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5.3Display5.9
2.7Battery life4.0
4.9Health tracking4.9
3.2Sports & outdoor6.8
2.9Build & durability9.1
Dimensions
Size comparison
Approach S70 42mmInstinct Crossover AMOLED
| Approach S70 42mm | Instinct Crossover AMOLED | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 42 mm | 46.6 mm | −4.6 mm |
| Width | 42 mm | 46.6 mm | −4.6 mm |
| Thickness | 12.6 mm | 15.1 mm | −2.5 mm |
| Weight | 44 g | 67 g | −23 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Approach S70 42mm better than Instinct Crossover AMOLED?
- Weight44 g vs 67 g+52%
- Storage16 GB vs 4 GB4×
- Thickness12.6 mm vs 15.1 mm+20%
Why is Instinct Crossover AMOLED better than Approach S70 42mm?
- GPS battery life15 h vs 29 h+93%
- Battery life (smartwatch mode)10 days vs 14 days+40%
- Water resistance5 ATM vs 10 ATM2×
- Sport profiles40 vs 972.4×
- Sapphire crystalNo · Approach S70 42mm: Yes
Specifications
Side by side
| Design & durability | ||
| Case size | 42 mm | 47 mm |
| Weight | 44 g | 67 g |
| Thickness | 12.6 mm | 15.1 mm |
| Height | 42 mm | 46.6 mm |
| Width | 42 mm | 46.6 mm |
| Case material | Ceramic | Stainless steel |
| Sapphire crystal | No | Yes |
| Lens / cover glass | Corning ® Gorilla ® Glass 3 | Sapphire Crystal |
| Strap material | silicone | silicone |
| Water resistance | 5 ATM | 10 ATM |
| Water rating (maker) | 5 ATM | 10 ATM |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 1.2″ | 1.2″ |
| Display technology | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Panel | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| AMOLED / OLED display | Yes | Yes |
| Always-on display | Yes | Yes |
| Touchscreen | Yes | — |
| Resolution (width) | 390 px | 390 px |
| Resolution (height) | 390 px | 390 px |
| Pixel density | 325 ppi | 325 ppi |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life (smartwatch mode) | 10 days | 14 days |
| Battery life with always-on display | — | 5 days |
| Battery saver mode | — | 18 days |
| GPS battery life | 15 h | 29 h |
| GPS battery life (dual-band) | — | 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 |
| 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, Barometric altimeter, Compass, Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Ambient light sensor | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, 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 |
| Barometric altimeter | Yes | Yes |
| Compass | Yes | Yes |
| Multisport / triathlon mode | — | Yes |
| Sport profiles | 40 | 97 |
| 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 | 16 GB | 4 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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