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Differences between Garmin Approach S60 and S62
Overall, theWind speed and direction
The Garmin Approach S62 offers you the possibility to display wind speed and wind direction. The values are also extremely accurate. For a golf tour this function is very interesting and also important. This is also one of the most important differences between the two watches, if we look at the point of functionality.Virtual Caddie
With the Garmin Approach S62, you get a virtual caddie at hand. With this the watch helps you to improve your performance.Data of the played rounds are collected and evaluated. Based on this data the watch gives you guidelines for the next strokes and rounds.
More sport modes
Compared to the Approach S60, the newer Garmin Approach S62 offers more sport modes. There are 18 of them. The S60 offers here only 13.Battery life
In terms of battery life, theIn normal mode, i.e. without GPS, the battery of the S62 lasts up to 14 days. With the S60, the battery lasts up to 10 days without GPS.
Overall, the newer Approach S62 makes a much better picture here.
Display - Larger with higher resolution
The Garmin Approach S62 has a 1.3" display with a resolution of 260 x 260 pixels. The Approach S60 has a display of 1.2" with a resolution of 1.2". This makes the new watch a lot bigger.Pulse Oximeter & Body Battery Score
In contrast to the S60, the Garmin Approach S62 has a pulse oximeter built in. With this the watch can measure your oxygen content and of course evaluate it. Connected to it you also get the "Garmin Body Battery Score". This makes the S62 even more of a fitness tracker than the S60 is.Pulse measurement
There is a significant difference in pulse measurement. Only the S62 has a sensor to measure the pulse directly on the wrist. Thus, the S62 enables a 24/7 pulse measurement. This makes the S62 enrom stand out from the older S60. With the older model the pulse can only be measured with the pulse belt.With the technology Garmin relies here on the Garmin elevate V3 HRM.
NFC and Garmin Pay
With the Approach S62 you have the possibility to pay contactless. For this purpose, the watch has NFC installed and is equipped with Garmin Pay. Personally, I am a big fan of contactless payment and only use it. I am very pleased that it is becoming more and more popular.Which Garmin approach is better?
In the comparison of the two Garmin Approaches it should be clear that theThe hardware has been improved and there are also important new functions. This makes the Garmin Approach S62 not only the better golf guide, but also offers you some features of a Smartwatch and Fitness Tracker. Especially the pulse measurement on the wrist, which is not possible with the S60, should be emphasized.
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Should you upgrade from the Approach S60 to the S62?
In my opinion, an upgrade of theIn addition to the very practical golf functions, you also get a significantly longer battery life and some functions of a fitness tracker and a Smartwatch. The new function of pulse measurement via the wrist should be emphasized.
Overall, the S62 offers a good deal more than the S60. No wonder, as the predecessor is 3 years older and has done quite a bit in this area over the years. So I can recommend