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Garmin Swim 2, GPS Swimming Smartwatch for Pool and Open Water, Underwater Heart Rate, Records Distance, Pace, Stroke Count and Type, Slate Gray
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Brand | Garmin |
Model Name | Swim 2, Slate |
Style | Smartwatch |
Color | Slate Gray |
Screen Size | 1.04 Inches |
Special Feature | Up to 7 Days of Battery Life; Always-On Full-Color Chroma Display; Pool and Open Water Swim Modes |
Shape | Round |
Target Audience | Unisex-adult |
Age Range (Description) | Adult |
Compatible Devices | Smartphone |
About this item
- GPS swimming smartwatch for the pool and open water
- o Battery life: up to 7 days in smartwatch mode, 13 hours in GPS and optical heart rate (OHR) mode and 72 hours in pool and OHR mode
- Pool swim mode: records distance, pace, stroke count, stroke type and SWOLF (gauges swimming efficiency)
- Open-water swim mode: uses built-in GPS for swims in lakes, oceans or rivers; records distance, pace, stroke count, SWOLF, stroke rate and stroke distance
- Offers advanced features for staying on pace, logging drills and more
- Includes free online analysis, custom workout creation, storage and sharing on Garmin Connect online community
- Connected features (paired with a compatible smartphone) include smart notifications and automatic uploads to our Garmin Connect online community
- Monitors underwater estimated wrist-based heart rate during swim activities
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Mobile App | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.1 | 4.0 | 4.1 |
Battery life | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 4.1 | 3.9 |
Accuracy | 4.1 | 4.2 | — | 4.2 | 4.2 |
Sleep tracking | — | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.3 | 4.0 |
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size | One Size | 42MM | One Size | One Size | 40mm |
display size | 1.04 inches | 1.04 inches | 1.3 inches | 1.27 inches | 1.1 inches |
connectivity tech | GPS | Bluetooth | Wi-Fi | USB | GPS |
supported applications | GPS | GPS, Fitness Tracker, Heart Rate Monitor, Sleep Monitor, Music Player | Reminders | Heart Rate Monitor, Sleep Monitor | GPS |
input interface | buttons | buttons | touch screen, buttons | buttons | touch screen |
wireless standard | bluetooth | bluetooth | bluetooth | bluetooth | bluetooth |
water resistance | waterproof | water resistant | water resistant | water resistant | waterproof |
From the manufacturer
Garmin Swim 2
GPS swimming smartwatch for the pool and open water
· Monitors underwater estimated wrist-based heart rate during swim activities
· Pool swim mode: records distance, pace, stroke count, stroke type and SWOLF (gauges swimming efficiency)
· Open-water swim mode: uses built-in GPS for swims in lakes, oceans or rivers; records distance, pace, stroke count, SWOLF, stroke rate and stroke distance
· Offers advanced features for staying on pace, logging drills and more
· Includes free online analysis, custom workout creation, storage and sharing on Garmin Connect online community
· Connected features (paired with a compatible smartphone) include smart notifications and automatic uploads to our Garmin Connect online community
· Battery life: up to 7 days in smartwatch mode, 13 hours in GPS and optical heart rate (OHR) mode and 72 hours in pool and OHR mode
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Underwater Wrist-based Heart RateGarmin Swim 2 with Elevate heart rate technology estimates heart rate at the wrist 24/7, including during swim activities. Glance at your heart rate in real time as you swim, check out your average and max values during rests, then analyze your heart rate post-swim on Garmin Connect. |
Pool and Open WaterWhere there’s water, this watch works to track your workout. Using built-in GPS, you can train in lakes, oceans and rivers while recording distance, pace, stroke count, stroke rate, stroke distance and SWOLF score to gauge swimming efficiency. If swimming in the pool is your preference, take advantage of all that and advanced pool features, including a new auto rest feature that tracks your rests and swim intervals automatically — no button presses required. |
Advanced Swim FeaturesAdvanced training deserves advanced features, which is why we added even more to the Garmin Swim 2 smartwatch. Critical Swim Speed approximates your anaerobic threshold speed, and you can use it to guide your training and track your progress. Turn-based pacing alerts make it easy to stay on target and meet goals. Drill logging enables you to track time and distance for drills such as kicking, one-arm swimming, or sculling drills. And when you need a break, Garmin Swim 2 lets you track your rests with two types of rest timers. |
