Garmin Forerunner 210 vs Garmin Swim 2
Design:
Garmin Forerunner 210
Design
Garmin Forerunner 210 is a smartwatch that helps users train both indoors and outdoors as well. Some watches are made tough as they are specifically made for outdoor activities but that's not the case with the forerunner 210. It’s made in a delicate manner that it can resist both the toughness and keep the indoor style in trend too. It will track all the daily activities and has even an optional foot pod that records the indoor training. The forerunner 210 model is available in these two vibrant colors i.e. sleek black model and also in dark gray with teal accents. 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
Garmin Forerunner 210
Specifications
There is a variety of specifications that the forerunner 210 holds. The screen is equipped with an AMOLED display and the screen size is around 1.0" x 1.0" (25 x 25 mm). There is the availability of a touchscreen that gives screen control to the user. The display resolution of the screen is 52 x 30 pixels. The total weight of this product is around 1.8 oz (52 g). Also, it's waterproof and has a depth rating of IPX7. The maximum operating temperature range for this product range from 23°F to 122°F. with a replaceable watch band, user can switch their strap and have a new watch look. The total battery life of this product is around three weeks. 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
Garmin Forerunner 210
Activity Tracking:
Forerunner 210 has various tracking features as there is the availability of GPS that will track the route user will follow. There is a route tracker available. The heart rate monitor will record the heart rate and will monitor the blood oxygenation level. It detects all the activities automatically, like outdoor activities the pace of the user, the distance they tracked, and even steps in a day. Users can use the foot pod feature as well. It also tracks the elevation and has a cadence sensor that will track the average cadences too. It has a multi-sports mode available which will record various activities and challenges users perform. 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
Garmin Forerunner 210
Compatibility & Connectivity
Garmin Forerunner 210 is compatible with both Android and iOS devices. User can pair their watch with iPhone devices like iPod, iPad and Android users can too with their smartphones and tablets. IT can sync the data wirelessly meaning there is no requirement for using cables and it supports the ANT+ connection. The great thing about this product is it supports wi-fi and allows near-field communication as well. There is no call control option available and therefore cannot be used to take calls and there is no built-in cellular chip available too. Garmin connect application will help save the data of users sidewise. 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
Garmin Forerunner 210 Pros
- Not too bulky and has a delicate design
- Foot pod support
- Interval support available
- Easy-to-use interface
- Includes alarm
- Good battery life
Garmin Swim 2 Pros
- Swimming features
- Light-weight
- Easy to wear
- GPS for open water swim
- Wrist-based HR monitor
- Swim profiles available
Garmin Forerunner 210 Cones
- It’s waterproof but cannot hold extended immersions
- Data fields cannot be changed
- For cyclists the ANT+ accessories don’t work.
- Expensive
Garmin Swim 2 Cones
- Expensive
- Difficult to separate itself, since it’s a swimmer watch
- Fewer smartwatch features
- Size looks huge
Design:
Garmin Forerunner 210
Design
Garmin Forerunner 210 is a smartwatch that helps users train both indoors and outdoors as well. Some watches are made tough as they are specifically made for outdoor activities but that's not the case with the forerunner 210. It’s made in a delicate manner that it can resist both the toughness and keep the indoor style in trend too. It will track all the daily activities and has even an optional foot pod that records the indoor training. The forerunner 210 model is available in these two vibrant colors i.e. sleek black model and also in dark gray with teal accents. 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
Garmin Forerunner 210
Specifications
There is a variety of specifications that the forerunner 210 holds. The screen is equipped with an AMOLED display and the screen size is around 1.0" x 1.0" (25 x 25 mm). There is the availability of a touchscreen that gives screen control to the user. The display resolution of the screen is 52 x 30 pixels. The total weight of this product is around 1.8 oz (52 g). Also, it's waterproof and has a depth rating of IPX7. The maximum operating temperature range for this product range from 23°F to 122°F. with a replaceable watch band, user can switch their strap and have a new watch look. The total battery life of this product is around three weeks. 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
Garmin Forerunner 210
Activity Tracking:
Forerunner 210 has various tracking features as there is the availability of GPS that will track the route user will follow. There is a route tracker available. The heart rate monitor will record the heart rate and will monitor the blood oxygenation level. It detects all the activities automatically, like outdoor activities the pace of the user, the distance they tracked, and even steps in a day. Users can use the foot pod feature as well. It also tracks the elevation and has a cadence sensor that will track the average cadences too. It has a multi-sports mode available which will record various activities and challenges users perform. 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
Garmin Forerunner 210
Compatibility & Connectivity
Garmin Forerunner 210 is compatible with both Android and iOS devices. User can pair their watch with iPhone devices like iPod, iPad and Android users can too with their smartphones and tablets. IT can sync the data wirelessly meaning there is no requirement for using cables and it supports the ANT+ connection. The great thing about this product is it supports wi-fi and allows near-field communication as well. There is no call control option available and therefore cannot be used to take calls and there is no built-in cellular chip available too. Garmin connect application will help save the data of users sidewise. 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
Garmin Forerunner 210 Pros
- Not too bulky and has a delicate design
- Foot pod support
- Interval support available
- Easy-to-use interface
- Includes alarm
- Good battery life
Garmin Swim 2 Pros
- Swimming features
- Light-weight
- Easy to wear
- GPS for open water swim
- Wrist-based HR monitor
- Swim profiles available
Garmin Forerunner 210 Cones
- It’s waterproof but cannot hold extended immersions
- Data fields cannot be changed
- For cyclists the ANT+ accessories don’t work.
- Expensive
Garmin Swim 2 Cones
- Expensive
- Difficult to separate itself, since it’s a swimmer watch
- Fewer smartwatch features
- Size looks huge