There is a winner in the match-up of Garmin S2 vs S3. It’s not because one gets far superior ratings than the other, but it’s because one stands alone and the other loses out to other comparable competition.
The Garmin S2 has very similar features to the Garmin S3, but lacks the touchscreen and the manual pin positioning. The price point is enough lower, that it would be worth considering IF the Bushnell neo-X golf watch didn’t exist. But it does, and given its remarkable user ratings, its smaller size, lighter weight and lower price, the neo-X shuts out the Garmin S2 in our opinion.
The Garmin S3 on the other hand, doesn’t have a solid competitor in the touchscreen golf watch category. The GolfBuddy VT3 might give the Garmin S3 a run because of it’s seriously low price, but for now it’s struggling out of the gate. We think the Garmin S3 is a slick watch and if you can find your way around a smart phone and it fits your budget, you’re probably going to love it!
Model | Garmin Approach S3 | Garmin Approach S2 |
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Price | Check Price | Check Price |
GRS Score | 4.34 (522 Ratings) | 4.41 (924 Ratings) |
Height | 2.7 in. | 2.7 in. |
Width | 1.8 in. | 1.8 in. |
Depth | .6 in. | .6 in. |
Weight | 2.06 oz. | 1.8 oz. |
Battery | Lithium-ion recharge | rechargeable Li-ion |
Battery Life | 8 hrs GPS / 4 wks | 8 hrs / 3 wks |
Rainproof | IPX7 | waterproof to 10 meter |
Pre-loaded with Courses | Yes | Yes |
Instant Course Recognition | Yes | Yes |
Auto Hole Advance | Yes | Yes |
Course Capacity | Unlimited | Unlimited |
Touch Screen | Yes | No |
Stat Tracker | No | No |
Digital Scorecard | Yes | Yes |
Computer Analysis Tools | No* | No* |
USGA Compliant (local rule) | Yes | Yes |
Alternate Targets | Yes | Yes |
Ability to Add Targets | Yes | No |
Measure Shot Distance | Yes | Yes |
# of Available Courses | 30,000+ | 30,000+ |
Course Download Fees | No | No |
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