Comparing FORM Goggles: Smart Swim 2 LT, 2, and 2 PRO Explained
Since launching the world’s first smart swim goggles in 2019, FORM has steadily continued to redefine what swimmers can expect from their time in the water.
What started as a simple idea, bringing real-time metrics directly into a swimmer’s field of view, has evolved into something much bigger. Today, FORM swimmers can follow guided workouts, train with real-time heart rate data, navigate open-water courses, and receive digital coaching designed to help them improve with every session.
But as the FORM Swim System has evolved, so has an important question: how do you make this experience accessible to more swimmers?
That question is what led to the launch of Smart Swim 2 LT.
At $149, Smart Swim 2 LT becomes the most accessible entry point into the FORM Swim System yet. But the important thing to understand is that LT wasn’t designed to be a stripped-down compromise. It was designed to preserve the core FORM experience while simplifying the hardware for swimmers who simply want guidance, motivation, and real-time feedback in the water.
And in many ways, that’s what makes this launch so important.
Smart Swim 2 LT: The Simplest Way to Start
What’s surprising about Smart Swim 2 LT is how little has been removed.
Swimmers still get the same patented in-goggle display that FORM is known for. You still see real-time metrics while swimming. You still get access to guided workouts, training plans, HeadCoach™ AI-powered coaching, and SwimStraight™ open-water navigation. The fit, comfort, and overall swim experience remain nearly identical to Smart Swim 2.
The difference comes down to one feature: integrated heart rate tracking.
LT removes the built-in heart rate sensor found in Smart Swim 2, creating a more streamlined design through the earstems while lowering the barrier to entry for swimmers curious about smart goggles for the first time.
And for many swimmers, that tradeoff will make perfect sense.
Not every swimmer trains by heart rate (or may need it). Many simply want more structure in the water. They want workouts to follow, rather than trying to stare at a pace clock or lose track of what they're doing. They want to know how far they’ve swum without counting laps, their pace, and if their technique is good. They want a more engaging experience that helps them stay consistent.
That’s exactly who LT is for.
In some ways, LT feels less like a “budget” product and more like a refinement - especially for swimmers coming from the original Smart Swim 1 goggles. It captures the essence of what makes FORM valuable while simplifying the experience down to its core.
Smart Swim 2: The Performance Sweet Spot
Move up to Smart Swim 2 at $199, and the experience becomes more performance-focused.
The addition of accurate integrated heart rate tracking changes how swimmers can approach training. Using FORM’s temple-based heart rate sensor, swimmers can see their effort levels in real time without a chest strap or other external wearable.
That matters because swimming has always made it difficult to measure effort accurately while training. Pace alone doesn’t tell the full story. Heart rate adds another layer of understanding - helping swimmers manage intensity, stay within training zones, and better structure endurance or threshold sets.
For swimmers who train with more precision, it’s a meaningful upgrade.
And that’s why Smart Swim 2 continues to sit at the center of the FORM lineup. It balances advanced performance features with the same intuitive experience that makes FORM approachable in the first place.
If LT is about accessibility, Smart Swim 2 is about capability.
Smart Swim 2 PRO: Refining the Experience
At the top of the lineup (at $259) sits Smart Swim 2 PRO, and interestingly, the jump here isn’t about adding more features.
Instead, PRO focuses on improving the experience itself.
The biggest difference is the lens construction. Smart Swim 2 PRO uses Corning® Gorilla® Glass 3 on both the inner and outer lenses, enhancing clarity, scratch resistance, and long-term durability.
For swimmers who spend a lot of time in the water, those details matter. Goggles get tossed into bags, dragged across pool decks, and exposed to constant wear over time. PRO was designed for swimmers who are hard on their gear and want something built to last.
We also rethought how anti-fog performance should work.
Rather than relying on a traditional factory-applied anti-fog coating that gradually wears away, PRO swimmers apply our anti-fog solution before each swim. The result is a consistently fog-free experience without the frustration of coatings degrading over time, and you can clean your goggles' lenses without fear of scratching them.
It’s a subtle shift, but an important one.
Because the PRO experience isn’t really about unlocking more data. It’s about removing small points of friction that interrupt great swimming.
More Than Just Goggles
What ultimately ties all three products together isn’t the hardware alone. It’s the broader FORM Swim System.
Every pair of FORM goggles includes access to the same software ecosystem: guided workouts, training plans, advanced analytics, digital coaching, and open-water tools designed to help swimmers train smarter and stay engaged.
That’s an important distinction because FORM is more than just an augmented-reality swim device company. The real value comes from the combination of hardware, software, and coaching working together to create an entire connected swim experience.
And with the introduction of Smart Swim 2 LT, that experience is now accessible to more swimmers than ever before.
Which FORM Goggle Is Right for You?
The best part about our lineup today is that the choice feels clearer than ever.
Smart Swim 2 LT opens the door for swimmers who want the essential FORM experience at the most approachable price point. Smart Swim 2 adds integrated heart rate tracking for swimmers focused on more structured performance training. And Smart Swim 2 PRO elevates the experience with premium materials built for durability and long-term use.
Different swimmers will naturally gravitate toward different products.
But what’s exciting is that all three now share the same foundation: real-time feedback, guided coaching, and a more engaging swim experience designed to help swimmers improve and enjoy the sport more consistently.
And that’s what makes the launch of Smart Swim 2 LT feel bigger than just another product release.
It feels like a turning point - not just for FORM, but for making connected swim coaching accessible to every type of swimmer.
