Garmin Approach S50 vs Epix Pro Gen 2 Sapphire Edition 42mm
Size, specs & wrist fit compared
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Which one fits you
Under 15.5 cm (6.1 in) round, the Approach S50's lugs overhang and the Epix Pro Gen 2 Sapphire Edition 42mm's do not; the Epix Pro Gen 2 Sapphire Edition 42mm fills the wrist at 16–17.5 cm, the Approach S50 at 16–18 cm.
What else differs
- Battery: about 10 days each in everyday use; 28 hours for the Epix Pro Gen 2 Sapphire Edition 42mm against 15 hours for the Approach S50 with GPS on.
- Only the Epix Pro Gen 2 Sapphire Edition 42mm has a sapphire lens.
2.8mm thinner, the Approach S50 is the one that slides under a shirt cuff.
Among the 39 smartwatches 42mm across that we hold thickness for, the Epix Pro Gen 2 Sapphire Edition 42mm is thicker than 87%, so it sits higher on the wrist than most of its size.
The Approach S50 is 1mm wider, 2.8mm thinner and 34g lighter than the Epix Pro Gen 2 Sapphire Edition 42mm.
Approach S50
Epix Pro Gen 2 Sapphire Edition 42mm
Case width
43mm
42mm−1mm
Thickness
11.4mm
14.2mm+2.8mm
Weight
29g
63g+34g
Approach S50 or Epix Pro Gen 2 Sapphire Edition 42mm by wrist size
| Wrist round (mm left each side) | Approach S50≈49.5mm lug to lug, est. | Epix Pro Gen 2 Sapphire Edition 42mm≈48.5mm lug to lug, est. |
|---|---|---|
| 14 cm / 5.5 in | Overhangs (2.2mm over) | Overhangs (1.7mm over) |
| 15 cm / 5.9 in | Overhangs (0.6mm over) | Overhangs (0.1mm over) |
| 16 cm / 6.3 in | Bold (1.1mm) | Sweet spot (1.6mm) |
| 17 cm / 6.7 in | Sweet spot (2.7mm) | Sweet spot (3.2mm) |
| 18 cm / 7.1 in | Sweet spot (4.3mm) | Balanced (4.8mm) |
| 19 cm / 7.5 in | Balanced (5.9mm) | Balanced (6.4mm) |
| 20 cm / 7.9 in | Balanced (7.5mm) | Balanced (8mm) |
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Epix Pro Gen 2 Sapphire Edition 42mm
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Battery life compared
Approach S50Epix Pro Gen 2 Sapphire Edition 42mm
Battery saver
—14 daysSmartwatch
10 days10 daysExpedition
—9 daysMax battery GPS
—49 hoursGPS only
15 hours28 hoursAll systems
—21 hoursAll systems + multi-band
—13 hoursAll systems with music
—6 hours
More comparisons
2D Dimension Schematics
- Garmin Approach S50 43mm × ≈49.5mm (est.) · 11.4mm thick
- Garmin Epix Pro Gen 2 Sapphire Edition 42mm 42mm × ≈48.5mm (est.) · 14.2mm thick
3D preview
Approach S50 vs Epix Pro Gen 2 Sapphire Edition 42mm on a wrist
Specifications
The short version
7 key specs| Spec | GarminApproach S50 | GarminEpix Pro Gen 2 Sapphire Edition 42mm |
|---|---|---|
| Case Width | 43mm | 42mm |
| Thickness | 11.4mm | 14.2mm |
| Weight | 29g | 63g |
| Shape | Circular | Circular |
| Display type | AMOLED (optional always-on mode) | AMOLED |
| 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: Up to 10 days (4 days always-on) Battery Saver Watch Mode: Up to 14 days GPS Only: Up to 28 hours (20 hours always-on) All Satellite Systems: Up to 21 hours (16 hrs always-on) All Satellite Systems + Multi-band: Up to 13 hours (10 hrs always-on) All Satellite Systems + Music: Up to 6 hours Max Battery GPS: Up to 49 hours Expedition GPS: Up to 9 days |
| Released | 2025 | 2023 |
Where the specifications differ
30 differences| Spec | Garmin Approach S50 | Garmin Epix Pro Gen 2 Sapphire Edition 42mm |
|---|---|---|
