description Garmin Swim 2 Overview
The Garmin Swim 2 remains the gold standard for dedicated swimming smartwatches. Its focus on swimming metrics is unparalleled, offering accurate stroke detection, SWOLF scores, drill logging, and critical swim distance. The dedicated button interface simplifies operation even with wet hands, and the GPS provides reliable open water tracking. While lacking some smartwatch features, its swimming-centric design and exceptional accuracy make it the top choice for serious swimmers and triathletes.
Its a robust and reliable device built to withstand the rigors of frequent swimming.
help Garmin Swim 2 FAQ
Does Garmin Swim 2 track open-water swimming or only pool laps?
It supports both pool and open-water swim profiles. In open water, its built-in GPS records distance, pace, stroke count, stroke rate, stroke distance, and SWOLF.
Can Garmin Swim 2 record drills and SWOLF?
Yes, Garmin Swim 2 includes drill logging for activities such as kicking, one-arm swimming, and sculling, and it calculates SWOLF for swim efficiency. It also supports Critical Swim Speed and pacing alerts.
Does Garmin Swim 2 measure heart rate in the water?
Yes, it uses wrist-based optical heart rate so you can see underwater heart-rate data without a chest strap. Garmin says the watch can upload the session to Garmin Connect for post-swim analysis.
How long does the Garmin Swim 2 battery last?
Garmin lists up to 7 days in smartwatch mode, up to 13 hours with GPS and optical heart rate, and up to 72 hours in pool and optical-heart-rate mode. The watch is rated 5 ATM for swimming.
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