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Designed for WaterGarmin Swim 2 was designed to never slow you down in the water — it’s slim and lightweight. The always-on, full-color Garmin Chroma Display technology that makes it easy to read, even in direct sunlight. With its reliable five-button interface, you can easily start workouts, view different data, log drills or change your settings without worry of water interfering. |
Stay ConnectedGet your swim in without leaving important smart features behind. Once paired with your compatible smartphone, you can stay connected with smart notifications and automatic uploads to the Garmin Connect online community. The app allows you to see detailed metrics and track your progress over time. You can also share your workout data with your coaches, workout buddies or friends and family. |
24/7 WearBeyond its swimming capabilities, the Garmin Swim 2 smartwatch offers wellness monitoring features and fitness tracking, which make it great for all-day wear. Features such as all-day stress tracking and advanced sleep monitoring help swimmers manage their overall health by providing crucial insights that can be used to maximize their training. Set move goals, track steps, monitor body battery, perform guided breathing, and use it to track workouts — including cycling and running — out of the water. |
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Product Dimensions | 7 x 3 x 5 inches |
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Item Weight | 1.28 ounces |
ASIN | B07XHLF7TV |
Item model number | 010-02247-00 |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) |
Customer Reviews |
4.4 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #23,526 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #673 in Smartwatches |
Wireless communication technologies | Bluetooth |
Connectivity technologies | GPS |
GPS | True |
Special features | Up to 7 Days of Battery Life; Always-On Full-Color Chroma Display; Pool and Open Water Swim Modes |
Display resolution | 208 x 208 |
Other display features | Wireless |
Human Interface Input | Buttons |
Scanner Resolution | 208 x 208 |
Color | Slate Gray |
Whats in the box | Swim 2; Charging cable; Documentation |
Department | Unisex-Adult |
Manufacturer | Garmin |
Date First Available | October 15, 2019 |
Weight | 0.08 Pounds |
Standing screen display size | 1.04 Inches |
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Swim anywhere, train everywhere with Garmin swim™ 2, The GPS swimming smartwatch. Use it in the pool or in open water to monitor underwater estimated heart rate at the wrist and track distance, pace, stroke count, stroke type and distance per stroke. Garmin swim 2 includes advanced features for timed sets and logging drills, and a new Auto rest feature makes it ideal for all swim levels. This watch’s slim profile won’t slow you down, and you can wear it all day to to estimate step count, monitor sleep and more. Analyze your activity, track your progress, or create custom workouts with the Garmin connect™ online community.
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Customers like the accuracy, gps signal, and quality of the watch. For example, they mention it's a good watch to track swimming laps, and the drill function works well. Some appreciate the data. That said, some complain about the performance, connectivity, ease of use, and battery life.
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Customers like the accuracy of the wearable computer. For example, they say it's a good watch to track swimming laps, it accurately records the data, and it helps them keep track of their distances, strokes, and swolf. Some mention that the device features and tracking are quite good. That said, most are happy with the accuracy and functionality of the product.
"...I also borrowed an Apple watch for a few open-water swims. Tracking was excellent, but it has a feature that locks out any screen actions while..." Read more
"...It has swim tracking and logging functions that I don't use, so I can't speak to those...." Read more
"...It also tracks my other activities and keeps me up-to-date on my fitness." Read more
"...#pros: really nice looking watch, especially in white. Love it for swimming and for any triathlon training/event...." Read more
Customers like the gps signal of the wearable computer. They say it works well, is extremely accurate, and is perfect for pool swimming. The drill function works well and the heart rate monitor works well. The phone app works partially well, but after a recent firmware upgrade, they cannot use it.
