Garmin Approach S42 vs Garmin VenuSize, Specs & Wrist Fit Compared
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Garmin
Approach S42
Garmin
Venu
The Garmin Approach S42 and Garmin Venu share a near-identical 43.4mm case, so wrist presence comes down to thickness, lug-to-lug and weight.
The Garmin Approach S42 is the slimmer of the two (11.7mm vs 12.4mm), so it slides under a cuff more easily.
On the wrist the Garmin Approach S42 feels lighter (43g vs 46.3g, case only).
Specification Comparison
| Spec | GarminApproach S42 | GarminVenu |
|---|---|---|
| Case Width | 43.4mm | 43.2mm |
| Thickness | 11.7mm | 12.4mm |
| Weight | 43g | 46.3g |
| Shape | Circular | Circular |
| Water Resistance | Waterproof | 5 ATM |
| GPS | 15 hours | 20 hours |
| Display | 1.2 inches | 1.2 inches |
| Always-On Display | Yes | Yes |
| Battery life | 10 days | 5 days |
| Has wireless charging | No | No |
| Has a removable battery | No | No |
| Battery life with GPS on | 15 hours | 20 hours |
| Has a solar power battery | No | No |
| Has a rechargeable battery | Yes | Yes |
| Has a battery level indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Charge time | — | 1 hours |
| Released | 2021 | 2019 |
Full Specification Comparison
116 specs| Spec | Garmin Approach S42 | Garmin Venu |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| width | 43.4 | 43.2 |
| height | 43.4 | 43.2 |
| volume | 22.04 cm³ | 23.14 cm³ |
| weight | 43 g | 46.3 g |
| thickness | 11.7 | 12.4 |
| resolution | 240 x 240 px | 390 x 390 px |
| screen size | 1.2 inches | 1.2 inches |
| Display type | LCD | OLED/AMOLED |
| Has a display | Yes | Yes |
| pixel density | 282 ppi | 460 ppi |
| water resistance | Waterproof | Waterproof |
| Always-On Display | Yes | Yes |
| has a touch screen | Yes | Yes |
| waterproof depth rating | 50 m | 50 m |
| Watch band is replaceable | Yes | Yes |
| Has sapphire glass display | No | No |
| has branded damage-resistant glass | No | Yes |
| ATM rating | — | 5 ATM |
| width of band | — | 20 mm |
| Gorilla Glass version | — | Gorilla Glass 3 |
| maximum operating temperature | — | 60 °C |
| lowest potential operating temperature | — | -20 °C |
| Battery | ||
| battery life | 10 days | 5 days |
| has wireless charging | No | No |
| has a removable battery | No | No |
| battery life with GPS on | 15 hours | 20 hours |
| Has a solar power battery | No | No |
| has a rechargeable battery | Yes | Yes |
| charge time | — | 1 hours |
| Sensors | ||
| has GPS | Yes | Yes |
| has a compass | No | Yes |
| Has a barometer | No | Yes |
| has a gyroscope | Yes | Yes |
| Has a cadence sensor | No | Yes |
| has an accelerometer | Yes | Yes |
| Monitors perspiration | No | No |
| Has a heart rate monitor | No | Yes |
| Has a temperature sensor | No | No |
| Monitors blood oxygenation levels | No | Yes |
| Features | ||
| release date | 2021-03-16 | 2019-09-05 |
| Has a stopwatch | Yes | Yes |
| Has smart alarm | No | No |
| Has call control | No | Yes |
| Has silent alarm | Yes | Yes |
| internal storage | 0.64GB | 4GB |
| Has notifications | No | Yes |
| Locates your phone | No | Yes |
| Acquires GPS faster | No | No |
| Can be used to answer calls | No | No |
| Has a built-in camera remote control function | No | No |
| warranty period | — | 1 years |
| has HRV tracking | — | No |
| measures VO2 max | — | Yes |
| Has ECG technology | — | No |
| has a front camera | — | No |
| has fall detection | — | No |
| has voice commands | — | No |
| Has vibrating alerts | — | Yes |
| shows readiness level | — | No |
| measures resting heart rate | — | Yes |
| has irregular heart rate warnings | — | Yes |
| has fast/slow heart rate notifications | — | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| has NFC | No | Yes |
| supports ANT+ | No | Yes |
| supports Wi-Fi | No | Yes |
| has a cellular module | No | No |
| Is compatible with iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Is compatible with Android | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi version | — | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
| supports Galileo | — | Yes |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Has auto pause | Yes | Yes |
| Available on PC | Yes | Yes |
| Is compatible with Windows | No | No |
| Is compatible with Mac OS X | No | No |
| has an external memory slot | No | No |
| Compatible with smart scales | Yes | Yes |
| has a battery level indicator | Yes | Yes |
| has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack | No | No |
| Compatible with external heart rate monitors | Yes | Yes |
| has aptX | — | No |
| App & Software | ||
| Ad-free | Yes | Yes |
| Free app | Yes | Yes |
| Tracks BMI | Yes | Yes |
| Has coaching | Yes | Yes |
| Includes maps | Yes | Yes |
| Supports routes | Yes | Yes |
| Has achievements | Yes | Yes |
| Has goal setting | Yes | Yes |
| Has live tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Has exercise diary | Yes | Yes |
| Predicts ovulation | Yes | Yes |
| Can be personalised | Yes | Yes |
| Has weight tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Predicts start date | Yes | Yes |
| Tracks water intake | Yes | Yes |
| Has period notifications | Yes | Yes |
| Has temperature tracking | No | No |
| Doesn’t require account | No | No |
| Provides activity reports | Yes | Yes |
| Displays fertile window notifications | Yes | Yes |
| Counts how many calories you've burned | Yes | Yes |
| Has inactivity alerts | — | Yes |
| Activity tracking | ||
| Measures pace | Yes | Yes |
| Tracks distance | Yes | Yes |
| Tracks elevation | Yes | Yes |
| Designed for golf | Yes | Yes |
| Tracks your sleep | Yes | Yes |
| Tracks steps taken | Yes | Yes |
| Has a route tracker | Yes | Yes |
| Has exercise tagging | Yes | Yes |
| Has multi-sport mode | Yes | Yes |
| Tracks calorie intake | Yes | Yes |
| Provides sleep reports | Yes | Yes |
| Detects activities automatically | Yes | Yes |
| Has a stroke counter for swimming | No | Yes |
| Designed for diving | — | No |
Wrist Fit
Garmin Approach S42
Sits best on wrists ~46–62mm wide (≈ 12.3–16.6cm circumference).
Garmin Venu
Sits best on wrists ~45–62mm wide (≈ 12.0–16.6cm circumference).
2D Dimension Schematics
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Garmin Approach S42 bigger than the Garmin Venu?
The Garmin Approach S42 is bigger — 43.4mm vs 43.2mm case width.
Which fits a smaller wrist better, the Garmin Approach S42 or the Garmin Venu?
The Garmin Approach S42 suits wrists around 46–62mm wide, and the Garmin Venu around 45–62mm. The one with the smaller lower bound is the safer pick for a small wrist.
Can I see the Garmin Approach S42 and Garmin Venu 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.