Garmin - Approach S44 GPS Smartwatch 43mm Anodized Aluminum - Silver Aluminum Bezel with Twilight Silicone Band - (2025)
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Specifications
- Screen Size30.4 millimetersTouch ScreenYesOperating System CompatibilityAndroid, Apple iOSOperating SystemGarminApp CompatibleYesBuilt-in Storage4 gigabytes
- Key Specs
- Screen Size: 30.4 millimeters (Size of the screen, measured diagonally from corner to corner.)
- Touch Screen: true (Touch-screen devices make navigating more intuitive. Using a touch-screen display, you can do things such as tap to select, hold and drag to move items, swipe to scroll, and pinch to zoom.)
- Operating System Compatibility: Android, Apple iOS
- Operating System: Garmin (The operating system manages all software and hardware, including files, memory and connected devices. Most importantly, it lets you interact with your device and your programs in a visual way; otherwise, you'd be typing computer code to get anything done.)
- App Compatible: true (The product can be connected to a program or software application on a mobile device, which then receives collected data from the product.)
- Built-in Storage: 4 gigabytes
- Global Positioning: GPS, GLONASS, Galileo (A system of satellites which enables a mobile receiver to determine its precise location based on signals received from satellites such as the US Global Positioning System (GPS), the Russian Global Navigation Satellite System (GLONASS), the European Global Navigation Satellite System (Galileo), or the Japanese Quasi-Zenith Satellite System (QZSS).)
- Usage Time: 240 hours (All battery claims depend on network configuration and many other factors; actual results will vary. Battery has limited recharge cycles and may eventually need to be replaced. Battery life and charge cycles vary by use and settings.)
- Metrics Measured: Activity vs. inactivity, Cadence, Calories burned, Cycling speed, Distance swam, Duration of exercise, Resting heart rate
- Protective Qualities: Water resistant
- Maximum Depth of Water Resistance: 164 feet (Measurement of the maximum depth of water in which the product is able to resist some degree of water penetration.)
- Band Material: Silicone
- General
- Brand: Garmin
- Model Number: 010-03009-01
- Product Name: Approach S44 GPS Smartwatch 43mm Anodized Aluminum
- Color: Silver Aluminum Bezel with Twilight Silicone Band
- Product Type: Activity tracker, Smartwatch
- Form Factor: Wristwatch (The size, arrangement, and physical configuration of the product.)
- Model Family: Garmin Approach S44
- Year of Release: 2025
- Design
- Case Size: 43mm (The diameter or longest measurement of the case.)
- Case Shape: Circular
- Band Type: Silicone
- Band Color: Twilight
- Clasp Type: Buckle
- Rotating Bezel: false (Rotating the bezel controls the various functions of the device.)
- Dimensions
- Case Thickness: 0.44 inches
- Band Width: 20 millimeters
- Product Height: 1.7 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Width: 1.7 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Weight: 1.5 ounces (The out of box weight of the item.)
- Product Length: 0.43 inches (The out of box length of the item. Length is measured as the longest dimension of the item.)
- Minimum Wrist Size: 125 millimeters
- Maximum Wrist Size: 202 millimeters
- Display
- Display Screen: true
- Screen Size: 30.4 millimeters (Size of the screen, measured diagonally from corner to corner.)
- Touch Screen: true (Touch-screen devices make navigating more intuitive. Using a touch-screen display, you can do things such as tap to select, hold and drag to move items, swipe to scroll, and pinch to zoom.)
- Screen Resolution: 390 x 390 (Screens come in a range of resolutions (measured in pixels, horizontal x vertical). The higher the resolution, the greater the picture quality.)
- Display Type: AMOLED
- Color Display: true
- Clock Display: true
- Backlit Display: true (Integrated lights allow for visibility of the display in low-light conditions.)
- Adjustable Brightness: true
- Customizable Watch Faces: true
- Screen Material: Corning Gorilla Glass 3
- Compatibility
- Operating System Compatibility: Android, Apple iOS
- Operating System: Garmin (The operating system manages all software and hardware, including files, memory and connected devices. Most importantly, it lets you interact with your device and your programs in a visual way; otherwise, you'd be typing computer code to get anything done.)
- App Compatible: true (The product can be connected to a program or software application on a mobile device, which then receives collected data from the product.)
- Connectivity
- Data Plan Required: false
- Network Connectivity: None (The manner in which a device sends data to another device over a long distance using a cellular network.)
- Wireless Connectivity: Bluetooth (The manner in which a device sends data to another device over a short distance without the use of wires or cables.)
- Features
- Built-in Storage: 4 gigabytes
- GPS Enabled: true
- Global Positioning: GPS, GLONASS, Galileo (A system of satellites which enables a mobile receiver to determine its precise location based on signals received from satellites such as the US Global Positioning System (GPS), the Russian Global Navigation Satellite System (GLONASS), the European Global Navigation Satellite System (Galileo), or the Japanese Quasi-Zenith Satellite System (QZSS).)
- Usage Time: 240 hours (All battery claims depend on network configuration and many other factors; actual results will vary. Battery has limited recharge cycles and may eventually need to be replaced. Battery life and charge cycles vary by use and settings.)