"...Took out for a swim and gps in open water worked and also worked well for a run...." Read more
"...The running mode with GPS also works well. I have not tried it in open water swimming yet." Read more
"...The phone app works partially well but after a recent firmware upgrade I cannot use the watch while connected to the phone since it vibrates..." Read more
"...the Unite in several aspects: quality of bracelet, buttons action, inbedded GPS, dial visibility, overall construction sturdiness...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the watch. They mention that it's a very good watch, but not always reliable. They also say that it seems good enough, and is an excellent swimming watch. Some customers also mention that the watch is a great AP, and does a pretty good job of tracking pool swims. Overall, most are happy with the product's quality.
"...It seems good enough...." Read more
"...As a masters swimmer, this is the best training watch I've had." Read more
"...proven to be much superior than the Unite in several aspects: quality of bracelet, buttons action, inbedded GPS, dial visibility, overall..." Read more
"...It has been excellent. The lap counting is great, and open was is excellent...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the data provided by the wearable computer. They mention that it provides a lot of interesting data, such as heart rate, stress level, and analytics. They also appreciate the app, which tracks swims accurately and reads out loads of statistics. Customers also say that the device captures the data perfectly, and is excellent at counting steps and laps.
"...know it right away and it was only a couple of times... the app provides a lot of data about your swimming, like it is actually insane!..." Read more
"Want to motivate your kids to swim better. This can help you to evaluate all the metrics and gives a better view in the mobile app." Read more
"...It provides a lot of interesting data in Garmin Connect, such as heart rate, stress level, number of steps, calories used, etc...." Read more
"Captures the data perfectly but does not seem to hold a charge. I have to recharge it after every swim. Strange." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the wearable computer. Some mention that the instructions are good starting point, and it's easy to set up. However, others say that they don't find it intuitive at all, the interface is horrible and confusing, and the programming is difficult.
"...Controlling the Garmin is not as intuitive as the Apple watch, but once I got used to it I didn't start activities unintentionally or make similar..." Read more
"...Pros: Simple to use. Outside rim of the watch protects the bezel nicely. Looks good. Accurate GPS built in...." Read more
"...- Does not do well with figuring out when you’ve finished one length and are starting the next...." Read more
"...great on my frame 6’-0 200 pound body, battery life is great, easy to set up after downloading loading the app...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the battery life of the wearable computer. Some mention that it lasts forever, while others say that it needs to be charged every 2 days.
"...Battery, if not connected to phone via Bluetooth, lasts forever honestly...." Read more
"...The battery life is not great, needs to be charged every 2 days or so." Read more
"Watch looks great on my frame 6’-0 200 pound body, battery life is great, easy to set up after downloading loading the app...." Read more
"...Battery life for land based activities was fine, but for a watch with "swim" in the name, I expected better in water performance...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the performance of the wearable computer. They mention that it's not reliable, it has issues with running, and it fails as a swim watch. The device randomly unpairs the phone for no reason, and the screen is fragile. They're also not impressed with the robustness of the Owner's Manual or the Garmin Swim 2 Forum.
"...Final thoughts:The Garmin Swim 2 fails as a swim watch. It seems that whoever designed the swim features is not a lap swimmer...." Read more
"...I'm now about 6 months into using it and it continues to cycle off during swim workouts..." Read more
"...It is completely unreliable when it comes to laps so it makes me wonder how can I trust any "badge" the application gives me if it has no idea how..." Read more
"...I'm not impressed with the robustness of the Owner's Manual or the Garmin Swim 2 Forum...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the connectivity of the wearable computer. They mention that the GPS takes awhile before connecting, it's a bit slow, and it takes a minute to find a signal. It also takes awhile to download on their phone and it skips 4-5 seconds during the rest period for no reason. It doesn't give maximum speed for any mode, and doesn' t sync with Garmin Connect. The speed is affected by ocean currents and strokes are not counted.
