Garmin Approach X40 vs Garmin Fenix 2

Garmin Approach X40 Garmin Fenix 2

Basic Info

Wear TypeWristbandWristband
Price
Ratings

Activity & Fitness

Activity Yes YesBoth track daily activity
Calories Yes YesBoth show estimated calories burned
Sleep Yes NoGarmin Approach X40 tracks your sleeping time and quality
Heart Rate / Pulse Yes NoGarmin Approach X40 has built-in heart rate monitor
External HR Monitor No Yes
Distance Yes YesBoth track your running/walking distance
Steps Yes NoGarmin Approach X40 counts your steps
Pace Yes Yes
Speed No Yes
Stairs / Floors Yes YesBoth track elevation, climbing stairs or floors
Exercise Tagging No YesOnly Garmin Fenix 2 provides exercise tagging
Smart Coach No NoBoth don't have coaching feature
Goal Setting Yes YesBoth can help with your goals setting
Inactivity Alert No NoBoth don't have inactivity alerts

Additional Features

GPS Yes YesBoth have integrated GPS modules
Navigation No YesGarmin Fenix 2 has onboard GPS navigation
Compass No YesGarmin Fenix 2 has a compass
Watch / Clock Yes YesBoth have watch
Alarm Clock Yes YesBoth have alarm clock
Reminders Yes YesBoth have reminder app
Stopwatch No YesGarmin Fenix 2 has a stopwatch
Music Playback No NoBoth don't have music playback
Weather Yes Yes*Weather forecast
Temperature No Yes
ReportsActivity, SleepActivity

Smartphone Remote Features

Notifications Yes YesBoth show smartphone notifications
Caller ID Yes YesBoth show caller ID notification
Music Control Yes NoGarmin Approach X40 allows control smartphone music player
Call Control No NoBoth don't have call control
Camera Control Yes NoGarmin Approach X40 has a smartphone's remote control function
Find Phone Yes NoGarmin Approach X40 allows you to locate your phone

Battery

Duration5 days35 daysGarmin Fenix 2 battery life is about 7.0 times longer
Battery TypeRechargeable BatteryRechargeable Battery

Physical Specs

Weather Resistance Yes Yes
Waterproof No No
IP Rating5 ATM5 ATM
Weight31 grams85 gramsGarmin Approach X40 is 54.0 g lighter

User Interface

DisplayLCD ScreenLCD Screen
Display Size1.00” x 0.42 inches1.20 inches
Screen Resolution 160 x 68 pixels 70 x 70 pixels
Color Display No No
Touch Screen Yes No

Compatibility

Android Yes YesBoth compatible with Android devices
iOS Yes YesBoth compatible iOS devices
OS X/Mac No YesGarmin Fenix 2 compatibles with MacBooks and iMacs
Windows Phone Yes NoGarmin Approach X40 compatibles with a range of Windows Phone devices
Windows No YesGarmin Fenix 2 allows you to locate your phone
Web Portal No YesGarmin Fenix 2 allows you upload and view data on the online portal
Social Features No NoBoth don't have social features

Connectivity

Bluetooth Yes YesBoth have Bluetooth data transfer technology
Wi-Fi No NoBoth don't have Wi-Fi connection
NFC No NoBoth don't have NFC connectivity
ANT+ Yes YesBoth provide ANT+ wireless technology
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