Garmin · 2025
Approach® S50Size, Dimensions & Wrist Fit
Case Width
43mm
Thickness
11.4mm
Diameter
43mm
Weight
29g
The Garmin Approach® S50 sits best on flat wrist widths of about 45–61mm (≈ 12.0–16.3cm wrist circumference). Adjust the slider below to check your wrist.
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Garmin Approach® S50 Full Specifications
Overview1
FamilyGarmin
General11
Battery life
Smartwatch mode: Up to 10 days
GPS Mode Up to 15 hours (using default display settings: gesture wake-up in Smartwatch mode and always-on while golfing)
Display Size1.2" (30.4 mm) diameter
Color displayYes
Lens MaterialCorning® Gorilla® Glass 3
Bezel Materialanodized aluminum
Memory/History4 GB
Strap materialComfortFit nylon band
Charging methodGarmin proprietary plug charger
Large font optionYes
Display resolution390 x 390 pixels
Quick Release bandsyes (20 mm, Industry standard)
Sensors9
GPSYes
CompassYes
GLONASSYes
GalileoYes
GyroscopeYes
AccelerometerYes
Ambient light sensorYes
Pulse Ox Blood Oxygen Saturation MonitorYes
Garmin Elevate™ wrist heart rate monitorYes
Product Info5
Main SKU010-03010-00
Product ID1604377
Product NameApproach® S50
Release Date1/22/2025
Product Variation
Slate Aluminum Bezel with Black ComfortFit Nylon Band
Clock Features7
TimerYes
StopwatchYes
Time/dateYes
Alarm clockYes
GPS Time SyncYes
Sunrise/sunset timesYes
Automatic daylight saving timeYes
Cycling Features2
Speed and cadence sensor support (w/sensor)yes (using ANT+ or BLE)
Alerts (triggers alarm when you reach goals including time, distance, heart rate or calories)Yes
Golfing Features23
PinPointerYes
Swing TempoYes
Custom targetsYes
Full vector mapyes (with Garmin Golf membership)
Handicap scoringYes
Tournament legalyes (with tournament mode enabled)
Digital scorecardYes
Garmin AutoShot™Yes
PlaysLike distanceYes
Round timer/odometerYes
Auto CourseView updatesYes
Yardage to layups/doglegsYes
Hazards and course targetsYes
Pairs with Garmin Golf appYes
Green View with manual pin positionYes
Preloaded with 43,000 courses worldwideYes
Green Contours (with Garmin Golf membership)Yes
CT1 Automatic club tracking compatible (requires accessory)Yes
CT10 Automatic club tracking compatible (requires accessory)Yes
Yardage to F/M/B (distance to front, middle and back of green)Yes
Stat tracking (strokes, putts per round, greens and fairways hit)Yes
Touch-targeting (touch target on display to see the distance to any point)yes (with Garmin Golf membership)
Measures shot distance (calculates exact yardage for shots from anywhere on course)Yes
Running Features3
Run workoutsYes
GPS-based distance, time and paceYes
Cadence (provides real-time number of steps per minute)Yes
What You'll Love8
TouchscreenYes
Display typeAMOLED (optional always-on mode)
Water rating5 ATM
Garmin Pay™Yes
Music storageYes
Pulse Ox blood oxygenyes (spot-check and optionally in sleep)
Sleep score and insightsYes
Battery life (smartwatch mode)Up to 10 days
Activity Profiles12
Gym
Strength, HIIT, Cardio, Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Floor Climbing, Indoor Rowing
SwimPool Swimming
CyclingBiking, Indoor Biking
WellnessWalking, Pilates, Yoga, Indoor Walking
In the ringBoxing, Mixed Martial Arts
Team sports
Basketball, Volleyball, Field Hockey, Ice Hockey, Football/Soccer, American Football, Lacrosse, Rugby, Ultimate Disc, Cricket, Softball, Baseball
On the WaterStand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing, Kayaking
Racket sports
Tennis, Pickleball, Badminton, Squash, Table Tennis, Padel, Platform Tennis, Racquetball
Snow & winter
Skiing, Snowboarding, XC Classic Skiing, Snowshoeing
