Name: Swim
Brand: Garmin
SKU: 78120
Rating: 4.1 (41 reviews)

3.9

based on all reviews

an easy and inexpensive process
than quick and easy summaries
Garmin Swim is solid device that looks good

shrill is for when you start/stop an interval
confusing menu system and lack of web-based software platform
inability to deal with drill/kick segments

Screen resolution: 31, 55 px
Touchscreen: no
Colour screen: no
Gender: Men's, Women's
Heart rate monitor: no
Bluetooth: no
Gps: no

Garmin Swim - Pros & Cons

an easy and inexpensive process
than quick and easy summaries
Garmin Swim is solid device that looks good
very simple stopwatch
it works far better for this particular application
DCR
much appreciated
it works very well
it works fine
small
affordable
and focus device
the display is nice and big and - most importantly - clearly legible
pretty accurate
neat idea and helps preserve battery life
simple enough to perform other maintenance tasks on the swim tracker
reliable and popular brand
fully equipped with an integrated GPS and is perfect for tracking pool and open water swimming
very trustworthy
organized
and reliable
impressive and high-performing devices
better functionality and features than the original Swim watch and
The watch face is clear and easy to read
Simple to use
attractive design and clear display
best fitness trackers and best fitness
accuracy is strong for both short and long pool swims
attractive and competitively priced watch that
sleek design and lightweight feel
watch is good at detecting strokes and distances
optical heart rate monitor is very good
thin
light
comfortable and durable
Garmin Connect app is very good
slim and light
real buttons
good screen
accurate GPS
is free and has a mobile and a desktop version
intuitive size and placement of the buttons
Garmin Swim 2 are easy to use
a powerful way to get yourself motivation and improving in the pool
Backcountry & Competitive Cyclist offer free 2-day shipping
swim2 was more accurate
smaller size is good for two reasons
Garmin Connect now officially supports more complex swim workout repeats
Swim 2 is pretty solid in comparison
the distance that I swim the watch is very precise
great and very informative
Useful information in great scientific details
detailed and informative reviews
piece actually works just fine for the Swim 2

shrill is for when you start/stop an interval
confusing menu system and lack of web-based software platform
inability to deal with drill/kick segments
Garmin has or does not have on their website
Garmin Swim accuracy was very disappointing
smacked the watch into the plastic lane dividers a few times
any heavier than the band with your locker key on the other wrist
the Global Goals band has slipped through the cracks
fitness trackers are unable to accommodate this
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it can only track three sports other than swimming
Ring is not meant to replace apps like Tinder
No functionality to upload and review workout data on
lack of GPS or open-water swim mode
comparatively limited bike and run metrics
it does not do is download swimming workouts
not to have tenths of a second in the air
Garmin has added to it is just software tweaks
lack of onboard maps means routes are limited to the breadcrumb-trail display
the distance is not recorded by the watch)
an option that can be turned on or off
usually wear a watch
Misfit Flash and the Jaybird Reign
Neither of these watches tracks open-water swims
totally fogged (so clearly NOT waterproof)
is not user-replaceable
getting double distance
and also inaccurate track
Garmin does not show lap times in pool swim
the watch might calculate the turns tricky
only for swimming) is not optimal
The battery life is shorter than some of the competition
Garmin does not have a feature to set this arbitrary value
expensive
no touchscreen
interface can be a bit clunky
a rechargeable battery with the Garmin Swim
Forerunner 945 is full onboard maps
watches have always felt a little landlocked
lagging behind a tad at times
unfortunate distinction of accidentally linking the TechRadar homepage to a rival publication
Garmin tracked a little under the Polar band
it's only available for pool swimming
not open water

Garmin Swim - Technical Overview

	Poor	Average	Good	Excellent
Waterproof depth	50 m Best: Timex Ironman Triathlon 30-Lap T5K429 Waterproof depth: 200 m
Weight	40 g Best: ART Multimedia SZNART ASZ01 Weight: 10 g

Garmin - Video Reviews (8)

Garmin Swim - Full Specifications

Screen resolution	31 x 55 px
Touchscreen	no
Colour screen	no

Colour of product	Black,Blue
Protection features	Water resistant
Waterproof depth	50

Bluetooth	no
GPS	no

Gender	Men's Women's
Width	1.89 in
Depth	1.73 in
Weight	1.41 oz
Thickness	0.51 in

Heart Rate Monitor	no
Distance meter	no
Calorie counter	yes
ANT+	yes
Alarm	yes
Barometer	yes
Compass	yes
Date display	yes
Display light	yes
Speedometer	yes
Stopwatch	yes
Temperature sensor	yes
Timer	yes

Battery type	CR2032
Battery life (standby mode)	365.0 day

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Garmin Swim Garmin - Editorial Reviews (7)

3.8

Based on 7 reviews

TechRadar

Published: 26.07.2015

Garmin Swim review

4.0

The Garmin Swim is great for tracking swimming, but not much else

Garmin Swim Garmin Swim watch In-Depth Review

DC Rainmaker

Published: 25.06.2012

Garmin Swim watch In-Depth Review

(*** UPDATE: Garmin has released the next generation watch. For more details, see the Garmin Swim 2 In-Depth Review***) Today, Garmin announced the Garmin Swim, which is a dedicated swim tracking watch that builds upon the accelerometer based technology that

Wareable

Published: 20.01.2020

Garmin Swim 2 review

4.0

The Garmin Swim 2 is all about tracking you in the water, and be it pool or open water swimming, it's a top quality GPS swimming watch that offers plenty of...

ProductReview.com.au

Published: 23.04.2021

Garmin Swim Watch

Garmin Swim Watch (Heart Rate Monitor): 3.1 out of 5 stars from 9 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.

Garmin Swim Garmin Swim 2 GPS Watch In-Depth Review

DC Rainmaker

Published: 15.10.2019

Garmin Swim 2 GPS Watch In-Depth Review

Yes, for real: The Garmin Swim is back, baby. Over 7 years later and Garmin has finally incremented to the second edition in their swimmers-only watch. And, it’s basically exactly what you’d expect in a swimming first watch from Garmin