Product Comparison: Garmin Approach S20 vs Garmin Approach S6
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General Specifications
Brand
Garmin
Garmin
Model
Approach S20
Approach S6
Origin
China
China
About the Product
Approach S20 is the golfing partner that doubles as your everyday watch. Features more than 40,000 courses plus Garmin AutoShot round analyzer, activity tracking and smart notifications.
The Approach S6 is a slim, lightweight, feature-packed hi-resolution color touchscreen GPS golf watch with first-of-its-kind swing metrics.
Key Specs
Type
Watch
Handheld
Sensors
GPS, Accelerometer
GPS, Compass, Accelerometer, Gyroscope
Golfing Features
Yardage to F/M/B, Yardage to layups/doglegs, Measures shot distance, Digital scorecard, Stat tracking, Hazards and course targets, Round timer/odometer, Step counter, Distance traveled
Yardage to F/M/B, Yardage to layups/doglegs, Measures shot distance, Digital scorecard, Stat tracking, Green View with manual pin position, Hazards and course targets, Round timer/odometer
Maps & Memory
Preloaded courses maps: 41000
Preloaded course maps: more than 41000, Full vector map
What customers say about "Key Specs"
Garmin Approach S20 GPS Golf Watch with Step Tracking
- The GPS moves hole to hole, it tracks everything and even loads your steps, time and odometer automatically after the round
- Great golf GPS. Distances very accurate.
- I replaced an S2 that I had been using for a couple of years, and this GPS is better in every way.
- GPS for golf purposes is accurate and intuitive. I really like the sunrise and sunset feature.
- The GPS function and syncing is fantastic. It is spot on when compared to a laser or the PGA markers.
Garmin Approach S6 Golf Watch
- Love it. Works great. The course I'm playing at seems to be the first on the list when I go play. Yardage indicator is wonderful.
- Distances very accurate, picture of hole very accurate, swing tempo feature very helpful.
- Excellent product. Easy to use and is very accurate.
- The S6 works great. I've played about 20 rounds with it. Pros: accurate, very handy, very useful.
- Works fantastic. I've tried all the modes and they work for me.
Size & Weight
Height
1.9 in.
1.77 in.
Weight
1.6 oz.
1.6 oz.
Width
1.5 in.
1.77 in.
Depth
0.4 in.
0.56 in.
Display
Display Type
Sunlight-visible, transflective MIP
Sunlight-visible, transflective MIP
Touchscreen
No
Yes
Display Size
1.3 in.
1 in.
Display Resolution
128 x 128 pixels
180 x 180 pixels
What customers say about "Display"
Garmin Approach S20 GPS Golf Watch with Step Tracking
- It's a basic display but easy to read. But that's all I was looking for, if you want a color screen you will pay big bucks. Recommended!
- Fits nice, long lasting battery, easy to read display.
- Display is easy to read and seems to be fairly accurate.
- This is my first golf gps watch and I love it. It is fast, accurate, and the display is easy to read. This watch has an attractive, modern look.
- The display numbers are nice and large and easy to read and the battery is by far the best of the three golf GPS watches I have owned.
Garmin Approach S6 Golf Watch
- Really love it but have not used all the capability yet. Easy to read and use.
- I have not had any problem reading the display during the round even wearing sun glasses. You can change the display from white font on black background to black font on white background.
- The display is easy to see and the features are super. It's a good looking watch!
- The information provided is very accurate. It is easy to read.
- The color of the watch definitely wasn't as vivid as I was hoping for but it was still nice.
- Touch screen is "touchy", sometimes you have have to touch 3 times.
Features
Color
Midnight Teal
Dark
Waterproof
Yes
Yes
Battery Type
Rechargeable Lithium-Ion
Rechargeable Lithium-Ion
Connectivity
USB, Bluetooth
USB
Battery Life
15 hours
10 hours
Extras
Garmin AutoShot™, Auto CourseView updates, Green View with manual pin position, TruSwing™ compatible, TrueUp™, Sleep monitoring, Smart notifications, Compatible with Garmin Connect™ Mobile, Sunrise/sunset times, GPS Time Sync, Automatic daylight saving time
Touch and/or button lock, PinPointer, Touch-targeting, Handicap scoring, SwingTempo, Tempo Training, TruSwing™ compatible, Smart notifications, Compatible with Garmin Connect™ Mobile, Bluetooth integration with smartphone
Accesories Included
Charging/data clip
Charging/data clip
What customers say about "Features"
Garmin Approach S20 GPS Golf Watch with Step Tracking
- With a full charge, battery will last for more than two rounds. In just watch mode, it lasts a least a week.
- The battery life is very good, in non-GPS mode it lasts over a week, using the GPS it easily copes with two rounds and would probably go three.
- Step counter seems accurate and the Garmin Connect app that goes with the watch is actually pretty cool.
- Alerts you to messages on smartphone, when connected via Bluetooth
- Works well on the golf courses. I like the sunrise and sunset information
Garmin Approach S6 Golf Watch
- Overall, it is a great GPS golf watch, love the app to review my game and I would recommend it highly.
- Played two rounds so far with the last round having the Bluetooth on and it still had over half the battery charge left when the round was over.
- I owned the S3 and was very pleased. The additions to the S6 are great: swing tempo and trainer, help on blind shots and entire hole view
- The scorecard is very good and the integration with Garmin Connect is excellent.
- Will track your swing and everything. I am not a golfer so can write regarding technicalities but it appears to be everything advertised.
- Spec on battery is 10 hours of use, only got approx 7 hours.
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacter warranty
2 year(s)
1 year(s)
Certifications
CE
CE
Other Information
MSRP
199.99 $
349.99 $
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