Indoor runningTreadmill Running, Indoor Track Running
Outdoor runningRunning
Outdoor recreationGolfing
Swimming Features7
Time and distance alertsYes
Auto rest (pool swim only)Yes
Underwater wrist-based heart rateYes
Basic rest timer (up from 0) (pool swim only)Yes
Stroke type detection (freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly) (pool swim only)Yes
Pool swim metrics (lengths, distance, pace, stroke count, swim efficiency (SWOLF), calories)Yes
Open-water swim metrics (distance, pace, stroke count/rate, stroke distance, swim efficiency (SWOLF), calories)Yes
Daily Smart Features17
CalendarYes
PasscodeYes
ConnectivityBluetooth®, ANT+®, Wi-Fi®
Find My PhoneYes
Find My WatchYes
Morning reportYes
Weather forecastsYes
Smart NotificationsYes
Smartphone compatibilityiPhone®, Android™
Controls smartphone musicYes
On-device Connect IQ™ StoreYes
Plays and controls watch musicYes
Pairs with Garmin Connect™ MobileYes
Realtime settings sync with Garmin Connect™ mobileYes
View images from notifications on watch (Android™ only)Yes
Text response/reject phone call with text (Android™ only)Yes
Connect IQ™ (downloadable watch faces, data fields and apps)Yes
Activity Tracking Features10
TrueUp™Yes
Move IQ™Yes
Step counterYes
Calories burnedYes
Distance traveledYes
Intensity minutesYes
Automatic rep countingYes
Garmin Connect™ Challenges appyes (optional Connect IQ app)
Move alerts (displays on device after a period of inactivity)Yes
Auto goal (learns your activity level and assigns a daily step goal)Yes
Workout and Training Plans7
HIIT workoutsYes
Yoga workoutsYes
Cardio workoutsYes
Pilates workoutsYes
Strength workoutsYes
On-screen workout animationsYes
On-screen workout muscle mapsYes
Health & Wellness Monitoring17
Sleepyes (advanced)
Hydration
yes (in Garmin Connect™ and optional Connect IQ™ widget)
BreathworkYes
MeditationYes
Fitness ageYes
Sleep coachYes
Nap detectionYes
All-day stressYes
Women's health
yes (in Garmin Connect™ and optional Connect IQ™ widget)
Health snapshotYes
Respiration rateYes
Resting heart rateYes
Relaxation remindersYes
Abnormal heart rate alertsyes (high and low)
Relaxation breathing timerYes
Body Battery™ energy monitorYes
Wrist-based heart rate (constant, every second)Yes
Safety and Tracking Features3
AssistanceYes
Incident Detection during select activitiesYes
Incident detection alert on phone for wearablesYes
Training, Planning and Analysis Features21
% HRRYes
% HR maxYes
HR zonesYes
HR alertsYes
HRV statusYes
Manual lapYes
Auto max HRYes
HR caloriesYes
Recovery timeYes
VO2 Max (Run)Yes
Advanced workoutsYes
VO2 Max (Trail Run)Yes
GPS speed and distanceYes
Configurable lap alertsYes
Customizable data pagesYes
Touch and/or button lockYes
Downloadable training plansYes
Auto Pause® automatic timer haltYes
Respiration rate (during exercise)yoga, breathwork and meditation only
Auto Lap® interval tracking featureYes
HR broadcast (broadcasts HR data over ANT+® to paired devices)Yes
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Approach® S50 — Frequently Asked Questions
What size is the Garmin Approach® S50?
The Garmin Approach® S50 has a 43mm case and is 11.4mm thick.
Will the Garmin Approach® S50 fit my wrist?
The Garmin Approach® S50 looks balanced on flat wrist widths of roughly 45–61mm (about 12.0–16.3cm circumference). Use the interactive fit tool above to check against your own wrist.
How much does the Garmin Approach® S50 weigh?
The Garmin Approach® S50 weighs 29g (case only; straps add weight).
What is the best way to compare the Garmin Approach® S50 with other watches?
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