Garmin Approach S3 vs SkyCaddie Linx

Garmin Approach S3 SkyCaddie Linx

Basic Info

Wear TypeWristbandWristband
Price
Ratings

Activity & Fitness

Activity No YesSkyCaddie Linx tracks your activity
Calories No YesSkyCaddie Linx tracks your calories burned
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 have steps counting feature
Pace No Yes
Speed No Yes
Stairs / Floors No NoBoth don't have elevation feature
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 YesSkyCaddie Linx has a alarm clock
Reminders No YesSkyCaddie Linx has a reminder option
Stopwatch No NoBoth don't have stopwatch
Music Playback No NoBoth don't have music playback
ReportsActivity

Smartphone Remote Features

Notifications No YesIf you get a phone notification, SkyCaddie Linx make an alert for you
Caller ID No YesSkyCaddie Linx 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 days8 hours
Battery TypeRechargeable BatteryRechargeable Battery

Physical Specs

Weather Resistance Yes Yes
Waterproof No No
IP Ratingn/a3 ATM
Weight58 grams45 gramsSkyCaddie Linx is 13.0 g lighter

User Interface

DisplayLCD Screen Yes
Display Size1,0 inches1.7 inches
Screen Resolution 128 x 128 pixels n/a
Color Display No No
Touch Screen Yes No

Compatibility

Android No YesSkyCaddie Linx is compatibles with Android phones and tablets
iOS No YesSkyCaddie Linx can connect with iPhones or iPads
OS X/Mac Yes YesBoth compatible MAC OS X laptops and PCs
Windows Phone No NoBoth don't compatible with Windows Phone devices
Windows Yes YesBoth can help find your smartphone
Web Portal No NoBoth don't have online web portal option
Social Features No NoBoth don't have social features

Connectivity

Bluetooth No YesOnly SkyCaddie Linx 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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Garmin Approach S3

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