Form Smart Swim 2 Goggles: Now with Heart Rate Tracking and Compass
Looking to upgrade your swim workouts with real-time feedback? The smart swim 2 goggles from Form have officially launched, delivering a major performance boost for both pool and open-water swimmers. These next-generation goggles come with heart rate monitoring, a built-in digital compass, and a sleeker, more lightweight design. Whether you're training for a triathlon or just want to keep better tabs on your fitness, the Smart Swim 2 goggles offer more functionality than ever—without needing to wear a separate fitness tracker.
Smarter Features with Heart Rate Tracking
The standout addition in the Smart Swim 2 goggles is the optical heart rate sensor, now embedded directly into the side-mounted electronics pod. This sensor eliminates the need for swimmers to wear external monitors or wrist-based trackers. You'll be able to view your heart rate live alongside metrics like stroke count, pace, distance, and calories—all displayed clearly on the built-in 72 x 40-pixel heads-up screen. The real-time data helps swimmers stay in their performance zone, whether they’re endurance training or optimizing recovery intervals.
Digital Compass Enhances Open-Water Navigation
For open-water athletes, Form has introduced a digital compass in the Smart Swim 2 goggles—a game changer for anyone swimming in lakes, oceans, or rivers. The new SwimStraight feature helps keep you on course by showing directional bearings on-screen, reducing the need to lift your head to sight manually. However, this feature is part of Form’s Premium subscription ($9.99/month), which also unlocks access to guided workouts and customizable training plans.
Design Improvements and Battery Trade-Offs
While the new features mean the battery life is slightly shorter—down from 16 hours to 14 hours—the Smart Swim 2 goggles are 15% smaller and more comfortable to wear. The design is more streamlined, and the display pod can now be worn on either side of the goggles. The standard model is priced at $279, with a Pro version at $329 that features Gorilla Glass 3 lenses for improved durability. Despite the minor drop in battery time, the comfort, added features, and real-time insights make these goggles an exciting upgrade for fitness-focused swimmers.
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