Garmin Swim 2 vs. Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin Swim 2 and Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire. 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. Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Swim 2 Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Running, swimming, cycling Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 42 mm -
Height 42 mm -
Depth 11.4 mm -
Weight 36 g -
Body Details - With band: 70 g
Case only: 47 g
Body Material - Titanium, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Swim 2 Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Sensors Accelerometer, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, barometer, altimeter, optical heart sensor, 3-axis electronic compass
Tracking Data Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, swimming metrics Distance, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, respiratory rate, active time, water balance
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, find phone function, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Downloadable workouts, store & play music, rejecting a call, LiveTrack, Physio TrueUp, PacePro pace guidance, animated workouts, weather information, dual grid coordinates format, Body Battery Energy Monitor
Notifications SMS, social apps, incoming calls Calendar, SMS, Email, incoming calls, high and low heart rate
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Swim 2 Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+ Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Garmin Swim 2 Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective AMOLED - colour
Resolution 208 x 208 pixels 416 x 416 pixels
Screen Size 1.04" 1.3"
Screen Protection Chemically strengthened glass Sapphire glass
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Swim 2 Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Type - Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Garmin Swim 2 Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Case Size 42 mm -
Case Shape Round Round
Case Back - Titanium
Case Details Slate Black titanium | White titanium
BAND Garmin Swim 2 Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Band Type Band Band
Band Width - 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 129-197 mm 125-208 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Slate -
STORAGE Garmin Swim 2 Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
BATTERY Garmin Swim 2 Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
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)
Smartwatch mode - up to 16 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 21 days
GPS mode - up to 42 hour(s)
All satellite systems mode - up to 32 hours
All satellite systems with music mode - up to 10 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 75 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 14 days
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Swim 2 Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Included Accessories Charging cable Charging/data cable
SAR Value - 0.32 W/kg (body), 0.28 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature 60 °C 45 °C
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -20 °C
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