Polar M200 vs. Garmin Swim 2

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Polar M200 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

Polar M200 vs. Garmin Swim 2 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Polar M200 Garmin Swim 2
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Running Running, swimming, cycling
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width - 42 mm
Height - 42 mm
Depth 12 mm 11.4 mm
Weight 40 g 36 g
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Polar M200 Garmin Swim 2
Sensors Accelerometer, barometer, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, pace, swimming metrics, running index Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, swimming metrics
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features HRmax, average HR, fitness test, call alerts, HR zones, inactivity alert Music remote handling, find phone function, HR zones, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, TrueUp, Body Battery
Notifications SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls SMS, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface -
Navigation (GPS) GPS receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
CONNECTIVITY Polar M200 Garmin Swim 2
Wireless Interface Bluetooth Bluetooth, ANT+
Connectors USB -
DISPLAY Polar M200 Garmin Swim 2
Type Monochrome Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution - 208 x 208 pixels
Screen Size 1.02" 1.04"
Aspect Ratio Full circle -
Screen Protection - Chemically strengthened glass
INPUT DEVICE Polar M200 Garmin Swim 2
Type Push buttons -
CASE Polar M200 Garmin Swim 2
Case Size - 42 mm
Crystal Type Polyamide & glass fibre -
Case Shape Round Round
Case Details - Slate
BAND Polar M200 Garmin Swim 2
Band Type Band Band
Band Size M/L -
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 129-197 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material TPU Silicone
Band Colour Black | Red | White Slate
STORAGE Polar M200 Garmin Swim 2
Storage Capacity 4 MB -
BATTERY Polar M200 Garmin Swim 2
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Capacity 180 mAh -
Battery Life 6 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)
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Recharge Time 2 hour(s) -
MISCELLANEOUS Polar M200 Garmin Swim 2
Included Accessories USB charging cable Charging cable
Max Depth of Water Resistance - 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 50 °C 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature -10 °C -20 °C
Warranty 2-year warranty -
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