Apple Watch Edition vs. Garmin Swim 2

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Apple Watch Edition and Garmin Swim 2. Compare sizes, functions, displays, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right smartwatch for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the watch that will best fit your needs.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Apple Watch Edition vs. Garmin Swim 2 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Edition Garmin Swim 2
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Operating System WatchOS -
Supported Host Device OS iOS 8.2 or later iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Running, swimming, cycling
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Audio Output Speaker -
Width 33.3 mm 42 mm
Height 38.6 mm 42 mm
Depth 10.5 mm 11.4 mm
Weight 55 g 36 g
Body Material Zirconia ceramics, 18-karat gold plating -
Protection Splashproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Apple Watch Edition Garmin Swim 2
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, heart rate Accelerometer, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, swimming metrics
Goal Setting - Yes
Features Call handling, hands-free, music remote handling, camera remote control, listening to music, MagSafe technology with inductive charging, Force Touch, Digital Crown, Retina Display technology, Digital Touch Music remote handling, find phone function, HR zones, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, TrueUp, Body Battery
Notifications Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email SMS, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology Apple Pay -
CONNECTIVITY Apple Watch Edition Garmin Swim 2
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Apple Watch Edition Garmin Swim 2
Type OLED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution - 208 x 208 pixels
Screen Size - 1.04"
Screen Protection Sapphire glass Chemically strengthened glass
INPUT DEVICE Apple Watch Edition Garmin Swim 2
Type Touch sensitive screen (multi-touch) -
CASE Apple Watch Edition Garmin Swim 2
Case Size 38 mm 42 mm
Case Shape - Round
Case Details 18-karat yellow gold | 18-karat rose gold Slate
BAND Apple Watch Edition Garmin Swim 2
Band Type Modern buckle Band
Band Size S -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 135-150 mm 129-197 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material Smooth Granada leather Silicone
Band Colour Bright red | Rose grey | Black | White Slate
CPU Apple Watch Edition Garmin Swim 2
Manufacturer Apple -
CPU Type S1 -
BATTERY Apple Watch Edition Garmin Swim 2
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 18 hours -
Battery Life Details Talk time - up to 3 hour(s)
Audio playback - up to 6.5 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 7 days
GPS mode - up to 13 hour(s)
Pool and OHR mode - up to 72 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Recharge Time 2.5 hour(s) -
MISCELLANEOUS Apple Watch Edition Garmin Swim 2
Included Accessories Power adapter, Lightning to USB cable, magnetic charging cable, magnetic charging case Charging cable
Preloaded Software Mail, Stopwatch, Calendar, World clock, Messages, Remote Camera, Alarm, Phone, Photos, Maps, Stocks, Weather, Siri, Music, Timer, Passbook, Remote, Settings, Activity, Workout, Apple Pay -
Compliant Standards IPX7 -
SAR Value 0.073 W/kg (head), 0.024 W/kg (limb) -
Max Depth of Water Resistance - 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -20 °C
Warranty 2-year warranty -
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