Garmin Swim 2 vs. Garmin Venu 2 Plus

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin Swim 2 and Garmin Venu 2 Plus. 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 Plus Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Swim 2 Garmin Venu 2 Plus
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
Audio Input - Microphone
Width 42 mm 43.6 mm
Height 42 mm 43.6 mm
Depth 11.4 mm 12.6 mm
Weight 36 g 51 g
Body Material - Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Swim 2 Garmin Venu 2 Plus
Sensors Accelerometer, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, Pulse Ox sensor, gyroscope
Tracking Data Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, swimming metrics Distance, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, active time
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, find phone function, HR zones, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, TrueUp, Body Battery Call handling, music remote handling, find phone function, HR zones, digital scorecard, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, breathing training function, store & play music, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, sunrise/sunset times, LiveTrack, Physio TrueUp, animated workouts, music playback control, weather information, reminder of hydration, Body Battery Energy Monitor, accident detection
Notifications SMS, social apps, incoming calls Missed calls, calendar, social apps, incoming calls, applications, high and low heart rate
Vibrating Alert Yes -
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface, voice (intelligent assistant)
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Voice Controlled - Indirect
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Swim 2 Garmin Venu 2 Plus
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+ Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Garmin Swim 2 Garmin Venu 2 Plus
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 Plus
Type - Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin Swim 2 Garmin Venu 2 Plus
Case Size 42 mm 43 mm
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel - Slate stainless steeel
Case Back - Stainless steel
Case Details Slate Slate | Black | Powder grey | Ivory
BAND Garmin Swim 2 Garmin Venu 2 Plus
Band Type Band Band
Band Width - 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 129-197 mm 125-190 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Leather
Band Colour Slate Brown | Black | Powder grey | Ivory
BATTERY Garmin Swim 2 Garmin Venu 2 Plus
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Life - 10 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
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 10 days
GPS mode - up to 24 hour(s)
GPS with Music mode - up to 8 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Swim 2 Garmin Venu 2 Plus
Included Accessories Charging cable Silicon wristband, charging/data cable
Preloaded Software - Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ
SAR Value - 1.45 W/kg (body), 0.73 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 60 °C 45 °C
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C 0 °C
Warranty - 1-year warranty
Other projects: