Garmin Approach X40 vs Garmin Fenix 2 Special Edition

Garmin Approach X40 Garmin Fenix 2 Special Edition

Basic Info

Wear TypeWristbandWristband
Price
Ratings

Activity & Fitness

Activity Yes NoGarmin Approach X40 tracks your 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
Distance Yes YesBoth track your stride length
Steps Yes NoGarmin Approach X40 counts your steps
Pace Yes No
Stairs / Floors Yes NoGarmin Approach X40 counts your climbing stairs or floors
Exercise Tagging No YesOnly Garmin Fenix 2 Special Edition provides exercise tagging
Smart Coach No NoBoth don't have coaching feature
Goal Setting Yes YesBoth can help with your goals setting
Inactivity Alert Non/aBoth don't have inactivity alerts

Additional Features

GPS Yes YesBoth have integrated GPS modules
Compass Non/aBoth don't have a compass
Watch / Clock Yes YesBoth have watch
Alarm Clock Yes YesBoth have alarm clock
Reminders Yes NoGarmin Approach X40 has a reminder option
Stopwatch No YesGarmin Fenix 2 Special Edition has a stopwatch
Music Playback Non/aBoth don't have music playback
Weather Yes No*Weather forecast
ReportsActivity, Sleep

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 Non/aBoth don't have call control
Camera Control Yesn/aGarmin Approach X40 has a smartphone's remote control function
Find Phone Yesn/aGarmin Approach X40 allows you to locate your phone

Battery

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

Physical Specs

Weather Resistance Yes Yes
Waterproof No Yes
IP Rating5 ATMn/a
Weight31 grams85 gramsGarmin Approach X40 is 54.0 g lighter

User Interface

DisplayLCD ScreenLCD Screen
Display Size1.00” x 0.42 inchesn/a
Screen Resolution 160 x 68 pixels n/a
Color Display Non/a
Touch Screen Yesn/a

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 X40 compatibles with a range of Windows Phone devices
Windows No NoBoth don't have a find phone feature
Web Portal No YesGarmin Fenix 2 Special Edition allows you upload and view data on the online portal
Social Features Non/aBoth 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 Non/aBoth don't have NFC connectivity
ANT+ Yes YesBoth provide ANT+ wireless technology
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Garmin Approach X40

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