Garmin Approach S70 GPS Golf Watch vs Bushnell iON Elite Golf GPS Watch

The Approach S70 is the better golf watch for anyone who wants a full smartwatch: a bright AMOLED screen, on-watch course maps, shot tracking, heart rate and sleep tracking, and battery measured in days. The iON Elite is a simpler, lighter golf-first watch with slope distances and hole views, but its battery is measured in hours and owners report durability problems. Reviewers rate the S70 higher and praise its accurate GPS and display; the iON Elite is liked for ease of use but criticized for small fonts and a watch that stopped charging after about ten rounds.

• Choose the Garmin Approach S70 if you want one watch for golf and everyday fitness, with course maps, shot tracking and multi-day battery life.
• Choose the Bushnell iON Elite if you want a light, simple golf GPS watch for slope distances and hole views and do not need smartwatch features.