In depth comparison and review of Fitbit Ionic 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 | Fitbit Ionic | Garmin Swim 2 |
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Product Type | Smart watch | Sport watch |
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Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android, Windows Phone | iOS, Android |
Activity/Sport | - | Running, swimming, cycling |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Width | 38.6 mm | 42 mm |
Height | 12.4 mm | 42 mm |
Lenght | 256.5 mm | - |
Depth | 12.4 mm | 11.4 mm |
Weight | 50 g | 36 g |
Body Material | Aerospace-grade aluminium | - |
Protection | Water-resistant | Waterproof |
Colours | Charcoal, smoke grey | Burnt orange, slate blue | Blue grey, silver grey | - |
Clock Display | - | Yes |
FEATURES | Fitbit Ionic | Garmin Swim 2 |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, altimeter, heart rate | Accelerometer, optical heart sensor |
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Tracking Data | Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, pace, sleep stages, swim laps, active time | Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, swimming metrics |
Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
Features | PurePulse heart rate technology, automatic exercise recognition, SmartTrack | Music remote handling, find phone function, HR zones, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, TrueUp, Body Battery |
Notifications | Missed calls, calendar, SMS, social apps | SMS, social apps, incoming calls |
Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
Navigation (GPS) | - | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver |
CONNECTIVITY | Fitbit Ionic | Garmin Swim 2 |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC | Bluetooth, ANT+ |
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DISPLAY | Fitbit Ionic | Garmin Swim 2 |
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Type | LCD - colour | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective |
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Resolution | - | 208 x 208 pixels |
Screen Size | - | 1.04" |
Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) | Chemically strengthened glass |
INPUT DEVICE | Fitbit Ionic | Garmin Swim 2 |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen | - |
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CASE | Fitbit Ionic | Garmin Swim 2 |
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Case Size | - | 42 mm |
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Case Shape | - | Round |
Case Details | Silver grey aluminium | Slate |
BAND | Fitbit Ionic | Garmin Swim 2 |
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Band Type | Sport band | Band |
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Fits Wrist with Circumference | - | 129-197 mm |
Changeable | - | Yes |
Clasp Type | - | Buckle |
Band Material | - | Silicone |
Band Colour | Ink blue/ice grey | Slate |
BATTERY | Fitbit Ionic | Garmin Swim 2 |
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Technology | - | Lithium Ion |
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Battery Life | 4 day(s) | - |
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 | Fitbit Ionic | Garmin Swim 2 |
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Included Accessories | Charging cable, 2 wristbands (S+L) | Charging cable |
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Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 50 m |
Max Operating Temperature | - | 60 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | - | -20 °C |
Warranty | 1-year warranty | - |