Garmin Approach S3 vs Garmin Approach S5

Garmin Approach S3 Garmin Approach S5

Basic Info

Wear TypeWristbandWristband
Price$38999
Ratings

Activity & Fitness

Activity No NoBoth don't have activity tracking
Calories No NoBoth don't have burned calories tracking
Sleep No NoBoth don't have sleep tracking
Heart Rate / Pulse No NoBoth don't monitor heart rate
Distance Yes YesBoth track your stride length
Steps No NoBoth don't count your steps
Stairs / Floors No NoBoth don't track climbing stairs or floors
Exercise Tagging No NoBoth don't have exercise tagging
Smart Coach No NoBoth don't have coaching feature
Goal Setting No NoBoth don't have goal setting
Inactivity Alert No NoBoth don't have inactivity alerts

Additional Features

GPS Yes YesBoth have integrated GPS modules
Compass No NoBoth don't have a compass
Watch / Clock Yes YesBoth have watch
Alarm Clock No NoBoth don't have alarm clock
Reminders No NoBoth don't have reminder
Stopwatch No NoBoth don't have stopwatch
Music Playback No NoBoth don't have music playback
Reports

Smartphone Remote Features

Notifications No YesIf you get a phone notification, Garmin Approach S5 make an alert for you
Caller ID No YesGarmin Approach S5 can notify you who is calling
Music Control No NoBoth don't have phone music control
Call Control No NoBoth don't have call control
Camera Control No NoBoth don't have camera control
Find Phone No NoBoth don't have a find phone feature

Battery

Duration28 days98 daysGarmin Approach S5 battery life is about 3.5 times longer
Battery TypeRechargeable BatteryRechargeable Battery

Physical Specs

Weather Resistance Yes Yes
Waterproof No No
IP Ratingn/a5 ATM
Weight58 grams46.6 gramsGarmin Approach S5 is 11.4 g lighter

User Interface

DisplayLCD Screen Yes
Display Size1,0 inches1.0 inches
Screen Resolution 128 x 128 pixels 180 x 180 pixels
Color Display No Yes
Touch Screen Yes Yes

Compatibility

Android No YesGarmin Approach S5 is compatibles with Android phones and tablets
iOS No YesGarmin Approach S5 can connect with iPhones or iPads
OS X/Mac Yes NoGarmin Approach S3 compatibles with MacBooks and iMacs
Windows Phone No NoBoth don't compatible with Windows Phone devices
Windows Yes NoGarmin Approach S3 allows you to locate your phone
Web Portal No YesGarmin Approach S5 allows you upload and view data on the online portal
Social Features No NoBoth don't have social features

Connectivity

Bluetooth No YesOnly Garmin Approach S5 has a built-in Bluetooth connection option
Wi-Fi No NoBoth don't have Wi-Fi connection
NFC No NoBoth don't have NFC connectivity
ANT+ No NoBoth don't provide ANT+ wireless technology
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