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Garmin Approach G12 vs Garmin Approach G82

What Approach G12 does better (3) and where Approach G82 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Garmin Approach G12
Garmin · 2021Approach G12
8.5Score
3 advantages≈ $150
Higher score
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Garmin Approach G82
Garmin · 2026Approach G82
7.0Score
1 advantage≈ $600
5.9Display9.0
8.1Maps & navigation8.1
7.8Battery6.6
9.2Durability4.8
Dimensions

Size comparison

Approach G12Approach G82
46 × 511284 × 16022
Approach G12Approach G82Difference
Height51 mm160 mm−109 mm
Width46 mm84 mm−38 mm
Depth12 mm22 mm−10 mm
Weight25 g308 g−283 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is Approach G12 better than Approach G82?

  1. Weight25 g vs 308 g12.3×
  2. Battery life30 h vs 25 h+20%
  3. Pixel density191 ppi vs 187 ppi+2%

Why is Approach G82 better than Approach G12?

  1. Screen size1.3″ vs 5″3.8×
Specifications

Side by side

Satellite positioning
Satellite systemsGPSGPS
Satellite systems supported11
Multi-band GNSS (L1 + L5/L2)NoNo
Display
Screen size1.3″5″
Resolution176 × 176480 × 800
Horizontal resolution176 px480 px
Vertical resolution176 px800 px
Pixel density191 ppi187 ppi
Display typeTransflective colour (sunlight-readable)Transflective colour (sunlight-readable)
Touchscreen—Yes
Maps & navigation
Preloaded mapsYesYes
Map coverageWorldwideWorldwide
Map typesGolf coursesGolf courses
Preloaded golf courses43,00043,000
Connectivity & safety
BluetoothYesYes
USB-C—Yes
Battery & power
Battery life30 h25 h
Power sourceBuilt-in rechargeableBuilt-in rechargeable
Build & durability
Protection ratingIPX7IPX7
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx7
Weight25 g308 g
Width46 mm84 mm
Height51 mm160 mm
Depth12 mm22 mm
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