- Mobile Notifications: true
- Alert Type: Audible, Vibration, Visual
- Mobile Payment Service Supported: Garmin Pay
- Music Player: false
- Silent Alarm: true
- Built-In Microphone: false
- Activity
- Metrics Measured: Activity vs. inactivity, Cadence, Calories burned, Cycling speed, Distance swam, Duration of exercise, Resting heart rate
- Multi-Sport Tracking: true
- Sensors: Accelerometer, Compass, Gyro sensor, Optical heart rate (PPG) sensor, Ambient light sensor (Detects stimuli such as heat, light, sound, motion, or pressure and responds accordingly by operating a control or initiating a function of the device.)
- Performance
- Protective Qualities: Water resistant
- Maximum Depth of Water Resistance: 164 feet (Measurement of the maximum depth of water in which the product is able to resist some degree of water penetration.)
- Power
- Rechargeable: true
- Battery Strength Indicator: true
- Charging Time: 120 minutes
- Charging Interface(s): USB-A (The connection for transmitting power to charge the device.)
- Battery Chemistry: Lithium-ion
- Replaceable Battery: false
- Material
- Band Material: Silicone
- Camera
- Integrated Camera: No
- Warranty
- Warranty - Parts: 1 year limited
- Warranty - Labor: 1 year limited
- Other
- UPC: 753759350673
We’ve got your game with Approach S44, a slim, lightweight golf watch with all the essential features. Its bright 1.2” AMOLED display makes it easy to see key yardages to the green, hazards and doglegs on 43,000+ preloaded courses worldwide. Line up your shot, even if you can’t see the green, with PinPointer. Keep score from the watch itself, and upload directly to the Garmin Golf smartphone app for advanced stat tracking and handicap calculation. Leave your phone in the cart and still get smart notifications to your watch — including emails, texts and alerts. And with up to 15 hours of battery life in GPS mode, you can play another round without needing a charge.
- Colorful and capable: The stunning 1.2-inch AMOLED touchscreen display makes it easy to see key yardages to the green, hazards and layups on 43,000+ courses.
- Plan your shot: Get distance to the front, middle and back of the green. Plus, navigate bunkers, water hazards and layups with hazard view.
- Enhance your game: With a Garmin Golf membership, get enhanced CourseView maps of every hole, green contour data, PlaysLike Distance and touch targeting for exact distance to any point on the hole.
- Track your clubs: Pair with optional Approach CT10 club tracking sensors (sold separately) for automatic shot-tracking capabilities so you have a clearer picture of which parts of your game to focus on.
- Keep score: Easily keep score as you play, and upload to Garmin Golf for advanced stat tracking and handicap calculation.
- Smart features: Leave your phone in the cart and get smart notifications to your wrist — including emails, texts and alerts when paired with your iPhone or Android smartphone.
- Colorful and capable: The stunning 1.2-inch AMOLED touchscreen display makes it easy to see key yardages to the green, hazards and layups on 43,000+ courses.
- Plan your shot: Get distance to the front, middle and back of the green. Plus, navigate bunkers, water hazards and layups with hazard view.
- Enhance your game: With a Garmin Golf membership, get enhanced CourseView maps of every hole, green contour data, PlaysLike Distance and touch targeting for exact distance to any point on the hole.
- Track your clubs: Pair with optional Approach CT10 club tracking sensors (sold separately) for automatic shot-tracking capabilities so you have a clearer picture of which parts of your game to focus on.
- Keep score: Easily keep score as you play, and upload to Garmin Golf for advanced stat tracking and handicap calculation.
- Smart features: Leave your phone in the cart and get smart notifications to your wrist — including emails, texts and alerts when paired with your iPhone or Android smartphone.
Whats Included
- Approach S44
- Cable
- Manual
- Approach S44
- Cable
- Manual
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| Pros for Garmin - Approach S44 GPS Smartwatch 43mm Anodized Aluminum - Silver Aluminum Bezel with Twilight Silicone Band - (2025) | |||
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| There were no pros for this product— | There were no pros for this product— | Battery Life, Overall Performance, GPS Accuracy, Sleep Tracking, Weight | Battery Life, Accuracy |
| Cons for Garmin - Approach S44 GPS Smartwatch 43mm Anodized Aluminum - Silver Aluminum Bezel with Twilight Silicone Band - (2025) | |||
| There were no cons for this product— | There were no cons for this product— | Size | There were no cons for this product— |
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- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Replaces an old Garmin
I bought this to replace my husbands old, unreliable Garmin. He’s used the new one for a couple weeks now, and finds it easy to read and very accurate. Easy to set up and operate.
This review is from Garmin - Approach S44 GPS Smartwatch 43mm Anodized Aluminum - Silver Aluminum Bezel with Black Silicone Band - (2025)
Posted by Dailygolfer
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Will recommend
more than a golf watch! was surprised with all the additional functions!
This review is from Garmin - Approach S44 GPS Smartwatch 43mm Anodized Aluminum - Silver Aluminum Bezel with Black Silicone Band - (2025)
Posted by JairV
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great golf watch!
Really great golf watch and overall just general watch for health.
This review is from Garmin - Approach S50 GPS Smartwatch 43mm Anodized Aluminum - Slate Aluminum Bezel with Black Nylon Band - (2025)
Posted by mlpalodesigns
