Garmin Swim 2 vs. Xplora X5 Play

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin Swim 2 and Xplora X5 Play. 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. Xplora X5 Play Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Swim 2 Xplora X5 Play
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Operating System - Android
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android -
Activity/Sport Running, swimming, cycling -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width 42 mm 45 mm
Height 42 mm 48.5 mm
Depth 11.4 mm 15 mm
Weight 36 g 54 g
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Swim 2 Xplora X5 Play
Sensors Accelerometer, optical heart sensor G-sensor
Tracking Data Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, swimming metrics Distance, steps taken
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, find phone function, HR zones, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, TrueUp, Body Battery Answering a call, making a call, SOS button, realtime location tracking, Safezone alarms
Notifications SMS, social apps, incoming calls -
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS receiver
CELLULAR Garmin Swim 2 Xplora X5 Play
Technology - WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM
Mobile Broadband Generation - 4G
Messaging Services - SMS
Supported Mobile Messaging Services - SMS
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Swim 2 Xplora X5 Play
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+ -
DISPLAY Garmin Swim 2 Xplora X5 Play
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective TFT - colour
Resolution 208 x 208 pixels 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size 1.04" 1.4"
Screen Protection Chemically strengthened glass Corning Gorilla Glass (scratch resistant glass)
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Swim 2 Xplora X5 Play
Type - Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin Swim 2 Xplora X5 Play
Case Size 42 mm -
Case Shape Round -
Case Details Slate Blue | Pink | Black
BAND Garmin Swim 2 Xplora X5 Play
Band Type Band Band
Fits Wrist with Circumference 129-197 mm -
Changeable Yes -
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone -
Band Colour Slate -
CAMERA Garmin Swim 2 Xplora X5 Play
Sensor Resolution - 2 Megapixel
STORAGE Garmin Swim 2 Xplora X5 Play
Storage Capacity - 4 GB
CPU Garmin Swim 2 Xplora X5 Play
Manufacturer - Qualcomm
CPU Type - 8909W
BATTERY Garmin Swim 2 Xplora X5 Play
Technology Lithium Ion -
Capacity - 800 mAh
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)
Talk time - up to 5 hour(s)
Standby Time - 72 h
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Swim 2 Xplora X5 Play
Included Accessories Charging cable Charging cable
Compliant Standards - IP68
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 1.5 m
Max Operating Temperature 60 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -
Warranty - 2-year warranty
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