Basic Info |
| Wear Type | Wristband | Wristband | |
| Price | $29898 | $18900 | Swimovate PoolMate HR is 160% cheaper |
| Ratings | | | |
Activity & Fitness |
| Activity | No | Yes | Swimovate PoolMate HR tracks your activity |
| Calories | No | Yes | Swimovate PoolMate HR provides estimated calorie burned data |
| Sleep | No | No | Both don't monitor sleep pattern |
| Heart Rate / Pulse | No | No | Both don't monitor heart rate |
| External HR Monitor | No | Yes | |
| Distance | No | Yes | Swimovate PoolMate HR provides running or walking distance tracking |
| Steps | No | No | Both don't count your steps |
| Speed | No | Yes | |
| Stairs / Floors | No | No | Both don't track climbing stairs or floors |
| Exercise Tagging | No | No | Both don't have exercise tagging |
| Smart Coach | No | No | Both don't have coaching feature |
| Goal Setting | Yes | No | Set and keep your own daily or weekly goals with Garmin Approach S6 |
| Inactivity Alert | No | No | Both don't have inactivity alerts |
Additional Features |
| GPS | Yes | No | Garmin Approach S6 has GPS support |
| Compass | No | No | Both don't have a compass |
| Watch / Clock | Yes | Yes | Both have watch |
| Alarm Clock | Yes | Yes | Both have alarm clock |
| Reminders | Yes | No | Garmin Approach S6 has a reminder option |
| Stopwatch | Yes | Yes | Both have stopwatch |
| Music Playback | n/a | No | Both don't have music playback |
| Reports | | Activity | |
Smartphone Remote Features |
| Notifications | Yes | No | If you get a phone notification, Garmin Approach S6 make an alert for you |
| Caller ID | Yes | No | Garmin Approach S6 can notify you who is calling |
| Music Control | No | No | Both don't have phone music control |
| Call Control | No | No | Both don't have call control |
| Camera Control | No | No | Both don't have camera control |
| Find Phone | No | No | Both don't have a find phone feature |
Battery |
| Duration | 140 days | 30 days | Garmin Approach S6 battery life is about 4.7 times longer |
| Battery Type | Rechargeable Battery | Rechargeable Battery | |
Physical Specs |
| Weather Resistance | Yes | Yes | |
| Waterproof | Yes | Yes | |
| IP Rating | 5 ATM | n/a | |
| Weight | 47 grams | 67 grams | Garmin Approach S6 is 20.0 g lighter |
User Interface |
| Display | Yes | Yes | |
| Display Size | 1.00 inches | 48 mm | |
| Screen Resolution |
180 x 180 pixels
|
n/a
| |
| Color Display | Yes | No | |
| Touch Screen | Yes | No | |
Compatibility |
| Android | Yes | No | Garmin Approach S6 is compatibles with Android phones and tablets |
| iOS | Yes | No | Garmin Approach S6 can connect with iPhones or iPads |
| OS X/Mac | No | Yes | Swimovate PoolMate HR compatibles with MacBooks and iMacs |
| Windows Phone | Yes | No | Garmin Approach S6 compatibles with a range of Windows Phone devices |
| Windows | Yes | Yes | Both can help find your smartphone |
| Web Portal | No | No | Both don't have online web portal option |
| Social Features | No | No | Both don't have social features |
Connectivity |
| Bluetooth | Yes | No | Only Garmin Approach S6 has a built-in Bluetooth connection option |
| Wi-Fi | No | No | Both don't have Wi-Fi connection |
| NFC | No | No | Both don't have NFC connectivity |
| ANT+ | Yes | No | Only Garmin Approach S6 has ANT+ wireless technology |
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