Customer reviews from Garmin
Garmin - Approach S50 GPS Smartwatch 43mm Anodized Aluminum - Slate Aluminum Bezel with Black Nylon Band - (2025)
Average customer rating
4.3
(56 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 56 reviews
5 Stars
33
4 Stars
14
3 Stars
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2 Stars
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1 Star
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Customer Reviews for Garmin - Approach S50 GPS Smartwatch 43mm Anodized Aluminum - Slate Aluminum Bezel with Black Nylon Band - (2025)
Customer Rating
3
Still Figuring it Out
on June 26, 2025
Posted by: Fiya
Not completely sure how to work the watch. Courses take a while to come up sometimes. Just not comfortable yet navigating the watch.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
MY FIRST SMART WATCH & GLAD I PICKED GARMIN S50!
on June 27, 2025
Posted by: mark724
I've always wanted a smart watch, but was unsure if I really needed it. This watch exceeded my expectations. I'm impressed with the golf, health, training, notifications, sleep mode and especially the battery life. Stop overthinking this and just buy this watch. You will not be disappointed!!. It's also sleek and beautiful, comfortable, not bulky
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
3
It’s okay
on July 9, 2025
Posted by: Golf Coach TPI
I have played several rounds and honestly wish I would have just stayed with my Forerunner 955. The swing tracker is hit or miss and more often than not it does not change holes. The screen does not always turn on with gestures and when you set it to always be on the battery life is cut to about a day. The GPS takes longer to acquire a signal than any other Garmin I have owned (4 previous models owned). The size and weight of the device is nice and I like the strap that came with the watch.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Care, July 9, 2025
Thanks for taking the time to leave your review! We're sorry to hear that your Approach isn't performing as expected. Please reach out to our Product Support team using the Contact Us for More Help section at the bottom of this page so they can go through some troubleshooting with you: http://ms.spr.ly/6429SAt9F
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Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
S 50
on July 11, 2025
Posted by: Fitz17
Amazing watch, only complaint is not having clear enough instructions to know all it does. I’m 74 and technology is always a challenge
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Very nice
on July 14, 2025
Posted by: Joegurt
Played 4 courses with it. Accurate. Lots of features
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Great for golf and some fitness activities
on July 15, 2025
Posted by: bwood301
I count steps daily. Records them easily. So far GPS picks up golf courses quickly and measures relatively accurately.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Two in One!!
on July 24, 2025
Posted by: Doughboy 13
I have had an Approach S20 for years and was looking to upgrade. The Approach S50 looked promising with the same basic features as the S20 on a color touch. In addition, it also does the work of my Forerunner 35 by tracking my walking, running and cycling activities. As icing on the cake, they gave me a discount for trading in my Approach S20. I am very satified with this product.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
3
Looks nice!
on August 4, 2025
Posted by: Jenni70
This S50 is more difficult to operate than the S42!
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Care, August 5, 2025
Hey, there! If you need some help learning how to use the new features on your S50, we'd be glad to help! You can call Garmin Support at 800-800-1020 to speak with an Approach expert about anything you need. 🙂
*KC
*KC
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin