Garmin vívomove 3S vs. Garmin Swim 2

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin vívomove 3S 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 vívomove 3S vs. Garmin Swim 2 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin vívomove 3S Garmin Swim 2
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Running, swimming, cycling
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 39 mm 42 mm
Height 39 mm 42 mm
Depth 10.9 mm 11.4 mm
Weight 24.5 g 36 g
Body Material Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer -
Protection Water-resistant Waterproof
Clock Display - Yes
FEATURES Garmin vívomove 3S Garmin Swim 2
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, altimeter, heart rate, Pulse Ox sensor Accelerometer, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, stress level Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, swimming metrics
Watch Movement Quartz -
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, find phone function, idle alert, HR zones, gesture control, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, GPS via mobile, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp Music remote handling, find phone function, HR zones, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, TrueUp, Body Battery
Notifications Incoming calls SMS, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert - Yes
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
CONNECTIVITY Garmin vívomove 3S Garmin Swim 2
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 5.0, ANT+ Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Garmin vívomove 3S Garmin Swim 2
Type OLED - monochrome Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 132 x 64 pixels 208 x 208 pixels
Screen Size - 1.04"
Dimensions (WxH) 18.3 mm x 8.9 mm -
Screen Protection - Chemically strengthened glass
INPUT DEVICE Garmin vívomove 3S Garmin Swim 2
Type Touch sensitive screen -
CASE Garmin vívomove 3S Garmin Swim 2
Case Size 39 mm 42 mm
Crystal Type Chemically strengthened glass -
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Silver stainless steel -
Case Details Granite blue | Light sand | Rose gold Slate
BAND Garmin vívomove 3S Garmin Swim 2
Band Type Band Band
Band Width 18 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 110-175 mm 129-197 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Granite blue | Light sand | Navy Slate
BATTERY Garmin vívomove 3S Garmin Swim 2
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 5 day(s) -
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)
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin vívomove 3S Garmin Swim 2
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging cable
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 50 °C 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature -10 °C -20 °C
Warranty 1-year warranty -
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