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Apple  Watch Series 3 vs Garmin Swim 2

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Apple  Watch Series 3Garmin Swim 2
Title Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS, 38mm) - Silver Aluminum Case with White Sport BandGarmin Swim 2, GPS Swimming Smartwatch for Pool and Open Water, Underwater Heart Rate, Records Distance, Pace, Stroke Count and Type, Slate Gray
Model Apple
 Watch Series 3
Garmin
Swim 2

Basic Info

Suggested Price $169.00$249.99
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Release Nov 2018

Overview

DescriptionLow and high heart rate notifications. Emergency SOS. New Breathe watch faces. Automatic workout detection. New yoga and hiking workouts. Advanced features for runners like cadence and pace alerts. New head-to-head competitions. Activity sharing with friends. Personalized coaching. Monthly challenges and achievement awards. You can use Walkie-Talkie, make phone calls, and send messages. Listen to Apple Music¹ and Apple Podcasts. And use Siri in all-new ways. Apple Watch Series 3 lets you do it all right from your wrist.Keep tabs on your health and fitness with this slate Garmin Swim 2 smartwatch. The activity-specific profiles monitor swimming activities for accurate performance data, while the GPS tracks your movements to analyze distance and speed during outdoor workouts. This Garmin Swim 2 smartwatch synchronizes with iOS and Android devices for calls and notifications.
Top Features
  • GPS
  • Retina display
  • Swimproof
  • Optical heart sensor
  • Stores music, podcasts, and audiobooks
  • Elevation
  • Emergency SOS
  • S3 chip with dual-core processor
  • watchOS with Activity trends, cycle tracking, hearing health innovations, and the App Store on your wrist
  • Aluminum case
  • GPS swimming smartwatch for the pool and open water
  • Monitors underwater estimated wrist-based heart rate during swim activities
  • Pool swim mode: records distance, pace, stroke count, stroke type and SWOLF (gauges swimming efficiency)
  • Open-water swim mode: uses built-in GPS for swims in lakes, oceans or rivers; records distance, pace, stroke count, SWOLF, stroke rate and stroke distance
  • Offers advanced features for staying on pace, logging drills and more
  • Includes free online analysis, custom workout creation, storage and sharing on Garmin Connect online community
  • Connected features (paired with a compatible smartphone) include smart notifications and automatic uploads to our Garmin Connect online community
  • Battery life: up to 7 days in smartwatch mode, 13 hours in GPS and optical heart rate (ohr) mode and 72 hours in pool and ohr mode

Reviews

Walmart Rating5.0 (out of 2 reviews)5.0 (out of 1 reviews)
BestBuy Rating4.8 (out of 19760 reviews)5 (out of 2 reviews)
Latest Reviews

Very happy!
Rating: 5
Oh wow! So impressed with the delivery time. I think I got my watch 2 days after I ordered it. The watch was very well packaged too! The watch itself is exactly what I needed and wanted. I needed to replace my series 2 watch since the screen cracked and it wasnt worth getting fixed (unfortunately, thanks apple...), so the series 3 is perfect and does everything I need it to. Thank you Walmart!!
by Cara on 2020-08-25T17:00:00

The Little Apple
Rating: 5
I have purchased this Apple Watch 3-series July 13th, 2020, and I absolutely adore this watch. It was inexpensive compared to the Apple Watch 4-series and 5-series, as well, at $169.00 plus applicable taxes and shipping. However, it does everything I wanted to do, plus some: heart-rate monitor, view, read, and respond to text messages; set alarm clock, let you inhale and exhale periodically throughout the day with an app built inside the watch, among others. It is like your smartphone within a smartphone with features as dial and talk, let someone start their vehicle from the watch itself. To make a long story short, I don't think anyone would be disappointed with this device. Although, the screen size is incredibly smaller than the 4-series, as well as 5-series.
by Kool on 2020-08-05T17:00:00

Amazing!!!
Rating: 5
i love it! It came the very next morning, band new and in perfect condition. Definitely was a great buy
by Deja on 2020-07-07T17:00:00

Apple Watch series 3
Rating: 5
Love my watch even though it was delayed a day or 2. It works perfectly fine and got it at a good price. Happy Online pickup store customer.
by KC on 2020-05-11T17:00:00

