Garmin Swim 2 vs Garmin Vivofit 4
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 Vivofit 4
Design
Garmin Vívofit 4 is a fitness tracker that gives personalized fitness tracking. Who wants a tracker that won’t boost the user to get up and do some activity? The Garmin Vívofit is not only a fitness tracker but also a motivational fit for the user as it will give push the user to not sit idle and do some activity. There are various other basic tracking activities the colored move bar alert is also available that will alert for inactivity. The strap material is made of silicone. It's available in these two decent colors i.e. black and white. 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 Vivofit 4
Specifications
The Garmin Vívofit 4 has various specifications the screen size being around 0.4`" x 0.43" (11 x 11 mm). As the display screen is petty small, therefore it doesn’t withhold a touchscreen display but has a colored display. The display type is Segmented LCD and has a sunlight-visible, transflective memory in pixels which ensures it will work in bright sunlight too. The display resolution is around 88 x 88 pixels. It comes in two different sizes i.e. regular and large. The total weight of the product is around 25 g and 25.5 g. Also, it's waterproof and has a rating perfect for a Swim. The battery life of the product is more than 1 year. 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 Vivofit 4
Activity Tracking:
There are various tracking features that the Vivoactive 4 holds but there is the unavailability of GPS, GALILEO, and GLONASS. There is a route tracker available that will track the route of the user. There is no heart rate monitor available. It tells time/date and has an automatic daylight-saving time available. There is an alarm clock and a timer present too. It also tracks the daily activities of the day like the steps taken in a day, the elevation crossed, the distance traveled, and even the calories burned in a day. It will also track the weight of the user and has the availability of a colored move bar. 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 Vivofit 4
Compatibility & Connectivity
The Garmin Vivoactive 4 is compatible with both modern Android and iOS devices. It uses Bluetooth smart wireless technology. It also uploads wireless data directly to Garmin Connects online fitness community and other social media sharing through this application. This is done to view workout summaries, create goals, and much more. Users cannot answer the calls using the smartwatch as a call control option is unavailable and will therefore not display who is calling. Also, it’s a simple fitness band that does basic fitness activities and helps the user achieve their fitness goals. It has a basic rest timer and an auto-goal feature. 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 Vivofit 4 Pros
- Up to 1 year of battery life
- An always-on display
- Colored display
- Easy-to-use interface
- Robust
- Move bar
Garmin Swim 2 Cones
- Expensive
- Difficult to separate itself, since it’s a swimmer watch
- Fewer smartwatch features
- Size looks huge
Garmin Vivofit 4 Cones
- No GPS tracking
- No HR sensor
- Unattractive strap
- Sleep tracking is not precise
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 Vivofit 4
Design
Garmin Vívofit 4 is a fitness tracker that gives personalized fitness tracking. Who wants a tracker that won’t boost the user to get up and do some activity? The Garmin Vívofit is not only a fitness tracker but also a motivational fit for the user as it will give push the user to not sit idle and do some activity. There are various other basic tracking activities the colored move bar alert is also available that will alert for inactivity. The strap material is made of silicone. It's available in these two decent colors i.e. black and white. 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 Vivofit 4
Specifications
The Garmin Vívofit 4 has various specifications the screen size being around 0.4`" x 0.43" (11 x 11 mm). As the display screen is petty small, therefore it doesn’t withhold a touchscreen display but has a colored display. The display type is Segmented LCD and has a sunlight-visible, transflective memory in pixels which ensures it will work in bright sunlight too. The display resolution is around 88 x 88 pixels. It comes in two different sizes i.e. regular and large. The total weight of the product is around 25 g and 25.5 g. Also, it's waterproof and has a rating perfect for a Swim. The battery life of the product is more than 1 year. 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 Vivofit 4
Activity Tracking:
There are various tracking features that the Vivoactive 4 holds but there is the unavailability of GPS, GALILEO, and GLONASS. There is a route tracker available that will track the route of the user. There is no heart rate monitor available. It tells time/date and has an automatic daylight-saving time available. There is an alarm clock and a timer present too. It also tracks the daily activities of the day like the steps taken in a day, the elevation crossed, the distance traveled, and even the calories burned in a day. It will also track the weight of the user and has the availability of a colored move bar. 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 Vivofit 4
Compatibility & Connectivity
The Garmin Vivoactive 4 is compatible with both modern Android and iOS devices. It uses Bluetooth smart wireless technology. It also uploads wireless data directly to Garmin Connects online fitness community and other social media sharing through this application. This is done to view workout summaries, create goals, and much more. Users cannot answer the calls using the smartwatch as a call control option is unavailable and will therefore not display who is calling. Also, it’s a simple fitness band that does basic fitness activities and helps the user achieve their fitness goals. It has a basic rest timer and an auto-goal feature. 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 Vivofit 4 Pros
- Up to 1 year of battery life
- An always-on display
- Colored display
- Easy-to-use interface
- Robust
- Move bar
Garmin Swim 2 Cones
- Expensive
- Difficult to separate itself, since it’s a swimmer watch
- Fewer smartwatch features
- Size looks huge
Garmin Vivofit 4 Cones
- No GPS tracking
- No HR sensor
- Unattractive strap
- Sleep tracking is not precise