Garmin Swim 2 vs. Xplora XGO2

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin Swim 2 and Xplora XGO2. 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 XGO2 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Swim 2 Xplora XGO2
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Operating System - Android 4.4 (KitKat)
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 42 mm
Height 42 mm 52.5 mm
Depth 11.4 mm 15.6 mm
Weight 36 g 60 g
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Swim 2 Xplora XGO2
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, voice message, 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 XGO2
Technology - WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM
Mobile Broadband Generation - 4G
SIM Card Type - Nano SIM
Messaging Services - SMS
Supported Mobile Messaging Services - SMS
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Swim 2 Xplora XGO2
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+ -
DISPLAY Garmin Swim 2 Xplora XGO2
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 -
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Swim 2 Xplora XGO2
Type - Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin Swim 2 Xplora XGO2
Case Size 42 mm -
Case Shape Round -
Case Details Slate -
BAND Garmin Swim 2 Xplora XGO2
Band Type Band Band
Fits Wrist with Circumference 129-197 mm -
Changeable Yes -
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone -
Band Colour Slate Black | Blue | Green | Pink
CAMERA Garmin Swim 2 Xplora XGO2
Sensor Resolution - 0.3 Megapixel
STORAGE Garmin Swim 2 Xplora XGO2
Storage Capacity - 4 GB
RAM Garmin Swim 2 Xplora XGO2
RAM Size - 512 MB
CPU Garmin Swim 2 Xplora XGO2
Manufacturer - Spreadtrum
CPU Type - SC9820E
Clock Speed - 1.2 GHz
BATTERY Garmin Swim 2 Xplora XGO2
Technology Lithium Ion -
Capacity - 700 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)
Standby time - up to 72 hours
Standby Time - 72 h
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Swim 2 Xplora XGO2
Included Accessories Charging cable Charging cable
Compliant Standards - IP67
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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