Fitbit Ionic vs. Garmin Swim 2

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Fitbit Ionic vs. Garmin Swim 2 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Fitbit Ionic Garmin Swim 2
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
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
Sensors Accelerometer, altimeter, heart rate Accelerometer, optical heart sensor
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
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Fitbit Ionic Garmin Swim 2
Type LCD - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
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
Type Touch sensitive screen -
CASE Fitbit Ionic Garmin Swim 2
Case Size - 42 mm
Case Shape - Round
Case Details Silver grey aluminium Slate
BAND Fitbit Ionic Garmin Swim 2
Band Type Sport band Band
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
Technology - Lithium Ion
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
Included Accessories Charging cable, 2 wristbands (S+L) Charging cable
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature - 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
Warranty 1-year warranty -
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