Canadian tech company Form has launched an updated version of its Smart Swim 2 goggles that track your performance and heart rate in the water and display the data on a heads-up display. The latest versions of the goggles are even more durable thanks to damage-resistant Gorilla Glass.
It turns out Form has been working on smart goggles for about six years. The glasses are designed to track a range of metrics in pools and open water, including heart rate, pace, stroke rate, time, distance, calories burned, number of strokes, distance per stroke and split time measured via optical sensors near the temples.
These goggles feature a clear heads-up display that displays only key data, allowing athletes to focus on swimming
Its built-in battery lasts for 14 hours on a full charge, and in an emergency, it can run for 2 hours on a 10-minute charge. Workout data can be shared to platforms like Strava, and you can subscribe to Form's own swim coaching app for guided workouts and skill analysis.
There are some thoughtful software features built in here, like the ability to convert a written swim routine on paper into a guided workout session that displays on the goggles, and a GPS-free digital compass to help you stay on course in open water.
Reviews point out that this goggle has a simple, bright, and clear AR display that makes it easy to view data while swimming. The swimming goggles have a simple interface design and are easy to operate, allowing you to quickly start swimming and switch between key modes; you can deeply customize other functions through the accompanying mobile application. The goggles can also be paired with Apple and Garmin watches to display GPS data such as pace per 100 meters (3.3 feet).
Form mobile app displays detailed graphs and metrics while swimming with Smart Swim 2 goggles
The Smart Swim 2, which debuted last year for $279, already offers these features. For an extra $50, you can get the Pro version with Gorilla Glass lenses, which promise to effectively protect against scratches and prevent fogging for longer, provided you use the included anti-fog spray (the company explains that the spray only requires baby shampoo and water, so you can refill the spray yourself).
New Gorilla Glass lenses are scratch-resistant and long-term anti-fog
Judging from the reviews, professional swimmers seem to appreciate the features and precision of the Smart Swim 2; the main drawback to its overall rating is that many of the coaching and training planning features, as well as the electronic compass, cost $15 per month or $99 per year. Other than that, it looks like a great piece of gear – the new lenses should hold it up better in the water too.
Check out the Smart Swim 2 Pro on Form’s website.