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Strap: ComfortFit nylon band
Lens: Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Bezel: Anodized aluminum
Yes
Yes (spot-check and optionally in sleep)
Yes
Yes
AMOLED (optional always-on mode)
Yes
5 ATM
Yes (0.78" (20mm), Industry standard)
1.2" (30.4mm) diameter
390 x 390 pixels
Yes
Yes
Smartwatch mode: Up to 10 days GPS Mode Up to 15 hours (using default display settings: gesture wake-up in Smartwatch mode and always-on while golfing)
Garmin proprietary plug charger
4GB
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes (constant, every second)
Yes
Yes (high and low)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes (advanced)
Yes
Yes
Yes (in Garmin Connect and optional Connect IQ widget)
Yes (in Garmin Connect and optional Connect IQ widget)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth, ANT+, Wi-Fi
Yes (downloadable watch faces, data fields, widgets and apps)
Yes
Yes
Yes (Android only)
Yes (Android only)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes (with Garmin Connect mobile)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
iPhone, Android
Strength, HIIT, Cardio, Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Floor Climbing, Indoor Rowing
Walking, Pilates, Yoga, Indoor Walking
Treadmill Running, Indoor Track Running
Running
Hiking, Indoor Climbing, Bouldering, Climbing, Golfing
Biking, Mountain Biking, Indoor Biking
Pool Swimming
Stand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing, Kayaking
Tennis, Pickleball, Badminton, Squash, Table Tennis, Padel, Platform Tennis, Racquetball
Skiing, Snowboarding, XC Classic Skiing, Snowshoeing
Basketball, Volleyball, Field Hockey, Ice Hockey, Football/Soccer, American Football, Lacrosse, Rugby, Ultimate Disc, Cricket, Softball, Baseball
Boxing, Mixed Martial Arts
Yes (during select activities)
Yes (for wearables)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes (displays on device after a period of inactivity)
Yes (learns your activity level and assigns a daily step goal)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes (optional Connect IQ app)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes (broadcasts HR data over ANT+ to paired devices)
Yoga, breathwork and meditation only
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes (provides real-time number of steps per minute)
Yes
Yes
Yes (distance to front, middle and back of green)
Yes
Yes (calculates exact yardage for shots from anywhere on course)
Yes
Yes
Yes (strokes, putts per round, greens and fairways hit)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes (requires accessory)
Yes (requires accessory)
Yes
Yes (with tournament mode enabled)
Yes (triggers alarm when you reach goals including time, distance, heart rate or calories)
Yes (using ANT+ or BLE) (w/sensor)
Yes (distance, pace, stroke count/rate, stroke distance, swim efficiency (SWOLF), calories)
Yes (lengths, distance, pace, stroke count, swim efficiency (SWOLF), calories)
Yes (freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly) (pool swim only)
Yes (up from 0) (pool swim only)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Required, Included
Lithium Ion
Non-Universal
1
1.69 x 1.69 x 0.44" (43 x 43 x 11.4mm)
M/L version fits wrists with a circumference of 5.70-8.54" (145-217mm)
1.02 oz (29g)
753759350710
We've Got Your Game
Get all the features you need on the course - and beyond - with the Approach S50 GPS golf smartwatch.
What You'll Love
Colorful and Capable
The stunning 1.2-inch AMOLED touchscreen display makes it easy to see key yardages to the green, hazards and layups on 43,000+ courses.
Plan Your Shot
Get distance to the front, middle and back of the green. Plus, navigate bunkers, water hazards and layups with hazard view.
Enhance Your Game
With a Garmin Golf membership, get enhanced CourseView maps of every hole, green contour data, PlaysLike Distance and touch targeting for exact distance to any point on the hole.
Playslike Distance
Know how far each shot is truly playing with yardage adjusted for elevation changes.
Preloaded Activity Profiles
Improve your strength and mobility with preloaded activity profiles for strength, yoga, cardio and more so you can hit the ball farther and prevent injuries.
Health and Wellness Features
Get a amore complete picture of your health with wrist-based heart rate, stress tracking, Body Battery energy monitoring, advanced sleep monitoring and more so you can perform your best on the course.
Play
43,000+ Preloaded Courses
Your watch comes preloaded with more than 43,000 color maps of golf courses around the world. Get enhanced full-color CourseView maps with a Garmin Golf membership.
Club Tracking Compatibility
Pair with optional Approach CT1 club tracking tags or Approach CT10 club tracking sensors (both sold separately) for shot-tracking capabilities and a clearer picture of your game.
Go Green
Quickly reference distances to the front, middle and back of the green so you have all the data you need for the perfect shot.
Health and Wellness
Morning Report
Get a customizable overview of your sleep, training outlook, HRV status, weather and more as soon as you wake up.
Nap Detection
Automatically track or log your naps to see how they benefit your body and the ideal time and duration they should be.
HRV Status
Gain a deeper understanding of your overall health through heart rate variability while you sleep.
Wrist-Based Heart Rate
The Approach S50 smartwatch constantly samples your heart rate, so you can stay in the know all day and night.
Stress Tracking
Find out if you're having a calm, balanced or stressful day.
Women's Health Tracking
Track your menstrual cycle or pregnancy, and get exercise and nutrition education.
Pulse Ox Sensor
Track your blood oxygen saturation while you're awake or asleep.
Meditation
Help reduce stress, anxiety and more with guided meditation practices.
Mindful Breathing
Start a breathwork activity to track your stress and respiration.
Hydration
Log your daily fluid intake as a reminder to stay hydrated.
Body Battery Energy Monitoring
Track your body's energy levels to find the best times for activity and rest
Garmin Coach
Prepare for your next race, train for a milestone, or simply improve your fitness with Garmin Coach adaptive or prebuilt training plans.
Activity Tracking
Keep tabs on your daily steps, calories burned and more from your wrist
FITNESS Age
Estimate how fit you are compared to your actual age.
Workout Creation
Create step-by-step workouts from more than 1,600 exercises in the Garmin Connect app, and send them directly to your watch.
VO2 Max
See your current fitness level, and track changes over time to set goals, evaluate progress and more (not available in wheelchair mode).
Connect
Battery Life
Get up to 10 days of battery life in smartwatch mode and up to 15 hours in GPS mode.
Music
Download songs and playlists from your Spotify, Deezer or Amazon Music accounts for phone-free listening (subscription may be required).
Garmin Pay Contactless Payments
Breeze through checkout lines or transit systems with participating providers.
Smart Notifications
Receive emails, texts and alerts on your watch when paired with your compatible smartphone.
Connect IQ Store
Add watch faces, data fields and apps to your paired watch.
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