I can barely swim a lap in a community swimming pool, so I don’t necessarily feel the need for a pair of swimming goggles that not only protect the eyes but also display real-time stats of my workout. Put me aside, for avid swimmers and professional trainees, Form has been designing a pair of goggles with a built-in display that shows real-time data of the swimmer. The company first introduced this innovation in 2019 with a product called the Smart Swim. Now, in 2025, it’s rolling out an upgraded version, aptly named the Smart Swim 2: no time wasted on a flashy new name.
Form has stayed focused on delivering what really matters. And that is, essentially, what the pair of goggles can do, and the wear and tear it can tolerate. So, the incremental improvements, including digital compass, heart rate tracking, and Corning Gorilla Glass, in a much lighter form factor, are commendable and appreciative.
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Smart Swim 2 goggles have gone on sale from July 15 and are available online through the Form website for a starting price of $279. In addition to the base model, Form has also released a Pro version of the Smart Swim 2 goggles, which has Corning Gorilla Glass 3 lenses that ensure more durability and resistance against scratches. This addition beefs up the price by $50 to $329. On the appearance front, you won’t find much difference from the predecessor; the fancy swim googles have a small box and display hanging from the side. Former, which is about 15 percent smaller in size, contains the heart rate monitor and rechargeable battery, while the display with 72 x 40 resolution shows various performance data such as distance, calories burned, number of strokes, and the heart rate. These features are essential for competitive swimmers and should definitely be beneficial for the trainees.
The addition of a sensor for heart rate monitoring underwater is a welcome addition; however, it reportedly shaves the battery life down from 16 hours in the first pair of goggles to about 12 hours in the Smart Swim 2. Unless you are planning to swim for days in the sea, the battery backup should be more than enough for days in the pool. If you happen to plan a sea swim expedition, the goggles feature a digital compass, which shows the user’s current bearing on the display, so you can figure out the direction in open waters and keep swimming in a straight line. Of course, with the upgraded features and a slimmer and lighter profile, the Smart Swim 2 has been tweaked to fit better. It has adjustable straps and a swappable nose bridge to adjust comfort.
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