Garmin Approach S4 vs Samsung Gear S3 Classic

Garmin Approach S4 Samsung Gear S3 Classic

Basic Info

Wear TypeWristbandWristband
Price$37899
Ratings

Activity & Fitness

Activity No YesSamsung Gear S3 Classic tracks your activity
Calories No YesSamsung Gear S3 Classic tracks your calories burned
Sleep No YesSamsung Gear S3 Classic tracks your sleeping time and quality
Heart Rate / Pulse No YesSamsung Gear S3 Classic has built-in heart rate monitor
Distance Yes YesBoth track your stride length
Steps No YesSamsung Gear S3 Classic has built-in pedometer to count steps
Stairs / Floors No YesSamsung Gear S3 Classic counts your climbing stairs or floors
Exercise Tagging No YesOnly Samsung Gear S3 Classic provides exercise tagging
Smart Coach No NoBoth don't have coaching feature
Goal Setting No YesSet and keep your own daily or weekly goals with Samsung Gear S3 Classic
Inactivity Alert No YesSamsung Gear S3 Classic helps you stay active with inactivity alert

Additional Features

GPS Yes YesBoth have integrated GPS modules
Navigation No YesSamsung Gear S3 Classic has onboard GPS navigation
Compass No NoBoth don't have a compass
Watch / Clock Yes YesBoth have watch
Alarm Clock Yes YesBoth have alarm clock
Reminders No YesSamsung Gear S3 Classic has a reminder option
Stopwatch Yes YesBoth have stopwatch
Music Playback No NoBoth don't have music playback
Weather No Yes*Weather forecast
ReportsActivity, Sleep

Smartphone Remote Features

Notifications Yes YesBoth show smartphone notifications
Caller ID Yes YesBoth show caller ID notification
Music Control No YesSamsung Gear S3 Classic allows control smartphone music player
Call Control No YesSamsung Gear S3 Classic allows you control phone calls
Camera Control No YesSamsung Gear S3 Classic has a smartphone's remote control function
Find Phone No YesSamsung Gear S3 Classic allows you to locate your phone

Battery

Duration42 days3 daysGarmin Approach S4 battery life is about 14.0 times longer
Battery TypeRechargeable BatteryRechargeable Battery

Physical Specs

Weather Resistance Yes Yes
Waterproof No No
IP Rating5 ATMIP68
Weight58 grams59 gramsBoth are the same weight

User Interface

DisplayLCD ScreenOLED Screen
Display Size1,0 inches1,3 inches
Screen Resolution 128 x 128 pixels 360 x 360 pixels
Color Display No Yes
Touch Screen Yes Yes
Gorilla glass No Yes*Specialized toughened glass: thin, light and damage-resistant

Compatibility

Android Yes YesBoth compatible with Android devices
iOS Yes YesBoth compatible iOS devices
OS X/Mac No NoBoth don't compatible MAC OS X devices
Windows Phone Yes NoGarmin Approach S4 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 No NoBoth don't have social features

Connectivity

Bluetooth Yes YesBoth have Bluetooth data transfer technology
Wi-Fi No YesSelect Samsung Gear S3 Classic if you need a built-in Wi-Fi connectivity
NFC No YesOnly Samsung Gear S3 Classic has NFC (Near Field Communication)
ANT+ Yes NoOnly Garmin Approach S4 has ANT+ wireless technology
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Garmin Approach S4

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