Garmin Swim 2 vs. Suunto Vertical

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin Swim 2 and Suunto Vertical. 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. Suunto Vertical Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Swim 2 Suunto Vertical
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
Width 42 mm 49 mm
Height 42 mm 49 mm
Depth 11.4 mm 13.6 mm
Weight 36 g 74 g
Body Material - Titanium (grade 5), glass fibre reinforced polyamide
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Colours - Titanium solar sand | Titanium solar black | Titanium solar forest | Titanium solar canyon | All black | Ruby black | Black lime | Sand black | Titanium
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Swim 2 Suunto Vertical
Sensors Accelerometer, optical heart sensor Digital compass, barometer, altimeter, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, swimming metrics Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, cadence, stress level, sleep duration, altitude, temperature, running power, swimming metrics, recovery time, training load, sleep quality score, depth
Modes - 95+ sport modes
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, find phone function, HR zones, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, TrueUp, Body Battery Dual Time display, VO2 max, LED backlight, OTA update, sunrise/sunset times, auto lap, music playback control, weather information, instant message reply, Suunto FusedSpeed, SuuntoPlus Ghost runner, storm alarm, automatic daylight saving time, route file import, outdoor terrain and satellite maps, Route planning with heatmaps, Breadcrumb trail in real time, Waypoint and visual route navigation, Bearing navigation, Sea level pressure, snap to route, Point of interest navigation
Notifications SMS, social apps, incoming calls SMS, social apps, calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Swim 2 Suunto Vertical
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+ Bluetooth
DISPLAY Garmin Swim 2 Suunto Vertical
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective Colour
Resolution 208 x 208 pixels 280 x 280 pixels
Screen Size 1.04" 1.4"
Screen Protection Chemically strengthened glass Sapphire glass
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Swim 2 Suunto Vertical
Type - Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Garmin Swim 2 Suunto Vertical
Case Size 42 mm -
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel - Titanium
Case Details Slate Glass fibre reinforced polyamide
BAND Garmin Swim 2 Suunto Vertical
Band Type Band Strap
Band Width - 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 129-197 mm 125-175 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Slate -
BATTERY Garmin Swim 2 Suunto Vertical
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life - 60 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)
Watch mode - up to 60 day
Activity tracking mode - up to 30 day
Training mode/GPS on - up to 30 day
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Swim 2 Suunto Vertical
Included Accessories Charging cable Charging cable
Preloaded Software - Stopwatch, Alarm Clock, Compass, Countdown timer
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature 60 °C 55 °C
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -20 °C
Warranty - 2-year warranty
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