Garmin Approach S50 vs Venu X1
Size, specs & wrist fit compared
Which one fits you
Under 15.5 cm (6.1 in) round, the Approach S50's lugs overhang and the Venu X1's do not; the Venu X1 fills the wrist at 15–17 cm, the Approach S50 at 16–18 cm.
What else differs
- Screen: the Venu X1 has the larger screen, 2.0 in across against 1.2 in on the Approach S50.
- Battery: 10 days for the Approach S50 against 8 days for the Venu X1 in everyday use; 16 hours for the Venu X1 against 15 hours for the Approach S50 with GPS on.
- Only the Venu X1 has a sapphire lens.
3.5mm thinner, the Venu X1 is the one that slides under a shirt cuff.
The Venu X1 is the thinnest of the 23 smartwatches 41mm across that we hold thickness for.
The Approach S50 is 2mm wider and 3.5mm thicker than the Venu X1.
Approach S50
Venu X1
Approach S50 or Venu X1 by wrist size
| Wrist round (mm left each side) | Approach S50≈49.5mm lug to lug, est. | Venu X1 |
|---|---|---|
| 14 cm / 5.5 in | Overhangs (2.2mm over) | Overhangs (0.4mm over) |
| 15 cm / 5.9 in | Overhangs (0.6mm over) | Bold (1.2mm) |
| 16 cm / 6.3 in | Bold (1.1mm) | Sweet spot (2.8mm) |
| 17 cm / 6.7 in | Sweet spot (2.7mm) | Balanced (4.4mm) |
| 18 cm / 7.1 in | Sweet spot (4.3mm) | Balanced (6mm) |
| 19 cm / 7.5 in | Balanced (5.9mm) | Balanced (7.6mm) |
| 20 cm / 7.9 in | Balanced (7.5mm) | Balanced (9.3mm) |
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Battery life compared
Approach S50Venu X1
Battery saver
—11 daysSmartwatch
10 days8 daysGPS only
15 hours16 hoursAll systems
—14 hoursAll systems with music
—7 hours
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2D Dimension Schematics
- Garmin Approach S50 43mm × ≈49.5mm (est.) · 11.4mm thick
- Garmin Venu X1 41mm × 46mm · 7.9mm thick
3D preview
Approach S50 vs Venu X1 on a wrist
Specifications
The short version
7 key specs| Spec | GarminApproach S50 | GarminVenu X1 |
|---|---|---|
| Case Width | 43mm | 41mm |
| Lug-to-Lug | 43mm | 46mm |
| Thickness | 11.4mm | 7.9mm |
| Shape | Circular | Rectangle |
| 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 8 days (2 days display always-on) Battery Saver Smartwatch mode: Up to 11 days GPS-Only GNSS mode: Up to 16 hours All-Systems GNSS mode: Up to 14 hours All-Systems GNSS mode with music: Up to 7 hours See Details |
| Released | 2025 | 2025 |
Where the specifications differ
9 differences| Spec | Garmin Approach S50 | Garmin Venu X1 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 8 days (2 days display always-on) Battery Saver Smartwatch mode: Up to 11 days GPS-Only GNSS mode: Up to 16 hours All-Systems GNSS mode: Up to 14 hours All-Systems GNSS mode with music: Up to 7 hours See Details |
| Display Size | 1.2" (30.4 mm) diameter | 2" (51.2 mm) diagonal; 1,304 sq mm display area |
| Memory/History | 4 GB | 32 GB |
| Strap material | ComfortFit nylon band | nylon |
| Display resolution | 390 x 390 pixels | 448 x 486 pixels |
| Quick Release bands | yes (20 mm, Industry standard) | Yes |
| What You'll Love | ||
| Water rating | 5 ATM | Swim, 5 ATM |
| Pulse Ox blood oxygen | yes (spot-check and optionally in sleep) | yes (spot-check, and optional all-day and in sleep) |
| Battery life (smartwatch mode) | Up to 10 days | Up to 8 days |
The other 9 specifications both list are identical.
Full Garmin Approach S50 specifications →Full Garmin Venu X1 specifications →