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Garmin Swim 2 vs Withings Steel HR Sport

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Garmin Swim 2Withings Steel HR Sport
Title Garmin Swim 2, GPS Swimming Smartwatch for Pool and Open Water, Underwater Heart Rate, Records Distance, Pace, Stroke Count and Type, Slate GrayWithings Steel HR Sport Hybrid Smartwatch (40mm) - Activity, Sleep, Fitness and Heart Rate Tracker with Connected GPS, Smart Notifications, Water Resistant with 25-Day Battery Life
Model Garmin
Swim 2
Withings
Steel HR Sport

Basic Info

Suggested Price $249.99$199.95
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Release Jul 2019

Overview

DescriptionKeep 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.The lightweight yet durable Galaxy Watch Active smartwatch understands the way you work out. With auto workout tracking, you'll have the power to reach new goals, and a suite of apps helps you monitor your stress and sleep while you stay connected.
Top Features
  • 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
  • Heart rate tracking - Maximize your workouts with continuous heart rate and in-depth reporting plus daily and overnight HR
  • Workout mode w/connected GPS: Maps your session with distance, elevation and pace and now enjoy Strava integration
  • Fitness level - Assesses your cardiovascular capacity when running based on V02 max estimation
  • Goes the distance - Water resistant up to 50m, 25 days of battery life on one charge, durable stainless steel case
  • Sleep tracking - Wake to a Sleep Score based on light & deep sleep cycles, interruptions, depth & regularity plus enjoy a silent vibrating alarm
  • Smart notifications - Call, text, event and app notifications from your smartphone
  • The charging time is approximately 2 hours to 100% and about 1 hour to 80%.The battery life is Up to 5 days in workout mode and +20 additional days in power reserve mode (time and activity tracking only)
  • Withings products on Amazon must be “ships from and sold by” Amazon or Withings to be eligible for warranty/replacement by Withings
  • Included Components: Steel Hr Sport Multi-Sport Hybrid Smartwatch With A Dedicated Silicone Wristband, Magnetic Charging Cable, Quick Start Guide (English, French, German, Italian, Spanish)
  • Sport Type: Training

Reviews

Walmart Rating5.0 (out of 1 reviews)3.8 (out of 207 reviews)
BestBuy Rating5 (out of 2 reviews)4.5 (out of 5890 reviews)
Latest Reviews


Rating: 5

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

samsung active watch
Rating: 5
Great watch my wife loves it. She is still figuring a few things out but over all she rely loves all the functions of it
by Freddie on 2020-04-30T17:00:00


Rating: 5

by Keisha on 2020-08-07T17:00:00

Love this watch!
Rating: 5
I always wanted to upgrade to a real smartwatch from a basic fitness tracker I had gotten for free a while back. So, when I had the option to get one with my S20 Ultra pre-order, I jumped at the chance! I'm really happy with it. The size is great for me at 40mm. I went with the rose gold option as I really like rose gold jewelry. It not only looks great but works great. I have no issues with it connecting to my phone or using it. I really like all the watch face options as well as all the apps I can use. I love how I can get notified from the apps on my phone on my watch. I have A LOT of trouble sleeping and being able to track my sleep is a great thing. The fitness options are great too. I love how customizable it is. I'm still getting the hang of it but I'm very happy with it so far!
by LindsayDD on 2020-03-19T17:00:00

Gift
Rating: 5
My mother absolutely loves her new watch! Great features, reasonable price.
by Ashley on 2020-08-17T17:00:00


Rating: 4
I love how easy it was to set the watch up. its very customizable. I can get a lot of different watch faces and also add widgets. It synced effortlessly to my Note 9 and its light on my wrist. The only thing I dont like is not being able to make or receive calls on it.
by Tameli on 2019-03-29T17:00:00

Like it a lot
Rating: 4
i wish a smaller face size was available. 40mm is a little big for my liking but that is just my preference. the only negative is the battery life. it needs to be charged every day and a half to 2 days. devices i've had in the past have usually lasted twice as long on a charge.
by Brellas mom on 2020-08-02T17:00:00

Rear glass plate came off completely
Rating: 1
today i woke up and found that the rear glass plate of my galaxy watch active came off exposing the internals of the watch. i'm very careful with my devices, i never washed my hands with the watch on it. i'm extremely disappointed because the warranty has expired recently.
by reaver2006 on 2020-07-31T17:00:00

