Garmin Swim 2 Replacements
Garmin calls the Swim 2 a previous model and has not announced a Swim 3. Compare the Forerunner 170, 265, and Instinct 3 for swimming.
Garmin now classifies the Swim 2 as a previous model and no longer sells it directly in the US. There is no announced Swim 3. For most swimmers, the new Forerunner 170 is the closest current match.
The answer in 30 seconds
The Swim 2 is no longer a current retail model, but its core features did not vanish. The important correction is that the Swim 2 itself supports structured pool workouts and a Critical Swim Speed test. A credible replacement has to be judged against that real baseline.
All three picks cover pool and open-water swimming and appear in Garmin’s current Pool Swim workout-compatibility list. The real choice is training depth, form factor, and price.
The 3 best Garmin Swim 2 replacements
What about the Forerunner 70 and 165?
Both are reasonable watches, but neither clears the same replacement brief as cleanly as the Forerunner 170.
Using AquaPlan with a compatible Garmin
A watch can only guide a structured set if Garmin supports pool workouts on that model. All three main picks in this guide are in Garmin’s current compatibility list. AquaPlan then gives you two ways to move a session.
Sources and editorial notes
This guide uses first-party Garmin documentation rather than forum rumors. Product status, prices, and compatibility can change, so check the linked product page before buying.
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