| 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: Up to 10 days (4 days always-on) Battery Saver Watch Mode: Up to 14 days GPS Only: Up to 28 hours (20 hours always-on) All Satellite Systems: Up to 21 hours (16 hrs always-on) All Satellite Systems + Multi-band: Up to 13 hours (10 hrs always-on) All Satellite Systems + Music: Up to 6 hours Max Battery GPS: Up to 49 hours Expedition GPS: Up to 9 days |
| Display Size | 1.2" (30.4 mm) diameter | 1.2” (30.40 mm) diameter |
| Lens Material | Corning® Gorilla® Glass 3 | sapphire crystal |
| Bezel Material | anodized aluminum | stainless steel or titanium |
| Memory/History | 4 GB | 32 GB |
| Strap material | ComfortFit nylon band | silicone |
| Product Info | ||
| Main SKU | 010-03010-00 | 010-02802-10 |
| Product ID | 1604377 | 894039 |
| Product Name | Approach® S50 | epix™ Pro (Gen 2) – Sapphire Edition | 42 mm |
| Release Date | 1/22/2025 | 6/1/2023 |
| Product Variation | Slate Aluminum Bezel with Black ComfortFit Nylon Band | Soft Gold with Light Sand Band |
| Cycling Features | ||
| Speed and cadence sensor support (w/sensor) | yes (using ANT+ or BLE) | Yes |
| Golfing Features | ||
| Full vector map | yes (with Garmin Golf membership) | Yes |
| Tournament legal | yes (with tournament mode enabled) | Yes |
| Touch-targeting (touch target on display to see the distance to any point) | yes (with Garmin Golf membership) | Yes |
| Measures shot distance (calculates exact yardage for shots from anywhere on course) | Yes | automatic |
| What You'll Love | ||
| Display type | AMOLED (optional always-on mode) | AMOLED |
| Water rating | 5 ATM | 10 ATM |
| Pulse Ox blood oxygen | yes (spot-check and optionally in sleep) | Yes |
| Battery life (smartwatch mode) | Up to 10 days | Up to 10 days (4 days always-on) |
| Activity Profiles | ||
| Gym | Strength, HIIT, Cardio, Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Floor Climbing, Indoor Rowing | Strength, HIIT, Cardio, Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Floor Climbing, Indoor Rowing, Jump Roping |
| Swim | Pool Swimming | Pool Swimming, Open Water Swimming |
| Cycling | Biking, Indoor Biking | Biking, Road Biking, Mountain Biking, Gravel Biking, Bike Commuting, Bike Touring, eBiking, eMountain Biking, Indoor Biking, Cyclocross, BMX |
| On the Water | Stand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing, Kayaking | Stand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing, Kayaking, Surfing, Kiteboarding, Windsurfing, Fishing, Boating, Sailing, Sail Racing, Water Skiing, Wakeboarding, Wakesurfing, Tubing, Snorkeling, Sailing Expedition, Whitewater |
| Snow & winter | Skiing, Snowboarding, XC Classic Skiing, Snowshoeing | Skiing, Snowboarding, Backcountry Snowboarding, XC Classic Skiing, XC Skate Skiing, Backcountry Skiing, Ice Skating, Snowshoeing |
| Indoor running | Treadmill Running, Indoor Track Running | Treadmill Running, Indoor Track Running, Virtual Running |
| Outdoor running | Running | Running, Outdoor Track Running, Trail Running, Ultra Running, Obstacle Racing |
| Outdoor recreation | Golfing | Hiking, Indoor Climbing, Bouldering, Climbing, Hunting, Horseback Riding, Golfing, Disc Golf, Archery |
| Health & Wellness Monitoring | ||
| Fitness age | Yes | yes (in app) |
| Training, Planning and Analysis Features | ||
| Respiration rate (during exercise) | yoga, breathwork and meditation only | yes (with compatible accessory) |
The other 128 specifications both list are identical.
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