In depth comparison and review of Garmin Swim 2 and Garmin fēnix 6S Solar. 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.
| GENERAL | Garmin Swim 2 | Garmin fēnix 6S Solar |
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| Product Type | Sport watch | Sport watch |
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| Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
| Activity/Sport | Running, swimming, cycling | Running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding |
| Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
| Width | 42 mm | 42 mm |
| Height | 42 mm | 42 mm |
| Depth | 11.4 mm | 14.2 mm |
| Weight | 36 g | 60 g |
| Body Material | - | Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer |
| Protection | Waterproof | Water-resistant |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Garmin Swim 2 | Garmin fēnix 6S Solar |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, optical heart sensor | Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, pulse oximeter, optical heart sensor |
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| Tracking Data | Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, swimming metrics | Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level |
| 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, HR zones, Bluetooth Smart technology, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery, solar charging, dual grid coordinates format |
| Notifications | SMS, social apps, incoming calls | Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls |
| Vibrating Alert | Yes | - |
| Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver |
| Payment Technology | - | Garmin Pay |
| CONNECTIVITY | Garmin Swim 2 | Garmin fēnix 6S Solar |
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| Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, ANT+ | Bluetooth, ANT+ |
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| DISPLAY | Garmin Swim 2 | Garmin fēnix 6S Solar |
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| Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective |
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| Resolution | 208 x 208 pixels | 240 x 240 pixels |
| Screen Size | 1.04" | 1.2" |
| Screen Protection | Chemically strengthened glass | Power Glass |
| INPUT DEVICE | Garmin Swim 2 | Garmin fēnix 6S Solar |
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| Type | - | Touch buttons |
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| CASE | Garmin Swim 2 | Garmin fēnix 6S Solar |
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| Case Size | 42 mm | 42 mm |
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| Case Shape | Round | Round |
| Bezel | - | Stainless steel |
| Case Back | - | Metal |
| Case Details | Slate | Silver |
| BAND | Garmin Swim 2 | Garmin fēnix 6S Solar |
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| Band Type | Band | Band |
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| Band Width | - | 20 mm |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | 129-197 mm | 108-182 mm |
| Changeable | Yes | Yes |
| Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
| Band Material | Silicone | Silicone |
| Band Colour | Slate | Black |
| STORAGE | Garmin Swim 2 | Garmin fēnix 6S Solar |
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| Storage Capacity | - | 64 MB |
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| BATTERY | Garmin Swim 2 | Garmin fēnix 6S Solar |
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| Technology | Lithium Ion | - |
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| Battery Life | - | 59 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) |
Smartwatch mode - up to 9 days Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 10.5 days Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 34 days Battery Saver Watch Mode (with solar) - up to 59 days Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 50 hour(s) Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 64 hour(s) GPS mode - up to 25 hour(s) GPS mode (with solar) - up to 28 hour(s) Expedition GPS Mode - up to 20 days Expedition GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 26 days |
| Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin Swim 2 | Garmin fēnix 6S Solar |
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| Included Accessories | Charging cable | Charging/data cable |
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| Preloaded Software | - | Garmin Pay |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 100 m |
| Max Operating Temperature | 60 °C | - |
| Min Operating Temperature | -20 °C | - |
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