In depth comparison and review of Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) 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.
| GENERAL | Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) | Garmin Swim 2 |
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| Product Type | Smart watch | Sport watch |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | WatchOS 5 | - |
| Supported Host Device OS | iOS | iOS, Android |
| Activity/Sport | - | Running, swimming, cycling |
| Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
| Audio Input | Microphone | - |
| Audio Output | Speaker | - |
| Width | 34 mm | 42 mm |
| Height | 40 mm | 42 mm |
| Depth | 10.7 mm | 11.4 mm |
| Weight | 30.1 g | 36 g |
| Body Material | Anodised aluminium | - |
| Protection | Water-resistant | Waterproof |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) | Garmin Swim 2 |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor | Accelerometer, optical heart sensor |
|---|---|---|
| Tracking Data | Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken, UV index, Air Quality index | Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, swimming metrics |
| Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Music remote handling, ECG accurate heart rate, listening to music, Retina Display technology, call alerts, automatic exercise recognition, Fall detection, Emergency SOS | Music remote handling, find phone function, HR zones, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, TrueUp, Body Battery |
| Notifications | Calendar, SMS, Email | SMS, social apps, incoming calls |
| Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
| Feedback Type | Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface | - |
| Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/QZSS receiver | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver |
| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | Yes | - |
| IoT Intelligent Assistant | Siri | - |
| CONNECTIVITY | Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) | Garmin Swim 2 |
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| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth, ANT+ |
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| DISPLAY | Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) | Garmin Swim 2 |
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| Type | LTPO OLED - colour | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 324 x 394 pixels | 208 x 208 pixels |
| Screen Size | - | 1.04" |
| Screen Protection | Ion-X glass | Chemically strengthened glass |
| INPUT DEVICE | Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) | Garmin Swim 2 |
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| Type | Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) | - |
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| CASE | Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) | Garmin Swim 2 |
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| Case Size | 40 mm | 42 mm |
|---|---|---|
| Case Shape | - | Round |
| Case Back | All ceramic and sapphire crystal back | - |
| Case Details | Silver aluminium | Space grey aluminium | Gold aluminium | Slate |
| Crown Type | Digital with haptic feedback | - |
| BAND | Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) | Garmin Swim 2 |
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| Band Type | Sport band | Band |
|---|---|---|
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | 130-200 mm | 129-197 mm |
| Changeable | - | Yes |
| Clasp Type | Pin-and-tuck | Buckle |
| Band Material | Fluoroelastomer | Silicone |
| Band Colour | White | Seashell | Black | Pink sand | Slate |
| STORAGE | Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) | Garmin Swim 2 |
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| Storage Capacity | 16 GB | - |
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| CPU | Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) | Garmin Swim 2 |
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| Manufacturer | Apple | - |
|---|---|---|
| CPU Type | S4 | - |
| Features | W3 Apple wireless chip | - |
| BATTERY | Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) | Garmin Swim 2 |
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| Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | 18 hours | - |
| Battery Life Details | - | 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 |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) | Garmin Swim 2 |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter, magnetic charging cable | Charging cable |
|---|---|---|
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 50 m |
| Max Operating Temperature | - | 60 °C |
| Min Operating Temperature | - | -20 °C |
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