Smartwatches · Garmin
Garmin Approach S44- Display type:
- AMOLED
- Display size:
- 1.2 in
- Reference price:
- SAR 1,989
Garmin Approach S44 vs Garmin Instinct 3: which one suits you?
The two differ in 3 of the specs we have recorded, and the Garmin Approach S44 is cheaper by SAR 80 (prices checked 6 Nov 2026).
Which one should you choose?
Choose the
Garmin Approach S44 if you care about:- Paying less: cheaper by SAR 80
Choose the
Garmin Instinct 3 if you care about:- Charge less often through the week (24 days vs 0.6 days)
- Larger display size: 1.3 in vs 1.2 in · slight difference
The deciding difference here: battery life and price.
Compares recorded specs; a missing spec does not mean the feature is absent.
Smartwatches · Garmin
Garmin Instinct 3- Case size:
- 50 mm
- Display type:
- AMOLED
- Reference price:
- SAR 2,069
Key differences
Display size
1.2 in✓ 1.3 inBattery life
0.6 days✓ 24 daysDimensions
43 x 11 x 43 millimeters cm5 x 5 x 1.4 cm
Specifications side by side
12 of 12 specs
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| Spec | | |
|---|---|---|
| Reference price | SAR 1,989 | SAR 2,069 |
| Battery life | 0.6 days | ✓ 24 days |
| Built-in GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Case size | — | 50 mm |
| Display size | 1.2 in | ✓ 1.3 in |
| Water resistance | — | 10 ATM |
| Case material | Anodized Aluminum | — |
| Weight | — | 59 g |
| Display type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Heart-rate tracking | — | Yes |
| Blood oxygen (SpO2) | — | Yes |
| Contactless payment (NFC) | — | Yes |
| Dimensions | 43 x 11 x 43 millimeters cm | 5 x 5 x 1.4 cm |
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Direct comparison questions
What is the difference in battery life between the Garmin Approach S44 and the Garmin Instinct 3?
Battery life is higher on the Garmin Instinct 3: 24 days vs 0.6 days on the Garmin Approach S44. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.
What is the difference in built-in GPS between the Garmin Approach S44 and the Garmin Instinct 3?
No difference here: built-in GPS is Yes on both.
What is the difference in display type between the Garmin Approach S44 and the Garmin Instinct 3?
No difference here: display type is AMOLED on both.
What is the difference in display size between the Garmin Approach S44 and the Garmin Instinct 3?
Display size is higher on the Garmin Instinct 3: 1.3 in vs 1.2 in on the Garmin Approach S44. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.