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- Approach G12 vs Approach G82
Garmin Approach G12 vs Garmin Approach G82
What Approach G12 does better (3) and where Approach G82 wins (1) — every spec side by side.
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5.9Display9.0
8.1Maps & navigation8.1
7.8Battery6.6
9.2Durability4.8
Dimensions
Size comparison
Approach G12Approach G82
| Approach G12 | Approach G82 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 51 mm | 160 mm | −109 mm |
| Width | 46 mm | 84 mm | −38 mm |
| Depth | 12 mm | 22 mm | −10 mm |
| Weight | 25 g | 308 g | −283 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Approach G12 better than Approach G82?
- Weight25 g vs 308 g12.3×
- Battery life30 h vs 25 h+20%
- Pixel density191 ppi vs 187 ppi+2%
Why is Approach G82 better than Approach G12?
- Screen size1.3″ vs 5″3.8×
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″ | 5″ |
| Resolution | 176 × 176 | 480 × 800 |
| Horizontal resolution | 176 px | 480 px |
| Vertical resolution | 176 px | 800 px |
| Pixel density | 191 ppi | 187 ppi |
| Display type | Transflective colour (sunlight-readable) | Transflective colour (sunlight-readable) |
| Touchscreen | — | Yes |
| 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 | 25 h |
| Power source | Built-in rechargeable | Built-in rechargeable |
| Build & durability | ||
| Protection rating | IPX7 | IPX7 |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx7 | IPx7 |
| Weight | 25 g | 308 g |
| Width | 46 mm | 84 mm |
| Height | 51 mm | 160 mm |
| Depth | 12 mm | 22 mm |






