Garmin Swim 2

The first dedicated Garmin smartwatch for water sports enthusiasts entered the arena in 2012. The model bore the prosaic name Swim. Today, the second generation of these “smart” watches rules the market.

Swimming metrics

Garmin Swim 2 is designed for swimming in pools and open water. They monitor the frequency of contractions of the heart muscle (including under water), track the pace of overcoming the distance, the number and type of strokes, and draw graphs based on the results of training. In the traditional role of a sports watch, the gadget keeps track of the steps taken, fixes the track of the run according to the GPS satellite system, and monitors the level of stress in the body.

transflective screen

The watch is sharpened in a plastic case with dimensions of 42 mm. The display of the model is transflective without touch control support. The image is broadcast on it in a resolution of 208x208 pixels. Taking into account the non-wasteful energy consumption, on a single battery charge, the device “lives” for 7 days in normal use and up to 13 hours in a row with the active GPS tracking function.

A real find

Of course, smartwatches are not afraid of water, duplicate notifications from a paired smartphone, and allow you to control your music player. But the model does not have its own memory on board, nor does it support the Garmin Pay payment system due to the lack of an NFC chip. The Garmin Swim 2 is a godsend for recreational swimmers and comes with an arsenal of smart features you need to take into your daily life.