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Garmin Approach G12 vs Hi-Target MS401

What Approach G12 does better (0) and where MS401 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Garmin Approach G12
Garmin · 2021Approach G12
8.5Score
0 advantages≈ $150
Higher score
vs
Hi-Target MS401
Hi-Target · 2022MS401
2 advantages
9.2Durability9.7

Why is Approach G12 better than MS401?

Approach G12 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is MS401 better than Approach G12?

  1. Satellite systems supported1 vs 33×
  2. Water protection (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx8+14%
Specifications

Side by side

Satellite positioning
Satellite systemsGPSGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou
Satellite systems supported13
Multi-band GNSS (L1 + L5/L2)No—
Correction sources—L-band / PPP
L-band / PPP corrections—Yes
Display
Screen size1.3″—
Resolution176 × 176—
Horizontal resolution176 px—
Vertical resolution176 px—
Pixel density191 ppi—
Display typeTransflective colour (sunlight-readable)—
Maps & navigation
Preloaded mapsYes—
Map coverageWorldwide—
Map typesGolf courses—
Preloaded golf courses43,000—
Connectivity & safety
BluetoothYes—
Battery & power
Battery life30 h—
Power sourceBuilt-in rechargeable—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIPX7IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx8
Operating temperature (min)—-40 °C
Operating temperature (max)—85 °C
Weight25 g—
Width46 mm—
Height51 mm—
Depth12 mm—
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