Garmin Swim 2 vs. Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin Swim 2 and Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic. 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. Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Swim 2 Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Operating System - Wear OS by Samsung
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android Android 10 or later
Activity/Sport Running, swimming, cycling -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width 42 mm 42.5 mm
Height 42 mm 42.5 mm
Depth 11.4 mm 10.9 mm
Weight 36 g 52 g
Body Material - Stainless steel
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Colours - Black | Silver
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Swim 2 Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic
Sensors Accelerometer, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, geomagnetic sensor, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor, light sensor, infrared temperature sensor, bioelectrical impedance analysis 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, skin temperature, body composition, ECG, REM phases, sleep quality score
Modes - 90+ exercise modes
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, find phone function, HR zones, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, TrueUp, Body Battery Camera remote control, find phone function, Emergency SOS, music playback control, Body composition measurement tool, Sleep Coaching, fast charge
Notifications SMS, social apps, incoming calls Calendar, SMS, social apps, incoming calls, irregular rhythm
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Digital Player - MP3, WAV, AAC, AMR, M4A, OGG, 3GA, AWB, OGA
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou receiver
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Swim 2 Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+ NFC, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.3
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
DISPLAY Garmin Swim 2 Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective Super AMOLED - colour
Resolution 208 x 208 pixels 432 x 432 pixels
Screen Size 1.04" 1.3"
Pixel Density - 330 ppi
Colour Depth - 24-bit (16.7 million colours)
Screen Protection Chemically strengthened glass -
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Swim 2 Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic
Type - Touch sensitive screen, rotating bezel, push buttons
CASE Garmin Swim 2 Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic
Case Size 42 mm 43 mm
Crystal Type - Sapphire crystal
Case Shape Round Round
Case Details Slate -
BAND Garmin Swim 2 Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic
Band Type Band Band
Band Size - S/M
Fits Wrist with Circumference 129-197 mm -
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Hybrid eco-leather
Band Colour Slate Black | Silver
STORAGE Garmin Swim 2 Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic
Storage Capacity - 16 GB
User Memory - 7.1 GB
RAM Garmin Swim 2 Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic
RAM Size - 2 GB
CPU Garmin Swim 2 Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic
Manufacturer - Samsung
CPU Type - Exynos W930
Clock Speed - 1.4 GHz
BATTERY Garmin Swim 2 Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic
Technology Lithium Ion -
Capacity - 300 mAh
Battery Life - 40 hours
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)
Typical usage (AOD Off) - up to 40 hour(s)
Typical usage (AOD On) - up to 30 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Wireless Charging - Yes
Wireless Charging Standards - WPC
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Swim 2 Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic
Included Accessories Charging cable -
Preloaded Software - Google Maps, Samsung Wallet
Compliant Standards - IP68, MIL-STD 810H
SAR Value - 0.288 W/kg (limb), 0.177 W/kg (head)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 60 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -
Manufacturer Model Number - SM-R950
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