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5.0Display5.9
8.3Health tracking4.9
6.7Sports & outdoor6.8
5.3Build & durability9.1
Dimensions
Size comparison
Approach S72 43mmInstinct Crossover AMOLED Tactical Edition
| Approach S72 43mm | Instinct Crossover AMOLED Tactical Edition | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 43 mm | 46.6 mm | −3.6 mm |
| Width | 43 mm | 46.6 mm | −3.6 mm |
| Thickness | 12.9 mm | 15.1 mm | −2.2 mm |
| Weight | 41 g | 67 g | −26 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Approach S72 43mm better than Instinct Crossover AMOLED Tactical Edition?
- Weight41 g vs 67 g+63%
- Storage64 GB vs 4 GB16×
- Screen size1.3″ vs 1.2″+8%
- Thickness12.9 mm vs 15.1 mm+17%
- Resolution (width)416 px vs 390 px+7%
Why is Instinct Crossover AMOLED Tactical Edition better than Approach S72 43mm?
- Battery life (smartwatch mode)10 days vs 14 days+40%
- Water resistance5 ATM vs 10 ATM2×
- Sport profiles95 vs 97+2%
Specifications
Side by side
| Design & durability | ||
| Case size | 43 mm | 47 mm |
| Weight | 41 g | 67 g |
| Thickness | 12.9 mm | 15.1 mm |
| Height | 43 mm | 46.6 mm |
| Width | 43 mm | 46.6 mm |
| Case material | Titanium | Stainless steel |
| Sapphire crystal | Yes | Yes |
| Lens / cover glass | Sapphire crystal | Sapphire Crystal |
| Strap material | ComfortFit fabric | silicone |
| Water resistance | 5 ATM | 10 ATM |
| Water rating (maker) | 5 ATM | 10 ATM |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 1.3″ | 1.2″ |
| Display technology | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Panel | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| AMOLED / OLED display | Yes | Yes |
| Always-on display | Yes | Yes |
| Touchscreen | Yes | — |
| Resolution (width) | 416 px | 390 px |
| Resolution (height) | 416 px | 390 px |
| Pixel density | 320 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 | — | 29 h |
| GPS battery life (dual-band) | — | 15 h |
| Battery type | Lithium ion | 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 |
| ECG | Yes | — |
| Skin temperature | Yes | — |
| Temperature sensor | Yes | Yes |
| HRV tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Sleep tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | 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 | 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 | Yes |
| Satellite systems | GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS | GLONASS, GALILEO |
| Offline maps | Yes | — |
| Barometric altimeter | Yes | Yes |
| Compass | Yes | Yes |
| Multisport / triathlon mode | Yes | Yes |
| Sport profiles | 95 | 97 |
| LED flashlight | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| NFC payments | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | — |
| ANT+ sensors | Yes | Yes |
| Smart features | ||
| Calls from the wrist | Yes | — |
| Speaker | Yes | — |
| Microphone | Yes | — |
| Voice assistant | Yes | — |
| Music on the watch | Yes | — |
| Storage | 64 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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