Focus: Waterproof & Swim Tracking
| Apple Watch Ultra | Garmin Swim 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Water Resistance | Up to 100 meters | Up to 50 meters |
| Pool Swim Tracking | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| Open Water Tracking | ✅ Yes (with GPS) | ✅ Yes (with GPS) |
| Swim Metrics | Distance, strokes, pace | Distance, strokes, pace, SWOLF |
| Price Range | Around $800 | Around $250 |
If you swim often — in a pool or in the ocean — both of these watches will track your laps, strokes, and pace. But they’re made for different types of swimmers.
- The Garmin Swim 2 is lightweight, focused on swimming, and gives you all the core stats at a much lower price.
- The Apple Watch Ultra is for people who want a rugged, premium watch that’s waterproof up to 100 meters and also tracks diving and triathlons.
🏊 Curious about terms like SWOLF or open water GPS?
Check out our Smartwatch Glossary for simple definitions.