Speedo is launching a removable smart tracking module for its Vanquisher goggles called the Speedo iQ, designed to analyze a swimmer’s performance across all four competitive strokes without relying on a built-in heads-up display. According to Gizmodo and The Verge, the system retails for $189 bundled with a pair of goggles, requires no subscription, and is approved for use in World Aquatics competitions.
How the Speedo iQ Tracking System Works
The Speedo iQ system uses a compact, triangular module that fits into the corner of a pair of Speedo Vanquisher goggles, as reported by Gizmodo. Unlike alternative swim wearables that project data onto an internal lens, the Speedo iQ operates without a screen. Swim-specific sensors inside the module track head movement, pace, distance, stroke counts, turn data, and breath timing while a user swims, according to reporting from The Verge.
Once a workout concludes, the module automatically transmits collected data to an accompanying smartphone app. According to Gizmodo, the app analyzes form patterns and provides technique insights designed to help swimmers improve their speed and efficiency. Speedo notes that if an older pair of goggles wears out, the user can easily pop the module out and transfer it to a replacement pair of Vanquisher goggles.
Market Comparison: Speedo iQ Versus Head-Up Display Goggles
The $189 starting price places the Speedo iQ in a distinct tier compared to other dedicated swim tech on the market. Form goggles, which incorporate a built-in heads-up display directly into the lens, range in price from $149 to $259, according to Gizmodo. While Form offers real-time visual feedback underwater, the Speedo iQ provides post-workout data analysis via smartphone sync.
However, the Speedo iQ avoids recurring subscription fees and maintains official certification for World Aquatics events, according to The Verge.
Availability and Pricing
The Speedo Vanquisher goggles with the iQ module included are available to order now in multiple color options for $189, according to The Verge. The hardware functions across freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly, catering to both competitive athletes and serious pool swimmers seeking detailed form breakdowns.
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