# Garmin Approach range compared Source: https://pinandyard.co.uk/best/garmin-approach-range-compared Publisher: Pin and Yard. Picks are based on what the Amazon listings state, not on hands-on testing. Method: https://pinandyard.co.uk/how-we-pick Garmin's Approach name covers several kinds of golf device: watches from the simple S12 to the touchscreen S60 and the newer S44, the G80 handheld with a built-in launch monitor, and CT10 sensors that screw into your grips to track every shot. They share the Garmin Golf app, so scores and stats end up in one place, but they suit different golfers. The questions are whether you want a watch or a handheld, how much map detail you want to see, how long the battery must last and whether automatic shot tracking interests you. This guide lines up the Approach models available here using the facts in their listings, with what each one adds over the simpler model. ## Products ### 1. Garmin Approach S44 43mm essential GPS golf watch, Twilight Type: Watch; Display: 1.2 inch colour AMOLED; Battery: Up to 15 h GPS, 10 days watch; Course maps: 43,000+ preloaded; Shot data: With CT1 or CT10 trackers A slim watch with a bright AMOLED screen, hazard view, smart notifications and support for CT1 or CT10 trackers. Extra map features come with a Garmin Golf membership. In its favour: - Colour AMOLED display with 43,000+ preloaded courses. - Hazard view for bunkers, water and layups, plus distance to front, middle and back. - Supports automatic shot tracking with CT1 or CT10 sensors. Good to know: - CourseView, green contours and PlaysLike Distance need a Garmin Golf membership. - 15 hours in GPS mode is half the S12's stated figure. ### 2. Garmin Approach S12, Easy-to-Use GPS Golf Watch, 42k+ Preloaded Courses, Granite Blue, 010-02472-01 Type: Watch; Display: Sunlight-readable round display; Battery: Up to 30 h GPS; Course maps: 42,000+ preloaded; Shot data: With CT10 trackers The entry Approach watch: buttons, a high-resolution sunlight-readable display, front, middle and back yardages plus hazards, and up to 30 hours of GPS battery. In its favour: - Up to 30 hours in GPS mode, the longest in the range shown here. - Simple button control and clear yardages suit golfers new to GPS. - Scores upload to the Garmin Golf app for weekly leaderboards. Good to know: - No colour hole maps or green shape are described. - Shot tracking needs separately sold CT10 sensors. ### 3. Garmin Approach S60, Premium GPS Golf Watch with Touchscreen Display and Full Color CourseView Mapping, Black w/Silicone Band Type: Watch; Display: 1.2 inch colour touchscreen; Battery: Up to 10 h golf mode; Course maps: 40,000+ with CourseView; Shot data: With CT10 trackers An older premium Garmin watch with a colour touchscreen, full colour CourseView maps and Quick Fit bands. Suits golfers who want hole maps on the wrist. In its favour: - Full colour CourseView mapping shows yardages to greens, hazards and doglegs. - Quick Fit 22 mm bands swap without tools. - Listed in the CT10 sensor compatibility list for shot tracking. Good to know: - Up to 10 hours in golf mode is the shortest stated battery in this lineup. - It is an older model, so check software support with Garmin. ### 4. Garmin Approach G80, All-in-One Premium GPS Golf Handheld with Integrated Launch Monitor, 3.5" Touchscreen, Black/White Technology: Integrated radar launch monitor; Key data: Club speed, ball speed, smash, tempo; Spin: Not listed; Indoor use: Not stated; Software: Practice and game modes on device A GPS handheld for the course that doubles as a launch monitor, showing club speed, ball speed, smash factor, tempo and estimated distance. For golfers who want one device for both. In its favour: - One device covers course GPS with 41,000+ maps and range practice. - Practice and game modes let you set targets during sessions. - Up to 15 hours of battery with GPS, according to the listing. Good to know: - Distance is estimated, and the listed club speed accuracy is plus or minus 5 mph. - No spin or launch angle data is listed for this handheld. ### 5. Garmin Approach CT10 Automatic Golf Club Sensor, 14 pack (Full Pack) Type: Club sensors; Display: None (uses watch); Battery: Up to 4 years; Course maps: Uses paired watch; Shot data: Every shot, club and location A full set of 14 sensors that screw into your grips and log each shot with club, location and distance on a compatible Garmin watch. For golfers who want strokes gained style stats. In its favour: - Tracks every shot automatically, including location, distance and club type. - Stats per club appear on a compatible watch after you pull the club. - Listed battery life of up to 4 years per sensor. Good to know: - Needs a compatible Garmin watch; check your model in the listing's compatibility list. - Adds nothing on its own, so it only makes sense alongside an Approach watch. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.