Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire vs. Garmin Swim 2

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire and Garmin Swim 2. Compare sizes, functions, displays, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right smartwatch for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the watch that will best fit your needs.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire vs. Garmin Swim 2 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire Garmin Swim 2
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding Running, swimming, cycling
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 47 mm 42 mm
Height 47 mm 42 mm
Depth 14.7 mm 11.4 mm
Weight 60 g 36 g
Body Material Fibre-reinforced polymer -
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire Garmin Swim 2
Sensors Accelerometer, barometric altimeter, pulse oximeter, 3-axis compass, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, swimming metrics
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Find phone function, HR zones, Bluetooth Smart technology, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, store & play music, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery, PacePro pace guidance, dual grid coordinates format Music remote handling, find phone function, HR zones, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, TrueUp, Body Battery
Notifications Calendar, SMS, social apps, incoming calls SMS, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology Garmin Pay -
CONNECTIVITY Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire Garmin Swim 2
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire Garmin Swim 2
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 260 x 260 pixels 208 x 208 pixels
Screen Size 1.3" 1.04"
Screen Protection Sapphire glass Chemically strengthened glass
INPUT DEVICE Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire Garmin Swim 2
Type Touch buttons -
CASE Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire Garmin Swim 2
Case Size 47 mm 42 mm
Case Shape Round Round
Case Back Metal -
Case Details Carbon grey DLC | Titanium Slate
BAND Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire Garmin Swim 2
Band Type Band Band
Band Width 22 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 125-208 mm 129-197 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Black | Ember orange | Titanium Slate
STORAGE Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire Garmin Swim 2
Storage Capacity 32 GB -
BATTERY Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire Garmin Swim 2
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 48 day(s) -
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 14 days
GPS mode - up to 36 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 72 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 28 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 48 days
GPS with Music mode - up to 10 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 7 days
GPS mode - up to 13 hour(s)
Pool and OHR mode - up to 72 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire Garmin Swim 2
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging cable
Preloaded Software Garmin Pay -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature - 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
Warranty 1-year warranty -
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