Features | Learn More | Learn More | Learn More |
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Strong Points | -Pre-mapped Hazards (displays distances to the front and back of the nearest hazard along the fairway for par 4 and 5 holes) -Fitness Tracking features (including the move bar inactivity alert, vibration alerts, calories burned, distance traveled, sleep monitoring, step counter, automatic daily step goal) -Dedicated Green View button with manual pin placement -Bluetooth Enabled -Smartphone Notifications -Automatic or manual shot distance calculator -Automatic shot detection and tracker -AutoShot round analyzer (tracks shots, measures distance and records shot locations for analysis online with the Garmin Connect golf community) -Digital Scorecard (easily keeps track of your score throughout your round) -Stat tracking (strokes, putts per round, greens in regulation and fairways hit) | *Best battery life (16+ hours; play more than 3 rounds of golf on one charge) *Recharge Time - 2.5 hours *Easy to use *Really accurate distances to front/middle/back of green (as accurate as a laser rangefinder) *Lightweight *Comfortable dual injected silicone sports band *Up to 4 Hazard Distances Per Hole *Integrated step counter (Pedometer) *Odometer *Bluetooth technology which allows for wireless course updates *Includes a reversible watch band *Comes with a tool to flip the watch strap *Includes Bushnell Golf App | -Up to 4 Hazard Distances Per Hole -Integrated step counter (Pedometer) -Odometer -Weather Mode -Auto shut off -Swing Pro feature (Swing speed and swing tempo) -Bluetooth Enabled -Smartphone notifications via Bluetooth -Wireless course updates via Bluetooth |
Weak Points | -Black and White Display -No Touchscreen -No Heart Rate Monitoring -No Club Recommendation | *Black and White Display *No Digital Scorecard *No Touchscreen *No Green View *No Sleep Monitor *No Heart Rate Monitoring *No Smartphone Notifications *No Club Recommendation | -No Touchscreen -No Green View -No Sleep Monitor -No Heart Rate Monitoring -No Club Recommendation |
Hole View - Displays Current hole number; By default, the device calculates the distance to the back, middle and front of the green (if you know the location of the pin, you can set it more precisely); Par for the hole. The number with the biggest font is the middle distance to the green. | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Green View - Green View shows you the true shape and layout of greens so even if you have an obstructed view, you’ll know where to aim. The number in the middle of the green is the distance to the pin location. Also with the Garmin S20, you can move the pin or flag manually to position it to the days’ location where you see it for even more accurate yardage. With the Garmin S4, you can touch the display and drag the pin or flag to the proper location. | Yes | Feature not available in the Busnell Neo Ion 2 | Feature not available in the Busnell Excel |
Layup and Dogleg Distances - View a list of layup and dogleg distances for par 4 and 5 holes. | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Hazard Information - Displays the distances to the front and back of the nearest hazard along the fairway for par 4 and 5 holes. Hazards that affect shot selection are displayed individually or in groups to help you determine the distance to layup or carry. You can use the up or down button to view the other hazards for the current hole. | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Customized Target Distances - Approach S4 already gives you the distances to the front, back and center of the green, as well as distances to doglegs. This feature will allow you to input and save customizable yardage points — such as water hazards or bunkers — from anywhere on the course. | No | No | No |
Smartphone Notifications - This feature will act as a wireless extension of your compatible smart device, displaying smart notifications, right on your watch. Never miss another important text, email or alert just because your smartphone is hidden somewhere in your bag. With the Garmin S20, you can use Bluetooth technology to read that email or text you’ve been waiting for even if you are in the middle of the fairway. | Yes | No | Yes |
AutoShot Round Analyzer with Garmin Connect - tracks shots, measures distance and records shot locations for post-round analysis on Garmin Connect. You can view the details for each round or analyze your cumulative stats over time or by club, and view your swing data. | Yes | No | No |
Shot History Analysis - Analyze your shots in post-game analysis on the MySports app. See what's working for you and what you can change to improve. Very similar to the AutoShot Round Analyzer feature found in the Garmin Approach S20. | Feature not available in the Garmin S20 | No | No |
