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Garmin - Refurbished Excellent - Approach S50 GPS Smartwatch 43mm Anodized Aluminum - Slate Aluminum Bezel with Black Nylon Band - (2025)
Average customer rating
4.3
(119 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 119 reviews
5 Stars
75
4 Stars
24
3 Stars
11
2 Stars
4
1 Star
5
Customer Reviews for Garmin - Refurbished Excellent - Approach S50 GPS Smartwatch 43mm Anodized Aluminum - Slate Aluminum Bezel with Black Nylon Band - (2025)
Customer Rating
5
My S50
on May 21, 2026
Posted by: Mojo S50 Garmin
I Bought my S50 about a month ago and Love it. Kind of Pricy But Well Wirth the Money. Great Looking Watch.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
3
Still trying it out.
on May 19, 2026
Posted by: World run
I’ve used the Garmin S50 twice so far and I’m still learning. It shows distance but not the course outlay. I’ve read the manual but cannot find anything on how it works. My prior watch was an Approach S62 which was much simpler to use.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4
Nice features, great looking.
on May 19, 2026
Posted by: Crusher
I bought this after my S20 died. The golf functions are better. The HR, steps, and goal settings are great. The silicone rubber band on the S20 was junk. The fabric band on the S50 is a nicer more comfortable band. The Bluetooth and GPS work well with my Samsung android phone.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
2
Cheap band
on May 13, 2026
Posted by: DVD$
Disappointed in band quality very cheap for the cost of this watch
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
1
Returned
on May 7, 2026
Posted by: Airborne89
The band is a cheap velcro strap and the watch itself feels like a toy. I couldn't get it to do anything advertised. Returned it.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
3
Takes getting used to.
on April 29, 2026
Posted by: HJM2026
After 2 weeks the golf portion is still a learning process. Constantly get notices when the watch and phone are not in close proximity. On the plus side, it charges fast and lasts much longer than the previous model.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4
Its a great tool, but does require some learning..
on April 29, 2026
Posted by: JimfromCT
Really like the tool. Excellent on yardage from the pin, but navigation requires a bit of learning.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4
Awesome upgrade
on April 28, 2026
Posted by: fooore!
I had been eyeing an upgrade from my very reliable S40, I almost went with the S62 when it came out but I didn't like the price point and didn't want to go to the newer version. When the new sensors came out and it was compatible with the S50 at a better price point than the s70, it was a no brainer to upgrade. The GPS connection is so much faster to my old watch and I am no longer getting connection issues, which is especially frustrating when I forget to start my watch on the first tee! The screen is so much brighter and the watch weights even less than my old watch!
All in all, I am very happy with the S50. There are some quirks that I'm still getting used to, like the extra button that the S40 doesn't have or the way it navigates differently but those are learnt behaviors that will take a bit of time to relearn. I haven't tried the running/biking/lifestyle features yet but I do love that I no longer have to plug in after every round and I can keep wearing the watch over a 2-day period before needing to recharge. If you're thinking of an upgrade, you won't regret that choice.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin