Garmin Forerunner 235 vs. Garmin Swim 2

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 235 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 Forerunner 235 vs. Garmin Swim 2 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Forerunner 235 Garmin Swim 2
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS - iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Running, cycling Running, swimming, cycling
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 45 mm 42 mm
Height 45 mm 42 mm
Depth 11.7 mm 11.4 mm
Weight 42 g 36 g
Protection Water-resistant Waterproof
Colours Black, marsala red | Black and grey | Frost blue -
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Forerunner 235 Garmin Swim 2
Sensors Accelerometer, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, swimming metrics
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Find phone function, VO2 max, idle alert, HR zones, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Garmin Elevate, LiveTrack, TrueUp, auto pause, auto lap, music playback control, voice instructions Music remote handling, find phone function, HR zones, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, TrueUp, Body Battery
Notifications - SMS, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Forerunner 235 Garmin Swim 2
Wireless Interface - Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Garmin Forerunner 235 Garmin Swim 2
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 215 x 180 pixels 208 x 208 pixels
Screen Size 1.23" 1.04"
Screen Protection Chemically strengthened glass Chemically strengthened glass
CASE Garmin Forerunner 235 Garmin Swim 2
Case Size - 42 mm
Case Shape Round Round
Case Details - Slate
BAND Garmin Forerunner 235 Garmin Swim 2
Band Type Strap Band
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 129-197 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Grey Slate
BATTERY Garmin Forerunner 235 Garmin Swim 2
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Life Details GPS mode - up to 11 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 9 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 Forerunner 235 Garmin Swim 2
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging cable
Preloaded Software Calendar, Alarm, Weather, Timer, Find My Phone, Garmion Connect IQ -
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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