Garmin vívoactive 3 Music vs. Garmin Swim 2

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin vívoactive 3 Music and Garmin Swim 2. 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 vívoactive 3 Music vs. Garmin Swim 2 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin vívoactive 3 Music Garmin Swim 2
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Running, swimming, cycling
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 43.4 mm 42 mm
Height 43.4 mm 42 mm
Depth 11.7 mm 11.4 mm
Weight 43 g 36 g
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin vívoactive 3 Music Garmin Swim 2
Sensors Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, altimeter, heart rate, VO2 max Accelerometer, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, swimming metrics
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, find phone function, listening to music, call alerts, Bluetooth Smart technology, automatic exercise recognition, VIRB control, Move IQ, Side Swipe interface, Find my Device, Downloadable workouts, store & play music Music remote handling, find phone function, HR zones, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, TrueUp, Body Battery
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email SMS, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface -
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology Garmin Pay -
CONNECTIVITY Garmin vívoactive 3 Music Garmin Swim 2
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0, ANT+/ANT Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Garmin vívoactive 3 Music Garmin Swim 2
Type Colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 208 x 208 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" 1.04"
Aspect Ratio Full circle -
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) Chemically strengthened glass
INPUT DEVICE Garmin vívoactive 3 Music Garmin Swim 2
Type Touch sensitive screen -
CASE Garmin vívoactive 3 Music Garmin Swim 2
Case Size - 42 mm
Case Shape Round Round
Case Details Black Slate
BAND Garmin vívoactive 3 Music Garmin Swim 2
Band Type Band Band
Band Width 20 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 127-204 mm 129-197 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Black | Blue Slate
BATTERY Garmin vívoactive 3 Music Garmin Swim 2
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 7 day(s) -
Battery Life Details Audio playback/GPS - up to 5 hour(s)
Typical usage - up to 7 days
Smartwatch mode - up to 7 days
GPS mode - up to 13 hour(s)
Pool and OHR mode - up to 72 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin vívoactive 3 Music Garmin Swim 2
Included Accessories Charging cable Charging cable
Preloaded Software Garmin Pay, Garmin Heartbeat, CONNECT IQ -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature - 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
Warranty 1-year warranty -
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