈ $400
vs
Garmin Approach S72 47mm
Garmin · 2026Approach S72 47mm
6.5Score
6 advantages≈ $800
Higher score
5.3Display6.5
4.9Health tracking8.3
3.2Sports & outdoor6.7
6.5Smart features3.2
3.9Build & durability5.1
Dimensions

Size comparison

Approach S50Approach S72 47mm
43 × 4311.447 × 4713.5
Approach S50Approach S72 47mmDifference
Height43 mm47 mm−4 mm
Width43 mm47 mm−4 mm
Thickness11.4 mm13.5 mm−2.1 mm
Weight29 g48 g−19 g

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

Why is Approach S50 better than Approach S72 47mm?

  1. Weight29 g vs 48 g+66%
  2. Thickness11.4 mm vs 13.5 mm+18%

Why is Approach S72 47mm better than Approach S50?

  1. Battery life (smartwatch mode)10 days vs 16 days+60%
  2. Storage4 GB vs 64 GB16×
  3. Sport profiles46 vs 952.1×
  4. Sapphire crystalNo · Approach S50: Yes
  5. Screen size1.2″ vs 1.4″+17%
  6. Resolution (width)390 px vs 454 px+16%
Specifications

Side by side

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