Terrible battery life
Rating: 1
After many tries at adjusting various features to reduce battery usage it was evident it came no where close to the advertised 80 hour battery life for even the basic functions. I even tried contacting Samsung for help on this issue which was pretty much useless. The reason I bought it was to replace my Fitbit, and mainly so I could listen to Spotify when running. It was between this watch and the new Fitbit equivalent but since I had a Samsung S9 I thought the they would be more compatible and it would be a seamless type of experience. Quite the opposite. The Bluetooth keeps cutting out and has to reconnect. If I keep the watch 1 or 2 feet from my ear pods it is OK, anything further it keeps dropping the connection. I bought because I thought they would be good fit with my Samsung phone. I am now turned off by everything that's Samsung. I am ditching their phone and TV's for better quality and customer service. Be warned people, their products and quality as well as their customer service has really taken a turn for the worst anymore, look somewhere else.
by Mark on 2020-08-15T17:00:00

Battery
Rating: 1
The battery absolutely sucks on the watch ,it also drains the battery on my phone , I closed out as many as as I could and didn't help, won't even make a full day on a single charge, most likely I'll be returning
by Jilly on 2020-01-11T16:00:00

Glossy coating on the band starts peeling!
Rating: 1
I bought this 1 month ago and the glossy coating on the original Samsung silicone band started peeling. I raised my concern to Samsung, and their response was its normal "wear and tear". It's extremely ugly to look at. Huge design flaw on the strap. Should not have the glossy coating on silicone, now it just looks bad.
by Penguin on 2019-12-18T16:00:00

All Features

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SensorsAccelerometerAccelerometer
Battery Strength IndicatorYesYes
Product Weight1.27 ounces0.88 ounces
Display TypeMIP LCDAMOLED
Color DisplayYesYes
Case Size42 millimeters
Customizable Watch FacesYesYes
Form FactorWristwatchWristwatch
Backlit DisplayYesNo
Metrics MeasuredActivity vs. inactivityActivity vs. inactivity
Music PlayerYesYes
Product Width1.65 inches
Battery TypeLithium-ionLithium-ion
Charging Interface(s)USBWireless
Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts1 Year1 Year
Maximum Wrist Size7.76 inches
Clock DisplayYesYes
Multi-Sport TrackingYesYes
ColorSlate With Silicone BandGreen
Maximum Depth of Water Resistance170 feet164 feet
RechargeableYesYes
Model FamilyGarmin Swim 2Galaxy Watch Active
Product Depth0.45 inches0.41 inches
Wi-Fi CompatibilityNoneWireless B
SeriesSwim 2Galaxy Watch
Minimum Wrist Size5.08 inches
Mobile NotificationsYesYes
Alert TypeAudibleVibration
Case MaterialPolymerAluminum
Case Thickness0.45 inches0.41 inches
Case Width1.65 inches1.56 inches
Screen MaterialGlassGorilla Glass
Bluetooth EnabledYesYes
Adjustable Band LengthYes
Screen Size26.3 millimeters40 millimeters
Band MaterialSiliconeFluoroelastomer
Band TypeStrapFluoroelastomer band
Clasp TypeBuckleBuckle
Global PositioningGLONASSGPS
Color CategoryGrayGreen
Model Number010-02247-00SM-R500NZGAXAR
Maximum Operating Temperature140 degrees fahrenheit
Operating System CompatibilityAndroidAndroid
Water ResistantYesYes
Minimum Operating Temperature-4 degrees fahrenheit
Product Height1.65 inches
Screen Resolution208 x 208360 x 360
Product NameSwim 2 Smartwatch 42mm Fiber-Reinforced PolymerGalaxy Watch Active Smartwatch 40mm Aluminum
Display ScreenYesYes
Case ShapeRoundRound
Manufacturer's Warranty - Labor1 Year1 Year
BrandGarminSamsung
Additional Accessories IncludedCharging/data cableAdditional straps; wireless charging pad
Operating SystemGarminTizen
App CompatibleYes
Vibration AlertYesYes
Product TypeSmartwatchSmartwatch
Integrated CameraNo
Internal Memory Capacity4 gigabytes
Processor Speed1.15 gigahertz
Adjustable BrightnessNo
Usage Time45 hours
Voice Assistant Built-inOther
Dust ResistantYes
System Memory (RAM)0.75 gigabytes
Replaceable BatteryNo
Silent AlarmNo
Band ColorGreen
Band Width20 millimeters
Charging Time120 minutes
Built-In MicrophoneYes
Ingress Protection (IP) RatingIP68
NFC TechnologyYes
Bluetooth Version4.2
Data Plan RequiredNo
Battery Capacity230 milliampere hours
Touch ScreenYes
Mobile Payment Service SupportedSamsung Pay
Number of Sensors4
Shock ResistantYes
Maximum Height of Shock Resistance4.9 feet
Voice ActivatedYes
releaseJul 2019

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