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Garmin’s New Smartwatch Has Battery Life That Laps the Apple Watch Ultra 4

Garmin’s Approach S72 vows to outlast Apple’s top watch, reshaping the premium smartwatch rivalry

By · Published October 7, 2026  12:47 UTC · Updated October 7, 2026  13:24 UTC

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  • Primary Driver: Garmin’s Approach S72 vows to outlast Apple’s top watch, reshaping the premium smartwatch rivalry
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TechRadar described the Approach S72 as offering “everything players would want in a golf watch and an everyday smartwatch,” while noting the design falls short of the brand’s golf‑watch expectations. Garmin Rumors highlighted a modest upgrade from the Enduro 3 to the Enduro 4, and the5krunner compared the Enduro 4 with the Fenix 9 Pro Solar to guide buyers.

Gizmodo added that the new watch’s battery life surpasses that of the Apple Watch Ultra 4. The differing tones create a subtle contrast: TechRadar’s disappointment about the golf‑watch feel clashes with the endurance‑focused praise from Garmin Rumors and the5krunner.

Current coverage leaves the Approach S72 poised as a competitive challenger in both golf and general smartwatch markets.

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Which Garmin models are highlighted in recent coverage?

The Approach S72, Enduro 4 and a comparison to the Fenix 9 Pro Solar are mentioned.

How does the battery life of Garmin’s new watch compare to Apple’s flagship?

Gizmodo reports that the new Garmin watch’s battery life laps that of the Apple Watch Ultra 4.

What aspects of the new Garmin watch received mixed reactions?

TechRadar praised its overall feature set but said the design fell short of expectations for a dedicated golf watch, whereas other outlets focused on endurance and battery performance.

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