"...Watch does not give maximum speed for any mode, you can only find out your top speed once you downloaded the data to your phone and use the app......" Read more
"...SWOLF score does not make much sense, because the speed is affected by ocean currents, and strokes are not counted 100% accurately even with front..." Read more
"...Heart rate monitor works well, bluetooth links to her iPhone just fine, and the software that tracks everything would be really nice, but when the..." Read more
"...I don't find it intuitive at all. It seems to take a long time for GPS to connect before I go out for a jog...." Read more
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My earlier Garmin Forerunner 310XT wrist GPS takes forever to achieve satellite lock, and it showed me zipping back and forth while I was open-water swimming, so I needed something new. It's all in the software, because a watch on your wrist will lose a satellite or two while it's under water, and the software needs to adjust for this and not think you have zoomed at high speed to the point where it regains satellite lock. Garmin has been working on this issue for some years, (as have others) and I'm very pleased with the results.
I also borrowed an Apple watch for a few open-water swims. Tracking was excellent, but it has a feature that locks out any screen actions while swimming, making it somewhat difficult to control. Also, the Garmin is really built for swimming, so it has many more swimming metrics besides speed that make tracking your progress easier. The other advantage is that the Swim 2 software interface is very smooth on a PC, whereas you have to interact with an Apple watch with an iPad, Mac, etc. (There may be options for the interface that I'm not aware of.)
The real killer for my use of the Apple watch was that it was less reliable reading my pulse while swimming. Both Apple and Garmin use optical pulse measurement, which is a bit dicey in the water (both say to adjust the band tight but comfortable), but often I would finish a swim to find that the Apple watch had not recorded my pulse at all. The Garmin may make some mistakes occasionally, but it keeps doing the best it can.
Controlling the Garmin is not as intuitive as the Apple watch, but once I got used to it I didn't start activities unintentionally or make similar mistakes too often.
On balance, the Garmin Swim 2 is a keeper and has replaced my Timex Triathlon as my main watch. The alarm, timer, and stopwatch features are more flexible than the old Timex and get a lot of use.
Pros: Simple to use. Outside rim of the watch protects the bezel nicely. Looks good. Accurate GPS built in. HR monitor matches well with built-in HR in exercise equipment. Looks pretty good for a fitness tracker.
Cons: Only one Cardio option. Pricier than the more flexible Venu Square. Can't customize display for fitness use. No Walk event tracking.
I have been sticking with Garmin because I need accurate HR monitoring in the water, and most trackers disable their HR on swim functions. These seem to do a good job with that, and if you are an avid swimmer this would be a great watch for you. It has swim tracking and logging functions that I don't use, so I can't speak to those.
With this watch being so much more expensive, you don't need your smartphone for the GPS to function, but I'm a little disappointed that there's only one, generic Cardio event for tracking. Otherwise there's Pool Swim, Open Water Swim, Cycling, and Running. I suppose you could use the Running Event to track a walk or hike.
Wish List: Break Cardio event into a variety of events only distinguished by there name, for more easy history analysis in the Garmin Connect app. I would like to customize what's shown on the display screens during a recording event. For instance, when swimming I want to see distance, elapsed time and HR on the main screen. Instead, all you can see is the interval distance and time, with unused space at the bottom.
So, all that being said, I like this watch. While there are some things I wish it would do, generally speaking it just works. I like not having to mess with a screen protector like I've had to with my earlier, raised bezel models. If you don't mind that, always have your smart phone on you, and need more flexibility, check out the Venu Square, but get the protection plan!
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No mar aberto, ele fez um bom trabalho com a medição e com o GPS.
A bateria dura bastante, mas não uso o GPS muito também.
Ele também tem a função de corrida, bicicleta e cardio, além da função de mar aberto e natação em piscina.
Não me arrependo da compra.
I am more than disappointed with it and that after paying £350.00 for it as that was the price at the time. If you are an open water swimmer and want to share your route with other swimmers do not bother with buying this watch. On contacting Garmin they said that the watch will not give a true reading if it is submerged, they recommended strapping it to hair or a swim cap. For heavens sake its a swim watch, of course it will end up submerged for a lot of the time.