Garmin Swim 2 vs. Samsung Galaxy Watch 3

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin Swim 2 and Samsung Galaxy Watch 3. 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. Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Swim 2 Samsung Galaxy Watch 3
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Operating System - Tizen OS 5.5
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS 9 or later, Android 5.0 (Lollipop) or later
Activity/Sport Running, swimming, cycling -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Width 42 mm 41 mm
Height 42 mm 42.5 mm
Depth 11.4 mm 11.3 mm
Weight 36 g 48.2 g
Body Material - Stainless steel
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Swim 2 Samsung Galaxy Watch 3
Sensors Accelerometer, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, optical heart sensor, electrical 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, blood pressure
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, ECG accurate heart rate, find phone function, VO2 max, automatic exercise recognition, Fall detection, Wireless PowerShare support
Notifications SMS, social apps, incoming calls SMS, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Digital Player - MP3, WMA, WAV, AAC, AMR, MP4, OGG, 3GA, AWB, OGA
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou receiver
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Swim 2 Samsung Galaxy Watch 3
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+ IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
DISPLAY Garmin Swim 2 Samsung Galaxy Watch 3
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective Super AMOLED - colour
Resolution 208 x 208 pixels 360 x 360 pixels
Screen Size 1.04" 1.2"
Aspect Ratio - Full circle
Screen Protection Chemically strengthened glass Corning Gorilla Glass DX (scratch resistant glass)
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Swim 2 Samsung Galaxy Watch 3
Type - Touch sensitive screen, rotating bezel
CASE Garmin Swim 2 Samsung Galaxy Watch 3
Case Size 42 mm 41 mm
Case Shape Round Round
Case Details Slate Mystic bronze | Mystic silver
BAND Garmin Swim 2 Samsung Galaxy Watch 3
Band Type Band Band
Band Width - 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 129-197 mm -
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Leather
Band Colour Slate -
STORAGE Garmin Swim 2 Samsung Galaxy Watch 3
Storage Capacity - 8 GB
User Memory - 4.3 GB
RAM Garmin Swim 2 Samsung Galaxy Watch 3
RAM Size - 1 GB
CPU Garmin Swim 2 Samsung Galaxy Watch 3
Manufacturer - Samsung
CPU Type - Exynos 9110
Clock Speed - 1.15 GHz
BATTERY Garmin Swim 2 Samsung Galaxy Watch 3
Technology Lithium Ion -
Capacity - 247 mAh
Battery Life - 120 hours
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)
Typical usage - up to 43 hour(s)
Low usage - up to 120 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Wireless Charging - Yes
Wireless Charging Standards - WPC
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Swim 2 Samsung Galaxy Watch 3
Included Accessories Charging cable Wireless charging dock
Compliant Standards - MIL-STD 810G, IP68
SAR Value - 0.209 W/kg (head), 0.294 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 60 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -
Manufacturer Model Number - SM-R850
Warranty - 2-year warranty
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