Garmin Swim 2 vs. Fitbit Sense

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin Swim 2 and Fitbit Sense. 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. Fitbit Sense Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Swim 2 Fitbit Sense
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android Android 7.0 (Nougat) or later, iOS 12.2 or later
Activity/Sport Running, swimming, cycling -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width 42 mm 40.38 mm
Height 42 mm 40.38 mm
Depth 11.4 mm 12.45 mm
Weight 36 g -
Body Material - Stainless steel, aluminium
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Swim 2 Fitbit Sense
Sensors Accelerometer, optical heart sensor Ambient light sensor, altimeter, gyro sensor, 3-axis accelerometer, temperature, optical heart sensor, electrodermal activity (EDA) sensor
Tracking Data Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, swimming metrics Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, skin temperature, sleep stages, stress level, menstrual cycle, 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, HR zones, breathing training function
Notifications SMS, social apps, incoming calls Missed calls, calendar, SMS, social apps
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS/GLONASS receiver
Payment Technology - FitBit Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant, Alexa
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Swim 2 Fitbit Sense
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+ IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0
DISPLAY Garmin Swim 2 Fitbit Sense
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective AMOLED - colour
Resolution 208 x 208 pixels -
Screen Size 1.04" -
Screen Protection Chemically strengthened glass Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass)
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Swim 2 Fitbit Sense
Type - Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin Swim 2 Fitbit Sense
Case Size 42 mm -
Case Shape Round Square
Case Details Slate Silver stainless steel | Graphite stainless steel | Soft gold stainless steel
BAND Garmin Swim 2 Fitbit Sense
Band Type Band Band
Band Size - S/L
Fits Wrist with Circumference 129-197 mm 140-220 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Slate Sage grey | Carbon | Lunar white
BATTERY Garmin Swim 2 Fitbit Sense
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Life - 6 day(s)
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)
Typical usage - up to 6 days
GPS mode - up to 12 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Swim 2 Fitbit Sense
Included Accessories Charging cable Charging cable, 2 wristbands (S+L)
Preloaded Software - FitBit Pay
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 60 °C 45 °C
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -10 °C
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