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Garmin Approach S1
2342 reviews
Jun, 2025
alaTest has collected and analyzed 2342 reviews of Garmin Approach S1. The average rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average rating of 3.9/5 for other GPS for all reviews. Comments about the performance and design are on the whole positive. The size and price also get good feedback. Some have doubts about the reliability.
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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other GPS the Garmin Approach S1 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 89/100 = Very good quality.
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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)
Amazon.co.uk review summary for Garmin Approach S1
alaTest has collected and analyzed 715 user reviews of Garmin Approach S1 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other GPS on Amazon.co.uk. People really like the design and size. The performance and price are also appreciated, whereas many are less positive about the reliability.
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92% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.
Jun, 2025
Consumer review (amazon.com)
Amazon.com review summary for Garmin Approach S1
alaTest has collected and analyzed 1350 user reviews of Garmin Approach S1 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other GPS on Amazon.com. Reviewers are impressed by the performance and design. The size and price also get good reviews, whereas reviews are divided on the durability. Many are less positive about the reliability.
usability, price, size, design, performance
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93% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.
Jun, 2025
Expert review by : Paul Lamkin (pocket-lint.com)
Garmin Approach S1 GPS golf watch hands-on - Pocket-lint
Did you watch the European golfers take on and tame the Americans at Celtic Manor in October and rush out to buy yourself a set of clubs, thinking that
Dec, 2010
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Expert review by (channel5.com)
Garmin Approach S1
For those in need of navigational help on the golfing green, the Garmin Approach S1 is a GPS wristwatch especially designed for golfers. It comes pre-loaded with information on over 14,000 U.S and Canadian and 5,000 European courses. Garmin Approach S1...
Dec, 2010
Expert review by : Pam Carroll (cnet.com.au)
Garmin Approach S1
It won't make the shot for you, but this accurate and simple to use GPS golf watch will give you more confidence that you're making the correct club selection.
Easy to use ; Lightweight
Slightly awkward to recharge
It won't replace using the physical markers found on the courses themselves, but it certainly is a very accurate way to help club and recreational golfers judge distances more accurately. By confirming where you are in relation to the flag, it's a real...
Apr, 2011
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Expert review by : Denis Gallagher (choice.com.au)
Garmin Approach S1 GPS Golf watch
A waterproof watch that can tell you how far to the green.
Jun, 2011
Expert review by : Rich Owings (gpstracklog.com)
Garmin Approach S1
The Garmin Approach S1 is a golfer's sports watch, giving you basic stats such as precise yardages to the front, back and middle of greens. It comes with over 15,000 preloaded courses for the US and Canada.
Mar, 2011
Expert review by : About.com (about.com)
Garmin Approach S1 GPS Golf Watch
Convenient - distance information always with you on your wrist., Reasonable cost ($249 - $255), Free (with product lifetime updates) 16,500+ U.S. and Canadian golf course database., Also serves as a normal watch (shows time and date).
Some golfers prefer not to wear a watch while they play., Doesn't show hole overviews or distances to hazards.
Garmin has long been the leader in GPS watches for runners and other athletes, and the company shows its knack for innovation and line expansion by introducing the Approach S1 golf GPS watch. Unlike the many-featured, color-screen golf GPS handhelds on...
Nov, 2010
Consumer review (tesco.com)
So good so simple to use.
Great piece of kit at a great price. It's even improved my game. That's a miracle in itself it's given me more confidence.
Oct, 2015
Consumer review (tesco.com)
Great value for money
Great price and does everything I need. Thought about buying the s2 but didn't see the point of spending any more money.
Oct, 2015
Consumer review (tesco.com)
good value for money
Bought this using my doubled up clubcard vouchers and very pleased with its performance and excellent value for specification
Sep, 2015
Consumer review (tesco.com)
Great value
I bought this from Tesco Direct at an excellent price. Even although the product has been replaced by two newer versions, it does exactly what is required. It was delivered quickly to my local store, so no mind deliveries!
Sep, 2015
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