Garmin Approach S44 vs Approach S70 47mm
Size, specs & wrist fit compared
Which one fits you
Under 16.5 cm (6.5 in) round, the Approach S70 47mm's lugs overhang and the Approach S44's do not; the Approach S44 fills the wrist at 16–18 cm, the Approach S70 47mm at 17.5–19.5 cm.
What else differs
- Screen: the Approach S70 47mm has the larger screen, 1.4 in across against 1.2 in on the Approach S44.
- Battery: 16 days for the Approach S70 47mm against 10 days for the Approach S44 in everyday use; 20 hours for the Approach S70 47mm against 15 hours for the Approach S44 with GPS on.
2mm thinner, the Approach S44 is the one that slides under a shirt cuff.
The Approach S70 47mm is 4mm wider, 2mm thicker and 14g heavier than the Approach S44.
Approach S44
Approach S70 47mm
Case width
43mm
47mm+4mm
Thickness
11.4mm
13.4mm+2mm
Weight
42g
56g+14g
Approach S44 or Approach S70 47mm by wrist size
| Wrist round (mm left each side) | Approach S44≈49.5mm lug to lug, est. | Approach S70 47mm≈54mm lug to lug, est. |
|---|---|---|
| 14 cm / 5.5 in | Overhangs (2.2mm over) | Overhangs (4.4mm over) |
| 15 cm / 5.9 in | Overhangs (0.6mm over) | Overhangs (2.8mm over) |
| 16 cm / 6.3 in | Bold (1.1mm) | Overhangs (1.2mm over) |
| 17 cm / 6.7 in | Sweet spot (2.7mm) | Bold (0.4mm) |
| 18 cm / 7.1 in | Sweet spot (4.3mm) | Sweet spot (2mm) |
| 19 cm / 7.5 in | Balanced (5.9mm) | Sweet spot (3.6mm) |
| 20 cm / 7.9 in | Balanced (7.5mm) | Balanced (5.3mm) |
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Approach S44
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Approach S70 47mm
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Battery life compared
S44S70 47mm
Smartwatch
10 days16 daysGPS only
15 hours20 hours
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2D Dimension Schematics
- Garmin Approach S44 43mm × ≈49.5mm (est.) · 11.4mm thick
- Garmin Approach S70 47mm 47mm × ≈54mm (est.) · 13.4mm thick
3D preview
Approach S44 vs Approach S70 47mm on a wrist
Specifications
The short version
7 key specs| Spec | GarminApproach S44 | GarminApproach S70 47mm |
|---|---|---|
| Case Width | 43mm | 47mm |
| Thickness | 11.4mm | 13.4mm |
| Weight | 42g | 56g |
| Shape | Circular | Circular |
| Display type | AMOLED (optional always-on mode) | AMOLED (optional always-on mode) |
| Battery life | 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) | Smartwatch mode: Up to 16 days GPS Mode Up to 20 hours (using default display settings: gesture wake-up in Smartwatch mode and always-on while golfing) |
| Released | 2025 | 2023 |
Where the specifications differ
19 differences| Spec | Garmin Approach S44 | Garmin Approach S70 47mm |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Battery life | 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) | Smartwatch mode: Up to 16 days GPS Mode Up to 20 hours (using default display settings: gesture wake-up in Smartwatch mode and always-on while golfing) |
| Display Size | 1.2" (30.4 mm) diameter | 1.4" (35.41 mm) diameter |
| Bezel Material | anodized aluminum | ceramic |
| Memory/History | 4 GB | 16 GB |
| Display resolution | 390 x 390 pixels | 454 x 454 pixels |
| Product Info | ||
| Main SKU | 010-03009-00 | 010-02746-02 |
| Product ID | 1604358 | 847706 |
| Product Name | Approach® S44 | Approach® S70 - 47 mm |
| Release Date | 1/22/2025 | 5/24/2023 |
| Product Variation | Silver Aluminum Bezel with Black Silicone Band | Black/Red Ceramic Bezel with Black Silicone Band |
| Golfing Features | ||
| Full vector map | yes (with Garmin Golf membership) | Yes |
| PlaysLike distance | yes (with Garmin Golf membership) | Yes |
| Touch-targeting (touch target on display to see the distance to any point) | yes (with Garmin Golf membership) | Yes |
| What You'll Love | ||
| Battery life (smartwatch mode) | Up to 10 days | Up to 16 days |
| Activity Profiles | ||
| Cycling | Biking, Indoor Biking | Biking, Mountain Biking, Indoor Biking |
| Indoor running | Indoor Track Running | Treadmill Running, Indoor Track Running |
| Outdoor running | Running | Running, Outdoor Track Running, Trail Running |
| Outdoor recreation | Golfing | Hiking, Indoor Climbing, Bouldering, Climbing, Golfing |
| Daily Smart Features | ||
| Connectivity | Bluetooth® LE | Bluetooth®, ANT+®, Wi-Fi® |
The other 72 specifications both list are identical.
Full Garmin Approach S44 specifications →Full Garmin Approach S70 47mm specifications →