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6.5Display6.5
4.7Battery life6.8
4.9Health tracking4.9
4.0Sports & outdoor6.0
6.5Smart features6.5
2.3Build & durability2.4
Dimensions
Size comparison
Approach S70 47mmForerunner 965
| Approach S70 47mm | Forerunner 965 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 47 mm | 47.2 mm | −0.2 mm |
| Width | 47 mm | 47.2 mm | −0.2 mm |
| Thickness | 13.4 mm | 13.2 mm | +0.2 mm |
| Weight | 56 g | 53 g | +3 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Approach S70 47mm better than Forerunner 965?
Approach S70 47mm has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Why is Forerunner 965 better than Approach S70 47mm?
- Battery life (smartwatch mode)16 days vs 23 days+44%
- GPS battery life20 h vs 31 h+55%
- Sport profiles40 vs 802×
- Storage16 GB vs 32 GB2×
- Weight56 g vs 53 g+6%
Specifications
Side by side
| Design & durability | ||
| Case size | 47 mm | 47 mm |
| Weight | 56 g | 53 g |
| Thickness | 13.4 mm | 13.2 mm |
| Height | 47 mm | 47.2 mm |
| Width | 47 mm | 47.2 mm |
| Case material | Ceramic | Titanium |
| Sapphire crystal | No | No |
| Lens / cover glass | Corning ® Gorilla ® Glass 3 | Corning® Gorilla® Glass 3 DX |
| Strap material | silicone | silicone |
| Water resistance | 5 ATM | 5 ATM |
| Water rating (maker) | 5 ATM | 5 ATM |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 1.4″ | 1.4″ |
| Display technology | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Panel | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| AMOLED / OLED display | Yes | Yes |
| Always-on display | Yes | Yes |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Resolution (width) | 454 px | 454 px |
| Resolution (height) | 454 px | 454 px |
| Pixel density | 324 ppi | 324 ppi |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life (smartwatch mode) | 16 days | 23 days |
| GPS battery life | 20 h | 31 h |
| GPS battery life (dual-band) | — | 19 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, SatIQ technology, Elevate wrist heart rate monitor, Pulse Ox blood oxygen saturation monitor, Barometric altimeter, 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, Ambient light sensor |
| Sports & navigation | ||
| Built-in GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Dual-band GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Satellite systems | GLONASS, GALILEO | GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS |
| Offline maps | — | Yes |
| Barometric altimeter | Yes | Yes |
| Compass | Yes | Yes |
| Multisport / triathlon mode | — | Yes |
| Sport profiles | 40 | 80 |
| Connectivity | ||
| NFC payments | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 4 |
| ANT+ sensors | Yes | Yes |
| Smart features | ||
| Music on the watch | Yes | Yes |
| Storage | 16 GB | 32 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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