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Garmin Approach S40 GPS Golf Smartwatch

Garmin Approach S40 GPS Golf Smartwatch

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Our take on the Garmin Approach S40 GPS Golf Smartwatch

The Garmin Approach S40 is a golf GPS smartwatch with a 1.2-inch color touchscreen that stays readable in direct sun. It comes with more than 41,000 preloaded courses and free lifetime course updates, and AutoShot records shot distances automatically. Green View lets you drag the pin to the day's position for a truer yardage to the flag. Off the course it works as a normal smartwatch, showing call, text and email alerts and tracking steps and sleep. It sits between Garmin's basic golf watches and its premium models: it has the full-color touchscreen and AutoShot but not the advanced swing metrics or the larger maps of the top models. Owners like the light, watch-like feel and the simple yardages; some find the touchscreen fiddly with a glove on and the battery shorter than on the monochrome models.

Best forGolfers who want front, middle and back yardages at a glancePlayers who want automatic shot tracking without tagging clubsPeople who want one watch for the course and everyday wearGolfers upgrading from a basic distance-only GPS watch
Pros
  • Sunlight-readable color touchscreen
  • Over 41,000 preloaded courses with free lifetime updates
  • AutoShot records shot distances automatically
  • Green View with manual pin placement
  • Doubles as a smartwatch with notifications and activity tracking
  • Lightweight and comfortable for all-day wear
Cons
  • Touchscreen can be awkward to use with a golf glove
  • Battery life is shorter than on monochrome Garmin golf watches
  • No advanced swing or club-tracking metrics
  • Pin placement on Green View is manual

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What reviewers say

Owners generally rate the Approach S40 highly for its clear color screen, accurate yardages and easy course loading. Many like that it looks like a normal watch off the course. Complaints center on the touchscreen with gloves and on battery life that falls short of simpler models.

What people mention
  • DisplayPraisedOwners say the color screen is bright and easy to read in direct sun.
  • AccuracyPraisedReviewers report yardages that match their rangefinders and laser readings.
  • BatteryCriticisedSeveral owners say the battery needs charging more often than they expected.
  • TouchscreenMixedSome find the touchscreen responsive, while others say it is hard to use with a golf glove on.
  • SetupPraisedUsers describe course loading and pairing with the phone app as quick and simple.

About the Garmin Approach S40 GPS Golf Smartwatch

The Garmin Approach S40 is a GPS golf smartwatch that combines golf tracking with everyday smart features. It is lightweight and has a 1.2-inch color touchscreen that stays visible in bright sunlight.

It comes preloaded with maps of more than 41,000 courses worldwide, with free lifetime updates. AutoShot game tracking automatically detects shot distances along the fairway so you can review your round afterward. Green View lets you position the pin manually to see the true shape of the green and get precise yardage.

The watch also shows alerts for calls, texts and emails. It tracks daily steps, sleep and overall fitness activity.

Display
1.2-inch color touchscreen, sunlight-readable
Preloaded courses
More than 41,000 worldwide
Course updates
Free lifetime updates
Golf features
AutoShot game tracking, Green View with manual pin positioning
Smart features
Call, text and email notifications
Activity tracking
Daily steps, sleep, overall fitness activity

Questions and answers

Does the Approach S40 track shots automatically?
Yes. AutoShot detects shots along the fairway and records their distances, which you can review after the round in the Garmin Golf app.
Do I need a subscription for course maps?
No. More than 41,000 courses are preloaded, and course updates are free for the life of the watch.
Can I change the pin position on the green?
Yes. Green View lets you move the pin manually to match the day's hole location for a more accurate yardage.
Does it work as an everyday smartwatch?
It shows call, text and email notifications and tracks steps and sleep, so it can be worn off the course.
Is it better than the Approach S20?
The S40 adds a color touchscreen and AutoShot, while the S20 uses a monochrome screen and lasts longer per charge.
What is in the box?
The watch, a charging cable and documentation. You pair it with the Garmin Golf app on your phone.
Where is the Garmin Approach S40 GPS Golf Smartwatch cheapest?
At Iron Harbor, for $58.99, as of our latest check.

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