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Garmin Approach S40, Stylish GPS Golf Smartwatch, Lightweight With Touchscreen Display, Gray/Stainless Steel
Brand | Garmin |
Model Name | 010-02140-00 |
Screen Size | 1.2 Inches |
Special Feature | Bluetooth |
Connectivity Technology | Bluetooth, USB |
Map Type | Worldwide |
Sport | Golf |
Included Components | Approach S40; Charging/data Cable; Documentation |
Battery Life | 10 days |
Mounting Type | Wrist Mount |
About this item
- Stylish, lightweight GPS golf watch with a sunlight-readable 1. 2" color touchscreen display with metal bezel and quick release bands for easy change of style or color
- Preloaded with more than 41, 000 courses from around the world
- Measures and auto-records detected shot distances; putts are not tracked, and some other shots, such as chips around the green, may not be tracked; pair with optional Approach CT10
- Green View feature allows manual pin positioning; quickly reference distances to the front, middle and back of the green as well as hazards and doglegs
- Tracks everyday activities such as steps, sleep and includes built-in multisport profiles.Battery life: up to 15 hours in GPS mode; up to 10 days in smartwatch mode
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Easy to use | 4.7 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 4.4 | 4.2 |
Accuracy | 4.5 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.5 | 4.4 |
Battery life | 4.4 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 4.6 | 4.6 |
Mobile App | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | — | 4.1 |
Sold By | — | Top Sports | Voadera | Sports-and-Gadgets | Amazon.com | Heart Rate Monitors USA |
control method | touch | touch | touch | touch | application | application |
mounting type | Wrist Mount | Wrist Mount | Wrist Mount | Wrist Mount | Wrist Mount | Wrist Mount |
batteries included | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
battery average life | 10 days | 240.0 hours, 15.0 hours | 240.0 hours, 15.0 hours | 12 hours | 30.0 hours, 15.0 hours | 30.0 hours, 15.0 hours |
Product Description
The Approach S40 GPS golf smartwatch with color touchscreen looks great on your wrist and on the course. It shows distances to the front, middle and back of the green, hazards and automatically records detected shot distances (lie and ball contact may affect shot tracking). It also lets you manually adjust to today’s pin position for accurate approach shots. For even more precise automatic game tracking, pair with optional Approach CT10 club tracking sensors. Use with the Garmin Golf app for live scoring, automatic scorecard uploads and the ability to review all your stats in real time during play and after your round on your compatible smartphone. With the additional smartwatch features, you can wear it all day, and it can track your activities.
Troubleshoot: (1) Maximizing Battery Life : *Reduce the backlight timeout *Reduce the backlight brightness *Turn off Bluetooth technology when you are not using connected features *Limit the smartphone notifications the device displays (2) My phone will not connect to the device : *Turn off your smartphone and your device, and turn them back on again *Enable Bluetooth technology on your smartphone *Update the Garmin Golf app to the latest version *Remove your device from the Garmin Golf app and the Bluetooth settings on your smartphone to retry the pairing process *If you bought a new smartphone, remove your device from the Garmin Golf app on the smartphone you intend to stop using *Bring your smartphone within 10 m (33 ft.) of the device *Hold the button, and select Pair Phone (3) My device is in the wrong language - *Hold the button *select settings *Scroll down to the sixth item in the list, and select.
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Product Dimensions | 1.7 x 1.7 x 0.5 inches |
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Item Weight | 1.44 ounces |
ASIN | B07PHGDT8M |
Item model number | 010-02140-00 |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) |
Customer Reviews |
4.4 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #144,935 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #171 in Golf Course GPS Units |
Wireless communication technologies | Bluetooth |
Connectivity technologies | Bluetooth, USB |
Special features | Bluetooth |
Display resolution | 240 x 240 |
Other display features | Wireless |
Human Interface Input | Touchscreen |
Scanner Resolution | 240 x 240 |
Color | Stainless steel with powder gray band |
Whats in the box | Approach S40; Charging/data Cable; Documentation |
Department | unisex-adult |
Manufacturer | Garmin |
Date First Available | March 21, 2019 |
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Garmin Approach S40
Play Another Round
With up to 15 hours of battery life while golfing — or up to 10 days in smartwatch mode — your Approach S40 can easily keep up. So, why not go for another 18?
Looks Great on Your Wrist and on the Course
Wear It Out
The Approach S40 GPS golf smartwatch with color touchscreen looks great on your wrist and on the course. It shows distances to the front, middle and back of the green, hazards and automatically records detected shot distances (lie and ball contact may affect shot tracking). It also lets you manually adjust to today’s pin position for accurate approach shots. For even more precise automatic game tracking, pair with optional Approach CT10 club tracking sensors.