The best gift eva
Rating: 5
My son loved it he’s 19 !!the best
by Trina on 2020-04-15T17:00:00

This watch is amazing!!
Rating: 5
This watch is amazing!! It tracks my steps and has already helped me make healthier choices.
by purplepanda on 2020-05-04T17:00:00

Chrissy
Rating: 5
Love love love highly recommended
by christina on 2020-04-29T17:00:00

Keeps me moving!!
Rating: 5
I am almost 70 and I was able to pretty much set my Apple Watch up by myself without any issues. Had my son show me a couple of other things that I could add on there but so far its been wonderful
by Else on 2020-08-17T17:00:00

Sorry Fitbit therea new Guy on my wrist!!!Hello AW
Rating: 5
This watch was recommended to me by my Niece. She did a great job, with her research, it was at a good and also decent price. My Fitbit put me down but my Apple Watch is Great thus far.
by Cheryl on 2020-08-04T17:00:00


Rating: 5
Had mine almost 3 months works great , easy to set up , havent had any problems so far love it would totally recomend
by James on 2020-07-28T17:00:00


Rating: 5

by Angelique on 2020-06-29T17:00:00

All Features

Voice Assistant Built-inSiri
Case MaterialAluminumPolymer
SeriesSeries 3Swim 2
Operating System CompatibilityApple iOSAndroid
Bluetooth EnabledYesYes
Screen MaterialIon-X GlassGlass
Operating SystemwatchOSGarmin
Usage Time18 hours
Backlit DisplayNoYes
Manufacturer's Warranty - Labor1 Year1 Year
NFC TechnologyYes
Additional Accessories Included1m Magnetic Charging CableCharging/data cable
Color CategorySilverGray
Display TypeOLEDMIP LCD
Maximum Wrist Size7.87 inches7.76 inches
Product Height1.52 inches1.65 inches
RechargeableYesYes
Model FamilyApple Watch Series 3Garmin Swim 2
Band MaterialFluoroelastomerSilicone
Mobile Payment Service SupportedApple Pay
Adjustable BrightnessYes
Model NumberMTEY2LL/A010-02247-00
Adjustable Band LengthYesYes
Replaceable BatteryNo
Vibration AlertYesYes
Maximum Depth of Water Resistance164 feet170 feet
Wi-Fi CompatibilityWireless BNone
Minimum Wrist Size5.12 inches5.08 inches
Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts1 Year1 Year
Customizable Watch FacesYesYes
Case Thickness0.45 inches0.45 inches
Works WithSiri
Global PositioningGPSGLONASS
Case ShapeRectangularRound
Alert TypeVibrationAudible
Internal Memory Capacity8 gigabytes
Screen Size38 millimeters26.3 millimeters
Clock DisplayYesYes
Display ScreenYesYes
Product Weight0.94 ounces1.27 ounces
Battery TypeLithium-ionLithium-ion
Band TypeSport BandStrap
Band ColorWhite
Charging Interface(s)WirelessUSB
Voice ActivatedYes
Case Size38 millimeters42 millimeters
Metrics MeasuredCadenceActivity vs. inactivity
Product TypeSmartwatchSmartwatch
Product Depth0.45 inches0.45 inches
Built-In MicrophoneYes
Water ResistantYesYes
Case Back MaterialComposite
Multi-Sport TrackingYesYes
Case Width1.31 inches1.65 inches
Form FactorWristwatchWristwatch
Music PlayerYesYes
Bluetooth Version4.2
Touch ScreenYes
Color DisplayYesYes
SensorsAccelerometerAccelerometer
releaseNov 2018
ColorSilver AluminumSlate With Silicone Band
Product NameApple Watch Series 3 (GPS) 38mm Silver Aluminum Case with White Sport BandSwim 2 Smartwatch 42mm Fiber-Reinforced Polymer
BrandAppleGarmin
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Battery Strength IndicatorYes
Product Width1.65 inches
Mobile NotificationsYes
Clasp TypeBuckle
Maximum Operating Temperature140 degrees fahrenheit
Minimum Operating Temperature-4 degrees fahrenheit
Screen Resolution208 x 208
App CompatibleYes

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