Garmin Swim 2 vs. Garmin Venu Sq

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin Swim 2 and Garmin Venu Sq. 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 Sq Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Swim 2 Garmin Venu Sq
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 37 mm
Height 42 mm 40.6 mm
Depth 11.4 mm 11.5 mm
Weight 36 g 37.6 g
Body Material - Anodised aluminium, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Swim 2 Garmin Venu Sq
Sensors Accelerometer, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, heart rate, Pulse Ox sensor
Tracking Data Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, swimming metrics Distance, time, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level, menstrual cycle, breathing rate, 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, VO2 max, HR zones, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery, auto lap, Physio TrueUp, Garmin AutoShot, weather information
Notifications SMS, social apps, incoming calls Calendar, SMS, incoming calls
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 Sq
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+ Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, ANT+
DISPLAY Garmin Swim 2 Garmin Venu Sq
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective LCD - colour
Resolution 208 x 208 pixels 240 x 240 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 Sq
Type - Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin Swim 2 Garmin Venu Sq
Case Size 42 mm -
Case Shape Round Rectangular
Bezel - Metallic orchid aluminium
Case Details Slate Orchid | Shadow grey | White
BAND Garmin Swim 2 Garmin Venu Sq
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 Silicone
Band Colour Slate Orchid | Shadow grey | White
BATTERY Garmin Swim 2 Garmin Venu Sq
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Life - 6 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 6 days
GPS mode - up to 14 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery Yes -
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Swim 2 Garmin Venu Sq
Included Accessories Charging cable Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software - Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 60 °C 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -20 °C
Warranty - 1-year warranty
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