Garmin fēnix 6S vs. Garmin Swim 2

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 6S 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 6S vs. Garmin Swim 2 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin fēnix 6S Garmin Swim 2
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Running, swimming, cycling
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 42 mm 42 mm
Height 42 mm 42 mm
Depth 13.8 mm 11.4 mm
Weight 44 g 36 g
Body Material Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer -
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin fēnix 6S Garmin Swim 2
Sensors Accelerometer, barometric altimeter, pulse oximeter, 3-axis compass, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, swimming metrics
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Bluetooth Smart technology, store & play music Music remote handling, find phone function, HR zones, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, TrueUp, Body Battery
Notifications SMS, social apps, incoming calls SMS, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
CONNECTIVITY Garmin fēnix 6S Garmin Swim 2
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Garmin fēnix 6S 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 Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) Chemically strengthened glass
CASE Garmin fēnix 6S Garmin Swim 2
Case Size - 42 mm
Case Shape Round Round
Case Details Silver Slate
BAND Garmin fēnix 6S Garmin Swim 2
Band Type Band Band
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 129-197 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour White | Black Slate
STORAGE Garmin fēnix 6S Garmin Swim 2
Storage Capacity 32 GB -
RAM Garmin fēnix 6S Garmin Swim 2
RAM Size 64 MB -
BATTERY Garmin fēnix 6S Garmin Swim 2
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 9 days
GPS mode - up to 25 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 50 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 20 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 34 days
GPS with Music mode - up to 6 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 Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin fēnix 6S Garmin Swim 2
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging cable
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature - 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
Warranty 1-year warranty -
Other projects: