In the battle of Garmin S1 vs S3, the winner is… Well, they’re both winners, but it shouldn’t be a difficult choice if you’re getting ready to buy…
If you want ultimate simplicity, the Garmin S1 will give you distances to the front, middle and back of every green, plus hole number and par and you probably won’t ever have to touch the watch after you leave the first tee. That’s all many golfers need or want, and if that’s you, the Garmin Approach S1 is a great choice. Read our full review.
On the other hand, if you’re interested in layup distances and the ability to adjust the pin placement, the Garmin Approach S3 is a very slick golf watch. Read our full review.
Features of the Garmin S1 vs S3
| Model | Garmin Approach S1 Watch | Garmin Approach S3 |
|---|---|---|
| Read Full Review | Read Full Review | Read Full Review |
| Price | Check Price | Check Price |
| GRS Score | 4.48 (1285 Ratings) | 4.34 (522 Ratings) |
| Height | 2.7 in. | 2.7 in. |
| Width | 1.8 in. | 1.8 in. |
| Depth | .6 in. | .6 in. |
| Weight | 1.8 oz. | 2.06 oz. |
| Battery | Li-ion | Lithium-ion recharge |
| Battery Life | 3 wks / 8 hrs GPS | 8 hrs GPS / 4 wks |
| Rainproof | Yes IPX7 | IPX7 |
| Pre-loaded with Courses | Yes | Yes |
| Instant Course Recognition | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Hole Advance | Yes | Yes |
| Course Capacity | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Touch Screen | No | Yes |
| Stat Tracker | No | No |
| Digital Scorecard | No | Yes |
| Computer Analysis Tools | No | No* |
| USGA Compliant (local rule) | Yes | Yes |
| Alternate Targets | No | Yes |
| Ability to Add Targets | No | Yes |
| Measure Shot Distance | Yes | Yes |
| # of Available Courses | 14,000+ | 30,000+ |
| Course Download Fees | No | No |
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