Samsung Gear 2 Neo vs. Garmin Swim 2

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Samsung Gear 2 Neo 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 Gear 2 Neo vs. Garmin Swim 2 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Samsung Gear 2 Neo Garmin Swim 2
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Operating System Tizen OS -
Supported Host Device OS - iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Running, swimming, cycling
Wearing Style - Watch style
Audio Output Speaker -
Width 37.9 mm 42 mm
Height 58.8 mm 42 mm
Depth 10 mm 11.4 mm
Weight 55 g 36 g
Protection Dustproof, waterproof Waterproof
Colours Charcoal black | Mocha grey | Wild orange -
Clock Display - Yes
Designed For Samsung Galaxy Grand 2, K zoom, Mega, Note 10.1 (2014 Edition), Note 3, Note 3 Neo, Note II, NotePRO, S III, S4, S4 Active, S4 Mini, S4 Zoom, S5, TabPRO -
FEATURES Samsung Gear 2 Neo Garmin Swim 2
Sensors Accelerometer, pedometer, gyro sensor, heart rate Accelerometer, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, speed, calories burned, heart rate, steps taken Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, swimming metrics
Goal Setting - Yes
Features Call handling, Smart Relay, infrared remote control, wallpapers support, themes support Music remote handling, find phone function, HR zones, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, TrueUp, Body Battery
Notifications Missed calls SMS, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert - Yes
Digital Player MPEG-4, H.264, H.263, 3GP MP3, AAC, Ogg Vorbis, AMR, M4A, OGG -
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
CELLULAR Samsung Gear 2 Neo Garmin Swim 2
Messaging Services Google Hangouts, SMS -
Supported Mobile Messaging Services SMS -
CONNECTIVITY Samsung Gear 2 Neo Garmin Swim 2
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth, ANT+
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) -
DISPLAY Samsung Gear 2 Neo Garmin Swim 2
Type Super AMOLED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 320 x 320 pixels 208 x 208 pixels
Screen Size 1.63" 1.04"
Screen Protection - Chemically strengthened glass
INPUT DEVICE Samsung Gear 2 Neo Garmin Swim 2
Type Touch sensitive screen -
CASE Samsung Gear 2 Neo Garmin Swim 2
Case Size - 42 mm
Case Shape - Round
Case Details - Slate
BAND Samsung Gear 2 Neo Garmin Swim 2
Band Type - Band
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 129-197 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material - Silicone
Band Colour - Slate
STORAGE Samsung Gear 2 Neo Garmin Swim 2
Storage Capacity 4 GB -
RAM Samsung Gear 2 Neo Garmin Swim 2
RAM Size 512 MB -
CPU Samsung Gear 2 Neo Garmin Swim 2
Clock Speed 1 GHz -
BATTERY Samsung Gear 2 Neo Garmin Swim 2
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Capacity 300 mAh -
Battery Life 144 hours -
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
MISCELLANEOUS Samsung Gear 2 Neo Garmin Swim 2
Included Accessories - Charging cable
Preloaded Software Clock, Stopwatch, Contacts, Schedule, Voice Memo, Gallery, Weather, S Voice, Timer, Samsung ChatON, Samsung WatchON, S Health, Find my device, Countdown timer, Gear Manager -
Compliant Standards IEC 60529 IP67 -
Max Depth of Water Resistance - 50 m
Max Operating Temperature - 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
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