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Garmin Approach G12 vs Garmin Approach Z82

What Approach G12 does better (2) and where Approach Z82 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Garmin Approach G12
Garmin · 2021Approach G12
8.5Score
2 advantages≈ $150
vs
Garmin Approach Z82
Garmin · 2026Approach Z82
9.3Score
0 advantages≈ $600
Higher score
8.1Maps & navigation8.1
7.8Battery4.0
9.2Durability5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

Approach G12Approach Z82
46 × 5112123 × 8042
Approach G12Approach Z82Difference
Height51 mm80 mm−29 mm
Width46 mm123 mm−77 mm
Depth12 mm42 mm−30 mm
Weight25 g232 g−207 g

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

Why is Approach G12 better than Approach Z82?

  1. Battery life30 h vs 15 h2×
  2. Weight25 g vs 232 g9.3×

Why is Approach Z82 better than Approach G12?

Approach Z82 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Satellite positioning
Satellite systemsGPSGPS
Satellite systems supported11
Multi-band GNSS (L1 + L5/L2)NoNo
Display
Screen size1.3″—
Resolution176 × 176—
Horizontal resolution176 px—
Vertical resolution176 px—
Pixel density191 ppi—
Display typeTransflective colour (sunlight-readable)OLED / AMOLED
Maps & navigation
Preloaded mapsYesYes
Map coverageWorldwideWorldwide
Map typesGolf coursesGolf courses
Preloaded golf courses43,00043,000
Connectivity & safety
BluetoothYesYes
Battery & power
Battery life30 h15 h
Power sourceBuilt-in rechargeableBuilt-in rechargeable
Build & durability
Protection ratingIPX7IPX7
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx7
Weight25 g232 g
Width46 mm123 mm
Height51 mm80 mm
Depth12 mm42 mm
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