Apple Watch Sport vs Garmin Swim 2
Design:
Apple Watch Sport
Design
Apple watch sport (1st generation) is the sporty gadget that no one knew they needed the most! It’s a wearable product that Apple introduced. It’s not like your normal watches that only tell time. This watch is separate and has various functionality features that are related to health and tracking as well. The material this sports watch is made of is lightweight aluminum along with strong ion-x glass which will keep your watch protected. The apple watch sport (1st generation) is made in such a way that it becomes accessible and safer to use for their customers. It's available in these pretty colors i.e. silver, Space Gray, and even rose gold. Read More
Garmin Swim 2
Design
Garmin Swim 2 is the swimming smartwatch that swimmers need. It has the capability to track various features like the stroke count, SWOLF, and all other features that can be used inside the pool and even the outside environment. It has the no strap version available therefore users can see the heart rate on their wrists too. The lens of the smartwatch is made by using chemically strengthened glass and the strap material is made of silicone. Garmin Swim 2 is available in these three amazing colored versions i.e. Whitestone, slate, and the slate with HRM-Swim. Read More
Specifications:
Screen Size
Touch Screen
Resolution
Weight
Waterproof
Max Temperature
Min Temperature
Replaceable Band
Band Width
Screen protection
Battery Life
Charging Time
Apple Watch Sport
Specifications
There are various specifications that the apple watch sport (1st generation) adheres the screen is made of a retina display with a screen size of around 1.5 inches. Equipped with a touch screen. It has a resolution of 340 x 272 pixels (~290 ppi density). The total weight of this product is around 25 g body (2.19 oz.) which is incredibly light-weight. Also, it’s water-resistant meaning one can wear it while workout or in rain but don't submerge it completely in water. Its splash-resistant with a maximum operating temperature range from 32° to 95° F (0° and 35° C). It has ion-x glass protection and a battery life of upto 18 hours. Read Full Specs
Garmin Swim 2
Specifications
The Garmin Swim 2 has various specifications like the screen size of the product is around 1.04" (26.3 mm) in diameter. Similarly, there is no touchscreen available but it has a very rich display with more data points. The screen resolution of forerunner 610 is 128 x 128 pixels. The total weight of this product is around 36g. Also, it’s waterproof and has a depth rating of up to 5ATM. The maximum operating temperature of the product is around -20 c to 60°c. The battery lasts up to 7 days in smartwatch mode and with GPS it will last up to 13 hours. Read Full Specs
Activity Tracking:
GPS Tracking
Route Tracking
Heart Rate Monitoring
Blood Oxygenation
Activity Detection
Distance Tracking
Step Tracking
Elevation Tracking
Bike Ccadence Monitoring
Sleep Tracking
Calories Intake Tracking
Calories Burned Tracking
Weight Tracking
Water Intake Tracking
Body Temperature
Sport Activities Tracking
Apple Watch Sport
Activity Tracking:
Apple sport watch (1st generation) tracking features start from a GPS which features along with an accelerometer. While tracking or during the workout, turn on your route tracker, and this 1st generation apple sport watch will track the route. Include a heart rate sensor and a gyroscope. This watch will calculate the active calories, the distance tracked in a day, the steps taken and even the elevation crossed on a day. Although there is no sleep tracking but it features a cadence sensor. With multi-sports mode available, one can perform various physical activities and keep a track of their activities for a healthy lifestyle. Read More
Garmin Swim 2
Activity Tracking:
The tracking features of Garmin Swim 2 include the availability of GPS which shows precise tracking. There is a route tracker available that help tracks the route of the user. These series withhold a heart rate monitor so it will be able to measure the blood oxygenation levels. It also detects the activities automatically and therefore tracks the distance, the elevation crossed in a day and the steps taken in a day too. There are various other features like auto-pause, interval training, and auto-lap along with other swimming profiles. The calorie and weight intake will help the user keep a track of their weight. Read More
