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5.3Display7.1
4.9Health tracking4.9
3.2Sports & outdoor6.2
3.9Build & durability4.8
Dimensions
Size comparison
Approach S50Race 3S
| Approach S50 | Race 3S | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 43 mm | 46 mm | −3 mm |
| Width | 43 mm | 46 mm | −3 mm |
| Thickness | 11.4 mm | 11.4 mm | = |
| Weight | 29 g | 56 g | −27 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Approach S50 better than Race 3S?
- Weight29 g vs 56 g+93%
Why is Race 3S better than Approach S50?
- Battery life (smartwatch mode)10 days vs 12 days+20%
- Storage4 GB vs 64 GB16×
- Sapphire crystalNo · Approach S50: Yes
- Screen size1.2″ vs 1.32″+10%
- Resolution (width)390 px vs 466 px+19%
- Pixel density325 ppi vs 353 ppi+9%
Specifications
Side by side
| Design & durability | ||
| Case size | 43 mm | 46 mm |
| Weight | 29 g | 56 g |
| Thickness | 11.4 mm | 11.4 mm |
| Height | 43 mm | 46 mm |
| Width | 43 mm | 46 mm |
| Case material | Aluminium | Titanium |
| Sapphire crystal | No | Yes |
| Lens / cover glass | Corning ® Gorilla ® Glass 3 | Sapphire crystal |
| Strap material | ComfortFit nylon band | Silicone |
| Water resistance | 5 ATM | 5 ATM |
| Water rating (maker) | 5 ATM | 50 m |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 1.2″ | 1.32″ |
| Display technology | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Panel | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| AMOLED / OLED display | Yes | Yes |
| Always-on display | Yes | Yes |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Resolution (width) | 390 px | 466 px |
| Resolution (height) | 390 px | 466 px |
| Pixel density | 325 ppi | 353 ppi |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life (smartwatch mode) | 10 days | 12 days |
| GPS battery life | 15 h | — |
| Battery type | — | rechargeable lithium-ion |
| Wireless charging | No | — |
| Charging | 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 | Optical HR, Barometer, Compass, Thermometer |
| Sports & navigation | ||
| Built-in GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Dual-band GPS | — | Yes |
| Satellite systems | GLONASS, GALILEO | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS |
| Offline maps | — | Yes |
| Barometric altimeter | — | Yes |
| Compass | Yes | Yes |
| Multisport / triathlon mode | — | Yes |
| Sport profiles | 46 | — |
| Dive mode | — | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| NFC payments | Yes | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | — |
| ANT+ sensors | Yes | — |
| Smart features | ||
| Music on the watch | Yes | Yes |
| Storage | 4 GB | 64 GB |
| Third-party apps | Yes | — |
| Platform | ||
| Operating system | Garmin OS | Suunto OS |
| Platform | Proprietary | Proprietary |
| Works with | iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
