Basic Info |
| Wear Type | Wristband | Wristband | |
| Price | $16899 | $14999 | Polar RCX3 is 110% cheaper |
| Ratings | | | |
Activity & Fitness |
| Activity | Yes | Yes | Both track daily activity |
| Calories | Yes | Yes | Both show estimated calories burned |
| Sleep | No | No | Both don't monitor sleep pattern |
| Heart Rate / Pulse | No | Yes | Polar RCX3 has built-in heart rate monitor |
| External HR Monitor | No | Yes | |
| Distance | Yes | Yes | Both track your stride length |
| Steps | No | Yes | Polar RCX3 counts your steps |
| Pace | Yes | No | |
| Stairs / Floors | No | No | Both don't have elevation feature |
| Exercise Tagging | No | Yes | Only Polar RCX3 provides exercise tagging |
| Smart Coach | No | No | Both don't have coaching feature |
| Goal Setting | Yes | Yes | Both can help with your goals setting |
| Inactivity Alert | No | No | Both don't have inactivity alerts |
Additional Features |
| GPS | No | Yes | Polar RCX3 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 Swim has a reminder option |
| Stopwatch | Yes | No | Garmin Swim has a stopwatch |
| Music Playback | No | No | Both don't have music playback |
| Reports | Activity | Activity | |
Smartphone Remote Features |
| Notifications | No | No | Both don't have phone notifications |
| Caller ID | No | No | Both don't show caller ID notification |
| 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 | 365 days | 240 days | Garmin Swim battery life is about 1.5 times longer |
| Battery Type | Replaceable Cell Battery | Replaceable Cell Battery | |
Physical Specs |
| Weather Resistance | Yes | Yes | |
| Waterproof | No | No | |
| IP Rating | 5 ATM | 3 ATM | |
| Weight | 40 grams | n/a | |
User Interface |
| Display | LCD Screen | Yes | |
| Display Size | n/a | n/a | |
| Screen Resolution |
55 x 31 pixels
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n/a
| |
| Color Display | No | No | |
| Touch Screen | No | No | |
Compatibility |
| Android | Yes | No | Garmin Swim is compatibles with Android phones and tablets |
| iOS | Yes | No | Garmin Swim can connect with iPhones or iPads |
| OS X/Mac | Yes | Yes | Both compatible MAC OS X laptops and PCs |
| Windows Phone | Yes | No | Garmin Swim compatibles with a range of Windows Phone devices |
| Windows | Yes | Yes | Both can help find your smartphone |
| Web Portal | Yes | Yes | Both have access to online web portal |
| Social Features | Yes | No | You can integrate Garmin Swim with social networks and share information |
Connectivity |
| Bluetooth | No | No | Both don't have Bluetooth |
| 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 Swim has ANT+ wireless technology |
| Buy on Amazon | Buy on Amazon | |
