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3.8Display2.6
3.8Battery life6.8
4.9Health tracking4.9
2.6Sports & outdoor5.3
2.3Build & durability5.3
Dimensions
Size comparison
Approach S62Instinct Crossover Solar Tactical Edition
| Approach S62 | Instinct Crossover Solar Tactical Edition | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 47 mm | 45 mm | +2 mm |
| Width | 47 mm | 45 mm | +2 mm |
| Thickness | 14.8 mm | 16.2 mm | −1.4 mm |
| Weight | 61 g | 65 g | −4 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Approach S62 better than Instinct Crossover Solar Tactical Edition?
- Storage1 GB vs 0.06 GB16.7×
- Weight61 g vs 65 g+7%
- Screen size1.3″ vs 1.27″+2%
- Resolution (width)260 px vs 176 px+48%
- Pixel density200 ppi vs 139 ppi+44%
- Thickness14.8 mm vs 16.2 mm+9%
Why is Instinct Crossover Solar Tactical Edition better than Approach S62?
- Battery life (smartwatch mode)14 days vs 28 days2×
- Water resistance5 ATM vs 10 ATM2×
- GPS battery life20 h vs 25 h+25%
- Sport profiles19 vs 844.4×
Specifications
Side by side
| Design & durability | ||
| Case size | 47 mm | 45 mm |
| Weight | 61 g | 65 g |
| Thickness | 14.8 mm | 16.2 mm |
| Height | 47 mm | 45 mm |
| Width | 47 mm | 45 mm |
| Case material | Ceramic | Stainless steel |
| Sapphire crystal | No | No |
| Lens / cover glass | Corning® Gorilla® Glass 3 | Power Glass ™ |
| Strap material | silicone | silicone |
| Water resistance | 5 ATM | 10 ATM |
| Water rating (maker) | 5 ATM | 10 ATM |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 1.3″ | 1.27″ |
| Display technology | Memory-in-pixel (transflective) | Memory-in-pixel (transflective) |
| Panel | Sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel | Monochrome, sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel |
| AMOLED / OLED display | No | No |
| Always-on display | Yes | Yes |
| Touchscreen | Yes | — |
| Resolution (width) | 260 px | 176 px |
| Resolution (height) | 260 px | 176 px |
| Pixel density | 200 ppi | 139 ppi |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life (smartwatch mode) | 14 days | 28 days |
| Battery saver mode | — | 71 days |
| GPS battery life | 20 h | 25 h |
| Solar charging | — | Yes |
| 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 |
| Sleep tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | GPS, Elevate wrist heart rate monitor, Pulse Ox blood oxygen saturation monitor, Compass, Gyroscope, Accelerometer | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, Elevate wrist heart rate monitor, Pulse Ox blood oxygen saturation monitor, Barometric altimeter, Compass, Accelerometer, Thermometer |
| Sports & navigation | ||
| Built-in GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Satellite systems | — | GLONASS, GALILEO |
| Barometric altimeter | — | Yes |
| Compass | Yes | Yes |
| Multisport / triathlon mode | — | Yes |
| Sport profiles | 19 | 84 |
| Connectivity | ||
| NFC payments | Yes | Yes |
| ANT+ sensors | Yes | Yes |
| Smart features | ||
| Storage | 1 GB | 0.06 GB |
| Third-party apps | Yes | Yes |
| Platform | ||
| Operating system | Garmin OS | Garmin OS |
| Platform | Proprietary | Proprietary |
| Works with | iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