Compatibility & Connectivity
Android Compatibilty
IOS Compatibilty
Mac OS Compatibility
Syncs Wirelessly
Automatic Syncing
Wi-Fi Module
Cellular Module
Call Control
Sport Activities Tracking
Camera Remote Control
Apple Watch Sport
Compatibility & Connectivity
Apple watch sport (1st generation) is compatible with iPhone devices. It works pretty well with iPhone 5 and later iPhone devices. There is Wi-Fi available ((802.11b/g/n 2.4GHz). also, Bluetooth (4.0) connectivity is present. The apple watch will require Wi-Fi and Bluetooth and then will pair with the iPhone. Also, there is a need to sign up first by using the apple id. After the signup, one can enjoy the features of the apple watch. For users who want a camera function in this series, there is a built-in app camera remote control function that allows connectivity to the iPhone camera. Read More
Garmin Swim 2
Compatibility & Connectivity
The Garmin Swim 2 is compatible with both modern android and iPhone devices. It also stays compatible with the iPad and iPod touch. Users can connect it to their computers using USB ports. Similarly, for mac, it's also compatible and will connect with Mac OS 10.4 and above. It will sync the data wirelessly using the Garmin connect app. Also, it provides a connectivity option with the Garmin training center. There is the availability of a microphone and a speaker that will help the user make calls and respond to any notification etc. There is no built-in camera control function available therefore users will need their phone sidewise. Read More
Bottom Line
Apple Watch Sport Pros
- Features apple [pay
- Built very nicely
- A stylish and intricate design
- Features phone calling
- Easy to wear
- Fitness software is amazing
Garmin Swim 2 Pros
- Swimming features
- Light-weight
- Easy to wear
- GPS for open water swim
- Wrist-based HR monitor
- Swim profiles available
Apple Watch Sport Cones
- Requires iPhone 5 and above
- A bit pricey
- Less battery life
- A performance issue occurs sometimes.
Garmin Swim 2 Cones
- Expensive
- Difficult to separate itself, since it’s a swimmer watch
- Fewer smartwatch features
- Size looks huge
Design:
Apple Watch Sport
Design
Apple watch sport (1st generation) is the sporty gadget that no one knew they needed the most! It’s a wearable product that Apple introduced. It’s not like your normal watches that only tell time. This watch is separate and has various functionality features that are related to health and tracking as well. The material this sports watch is made of is lightweight aluminum along with strong ion-x glass which will keep your watch protected. The apple watch sport (1st generation) is made in such a way that it becomes accessible and safer to use for their customers. It's available in these pretty colors i.e. silver, Space Gray, and even rose gold. Read More
Garmin Swim 2
Design
Garmin Swim 2 is the swimming smartwatch that swimmers need. It has the capability to track various features like the stroke count, SWOLF, and all other features that can be used inside the pool and even the outside environment. It has the no strap version available therefore users can see the heart rate on their wrists too. The lens of the smartwatch is made by using chemically strengthened glass and the strap material is made of silicone. Garmin Swim 2 is available in these three amazing colored versions i.e. Whitestone, slate, and the slate with HRM-Swim. Read More
Specifications:
Screen Size
Touch Screen
Resolution
Weight
Min Temperature
Replaceable Band
Band Width
Max Temperature
Waterproof
Screen protection
Battery Life
Apple Watch Sport
Specifications
There are various specifications that the apple watch sport (1st generation) adheres the screen is made of a retina display with a screen size of around 1.5 inches. Equipped with a touch screen. It has a resolution of 340 x 272 pixels (~290 ppi density). The total weight of this product is around 25 g body (2.19 oz.) which is incredibly light-weight. Also, it’s water-resistant meaning one can wear it while workout or in rain but don't submerge it completely in water. Its splash-resistant with a maximum operating temperature range from 32° to 95° F (0° and 35° C). It has ion-x glass protection and a battery life of upto 18 hours. Read More
Garmin Swim 2
