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5.3Display5.6
2.7Battery life7.3
4.9Health tracking4.9
3.2Sports & outdoor6.6
3.9Build & durability5.4
Dimensions
Size comparison
Approach S50Instinct 3 50mm AMOLED
| Approach S50 | Instinct 3 50mm AMOLED | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 43 mm | 50 mm | −7 mm |
| Width | 43 mm | 50 mm | −7 mm |
| Thickness | 11.4 mm | 14.4 mm | −3 mm |
| Weight | 29 g | 59 g | −30 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Approach S50 better than Instinct 3 50mm AMOLED?
- Weight29 g vs 59 g2×
- Thickness11.4 mm vs 14.4 mm+26%
Why is Instinct 3 50mm AMOLED better than Approach S50?
- Battery life (smartwatch mode)10 days vs 24 days2.4×
- GPS battery life15 h vs 40 h2.7×
- Water resistance5 ATM vs 10 ATM2×
- Sport profiles46 vs 962.1×
- 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 | 50 mm |
| Weight | 29 g | 59 g |
| Thickness | 11.4 mm | 14.4 mm |
| Height | 43 mm | 50 mm |
| Width | 43 mm | 50 mm |
| Case material | Aluminium | Aluminium |
| Sapphire crystal | No | No |
| Lens / cover glass | Corning ® Gorilla ® Glass 3 | Chemically Strengthened Glass |
| Strap material | ComfortFit nylon band | silicone |
| Water resistance | 5 ATM | 10 ATM |
| Water rating (maker) | 5 ATM | 10 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 | — |
| 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 | 24 days |
| Battery life with always-on display | — | 9 days |
| Battery saver mode | — | 30 days |
| GPS battery life | 15 h | 40 h |
| GPS battery life (dual-band) | — | 30 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 |
| 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 |
| Sports & navigation | ||
| Built-in GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Dual-band GPS | — | Yes |
| Satellite systems | GLONASS, GALILEO | GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS |
| Barometric altimeter | — | Yes |
| Compass | Yes | Yes |
| Multisport / triathlon mode | — | Yes |
| Sport profiles | 46 | 96 |
| LED flashlight | — | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| NFC payments | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | — |
| ANT+ sensors | Yes | Yes |
| Smart features | ||
| Music on the watch | Yes | — |
| Storage | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Third-party apps | Yes | Yes |
| Platform | ||
| Operating system | Garmin OS | Garmin OS |
| Platform | Proprietary | Proprietary |
| Works with | iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