- Stylish, lightweight GPS golf watch with a sunlight-readable 1.2” color touchscreen display with metal bezel and quick release bands for easy change of style or color
- Preloaded with more than 41,000 courses from around the world
- AutoShot detection measures and auto-records detected shot distances; putts are not tracked, and some other shots, such as chips around the green, may not be tracked; pair with optional Approach CT10
- Green View feature allows manual pin positioning; quickly reference distances to the front, middle and back of the green as well as hazards and doglegs
- Tracks everyday activities such as steps, sleep and includes built-in multisport profiles
- Battery life: up to 15 hours in GPS mode; up to 10 days in smartwatch mode
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Keep Track — and Keep ScoreWith more sensors to improve detection accuracy, AutoShot game tracking automatically measures detected shot distances and records them for post-game analysis on the Garmin Golf app. For even more precise automatic game tracking, pair with optional Approach CT10 club tracking sensors. |
Go for the PinGreen View gives you each green’s true shape from wherever you are on the course, and it allows you to manually drag-and-drop to today’s pin location for a more precise yardage and greater accuracy. |
Stay on Top of ItSync Approach S40 to your compatible smartphone to receive smart notifications for incoming calls, texts, emails and other alerts displayed right on your wrist. |
Add More Fun and CompetitionDownload the Garmin Golf app to compete on leaderboards on any of our 41,000 courses. Contest your friends with live scoring, automatic scorecard uploads and the ability to review all your stats in real time during play and after your round. And with activity tracking features, including the move bar, vibration alerts, calories and steps, the Approach S40 GPS golf watch encourages you to stay fit, day in and day out. All your stats are collected for you to view and analyze on our Garmin Connect™ online community. |
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Customers like the accuracy, battery life, and quality of the golf GPS watch. For example, they mention it's accurate in distance, and has great battery life. That said, opinions are mixed on ease of use, performance, and readability.
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Customers like the accuracy of the GPS watch. They mention that it's very accurate in distance to the greens and flag, and easy to use. They appreciate the yardage numbers and stats, and find it valuable to know the distance to front, center, and back of the green.
"...And of course, the hazard distances are key, you can quickly see bunkers and water distances which really helps with club selection...." Read more
"...The accuracy is terrific, it locks onto the course very quickly and the battery life is very good...." Read more
"...I like that it also attempts to show distances to hazard and dog legs though these are not that easy to read...." Read more
"...This thing does so much and is super easy to navigate. Yardage is accurate, lets u know how far hazards are gives you layup yardage...." Read more
Customers like the battery life of the GPS or navigation system. For example, they mention it has a great battery life and is an upgrade in accuracy and battery power over the S10.
"...When not on the course the battery life is great, probably a week or two. (never fully tested the life) And the watch face looks cool...." Read more
"...is terrific, it locks onto the course very quickly and the battery life is very good...." Read more
"...is better about this watch, but the biggest thing for me is the battery life. I can get at least two and usually three rounds out of a single charge...." Read more
"...my only dislike is it uses alot of battery during golf so i always charge it fully before i go...." Read more
Customers like the quality of the GPS watch. They say it's an excellent, user-friendly tool, and a great gadget. Some appreciate the improved watch band and charging device.
"...It is also good as just a watch, light and fairly stylish." Read more
"...The ap features connected on my phone are also helful and easy to use." Read more
"...Good battery lifeIsn’t bulkyGood features, especially for green readingsThe bad:..." Read more
"Nice watch, haven't hit a course yet but why oh why for the love of all that which is holy would you have a USB divide that doesn't use USB-C or..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the GPS watch. They mention that it looks good, has great graphics, and is stylish. Some say that the display is desirable and that it is one of the nicest golf watches to have.
"...To start it looks stylish on or off the course, and if I go away for a golf weekend it is my only watch I take...." Read more
"...It is also good as just a watch, light and fairly stylish." Read more
"...Really enjoying the S40 for golf and it it stylish for every-day wear." Read more
"...It also looks great for daily use besides keeping track of steps, heart rate, sleep etc,. Overall a great watch." Read more
Customers find the golf clubs great for their golf game, helpful, and a good tool to use. They also say it makes them a better golfer and is an excellent GPS watch for golf.
"...you can quickly see bunkers and water distances which really helps with club selection...." Read more
"...As I said, a suggestion more than a criticism.Great watch for golfers and works great add a watch and fitness tracker. Highly recommended!" Read more
"This is a good golf tool to use. It will save you strokes...." Read more
"...That is a very small issue really. It's good watch and it makes my game better." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the GPS watch. Some mention it's very intuitive to use, with Garmin instructions the golf features are easily figured out. They say that the watch is easy to get the information they want once they know the clicks. However, others say that it takes a while to learn to navigate it, is tedious and time consuming, and is far too complex. They also mention that the Quick Start Manual and Owners manual are available online.
