Garmin Swim 2 vs. Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin Swim 2 and Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS). 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 Swim 2 vs. Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Swim 2 Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
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: 32 g
Body Material - Aerospace-grade aluminium alloy
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant, dust-resistant, crack-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Swim 2 Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)
Sensors Accelerometer, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, electrical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor, gyroscope, temperature sensing, optical heart sensor (3d gen), always-on altimeter
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, sleep stages, menstrual cycle, ECG, ovulation phase, rapid eye movement (REM)
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, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, Family Setup support, International Emergency Calling, Crash Detection, noise monitoring, Compass Waypoint, brightness: 1000 nits, Edge-to-edge display
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/BeiDou/QZSS receiver
Payment Technology - Apple Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Siri
IoT Voice Controlled - Direct
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Swim 2 Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+ IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0
DISPLAY Garmin Swim 2 Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective Retina LTPO OLED - colour
Resolution 208 x 208 pixels 352 x 430 pixels
Screen Size 1.04" -
Screen Protection Chemically strengthened glass Ion-X glass
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Swim 2 Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)
Type - Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin Swim 2 Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)
Case Size 42 mm 41 mm
Case Shape Round Rectangular
Case Back - Sapphire crystal and ceramic back
Case Details Slate Midnight aluminium | Starlight aluminium | Red aluminium | Silver aluminium
Crown Type - Digital with haptic feedback
BAND Garmin Swim 2 Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)
Band Type Band Sport band
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 Midnight | Starlight | Red | White
STORAGE Garmin Swim 2 Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
CPU Garmin Swim 2 Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)
Manufacturer - Apple
CPU Type - S8 SiP
Features - W3 Apple wireless chip, U1 chip
BATTERY Garmin Swim 2 Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
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 Series 8 (GPS)
Included Accessories Charging cable Magnetic fast charger to USB-C cable (1 m)
Preloaded Software - Apple Pay, GymKit
Compliant Standards - IP6X
SAR Value - 0.17 W/kg (head), 0.28 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 - A2770
Warranty - 1-year warranty
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