Fitbit Surge vs. Garmin Swim 2

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Fitbit Surge 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 Surge vs. Garmin Swim 2 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Fitbit Surge 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 Wrist Watch style
Width 34 mm 42 mm
Height - 42 mm
Lenght 160 mm - 200 mm -
Depth - 11.4 mm
Weight - 36 g
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Colours Black | Blue | Tangerine -
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Fitbit Surge Garmin Swim 2
Sensors Ambient light sensor, 3-axis gyro sensor, digital compass, altimeter, heart rate, 3-axis accelerometer Accelerometer, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, swimming metrics
Goal Setting - Yes
Features Music remote handling Music remote handling, find phone function, HR zones, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, TrueUp, Body Battery
Notifications Missed calls, SMS SMS, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
CONNECTIVITY Fitbit Surge Garmin Swim 2
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth, ANT+
Bluetooth Profiles Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) -
DISPLAY Fitbit Surge Garmin Swim 2
Type LCD - monochrome Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution - 208 x 208 pixels
Screen Size - 1.04"
Dimensions (WxH) 20.88 mm x 24.36 mm -
Screen Protection - Chemically strengthened glass
INPUT DEVICE Fitbit Surge Garmin Swim 2
Type Touch sensitive screen -
CASE Fitbit Surge Garmin Swim 2
Case Size - 42 mm
Case Shape - Round
Case Details - Slate
BAND Fitbit Surge Garmin Swim 2
Band Type - Band
Band Size XL -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 198-226 mm 129-197 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material - Silicone
Band Colour - Slate
BATTERY Fitbit Surge Garmin Swim 2
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Battery Life 168 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
Recharge Time 2 hour(s) -
MISCELLANEOUS Fitbit Surge Garmin Swim 2
Included Accessories USB charging cable, wireless sync dongle Charging cable
Preloaded Software Clock, Silent alarm, Track Log, Caller Name ID -
Compliant Standards Directive 1999/5/EC, FCC Part 15, R&TTE, Nordic Ecolabel, EN60950-1:2006 + A11:2009 + A1:2010 + A12:2011 -
Max Depth of Water Resistance - 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 45 °C 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -20 °C
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