Garmin Swim 2 vs. Polar Unite

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin Swim 2 and Polar Unite. 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 Swim 2 vs. Polar Unite Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Swim 2 Polar Unite
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Running, swimming, cycling -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 42 mm 43.4 mm
Height 42 mm 43.4 mm
Depth 11.4 mm 10.4 mm
Weight 36 g 32 g
Body Material - Fibreglass reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Swim 2 Polar Unite
Sensors Accelerometer, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, swimming metrics Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, find phone function, HR zones, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, TrueUp, Body Battery Fitness test, Bluetooth Smart technology, inactivity alert, GPS via mobile, guided breathing session, Nightly Recharge recovery measurement, FitSpark training guide
Notifications SMS, social apps, incoming calls Calendar, SMS, Email
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver -
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Swim 2 Polar Unite
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+ Bluetooth
Connectors - USB
DISPLAY Garmin Swim 2 Polar Unite
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective IPS - colour
Resolution 208 x 208 pixels 240 x 204 pixels
Screen Size 1.04" -
Screen Protection Chemically strengthened glass -
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Swim 2 Polar Unite
Type - Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin Swim 2 Polar Unite
Case Size 42 mm -
Case Shape Round Round
Case Details Slate -
BAND Garmin Swim 2 Polar Unite
Band Type Band Band
Band Size - S/L
Band Width - 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 129-197 mm 130-210 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Snap & slip
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Slate Black | Blue | Pink | White
BATTERY Garmin Swim 2 Polar Unite
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Capacity - 174 mAh
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 7 days
GPS mode - up to 13 hour(s)
Pool and OHR mode - up to 72 hour(s)
Watch mode + HR - up to 4 days
Training mode + HR - up to 50 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Swim 2 Polar Unite
Included Accessories Charging cable Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software - Polar Fitness Test, Polar Flow
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 30 m
Max Operating Temperature 60 °C 50 °C
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -10 °C
Warranty - 2-year warranty
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