- Is the S44 worth it over the S12?
- Yes if you want color hole maps and a touchscreen. The S12 gives distances only, so the S44 is the better pick for players who read greens and hazards on the watch.
- How is it different from the S50 and S70?
- The S50 has a larger screen, and the S70 adds swing metrics and shot tracking. The S44 keeps the maps and AMOLED display but drops the advanced golf analytics.
- How long does the battery last?
- Up to 15 hours in GPS golf mode and up to 10 days in watch mode. That covers several rounds between charges for most players.
- Can I wear it as an everyday watch?
- Yes. It is 43mm and 1.48 oz, shows notifications and tracks daily activity, and is water resistant to 50 meters.
- Does it need a phone or subscription?
- No subscription is needed for course maps and distances. A phone pairs for notifications and scorecard uploads, but the watch works on its own during a round.
- What is in the box?
- The watch and a charging cable. It uses a proprietary Garmin charging clip rather than USB-C on the watch itself.
- Where is the Garmin Approach S44 Golf GPS Smartwatch, 43mm cheapest?
- At eBay, for $249.95, 17% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Garmin Approach S44 Golf GPS Smartwatch, 43mm?
- 12 stores we checked sell it, including eBay, Rock Bottom Golf, The Home Depot, Best Buy, Abt Electronics.