Apple Watch Series 3 vs Garmin Approach S60

Apple Watch Series 3 Garmin Approach S60

Basic Info

Wear TypeWristbandWristband
Price$32913
Ratings

Activity & Fitness

Activity Yes YesBoth track daily activity
Calories Yes YesBoth show estimated calories burned
Sleep No YesGarmin Approach S60 monitors your sleep pattern
Heart Rate / Pulse Yes NoApple Watch Series 3 tracks heart rate
External HR Monitor No Yes
Distance Yes YesBoth track your running/walking distance
Steps Yes YesBoth track how many steps you take
Pace Yes Yes
Speed Yes Yes
Stairs / Floors Yes YesBoth count your climbing stairs or floors
Exercise Tagging Yes YesBoth have exercise tagging feature
Smart Coach Yes NoApple Watch Series 3 provides real time fitness coaching
Goal Setting Yes YesBoth can help with your goals setting
Inactivity Alert No YesGarmin Approach S60 helps you stay active with inactivity alert

Additional Features

GPS Yes YesBoth have integrated GPS modules
Navigation Yes NoApple Watch Series 3 has onboard GPS navigation
Compass Yes YesBoth have a compass on board
Watch / Clock Yes YesBoth have watch
Alarm Clock Yes YesBoth have alarm clock
Reminders Yes YesBoth have reminder app
Stopwatch Yes YesBoth have stopwatch
Music Playback Yes NoOnly Apple Watch Series 3 offers phone-free music
Weather Yes Yes*Weather forecast
Temperature Yes No
Voice commands Yes No
ReportsActivityActivity, Sleep

Smartphone Remote Features

Notifications Yes YesBoth show smartphone notifications
Caller ID Yes YesBoth show caller ID notification
Music Control Yes YesBoth allow control smartphone music player
Call Control Yes NoApple Watch Series 3 allows you control phone calls
Camera Control Yes NoApple Watch Series 3 has a smartphone's remote control function
Find Phone Yes YesBoth can help find your smartphone

Battery

Duration1 days10 daysGarmin Approach S60 battery life is about 10.0 times longer
Battery TypeRechargeable BatteryRechargeable Battery
Wireless Charging Yes No

Physical Specs

Weather Resistance Yes Yes
Waterproof Yes No
IP Rating5 ATM5 ATM
Weight53 grams61 gramsApple Watch Series 3 is 8.0 g lighter

User Interface

DisplayOLED ScreenLCD Screen
Display Size1.65 inches1,2 inches
Screen Resolution 312 x 390 pixels 240 x 240 pixels
Color Display Yes Yes
Touch Screen Yes Yes
Sapphire glass Yes No*Scratch resistant sapphire crystal glass

Compatibility

Android No YesGarmin Approach S60 is compatibles with Android phones and tablets
iOS Yes YesBoth compatible iOS devices
OS X/Mac Yes NoApple Watch Series 3 compatibles with MacBooks and iMacs
Windows Phone No YesGarmin Approach S60 compatibles with a range of Windows Phone devices
Windows No NoBoth don't have a find phone feature
Web Portal No NoBoth don't have online web portal option
Social Features Yes NoYou can integrate Apple Watch Series 3 with social networks and share information

Connectivity

Bluetooth Yes YesBoth have Bluetooth data transfer technology
Wi-Fi Yes NoSelect Apple Watch Series 3 if you need a built-in Wi-Fi connectivity
NFC Yes NoOnly Apple Watch Series 3 has NFC (Near Field Communication)
ANT+ No YesOnly Garmin Approach S60 has ANT+ wireless technology
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