Garmin · 2025
Approach® S44Size, Dimensions & Wrist Fit
Case Width
43mm
Thickness
11.4mm
Diameter
43mm
Weight
42g
The Garmin Approach® S44 sits best on flat wrist widths of about 45–61mm (≈ 12.0–16.3cm wrist circumference). Adjust the slider below to check your wrist.
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Garmin Approach® S44 Full Specifications
Overview1
FamilyGarmin
General11
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)
Display Size1.2" (30.4 mm) diameter
Color displayYes
Lens MaterialCorning® Gorilla® Glass 3
Bezel Materialanodized aluminum
Memory/History4 GB
Strap materialsilicone
Charging methodGarmin proprietary plug charger
Large font optionYes
Display resolution390 x 390 pixels
Quick Release bandsyes (20 mm, Industry standard)
Sensors7
GPSYes
CompassYes
GLONASSYes
GalileoYes
GyroscopeYes
AccelerometerYes
Ambient light sensorYes
Product Info5
Main SKU010-03009-00
Product ID1604358
Product NameApproach® S44
Release Date1/22/2025
Product VariationSilver Aluminum Bezel with Black Silicone Band
Clock Features7
TimerYes
StopwatchYes
Time/dateYes
Alarm clockYes
GPS Time SyncYes
Sunrise/sunset timesYes
Automatic daylight saving timeYes
Cycling Features1
Alerts (triggers alarm when you reach goals including time, distance, heart rate or calories)Yes
Golfing Features22
PinPointerYes
Swing TempoYes
Custom targetsYes
Full vector mapyes (with Garmin Golf membership)
Handicap scoringYes
Tournament legalyes (with tournament mode enabled)
Digital scorecardYes
Garmin AutoShot™Yes
PlaysLike distanceyes (with Garmin Golf membership)
Round timer/odometerYes
Auto CourseView updatesYes
Yardage to layups/doglegsYes
Hazards and course targetsYes
Pairs with Garmin Golf appYes
Green View with manual pin positionYes
Preloaded with 43,000 courses worldwideYes
CT1 Automatic club tracking compatible (requires accessory)Yes
CT10 Automatic club tracking compatible (requires accessory)Yes
Yardage to F/M/B (distance to front, middle and back of green)Yes
Stat tracking (strokes, putts per round, greens and fairways hit)Yes
Touch-targeting (touch target on display to see the distance to any point)yes (with Garmin Golf membership)
Measures shot distance (calculates exact yardage for shots from anywhere on course)Yes
Running Features2
GPS-based distance, time and paceYes
Cadence (provides real-time number of steps per minute)Yes
What You'll Love4
TouchscreenYes
Display typeAMOLED (optional always-on mode)
Water rating5 ATM
Battery life (smartwatch mode)Up to 10 days
Activity Profiles4
CyclingBiking, Indoor Biking
Indoor runningIndoor Track Running
Outdoor runningRunning
Outdoor recreationGolfing
Daily Smart Features13
CalendarYes
PasscodeYes
ConnectivityBluetooth® LE
Find My PhoneYes
Find My WatchYes
Weather forecastsYes
Smart NotificationsYes
Smartphone compatibilityiPhone®, Android™
Controls smartphone musicYes
Pairs with Garmin Connect™ MobileYes
Realtime settings sync with Garmin Connect™ mobileYes
View images from notifications on watch (Android™ only)Yes
Text response/reject phone call with text (Android™ only)Yes
Activity Tracking Features8
TrueUp™Yes
Move IQ™Yes
Step counterYes
Calories burnedYes
Distance traveledYes
Intensity minutesYes
Move alerts (displays on device after a period of inactivity)Yes
Auto goal (learns your activity level and assigns a daily step goal)Yes
Safety and Tracking Features3
AssistanceYes
Incident Detection during select activitiesYes
Incident detection alert on phone for wearablesYes
Training, Planning and Analysis Features5
GPS speed and distanceYes
Customizable data pagesYes
Touch and/or button lockYes
Auto Pause® automatic timer haltYes
Auto Lap® interval tracking featureYes
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Approach® S44 — Frequently Asked Questions
What size is the Garmin Approach® S44?
The Garmin Approach® S44 has a 43mm case and is 11.4mm thick.
Will the Garmin Approach® S44 fit my wrist?
The Garmin Approach® S44 looks balanced on flat wrist widths of roughly 45–61mm (about 12.0–16.3cm circumference). Use the interactive fit tool above to check against your own wrist.
How much does the Garmin Approach® S44 weigh?
The Garmin Approach® S44 weighs 42g (case only; straps add weight).
What is the best way to compare the Garmin Approach® S44 with other watches?
Use our side-by-side comparison tool to see the Garmin Approach® S44 next to any other watch — case size, thickness, lug-to-lug and full specs, scaled to real proportions.