Garmin Swim 2 vs. Garmin fenix 5X

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin Swim 2 and Garmin fenix 5X. 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 fenix 5X Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Swim 2 Garmin fenix 5X
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Running, swimming, cycling -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 42 mm -
Height 42 mm -
Depth 11.4 mm -
Weight 36 g -
Body Details - With band: 98 mm
Body Material - Stainless steel, fibreglass reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Swim 2 Garmin fenix 5X
Sensors Accelerometer, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart 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, pace, stress level, temperature
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, VO2 max, call alerts, Bluetooth Smart technology, automatic exercise recognition, VIRB control, Move IQ, Find my Device, store & play music, sunrise/sunset times, LiveTrack, auto lap, Physio TrueUp, weather information
Notifications SMS, social apps, incoming calls Calendar, SMS, Email
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Swim 2 Garmin fenix 5X
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+ Bluetooth, ANT+/ANT
DISPLAY Garmin Swim 2 Garmin fenix 5X
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 208 x 208 pixels 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size 1.04" 1.2"
Screen Protection Chemically strengthened glass Sapphire glass
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Swim 2 Garmin fenix 5X
Type - Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin Swim 2 Garmin fenix 5X
Case Size 42 mm 51 mm
Crystal Type - Domed sapphire crystal
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel - Stainless steel
Case Details Slate Slate grey
BAND Garmin Swim 2 Garmin fenix 5X
Band Type Band Band
Band Width - 26 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 129-197 mm -
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Slate Black
STORAGE Garmin Swim 2 Garmin fenix 5X
Storage Capacity - 12 GB
BATTERY Garmin Swim 2 Garmin fenix 5X
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)
GPS mode - up to 20 hour(s)
UltraTrac mode - up to 35 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 12 days
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Swim 2 Garmin fenix 5X
Included Accessories Charging cable Charging cable
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature 60 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -
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