Is the 42mm S70 better than the larger S70?

The 42mm suits smaller wrists and weighs less. The larger model gives a bigger screen and longer battery life, so choose by wrist size and how much map detail you want.

Does it work without a phone?

Yes. Courses are preloaded and GPS is built in, so distances and scoring work on their own. A phone adds notifications and syncing rounds to the Garmin app.

Yes. It tracks pool lengths, pace, stroke type and SWOLF, and it is rated for water resistance for swimming.

Does it track health and sleep?

Yes. It logs 24/7 heart rate, stress, sleep quality and hydration reminders, plus training and recovery status.

Is it worth it over a cheaper Garmin golf watch?

If you want a bright AMOLED screen, club suggestions and full smartwatch health features, yes. Casual players who only need distances can spend less on the S44 or S50 line.

The watch, a charging cable and documentation. It does not include a spare band.

Garmin Approach S70 42mm Golf GPS Smartwatch

Q: Where is the Garmin Approach S70 42mm Golf GPS Smartwatch cheapest?

At Walmart, for $662.99, as of our latest check.

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What reviewers say

Owners of the Approach S70 line praise the AMOLED screen, accurate course data and useful club suggestions, and many like wearing it off the course. The main complaints center on battery life and the premium price, with some smaller-wristed buyers noting the 42mm screen is cramped for maps.

What people mention

DisplayPraisedReviewers call the AMOLED screen bright and easy to read in sunlight.
BatteryCriticisedOwners say GPS rounds and the always-on display drain the battery quickly.
Course dataPraisedThe preloaded course library and distance readings are described as accurate and convenient.
Club suggestionsPraisedPlayers find the wind-aware club recommendations useful during rounds.
ValueMixedSome buyers feel the premium tier is hard to justify over cheaper Garmin golf watches.
SizeMixedThe 42mm case fits smaller wrists well, but some find the screen cramped for maps.

About the Garmin Approach S70 42mm Golf GPS Smartwatch

The Garmin Approach S70 is a 42 mm GPS golf smartwatch. It has a 1.2-inch AMOLED touchscreen that stays readable in bright sunlight. It comes with over 43,000 preloaded courses from around the world and gives club suggestions based on your performance and wind conditions.

Off the course, it tracks stress levels and sends fluid intake reminders. It also has activity profiles for hiking, indoor climbing, bouldering, mountain biking, skiing, snowboarding, cross-country skiing, stand-up paddleboarding, rowing, kayaking and snowshoeing. Cycling profiles cover indoor and outdoor rides, with alerts when you reach a time, distance or calorie goal.

For pool swimming, it records lengths, distance, pace, stroke count, swim efficiency (SWOLF) and calories. It detects freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly strokes, and includes a basic rest timer. The watch has a lightweight build with a ceramic bezel.

Display

1.2-inch AMOLED touchscreen

Case size

42 mm

Bezel

Black ceramic

Band

Powder gray silicone

Courses

Over 43,000 preloaded golf courses

Golf features

Club suggestions based on performance and wind conditions

Battery life

Up to 10 days in smartwatch mode; up to 15 hours in GPS mode

Health tracking

Stress tracking, fluid intake reminders

Swim metrics

Lengths, distance, pace, stroke count, SWOLF, calories, stroke type detection, rest timer

Activities

Golf, hiking, indoor climbing, bouldering, mountain biking, skiing, snowboarding, XC skiing, stand-up paddleboarding, rowing, kayaking, snowshoeing, cycling, pool swimming