Garmin Malaysia today has revealed that its latest GPS-equipped golfing smartwatch, the Approach S70, will be arriving to the local market next week on 13 July 2023. The wearable was initially unveiled last month, and is introduced as the direct successor to the brand’s Approach S62 model that was released back in 2020.
Naturally, the Approach S70 is packed with numerous improvements over its predecessor. Chief amongst which is its all-new AMOLED touchscreen which is offered in 1.4-inches for the 47mm variant, or 1.2-inches for the 42mm. Garmin says this new display offers users with a brighter and more vibrant viewing experience under sunlight, as well as featuring an optional Always-On mode.
Despite the difference in sizes, both options sport the same design, with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection, 5 ATM water resistance, and have silicone bands. However, the larger model is only available in a black colour option, whereas the 42mm version is offered in either white or grey colours.
Features-wise, the new Garmin Approach S70 comes with the usual smart functions, as well as typical health tracking features for heart rate, stress, Pulse OX, hydration, sleep and stress monitoring. Apart from that it also comes with 43,000 preloaded courses, an improved Virtual Caddie that feeds you with important details such as club suggestions, an enhanced PlayLike Distance feature that provides an analytical estimate of how a shot will play, and a huge list of built-in sports modes for your non-golfing activities.
Besides that, the wearable has onboard music streaming support from services such as Spotify, Amazon Music and Deezer, satellite positioning via GPS, GLONASS or GALILEO, as well as Bluetooth and WiFi wireless connectivity. In terms of battery life, Garmin says either variant of the Approach S70 is capable of lasting up to 16 days on smartwatch mode, and up to 20 hours in GPS Mode.
The Garmin Approach S70 is slated to be available in Malaysia starting 13 July via the brand’s stores nationwide, as well as through its online stores on Shopee, Lazada and AECO Shop. The 47mm option is priced at RM3,460, while the smaller 42mm version is priced at RM3,210.
(Source: Garmin Malaysia press release)
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