Garmin Swim vs Polar RCX3

Garmin Swim Polar RCX3

Basic Info

Wear TypeWristbandWristband
Price$16899$14999Polar RCX3 is 110% cheaper
Ratings

Activity & Fitness

Activity Yes YesBoth track daily activity
Calories Yes YesBoth show estimated calories burned
Sleep No NoBoth don't monitor sleep pattern
Heart Rate / Pulse No YesPolar RCX3 has built-in heart rate monitor
External HR Monitor No Yes
Distance Yes YesBoth track your stride length
Steps No YesPolar RCX3 counts your steps
Pace Yes No
Stairs / Floors No NoBoth don't have elevation feature
Exercise Tagging No YesOnly Polar RCX3 provides exercise tagging
Smart Coach No NoBoth don't have coaching feature
Goal Setting Yes YesBoth can help with your goals setting
Inactivity Alert No NoBoth don't have inactivity alerts

Additional Features

GPS No YesPolar RCX3 has GPS support
Compass No NoBoth don't have a compass
Watch / Clock Yes YesBoth have watch
Alarm Clock Yes YesBoth have alarm clock
Reminders Yes NoGarmin Swim has a reminder option
Stopwatch Yes NoGarmin Swim has a stopwatch
Music Playback No NoBoth don't have music playback
ReportsActivityActivity

Smartphone Remote Features

Notifications No NoBoth don't have phone notifications
Caller ID No NoBoth don't show caller ID notification
Music Control No NoBoth don't have phone music control
Call Control No NoBoth don't have call control
Camera Control No NoBoth don't have camera control
Find Phone No NoBoth don't have a find phone feature

Battery

Duration365 days240 daysGarmin Swim battery life is about 1.5 times longer
Battery TypeReplaceable Cell BatteryReplaceable Cell Battery

Physical Specs

Weather Resistance Yes Yes
Waterproof No No
IP Rating5 ATM3 ATM
Weight40 gramsn/a

User Interface

DisplayLCD Screen Yes
Display Sizen/an/a
Screen Resolution 55 x 31 pixels n/a
Color Display No No
Touch Screen No No

Compatibility

Android Yes NoGarmin Swim is compatibles with Android phones and tablets
iOS Yes NoGarmin Swim can connect with iPhones or iPads
OS X/Mac Yes YesBoth compatible MAC OS X laptops and PCs
Windows Phone Yes NoGarmin Swim compatibles with a range of Windows Phone devices
Windows Yes YesBoth can help find your smartphone
Web Portal Yes YesBoth have access to online web portal
Social Features Yes NoYou can integrate Garmin Swim with social networks and share information

Connectivity

Bluetooth No NoBoth don't have Bluetooth
Wi-Fi No NoBoth don't have Wi-Fi connection
NFC No NoBoth don't have NFC connectivity
ANT+ Yes NoOnly Garmin Swim has ANT+ wireless technology
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