Garmin Swim 2 vs Garmin Forerunner 245
Design:
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
Garmin Forerunner 245
Design
Garmin Forerunner 245 is the ultimate running watch for our athletes. This smartwatch will track the daily tracking activities of the person like the running form of the person their performance and much more. This watch has it all! The display, the tracking, and a battery life that lasts very long. The lens material of this product is made by using corning Gorilla Glass which keeps the watch well-protected. The strap material is of silicone which is quite durable and easy to wear. Garmin Forerunner 245 is available in these beautiful colors i.e. Berry, slate gray, black, and aqua. 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 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
Garmin Forerunner 245
Specifications
Garmin Forerunner 245 has many specifications like the screen has a transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP) display and is 1.2 inches. The display resolution is 240 x 240 pixels which work pretty great and are sunlight-visible too. The weight of this product is around 38.5 g. It's waterproof and can resist the water depth up to 5 ATM. The maximum operating temperature range is from -20º to 60ºC (from -4º to 140ºF). Also, the watch band is replaceable. For protection, it has a gorilla glass version that helps keep the smartwatch protected. The battery life of this product lasts around 7 days. 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 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
Garmin Forerunner 245
Activity Tracking:
The Garmin Forerunner 245 has various tracking features like the availability of GPS, GALILEO, and GLONASS which means an improved and precise tracking experience. There is a route tracker available. Also, a heart rate tracker is available too which will provide alerts, the heart zones, and will monitor the blood oxygenation levels. It will track the distance, the steps taken in a day, and even the calories burned by the user. The sleep tracker helps track the sleep cycle of the user. There is the availability of weight tracking too which will help the user stay fit. The multi-sports mode offers various challenges that users can perform to achieve a healthy lifestyle. 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 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
Garmin Forerunner 245
Compatibility & Connectivity
Garmin Forerunner 245 is compatible with both Android and iOS devices. User can connect their mobiles using Bluetooth and WIFI technology. User can pair their watch with iPhone devices like iPod, iPad and Android users can too with their smartphones and tablets. But it isn’t compatible with MAC OS X and the same for windows as well. It can sync the data wirelessly and has the feature of automatic sync available too. It also supports ANT+. The great thing about this product is it supports wi-fi and allows near-field communication as well. There are no call control options so user cannot answer their calls using a smartwatch. Read More
Bottom Line
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 245 Pros
- Sunlight visible display.
- Built-in GPS availability.
- Accurate and precise metrics provision.
- Can play music without being tethered to a phone
- Great tracking features
- Users can enter and follow courses.
Garmin Swim 2 Cones
- Expensive
- Difficult to separate itself, since it’s a swimmer watch
- Fewer smartwatch features
- Size looks huge
Garmin Forerunner 245 Cones
- Menus are challenging to find
- No smart pay is available
- Expensive
- No touch-screen display
Design:
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
Garmin Forerunner 245
Design
Garmin Forerunner 245 is the ultimate running watch for our athletes. This smartwatch will track the daily tracking activities of the person like the running form of the person their performance and much more. This watch has it all! The display, the tracking, and a battery life that lasts very long. The lens material of this product is made by using corning Gorilla Glass which keeps the watch well-protected. The strap material is of silicone which is quite durable and easy to wear. Garmin Forerunner 245 is available in these beautiful colors i.e. Berry, slate gray, black, and aqua. Read More
Specifications:
Screen Size
Touch Screen
Resolution
Weight
Min Temperature
Replaceable Band
Band Width
Max Temperature
Waterproof
Screen protection
Battery Life
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
Garmin Forerunner 245
Specifications
Garmin Forerunner 245 has many specifications like the screen has a transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP) display and is 1.2 inches. The display resolution is 240 x 240 pixels which work pretty great and are sunlight-visible too. The weight of this product is around 38.5 g. It's waterproof and can resist the water depth up to 5 ATM. The maximum operating temperature range is from -20º to 60ºC (from -4º to 140ºF). Also, the watch band is replaceable. For protection, it has a gorilla glass version that helps keep the smartwatch protected. The battery life of this product lasts around 7 days. 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 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
Garmin Forerunner 245
Activity Tracking:
The Garmin Forerunner 245 has various tracking features like the availability of GPS, GALILEO, and GLONASS which means an improved and precise tracking experience. There is a route tracker available. Also, a heart rate tracker is available too which will provide alerts, the heart zones, and will monitor the blood oxygenation levels. It will track the distance, the steps taken in a day, and even the calories burned by the user. The sleep tracker helps track the sleep cycle of the user. There is the availability of weight tracking too which will help the user stay fit. The multi-sports mode offers various challenges that users can perform to achieve a healthy lifestyle. Read More
Compatibility & Connectivity
Android Compatibilty
Mac OS Compatibility
Syncs Wirelessly
Automatic Syncing
Wi-Fi Module
Cellular Module
Call Control
Sport Activities Tracking
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
Garmin Forerunner 245
Compatibility & Connectivity
Garmin Forerunner 245 is compatible with both Android and iOS devices. User can connect their mobiles using Bluetooth and WIFI technology. User can pair their watch with iPhone devices like iPod, iPad and Android users can too with their smartphones and tablets. But it isn’t compatible with MAC OS X and the same for windows as well. It can sync the data wirelessly and has the feature of automatic sync available too. It also supports ANT+. The great thing about this product is it supports wi-fi and allows near-field communication as well. There are no call control options so user cannot answer their calls using a smartwatch. Read More
Bottom Line
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 245 Pros
- Sunlight visible display.
- Built-in GPS availability.
- Accurate and precise metrics provision.
- Can play music without being tethered to a phone
- Great tracking features
- Users can enter and follow courses.
Garmin Swim 2 Cones
- Expensive
- Difficult to separate itself, since it’s a swimmer watch
- Fewer smartwatch features
- Size looks huge
Garmin Forerunner 245 Cones
- Menus are challenging to find
- No smart pay is available
- Expensive
- No touch-screen display