Garmin Approach® S3 vs Garmin Bounce 2Size, Specs & Wrist Fit Compared
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Garmin
Approach® S3 (010-01049-01)
Garmin
Bounce 2
On the wrist the Garmin Bounce 2 feels lighter (26.5g vs 58.5g, case only).
Specification Comparison
| Spec | GarminApproach® S3 | GarminBounce 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Case Width | — | 43mm |
| Thickness | — | 12.4mm |
| Weight | 58.5g | 26.5g |
| Shape | Circular | Circular |
| Water Resistance | — | 5 ATM |
| GPS | — | Yes |
| Display | Monochrome LCD | 1.2 inches |
| Always-On Display | — | No |
| Battery Type | Rechargeable lithium-ion | — |
| Battery life | up to 4 weeks (watch mode); up to 8 hours (GPS mode) | — |
| Battery life | — | 2 days |
| Has wireless charging | — | No |
| Has a removable battery | — | No |
| Has a solar power battery | — | No |
| Has a rechargeable battery | — | Yes |
| Has a battery level indicator | — | Yes |
| Released | — | 2025 |
Full Specification Comparison
108 specs| Spec | Garmin Approach® S3 | Garmin Bounce 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Family | Garmin | — |
| General | ||
| Dimension | 1.8" x 2.7" x 0.6" (4.5 x 6.9 x 1.4 cm) | — |
| Interface | USB | — |
| Touchscreen | Yes | — |
| Battery Type | Rechargeable lithium-ion | — |
| Battery life | up to 4 weeks (watch mode); up to 8 hours (GPS mode) | — |
| Display Size | 1.0" (2.54 cm) diameter | — |
| Display Type | Monochrome LCD | — |
| Water rating | IPX7 (1 meter) | — |
| Display resolution | 128 x 128 pixels | — |
| Sensors | ||
| High-sensitivity receiver | Yes | — |
| has GPS | — | Yes |
| has a compass | — | No |
| Has a barometer | — | No |
| has a gyroscope | — | No |
| Has a cadence sensor | — | No |
| has an accelerometer | — | Yes |
| Monitors perspiration | — | No |
| Has a heart rate monitor | — | No |
| Has a temperature sensor | — | No |
| Monitors blood oxygenation levels | — | No |
| Product Info | ||
| Main SKU | 010-01049-01 | — |
| Product ID | 108731 | — |
| Product Name | Approach® S3 | — |
| Product Variation | Gray/Black Watch | — |
| Golfing Features | ||
| Digital scorecard | yes (scoring options include Stroke Play and Stableford for a single player) | — |
| Yardage to layups/doglegs | Yes | — |
| Yardage to F/M/B (distance to front, middle and back of green) | Yes | — |
| Measures shot distance (calculates exact yardage for shots from anywhere on course) | Yes | — |
| Design | ||
| width | — | 43 |
| height | — | 43 |
| volume | — | 22.93 cm³ |
| weight | — | 26.5 g |
| thickness | — | 12.4 |
| ATM rating | — | 5 ATM |
| resolution | — | 390 x 390 px |
| screen size | — | 1.2 inches |
| Display type | — | OLED/AMOLED |
| Has a display | — | Yes |
| pixel density | — | 459 ppi |
| water resistance | — | Water resistant |
| Always-On Display | — | No |
| has a touch screen | — | Yes |
| is designed for kids | — | Yes |
| Watch band is replaceable | — | Yes |
| Has sapphire glass display | — | No |
| has branded damage-resistant glass | — | No |
| Battery | ||
| battery life | — | 2 days |
| has wireless charging | — | No |
| has a removable battery | — | No |
| Has a solar power battery | — | No |
| has a rechargeable battery | — | Yes |
| Features | ||
| release date | — | 2025-09-18 |
| Has a stopwatch | — | Yes |
| Has smart alarm | — | No |
| Has call control | — | Yes |
| Has silent alarm | — | Yes |
| has HRV tracking | — | No |
| internal storage | — | 4GB |
| measures VO2 max | — | No |
| Has notifications | — | Yes |
| Has ECG technology | — | No |
| has a front camera | — | No |
| has fall detection | — | Yes |
| has voice commands | — | Yes |
| Acquires GPS faster | — | No |
| Has vibrating alerts | — | Yes |
| number of microphones | — | 1 |
| shows readiness level | — | No |
| Can be used to answer calls | — | Yes |
| measures resting heart rate | — | No |
| has irregular heart rate warnings | — | No |
| has fast/slow heart rate notifications | — | No |
| Has a built-in camera remote control function | — | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| has NFC | — | No |
| SIM cards | — | 1 eSIM |
| supports ANT+ | — | No |
| supports Wi-Fi | — | Yes |
| supports Galileo | — | Yes |
| has a cellular module | — | Yes |
| Is compatible with iOS | — | Yes |
| Is compatible with Android | — | Yes |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Is compatible with Windows | — | Yes |
| Is compatible with Mac OS X | — | Yes |
| has an external memory slot | — | No |
| has a battery level indicator | — | Yes |
| has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack | — | Yes |
| App & Software | ||
| Has achievements | — | Yes |
| Has goal setting | — | Yes |
| Has weight tracking | — | Yes |
| Tracks water intake | — | Yes |
| Has inactivity alerts | — | Yes |
| Provides activity reports | — | Yes |
| Counts how many calories you've burned | — | Yes |
| Activity tracking | ||
| Measures pace | — | Yes |
| Tracks distance | — | Yes |
| Tracks elevation | — | No |
| Designed for golf | — | No |
| Tracks your sleep | — | Yes |
| Tracks steps taken | — | Yes |
| Designed for diving | — | No |
| Has a route tracker | — | No |
| Has exercise tagging | — | Yes |
| Has multi-sport mode | — | No |
| Tracks calorie intake | — | Yes |
| Provides sleep reports | — | Yes |
| Detects activities automatically | — | Yes |
| Has a stroke counter for swimming | — | Yes |
Wrist Fit
Garmin Bounce 2
Sits best on wrists ~45–61mm wide (≈ 12.0–16.3cm circumference).
2D Dimension Schematics
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I see the Garmin Approach® S3 and Garmin Bounce 2 side by side at true scale?
Yes — the schematics and photos above show both watches at matched scale, and our fit tool overlays each on your wrist width.
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