Buy it if
- You want full-colour mapping without paying current flagship money.
- You already use Garmin golf or fitness products.
- You find it at a clearly lower price than the S70.
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Garmin Approach S62 review
A capable premium GPS watch that remains worth considering when it is meaningfully cheaper than the newer S70.
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The 30-second verdict
The S62 still offers detailed maps, Garmin’s established golf ecosystem and dependable on-course information. Its appeal now depends heavily on price: buy it when the saving over the S70 is substantial, not merely because it was once Garmin’s flagship.
Avoid it if
- The S70 is only modestly more expensive.
- You want the brightest, most modern display.
- You only need simple front, middle and back yardages.
Bottom line
The S62 is a good previous-generation buy, but only at the right price. For a premium experience choose the S70; for a simpler modern Garmin watch consider the S50.
At a glance
Scores reflect its current position in the market, including the quality and pricing of newer alternatives.
Accuracy9.2
Dependable GPS information and detailed course data.Display8.4
Clear and useful, but less striking than the S70 AMOLED screen.Ease of use8.8
Familiar Garmin navigation with some depth to learn.Battery9.0
Strong golf-mode endurance and practical everyday use.Features9.1
Deep mapping, hazards, scoring and broader Garmin functions.Value8.3
Good only when discounted far enough below newer models.Why it still deserves consideration
The S62 remains a sophisticated golf watch. Its detailed hole maps, hazard information and Garmin ecosystem can still provide a better course-management experience than basic GPS watches. The key difference is that it now competes against newer Garmin models rather than against the products available at launch.
We would shortlist the S62 when the price makes it an obvious saving—not when it sits too close to the S70.
What it is like to own
On the course, the S62 gives golfers far more context than a basic yardage device. It suits players who use maps, hazards and lay-up information to plan shots. The screen remains perfectly usable, although golfers comparing it directly with the S70 will notice the newer watch’s brighter, more premium presentation.
Its age is not automatically a problem. The bigger risk is paying too much for an older flagship. Check the live price, compare it with the S50 and S70, and choose according to the size of the saving.
Pros and cons
What works well
- Detailed full-colour course mapping
- Dependable Garmin GPS ecosystem
- Strong battery performance
- Premium feature set at a potential discount
What to consider
- Display is behind the newer S70
- Value varies substantially with live pricing
- More functionality than casual golfers need
- Older model with stronger current alternatives
Better alternatives
Compare these models before buying; the best choice depends mainly on price and how much mapping detail you want.
Garmin Approach S70
Choose it for the brighter AMOLED display, newer design and most polished premium Garmin experience.
Read the S70 review →Garmin Approach S50
A sensible current-generation option when you want Garmin usability without paying for the full flagship feature set.
Read the S50 review →Shot Scope X5
Consider it when performance tracking and lower cost matter more than Garmin’s mapping ecosystem.
Read the X5 review →Frequently asked questions
Is the Garmin S62 still worth buying?
Yes, when it is discounted enough below the S70. It remains capable, but its current value depends more on price than it did when it was Garmin’s flagship.
Should I buy the S62 or S70?
Choose the S70 for the brighter display and newer premium experience. Choose the S62 only when the saving is meaningful and you are comfortable with the older screen and design.
Is the S62 better value than the S50?
The S62 offers deeper mapping, while the S50 is a newer and simpler route. Compare live prices: the S62 makes sense when its extra mapping is useful and the price remains competitive.
Does the S62 suit occasional golfers?
It can, but most occasional golfers will get better value from a simpler GPS watch. Its strongest features reward regular use and active course management.
What we would buy today
Our final verdict
The Garmin Approach S62 remains a strong golf GPS watch, but it is now a price-led recommendation. We would buy it when a substantial discount makes it clearly better value than the S70. Without that saving, the S70 is the stronger premium purchase and the S50 is the more sensible modern alternative.