Samsung Galaxy Watch vs. Garmin Swim 2

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy Watch 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

Samsung Galaxy Watch vs. Garmin Swim 2 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Samsung Galaxy Watch Garmin Swim 2
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Operating System Tizen OS 4.0 -
Supported Host Device OS iOS 9 or later, Android 5.0 (Lollipop) or later iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Running, swimming, cycling
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Audio Output Speaker -
Width 41.7 mm 42 mm
Height 45.7 mm 42 mm
Depth 12.6 mm 11.4 mm
Weight 49 g 36 g
Body Material Stainless steel -
Protection Dustproof, waterproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Samsung Galaxy Watch Garmin Swim 2
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, heart rate Accelerometer, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken, water vs. caffeine intake Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, swimming metrics
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Find phone function Music remote handling, find phone function, HR zones, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, TrueUp, Body Battery
Notifications - SMS, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Digital Player MP3, WMA, WAV, AAC, AMR, M4A, OGG, 3GA, AWB, OGA -
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
CONNECTIVITY Samsung Galaxy Watch Garmin Swim 2
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth, ANT+
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) -
DISPLAY Samsung Galaxy Watch Garmin Swim 2
Type Super AMOLED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 360 x 360 pixels 208 x 208 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" 1.04"
Colour Depth 24-bit (16.7 million colours) -
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass DX+ (scratch resistant glass) Chemically strengthened glass
Always On Display (AOD) Yes -
INPUT DEVICE Samsung Galaxy Watch Garmin Swim 2
Type Touch sensitive screen -
CASE Samsung Galaxy Watch Garmin Swim 2
Case Size 42 mm 42 mm
Case Shape Round Round
Case Details Rose gold | Midnight black | Gold | Black Slate
BAND Samsung Galaxy Watch Garmin Swim 2
Band Type Band Band
Band Width 20 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 129-197 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour - Slate
STORAGE Samsung Galaxy Watch Garmin Swim 2
Storage Capacity 4 GB -
RAM Samsung Galaxy Watch Garmin Swim 2
RAM Size 750 MB -
CPU Samsung Galaxy Watch Garmin Swim 2
Clock Speed 1.15 GHz -
BATTERY Samsung Galaxy Watch Garmin Swim 2
Technology - Lithium Ion
Capacity 270 mAh -
Battery Life 4 day(s) -
Battery Life Details Typical usage - up to 4 days
Audio playback - up to 8.4 days
Smartwatch mode - up to 7 days
GPS mode - up to 13 hour(s)
Pool and OHR mode - up to 72 hour(s)
Standby Time 6 days -
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Wireless Charging Yes -
MISCELLANEOUS Samsung Galaxy Watch Garmin Swim 2
Included Accessories Power adapter, wireless charging dock, wristband (Large), wristband (Small) Charging cable
Preloaded Software Stopwatch, Contacts, E-mail, Messages, Music Player, Alarm, Phone, Gallery, Weather, Navigation, Timer, Bloomberg -
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810G, IP68 -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature - 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
Manufacturer Model Number SM-R810 -
Warranty 1-year warranty -
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