Specifications
The Garmin Swim 2 has various specifications like the screen size of the product is around 1.04" (26.3 mm) in diameter. Similarly, there is no touchscreen available but it has a very rich display with more data points. The screen resolution of forerunner 610 is 128 x 128 pixels. The total weight of this product is around 36g. Also, it’s waterproof and has a depth rating of up to 5ATM. The maximum operating temperature of the product is around -20 c to 60°c. The battery lasts up to 7 days in smartwatch mode and with GPS it will last up to 13 hours. Read More
Activity Tracking:
Charging Time
GPS Tracking
Route Tracking
Heart Rate Monitoring
Blood Oxygenation
Activity Detection
Distance Tracking
Step Tracking
Elevation Tracking
Bike Ccadence Monitoring
Sleep Tracking
Calories Intake Tracking
Calories Burned Tracking
Weight Tracking
Water Intake Tracking
Body Temperature
Sport Activities Tracking
Apple Watch Sport
Activity Tracking:
Apple sport watch (1st generation) tracking features start from a GPS which features along with an accelerometer. While tracking or during the workout, turn on your route tracker, and this 1st generation apple sport watch will track the route. Include a heart rate sensor and a gyroscope. This watch will calculate the active calories, the distance tracked in a day, the steps taken and even the elevation crossed on a day. Although there is no sleep tracking but it features a cadence sensor. With multi-sports mode available, one can perform various physical activities and keep a track of their activities for a healthy lifestyle. Read More
Garmin Swim 2
Activity Tracking:
The tracking features of Garmin Swim 2 include the availability of GPS which shows precise tracking. There is a route tracker available that help tracks the route of the user. These series withhold a heart rate monitor so it will be able to measure the blood oxygenation levels. It also detects the activities automatically and therefore tracks the distance, the elevation crossed in a day and the steps taken in a day too. There are various other features like auto-pause, interval training, and auto-lap along with other swimming profiles. The calorie and weight intake will help the user keep a track of their weight. Read More
Compatibility & Connectivity
Android Compatibilty
Mac OS Compatibility
Syncs Wirelessly
Automatic Syncing
Wi-Fi Module
Cellular Module
Call Control
Sport Activities Tracking
Apple Watch Sport
Compatibility & Connectivity
Apple watch sport (1st generation) is compatible with iPhone devices. It works pretty well with iPhone 5 and later iPhone devices. There is Wi-Fi available ((802.11b/g/n 2.4GHz). also, Bluetooth (4.0) connectivity is present. The apple watch will require Wi-Fi and Bluetooth and then will pair with the iPhone. Also, there is a need to sign up first by using the apple id. After the signup, one can enjoy the features of the apple watch. For users who want a camera function in this series, there is a built-in app camera remote control function that allows connectivity to the iPhone camera. Read More
Garmin Swim 2
Compatibility & Connectivity
The Garmin Swim 2 is compatible with both modern android and iPhone devices. It also stays compatible with the iPad and iPod touch. Users can connect it to their computers using USB ports. Similarly, for mac, it's also compatible and will connect with Mac OS 10.4 and above. It will sync the data wirelessly using the Garmin connect app. Also, it provides a connectivity option with the Garmin training center. There is the availability of a microphone and a speaker that will help the user make calls and respond to any notification etc. There is no built-in camera control function available therefore users will need their phone sidewise. Read More
Bottom Line
Apple Watch Sport Pros
- Features apple [pay
- Built very nicely
- A stylish and intricate design
- Features phone calling
- Easy to wear
- Fitness software is amazing
Garmin Swim 2 Pros
- Swimming features
- Light-weight
- Easy to wear
- GPS for open water swim
- Wrist-based HR monitor
- Swim profiles available
Apple Watch Sport Cones
- Requires iPhone 5 and above
- A bit pricey
- Less battery life
- A performance issue occurs sometimes.
Garmin Swim 2 Cones
- Expensive
- Difficult to separate itself, since it’s a swimmer watch
- Fewer smartwatch features
- Size looks huge