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- Approach G12 vs Approach G20 Solar
Garmin Approach G12 vs Garmin Approach G20 Solar
What Approach G12 does better (1) and where Approach G20 Solar wins (2) — every spec side by side.
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5.9Display7.5
8.1Maps & navigation8.1
7.8Battery9.2
9.2Durability8.1
Dimensions
Size comparison
Approach G12Approach G20 Solar
| Approach G12 | Approach G20 Solar | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 51 mm | 90 mm | −39 mm |
| Width | 46 mm | 53 mm | −7 mm |
| Depth | 12 mm | 18 mm | −6 mm |
| Weight | 25 g | 108 g | −83 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Approach G12 better than Approach G20 Solar?
- Weight25 g vs 108 g4.3×
Why is Approach G20 Solar better than Approach G12?
- Battery life30 h vs 180 h6×
- Screen size1.3″ vs 2.1″+62%
Specifications
Side by side
| Satellite positioning | ||
| Satellite systems | GPS | GPS |
| Satellite systems supported | 1 | 1 |
| Multi-band GNSS (L1 + L5/L2) | No | No |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 1.3″ | 2.1″ |
| Resolution | 176 × 176 | 240 × 320 |
| Horizontal resolution | 176 px | 240 px |
| Vertical resolution | 176 px | 320 px |
| Pixel density | 191 ppi | 190 ppi |
| Display type | Transflective colour (sunlight-readable) | Transflective colour (sunlight-readable) |
| Maps & navigation | ||
| Preloaded maps | Yes | Yes |
| Map coverage | Worldwide | Worldwide |
| Map types | Golf courses | Golf courses |
| Preloaded golf courses | 43,000 | 43,000 |
| Connectivity & safety | ||
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C | — | Yes |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery life | 30 h | 180 h |
| Power source | Built-in rechargeable | Built-in rechargeable |
| Solar charging | — | Yes |
| Build & durability | ||
| Protection rating | IPX7 | IPX7 |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx7 | IPx7 |
| Weight | 25 g | 108 g |
| Width | 46 mm | 53 mm |
| Height | 51 mm | 90 mm |
| Depth | 12 mm | 18 mm |
