Garmin Swim 2 vs. Garmin Venu 2

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin Swim 2 and Garmin Venu 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. Garmin Venu 2 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Swim 2 Garmin Venu 2
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Running, swimming, cycling Golf, running, ski, cycling, hiking, indoor running, indoor cycling, pool swimming, yoga, snowboarding, stepper, strength training, cardio training, treadmill, elliptical, rower, stand up paddleboarding, bouldering, indoor climbing
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 42 mm 45.4 mm
Height 42 mm 45.4 mm
Depth 11.4 mm 12.2 mm
Weight 36 g 49 g
Body Material - Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Swim 2 Garmin Venu 2
Sensors Accelerometer, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, thermometre, heart rate, barometric altimeter, Pulse Ox sensor, gyroscope
Tracking Data Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, swimming metrics Distance, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, swing data, stress level, respiratory rate, menstrual cycle, hydration
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, HR zones, digital scorecard, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, alarm, Find my Device, breathing training function, store & play music, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, sunrise/sunset times, LiveTrack, TrueUp, Body Battery, auto lap, Physio TrueUp, Garmin AutoShot, music playback control, weather information
Notifications SMS, social apps, incoming calls Calendar, applications
Vibrating Alert Yes -
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Swim 2 Garmin Venu 2
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+ Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Garmin Swim 2 Garmin Venu 2
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 Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass)
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Swim 2 Garmin Venu 2
Type - Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin Swim 2 Garmin Venu 2
Case Size 42 mm 45 mm
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel - Slate stainless steeel
Case Details Slate Black | Granite blue
BAND Garmin Swim 2 Garmin Venu 2
Band Type Band Band
Band Width - 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 129-197 mm 135-200 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Slate Black | Granite blue
BATTERY Garmin Swim 2 Garmin Venu 2
Technology Lithium Ion -
Battery Life - 12 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 11 days
GPS mode - up to 22 hour(s)
GPS with Music mode - up to 8 hour(s)
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 12 days
Rechargeable Battery Yes -
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Swim 2 Garmin Venu 2
Included Accessories Charging cable Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software - Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ
Compliant Standards - FCC
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 60 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -
Warranty - 1-year warranty
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