Garmin Approach S60 vs U8

Garmin Approach S60 U8

Basic Info

Wear TypeWristbandWristband
Price$32913
Ratings

Activity & Fitness

Activity Yes YesBoth track daily activity
Calories Yes YesBoth show estimated calories burned
Sleep Yes YesBoth track sleep pattern
Heart Rate / Pulse No NoBoth don't measure heart rate
External HR Monitor Yes No
Distance Yes YesBoth track your running/walking distance
Steps Yes YesBoth track how many steps you take
Pace Yes No
Speed Yes No
Stairs / Floors Yes YesBoth track elevation, climbing stairs or floors
Exercise Tagging Yes NoOnly Garmin Approach S60 provides exercise tagging
Smart Coach No NoBoth don't have coaching feature
Goal Setting Yes NoSet and keep your own daily or weekly goals with Garmin Approach S60
Inactivity Alert Yes YesBoth have move reminders

Additional Features

GPS Yes NoGarmin Approach S60 has GPS support
Compass Yes NoGarmin Approach S60 has a compass
Watch / Clock Yes YesBoth have watch
Alarm Clock Yes YesBoth have alarm clock
Reminders Yes YesBoth have reminder app
Stopwatch Yes YesBoth have stopwatch
Music Playback No NoBoth don't have music playback
Weather Yes No*Weather forecast
Temperature No Yes
ReportsActivity, SleepActivity, Sleep

Smartphone Remote Features

Notifications Yes YesBoth show smartphone notifications
Caller ID Yes YesBoth show caller ID notification
Music Control Yes YesBoth allow control smartphone music player
Call Control No YesU8 allows you control phone calls
Camera Control No YesU8 has a smartphone's remote control function
Find Phone Yes NoGarmin Approach S60 allows you to locate your phone

Battery

Duration10 days6 daysGarmin Approach S60 battery life is about 1.7 times longer
Battery TypeRechargeable BatteryRechargeable Battery

Physical Specs

Weather Resistance Yes Yes
Waterproof No No
IP Rating5 ATMn/a
Weight61 grams44 gramsU8 is 17.0 g lighter

User Interface

DisplayLCD ScreenLCD Screen
Display Size1,2 inches1,48 inches
Screen Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 128 x 128 pixels
Color Display Yes Yes
Touch Screen Yes Yes

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 YesBoth compatible with 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 NoBoth don't have Wi-Fi connection
NFC No NoBoth don't have NFC connectivity
ANT+ Yes NoOnly Garmin Approach S60 has ANT+ wireless technology
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Garmin Approach S60