Garmin fēnix 5 Plus vs. Garmin Swim 2

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 5 Plus 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

Garmin fēnix 5 Plus vs. Garmin Swim 2 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Garmin Swim 2
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Golf, running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding, tactical, mountain biking Running, swimming, cycling
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 47 mm 42 mm
Height 47 mm 42 mm
Depth 15.8 mm 11.4 mm
Weight 86 g 36 g
Body Material Steel, fibre-reinforced polymer -
Protection Water-resistant Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Garmin Swim 2
Sensors Digital compass, thermometre, altimeter, gyro sensor, heart rate, barometric altimeter Accelerometer, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, pace, stress level Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, swimming metrics
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, find phone function, call alerts, Bluetooth Smart technology, automatic exercise recognition, VIRB control, Move IQ, Side Swipe interface, Find my Device, Downloadable workouts, store & play music, sunrise/sunset times, LiveTrack, Live Event Sharing, Live Delta Time, auto lap splits 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 Vibration alert, visual interface -
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology Garmin Pay -
CONNECTIVITY Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Garmin Swim 2
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ Bluetooth, ANT+
Bluetooth Profiles Heart Rate Monitor (HRM) -
DISPLAY Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Garmin Swim 2
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 208 x 208 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" 1.04"
Screen Protection Chemically strengthened glass Chemically strengthened glass
INPUT DEVICE Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Garmin Swim 2
Type Push buttons -
CASE Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Garmin Swim 2
Case Size 47 mm 42 mm
Crystal Type Chemically strengthened glass -
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Stainless steel -
Case Details Silver Slate
BAND Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Garmin Swim 2
Band Type Band Band
Band Width 22 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 163-249 mm 129-197 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Black Slate
STORAGE Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Garmin Swim 2
Storage Capacity 16 GB -
BATTERY Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Garmin Swim 2
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 12 day(s) -
Battery Life Details UltraTrac mode + HR - up to 42 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 12 days
GPS + HR mode - up to 18 hour(s)
GPS + HR with Music mode - up to 8 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
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Garmin Swim 2
Included Accessories Charging cable Charging cable
Preloaded Software Calendar, Chronograph, Alarm Clock, Weather, Timer, Find My Phone, Fitness Age, Move IQ, Garmin Pay, CONNECT IQ, Spotify, Find My Watch, Race App -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature - 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
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