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Garmin Approach S20 Golf Watch Black
Last Updated: November 25, 2018 (Refresh Now)
8.3
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Total Reviews
268
Old Reviews
79
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Battery Life
22charge, life, rounds, two rounds, lasts
+95%
-5%
" ... This S20 is fully charged after just a few minutes! ... I'm confident that it would last two rounds, but I charge it after every round anyway. ... "
" ... Battery LASTS LONG!!! ... I charged once on thursday, golfed 18 on saturday (using gps and all the features) and today (tuesday) I still show 61% battery life. ... "
" ... With a full charge, battery will last for more than two rounds. ... "
" ... The battery life in it is amazing though. ... "
" ... holds charge for 2 rounds . ... "
" ... The battery can go for about 2 rounds, but it charges fairly quick. ... "
" ... It is so easy to recharge. ... "
" ... Battery is long lasting. ... "
Ease of Use
19easy to read, easy, intuitive, functions, difficult
+79%
-21%
" ... Easy to operate and navigate through the various functions. ... "
" ... Easy to use. ... "
" ... Easy to use. ... "
" ... Easy to use. ... "
" ... easy to set up and use. ... easy to see on the course in the sun. ... "
" ... Easy to read even in direct sunlight. ... "
" ... And so easy to use. ... "
" ... Great product and easy to use. ... "
Accuracy
19distances, golf, steps, hazards, easy to use
+84%
-16%
" ... Pretty accurate for distance. ... "
" ... Very accurate distances. ... "
" ... He recommends it to any Golfer who wants to fine-tune their accuracy. ... "
" ... Very accurate distances (tested against laser range finder), and super easy to use. ... "
" ... Very accurate, very quick. ... "
" ... Works great and very convenient, used already on the course and found it quite accurate and helpful. ... "
" ... Has ODOMETER, CALORIES BURNED, STEP-METER, menu is intuitive ... "
" ... When it worked it was accurate. ... "
GPS
17golf, watch, garmin, great golf gps, course
+82%
-18%
" ... Perfect golf gps . ... "
" ... an increadible golf GPS for the money. ... "
" ... Great golf GPS. ... But all in all, it is a great golf GPS and since it is a Garmin it is very reliable. ... "
" ... Great GPS Watch! ... "
" ... The additional features and options are a great upgrade from my last watch, and the GPS tends to be pretty spot on when comparing to friends' laser range finders. ... "
" ... This is a nice golf gps watch. ... "
" ... Great Golf GPS. ... Also allows you to keep score on the GPS and post it later. ... "
" ... GPS found course in less than 10 seconds and was within two yards throughout the round. ... "
Device Compatibility
14sync, garmin, sangat, s20, round
+71%
-29%
" ... Looking forward to trying out the connect feature. ... "
" ... I'm a data junkie and the S20 gives me more data than the S2. ... "
" ... He can get his text messages from his iphone on it as well. ... "
" ... The best feature is that it pairs with Garmin Connect where you can review your entire round to help you improve. ... "
" ... I have used a lot of rangefinder devices from handheld to laser, but this is the most rewarding to use. ... "
" ... Much easier than using a phone app. ... "
" ... Connects to your iPhone for more features. ... "
" ... Yardage with both devices was within a yard of one another. ... "
Product Reliability
13s20, message, first time, update, rounds
+62%
-38%
" ... this is my first week using it. ... "
" ... In just watch mode, it lasts a least a week. ... "
" ... If not golfing, will last 4 weeks or so. ... "
" ... I searched for weeks. ... "
" ... I have been using Skycaddy products for the last few years. ... Although I have had the S20 for only a few weeks, I am more than happy with the purchase. ... "
" ... Used the S20 for the first time today . ... "
" ... Worked fine the first time I used it. ... "
" ... Stop reading this review and buy it ... "
Apps
12round, app, preloaded, golf, garmin
+67%
-33%
" ... Syncs automatically and the computer Garmin Express software does help you analyze your golf round. ... "
" ... Saves your rounds that you can access through a free Garmin app. ... "
" ... Beyond the device itself, the ability to download my round information to the Garmin Connect app is an added bonus. ... "
" ... Much easier than using a phone app. ... "
" ... Preloaded with all the courses. ... "
" ... I like it better than SKYCaddie for two reasons - (i) thousands of preloaded courses so I don't have to delete and add new courses via the computer when I travel and (ii) no annual fee. ... "
" ... There is a learning curve on navigating the watch options but if you can play golf and keep score manually this watch is within your mental acuity range and will definitely help your golf game ... "
" ... Although they should do updates to the software, i.e., let you add in clubs, go back to make scoring changes, account for type of penalty, such as hitting into water or getting out of sand traps. ... "
Display Clarity
11read, easy to read, direct sunlight, sunglasses, s20
+91%
-9%
" ... Very readable face. ... "
" ... Easy to ready screen. ... "
" ... With the Approach S20 when you get ready to hit your next shot you look at the screen and see that it's still waiting for you to tell what club you used on the last shot. ... I was worried the screen might be harder to read in the direct sunlight (especially with polarized sunglasses). ... It made no difference whether it was sunny or cloudy, the screen was easy for me to read. ... My sunglasses don't have the bifocal part, but the screen is clear enough for me to read with no problems. ... "
" ... Easy to read even in direct sunlight. ... "
" ... The display is easy to read and understand. ... "
" ... you can change the pin location and has back light in the full screen to see clear in the dark. ... "
" ... Extremely easy to view on the course whether it is cloudy or bright sunshine. ... "
" ... Easy to read in the sunlight. ... "
Charging
11watch, holds, charges, battery, proprietary
+73%
-27%
" ... Besides all the good things I've said so far, the watch charges in a flash! ... This S20 is fully charged after just a few minutes! ... "
" ... With a full charge, battery will last for more than two rounds. ... "
" ... holds charge for 2 rounds . ... "
" ... The battery can go for about 2 rounds, but it charges fairly quick. ... "
" ... It's nice looking not bulky and seems to keep a charge for a good while. ... "
" ... It is so easy to recharge. ... "
" ... It keeps charge for at least two 4.5 hr. ... rounds of play with spare charge remaining. ... "
Comfort
10wrist, comfortable, watch, even, read
+80%
-20%
" ... It's lightweight and easy to wear on your wrist. ... "
" ... Also looks good and is comfortable to wear. ... "
" ... It's too nice for him to wear to work (aircraft electrician). ... "
" ... I'm 6'7", 340 lbs and it fits my wrist well. ... "
" ... Easy to use and comfortable on the wrist. ... "
" ... to wear it all day long, numbers are huge easy to read to anybody. ... "
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