Garmin fēnix 5S Plus vs. Garmin Swim 2

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 5S 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 5S Plus vs. Garmin Swim 2 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin fēnix 5S Plus Garmin Swim 2
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Multisport Running, swimming, cycling
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 42 mm 42 mm
Height 42 mm 42 mm
Depth 15.4 mm 11.4 mm
Weight 65 g 36 g
Body Material Stainless steel, fibreglass reinforced polymer -
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin fēnix 5S Plus Garmin Swim 2
Sensors Accelerometer, 3-axis gyro sensor, digital compass, thermometre, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, temperature 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, inactivity alert, 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, dual grid coordinates format 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 5S Plus Garmin Swim 2
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+/ANT Bluetooth, ANT+
Bluetooth Profiles Heart Rate Monitor (HRM) -
DISPLAY Garmin fēnix 5S 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 Sapphire glass Chemically strengthened glass
INPUT DEVICE Garmin fēnix 5S Plus Garmin Swim 2
Type Touch sensitive screen -
CASE Garmin fēnix 5S Plus Garmin Swim 2
Case Size 42 mm 42 mm
Crystal Type Domed sapphire crystal -
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Stainless steel -
Case Details White | Rose gold | Silver Slate
BAND Garmin fēnix 5S Plus Garmin Swim 2
Band Type Band Band
Band Width 20 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 145-217 mm 129-197 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour White | Black | Sea foam Slate
STORAGE Garmin fēnix 5S Plus Garmin Swim 2
Storage Capacity 16 GB -
BATTERY Garmin fēnix 5S Plus Garmin Swim 2
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 7 day(s) -
Battery Life Details GPS mode - up to 11 hour(s)
GPS with Music mode - up to 4.5 hour(s)
UltraTrac mode - up to 25 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 7 days
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 Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin fēnix 5S Plus Garmin Swim 2
Included Accessories Charging/data 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
Warranty 1-year warranty -
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