Digital Scorecard - Approach S20 golf watch easily keeps track of your score throughout your round. When you’re done, you can save, review and even use the Garmin Connect Mobile fitness app with your smartphone to upload and share that great round with your golfing buddies online. Auto-Scorecard - The TomTom Golfer 2 has an Auto-Scorecard feature that will adjust your score automatically as you play your shots and it will include manually tagged shots. | Yes | No | No |
Fitness Tracking - Step Counter (pedometer), move bar alerts, Sleep Monitor, Calories Burned, Distance Traveled | Yes | Yes (only contains a step counter) | Yes (only contains a step counter) |
Swing Metrics - Truswing Compatible - When paired, Garmin TruSwing golf swing sensor provides metrics to improve your swing consistency | Yes | No | Yes |
Clock Features (includes time, date, GPS Time Sync, Automatic daylight saving time, Alarm clock, Sunrise/sunset times) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
More than 40,000 courses; free lifetime course updates; no annual membership fees | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Automatic Shot Detection and Recording - Each time you take a shot along the fairway, your location is recorded so it can be viewed later on. It will not record putts. | Yes | No | Yes |
Manual Shot Tagging - sometimes small variations in the swing can cause the shot to go undetected so you can manually tag shots by putting your palm over the watch | Feature not available in the Garmin S20 | Feature not available in the Bushnell Neo Ion 2 | No |
Shot Distance Calculator - Displays the distance of the last shot | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Heart Rate Monitor | No | No | No |
Smartphone Notifications for incoming calls, texts and other alerts | Yes | No | Yes |
Clock Features (includes time, date, GPS Time Sync, Automatic daylight saving time, Alarm clock, Sunrise/sunset times) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Display Size | 0.9” x 0.9” (23 x 23 mm) | 0.9” x 0.9” (23 x 23 mm) | 25mm x 25mm |
Display resolution | 128 x 128 pixels | ||
Display type | sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP) | sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP) | sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP) |
Product Dimensions (in inches) | 1.47' x 1.87' x 0.44' (37.4 x 47.6 x 11.3 mm) | 45mm x 45mm x 15mm | 13.75mm x 45mm x 54mm 1.6 x 0.1 x 3.1 inches |
Weight (in ounces) | 1.5 oz (42.2 g) | 1.8 oz (51 g) | 1.6oz / 46g |
Color display | No (Monochrome) | No (Monochrome) | Yes - Full front optical mounted color LCD Display with auto Backlight brightness adjustment - Backlight is activated with any button push. The backlight will remain lit for 10 seconds after last button push. |
Touchscreen | No | No | No |
Yardage to front, middle and back of green | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Yardage to layups/doglegs | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Auto course recognition | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Auto hole advance | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Round odometer | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Shot distance calculator (calculates exact yardage for shots from anywhere on course) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Touch-targeting (touch target on display to see the distance to any point) | No | No | No |
PinPointer blind shot assistance | No | No | No |
Dedicated Green View button with manual pin position | Yes | No | Yes |
Digital scorecard | Yes | No | Yes |
Custom targets | No | No | Yes |
Stat tracking (strokes, putts per round, greens and fairways hit and average shot distance) | Yes | No | Yes |
Preloaded Golf Course Maps | 40,000+ worldwide golf courses | 40,000+ worldwide golf courses | 40,000+ worldwide golf courses |
Course preview (see detailed, hole-by-hole preview) | No | No | No |
SwingTempo | No | No | No |
Tempo Training | No | No | No |
TruSwing compatible | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Memory/history | 64 MB | ||
Waterproof | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Water rating | 5 ATM (50 meters) | 5 ATM (50 meters) | 5 ATM (50 meters) |
Free Lifetime Course Updates | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Annual Fees Or Subscriptions | None | None | None |
Battery Life | Smart mode: Up to 8 weeks GPS mode: Up to 15 hours | more than 16 hours; play more than 3 full rounds on a single charge | Watch mode: up to 6 weeks GPS mode: up to 10 hours |
Legal For Tournament Play | Yes | Yes | Yes |