"...Once you know the clicks, it easy to get the information you want. My buddy has the S20 and that watch does seem as easy to use as mine...." Read more
"...The features of the watch are pretty intuitive after you've used it a couple times...." Read more
"...Other cons are the Quick Start Manual and Owners manual (available online) and the charging cable connector that does not connect firmly to the..." Read more
"...after the round is over you it shows you how many steps you took, because you should be walking, Cart's are for pussies...converts the steps to..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the GPS watch. Some mention it works well for everything it is supposed to do, and on the golf course. However, others say that it stopped working after a few days, did not perform the tasks it advertised, and was never really reliable.
"...Great watch for golfers and works great add a watch and fitness tracker. Highly recommended!" Read more
"...This thing does so much and is super easy to navigate. Yardage is accurate, lets u know how far hazards are gives you layup yardage...." Read more
"...He got 2 golf seasons out of it and it no longer turns on...." Read more
"...For its designed purpose, it works great. The Garmin app is great for recording scores and shots...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the readability of the GPS. Some mention that the displays are easy to read, even in bright sunlight. They also say the touchscreen is easy to use and has no trouble seeing the face. However, others say that the directions booklet is next to impossible to read and the color display is too hard to read in the sun. The screen is too dim to read except in bright sunshine.
"...And of course, the hazard distances are key, you can quickly see bunkers and water distances which really helps with club selection...." Read more
"...to show distances to hazard and dog legs though these are not that easy to read...." Read more
"...The screen on this is very readable in all lighting, it is very light and comfortable to wear as I play...." Read more
"...that the the ability to move the flag is cool, but it's not always easy to see exactly where the pin is from the fairway and I have a hard time..." Read more
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I tried using all the functionality out of the gate, entering which club I hit, recording distances, scoring including putts, etc. That quickly became overwhelming and in my opinion, takes away from the fun of the sport. I spent way too much time looking down and the watch, and not enjoying the round. I tuned it back to use scoring, and of course, give me ranges. I find the ranges accurate, and good enough that I don't carry my laser range finder anymore. Really like having distances to the front and back of the green, often that is more important to me than the pin. And of course, the hazard distances are key, you can quickly see bunkers and water distances which really helps with club selection. And it's quick, no pulling the range finder out of the bag. My one tip, read the manual... so you know how to access some of the features. Once you know the clicks, it easy to get the information you want. My buddy has the S20 and that watch does seem as easy to use as mine.
I've heard people complain about the 'locating satellites' taking too long to find your course but honestly just start the search when you're 10 mins from the course and you will be fine. It will get the course loaded, and then you can skip that option when you are ready to start the round.
If you are wondering if you will miss not having the full map of the hole I can see that concern (like the S60). My perspective, I only need that on courses I have never played. And the map on the watch would be quite small, probably too small for me. (sucks getting old). In those cases, I usually have the yardage book anyways or just open a free Golf GPS app on the phone and get my overview of the hole.
I highly recommend this watch and would suggest that if you are on the fence give it a shot. You won't be disappointed. (and no, I paid for the watch myself... and no one paid me to write this review)
Reviewed in the United States on November 15, 2020
I tried using all the functionality out of the gate, entering which club I hit, recording distances, scoring including putts, etc. That quickly became overwhelming and in my opinion, takes away from the fun of the sport. I spent way too much time looking down and the watch, and not enjoying the round. I tuned it back to use scoring, and of course, give me ranges. I find the ranges accurate, and good enough that I don't carry my laser range finder anymore. Really like having distances to the front and back of the green, often that is more important to me than the pin. And of course, the hazard distances are key, you can quickly see bunkers and water distances which really helps with club selection. And it's quick, no pulling the range finder out of the bag. My one tip, read the manual... so you know how to access some of the features. Once you know the clicks, it easy to get the information you want. My buddy has the S20 and that watch does seem as easy to use as mine.
I've heard people complain about the 'locating satellites' taking too long to find your course but honestly just start the search when you're 10 mins from the course and you will be fine. It will get the course loaded, and then you can skip that option when you are ready to start the round.
If you are wondering if you will miss not having the full map of the hole I can see that concern (like the S60). My perspective, I only need that on courses I have never played. And the map on the watch would be quite small, probably too small for me. (sucks getting old). In those cases, I usually have the yardage book anyways or just open a free Golf GPS app on the phone and get my overview of the hole.
I highly recommend this watch and would suggest that if you are on the fence give it a shot. You won't be disappointed. (and no, I paid for the watch myself... and no one paid me to write this review)
If I had any criticism at all - more suggestion really - it would be to reorder the menu options on the watch. For example, the Last Shot option - i think - should be one of the first listed while you're playing instead of being 5th or 6th. While I'm playing each hole I should be able to get to Last Shot right away, certainly before the Scorecard since I won't use that until the hole is completed. As I said, a suggestion more than a criticism.
Great watch for golfers and works great add a watch and fitness tracker. Highly recommended!
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Montre ultra connue, pas de surprise.