In depth comparison and review of Garmin Swim 2 and Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular). 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.
| GENERAL | Garmin Swim 2 | Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| Product Type | Sport watch | Smart watch |
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| Operating System | - | WatchOS 7 |
| Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | iOS 14 or later |
| Activity/Sport | Running, swimming, cycling | - |
| Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
| Audio Input | - | Microphone |
| Audio Output | - | Speaker |
| Width | 42 mm | - |
| Height | 42 mm | - |
| Depth | 11.4 mm | - |
| Weight | 36 g | - |
| Body Details | - | Case only: 41.3 g |
| Body Material | - | Titanium |
| Protection | Waterproof | Water-resistant |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Garmin Swim 2 | Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, optical heart sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor |
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| Tracking Data | Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, swimming metrics | Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, ECG |
| Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Music remote handling, find phone function, HR zones, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, TrueUp, Body Battery | Music remote handling, ECG accurate heart rate, camera remote control, Retina Display technology, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, irregular beat alerts, Family Setup support |
| Notifications | SMS, social apps, incoming calls | Calendar |
| Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
| Feedback Type | - | Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface |
| Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver | GPS/GNSS receiver |
| Payment Technology | - | Apple Pay |
| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes |
| IoT Intelligent Assistant | - | Siri |
| IoT Voice Controlled | - | Direct |
| CELLULAR | Garmin Swim 2 | Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| Technology | - | WCDMA (UMTS) |
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| Mobile Broadband Generation | - | 4G |
| SIM Card Type | - | Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) |
| CONNECTIVITY | Garmin Swim 2 | Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, ANT+ | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 |
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| DISPLAY | Garmin Swim 2 | Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective | LTPO OLED - colour |
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| Resolution | 208 x 208 pixels | 368 x 448 pixels |
| Screen Size | 1.04" | - |
| Screen Protection | Chemically strengthened glass | Sapphire glass |
| Always On Display (AOD) | - | Yes |
| INPUT DEVICE | Garmin Swim 2 | Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| Type | - | Touch sensitive screen |
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| CASE | Garmin Swim 2 | Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| Case Size | 42 mm | 44 mm |
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| Case Shape | Round | Rectangular |
| Case Back | - | Sapphire crystal and ceramic back |
| Case Details | Slate | Space black titanium | Titanium |
| Crown Type | - | Digital with haptic feedback |
| BAND | Garmin Swim 2 | Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| Band Type | Band | Leather link |
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| Band Size | - | S/M |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | 129-197 mm | 140-180 mm |
| Changeable | Yes | Yes |
| Clasp Type | Buckle | Magnetic closure |
| Band Material | Silicone | Roux Granada leather |
| Band Colour | Slate | Black | Baltic blue | Charcoal | Inverness green | Atlantic blue |
| STORAGE | Garmin Swim 2 | Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| Storage Capacity | - | 32 GB |
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| CPU | Garmin Swim 2 | Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| Manufacturer | - | Apple |
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| CPU Type | - | S6 |
| Features | - | W3 Apple wireless chip, U1 chip |
| BATTERY | Garmin Swim 2 | Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion |
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| Battery Life | - | 18 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) |
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| Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | - | Yes |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin Swim 2 | Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| Included Accessories | Charging cable | Power adapter, magnetic charging cable, dark grey sport band M/L |
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| Preloaded Software | - | Apple Pay, GymKit |
| SAR Value | - | 0.97 W/kg (head), 0.3 W/kg (limb) |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 50 m |
| Max Operating Temperature | 60 °C | - |
| Min Operating Temperature | -20 °C | - |
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