In depth comparison and review of Garmin Swim 2 and Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation. 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 SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation |
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| Product Type | Sport watch | Smart watch |
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| Operating System | - | WatchOS |
| Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | iOS 16 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: 27.8 g |
| Body Material | - | Aluminium |
| Protection | Waterproof | Water-resistant |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Garmin Swim 2 | Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, optical heart sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, barometer, gyroscope, always-on altimeter, optical heart sensor (2d gen) |
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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, sleep stages, menstrual cycle |
| Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Music remote handling, find phone function, HR zones, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, TrueUp, Body Battery | Call handling, music remote handling, camera remote control, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, Family Setup support, International Emergency Calling, Crash Detection, noise monitoring, Compass Waypoint, brightness: 1000 nits |
| Notifications | SMS, social apps, incoming calls | Calendar, SMS, Email, high and low heart rate, irregular rhythm, cardio fitness |
| Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
| Feedback Type | - | Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface |
| Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/QZSS 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 SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation |
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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 SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation |
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| 3M UMTS Band | - | Band 1, Band 2, Band 5, Band 8, Band 10 |
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| 4G LTE Band | - | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66 |
| Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, ANT+ | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, LTE, Bluetooth 5.0 |
| DISPLAY | Garmin Swim 2 | Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation |
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| Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective | Retina LTPO OLED - colour |
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| Resolution | 208 x 208 pixels | 324 x 394 pixels |
| Screen Size | 1.04" | - |
| Screen Protection | Chemically strengthened glass | Ion-X glass |
| INPUT DEVICE | Garmin Swim 2 | Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation |
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| Type | - | Touch sensitive screen |
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| CASE | Garmin Swim 2 | Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation |
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| Case Size | 42 mm | 40 mm |
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| Case Shape | Round | Rectangular |
| Case Back | - | Sapphire crystal and ceramic back |
| Case Details | Slate | Starlight aluminium | Midnight aluminium | Silver aluminium |
| Crown Type | - | Digital with haptic feedback |
| BAND | Garmin Swim 2 | Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation |
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| Band Type | Band | Sport band |
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| Band Size | - | Regular |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | 129-197 mm | 130-200 mm |
| Changeable | Yes | Yes |
| Clasp Type | Buckle | Pin-and-tuck |
| Band Material | Silicone | Fluoroelastomer |
| Band Colour | Slate | Starlight | Midnight | White |
| STORAGE | Garmin Swim 2 | Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation |
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| Storage Capacity | - | 32 GB |
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| CPU | Garmin Swim 2 | Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation |
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| Manufacturer | - | Apple |
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| CPU Type | - | S8 SiP |
| Features | - | W3 Apple wireless chip |
| BATTERY | Garmin Swim 2 | Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation |
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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 SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation |
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| Included Accessories | Charging cable | Magnetic charger to USB-C cable (1 m) |
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| Preloaded Software | - | Apple Pay, GymKit |
| SAR Value | - | 0.13 W/kg (head), 1.35 W/kg (limb) |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 50 m |
| Max Operating Temperature | 60 °C | - |
| Min Operating Temperature | -20 °C | - |
| Manufacturer Model Number | - | A2725 |
| Warranty | - | 1-year warranty |
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