Xplora 3S vs. Garmin Swim 2

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Xplora 3S 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

Xplora 3S vs. Garmin Swim 2 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Xplora 3S Garmin Swim 2
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Operating System RTOS -
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 56.5 mm 42 mm
Depth 14.2 mm 11.4 mm
Weight 50 g 36 g
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Colours Sky blue -
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Xplora 3S Garmin Swim 2
Sensors Accelerometer, G-sensor Accelerometer, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, steps taken Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, swimming metrics
Goal Setting - Yes
Features Answering a call, making a call, SOS button, realtime location tracking, Safezone alarms Music remote handling, find phone function, HR zones, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, TrueUp, Body Battery
Notifications SMS SMS, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface -
Navigation (GPS) GPS receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
CELLULAR Xplora 3S Garmin Swim 2
Technology GSM -
Messaging Services SMS -
CONNECTIVITY Xplora 3S Garmin Swim 2
Wireless Interface Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Xplora 3S Garmin Swim 2
Type IPS - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 208 x 208 pixels
Screen Size 1.33" 1.04"
Screen Protection - Chemically strengthened glass
INPUT DEVICE Xplora 3S Garmin Swim 2
Type Touch sensitive screen -
CASE Xplora 3S Garmin Swim 2
Case Size - 42 mm
Case Shape - Round
Case Details - Slate
BAND Xplora 3S Garmin Swim 2
Band Type - Band
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 129-197 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material - Silicone
Band Colour - Slate
CAMERA Xplora 3S Garmin Swim 2
Sensor Resolution 0.3 Megapixel -
STORAGE Xplora 3S Garmin Swim 2
Storage Capacity 160 MB -
CPU Xplora 3S Garmin Swim 2
CPU Type MT2503A/E -
BATTERY Xplora 3S Garmin Swim 2
Technology - Lithium Ion
Capacity 520 mAh -
Battery Life Details Talk time - up to 5 hour(s) Smartwatch mode - up to 7 days
GPS mode - up to 13 hour(s)
Pool and OHR mode - up to 72 hour(s)
Standby Time 72 h -
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Xplora 3S Garmin Swim 2
Included Accessories - Charging cable
Preloaded Software Camera, Photo Gallery -
Compliant Standards IP67 -
SAR Value 0.43 W/kg, 0.87 W/kg, 0.25 W/kg -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 1 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature - 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
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