Garmin Swim 2 vs. Fitbit Sense 2

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin Swim 2 and Fitbit Sense 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 Swim 2 vs. Fitbit Sense 2 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Swim 2 Fitbit Sense 2
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android Android 8.0 (Oreo) or later, iOS 14 or later
Activity/Sport Running, swimming, cycling Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width 42 mm 40.5 mm
Height 42 mm 40.5 mm
Depth 11.4 mm 12.3 mm
Weight 36 g -
Body Material - Aluminium
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Swim 2 Fitbit Sense 2
Sensors Accelerometer, optical heart sensor Ambient light sensor, altimeter, SpO2 sensor, 3-axis accelerometer, temperature, optical heart sensor, electrodermal activity (EDA) sensor, vibration motor, multipurpose electrical 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, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level, active time, menstrual cycle, breathing rate, temperature, sleep quality score, blood glucose
Modes - 40+ sports modes
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, find phone function, HR zones, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, TrueUp, Body Battery Find phone function, automatic exercise recognition, breathing training function, Active Zone Minutes, HRV index, Sleep Score, Sleep Profile, Stress Management Score, Daily Readiness Score, all day body response tracking, cardio fitness score
Notifications SMS, social apps, incoming calls SMS, applications, high and low heart rate, calls, irregular rhythm
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 - Alexa built-in
IoT Voice Controlled - Direct
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Swim 2 Fitbit Sense 2
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+ NFC, Bluetooth 5.0
DISPLAY Garmin Swim 2 Fitbit Sense 2
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective Colour
Resolution 208 x 208 pixels -
Screen Size 1.04" -
Screen Protection Chemically strengthened glass -
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Swim 2 Fitbit Sense 2
Type - Touch sensitive screen, push button
CASE Garmin Swim 2 Fitbit Sense 2
Case Size 42 mm -
Case Shape Round Square
Case Back - Aluminium
Case Details Slate Platinum aluminum
BAND Garmin Swim 2 Fitbit Sense 2
Band Type Band Band
Band Size - S
Fits Wrist with Circumference 129-197 mm 129-175 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Pin-and-tuck
Band Material Silicone -
Band Colour Slate Lunar white
BATTERY Garmin Swim 2 Fitbit Sense 2
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)
GPS mode - up to 5 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery Yes -
Recharge Time - 2 hours
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Swim 2 Fitbit Sense 2
Included Accessories Charging cable Charging cable, 6-month Fitbit Premium membership, wristband (158 - 209 mm)
Preloaded Software - Alarm, 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
Warranty - 2-year warranty
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