Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) vs. Garmin Forerunner 30

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) and Garmin Forerunner 30. Compare sizes, functions, displays, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right smartwatch for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the watch that will best fit your needs.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) vs. Garmin Forerunner 30 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Forerunner 30
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System WatchOS 4 -
Supported Host Device OS iOS 11 or later iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Running, cycling
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Audio Output Speaker -
Width 34 mm 35.5 mm
Height 39.2 mm 40.7 mm
Depth 11.8 mm 13.4 mm
Weight 40.1 g 37.3 g
Body Material Ceramic -
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Forerunner 30
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, heart rate, barometric altimeter Accelerometer, heart rate
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken Distance, time, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, pace, cadence
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Call handling, music remote handling, camera remote control, listening to music, Retina Display technology, text messages handling VO2 max, sunlight readable, HR zones, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Garmin Elevate, LiveTrack, TrueUp, auto pause, auto lap
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email -
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS receiver
IoT Intelligent Assistant Siri -
CELLULAR Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Forerunner 30
Mobile Broadband Generation 4G -
SIM Card Type Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) -
Messaging Services SMS -
Supported Mobile Messaging Services SMS -
CONNECTIVITY Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Forerunner 30
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth
DISPLAY Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Forerunner 30
Type OLED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective
Resolution 272 x 340 pixels 128 x 128 pixels
Screen Size - 0.93"
Dimensions (WxH) - 23.5 mm x 23.4 mm
Screen Protection Sapphire glass -
INPUT DEVICE Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Forerunner 30
Type Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) -
CASE Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Forerunner 30
Case Size 38 mm -
Crystal Type - Chemically strengthened glass
Case Shape - Rounded square
Case Back Ceramic back -
Case Details White ceramic | Grey ceramic Black
Crown Type Digital -
BAND Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Forerunner 30
Band Type Sport band Strap
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-200 mm 140-200 mm
Clasp Type Pin-and-tuck Buckle
Band Material Fluoroelastomer Silicone
Band Colour Soft white/pebble | Grey/black Slate grey
STORAGE Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Forerunner 30
Storage Capacity 16 GB -
CPU Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Forerunner 30
Manufacturer Apple -
CPU Type S3 -
Features W2 Apple wireless chip -
BATTERY Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Forerunner 30
Technology Lithium Ion -
Battery Life 18 hours 5 day(s)
Battery Life Details - GPS mode - up to 8 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 5 days
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Forerunner 30
Included Accessories Power adapter, Lightning to USB cable, magnetic charging cable, magnetic charging dock Charging cable
Preloaded Software Siri Stopwatch, Calendar, Alarm, Timer, Find My Phone, Garmion Connect IQ
SAR Value 0.14 W/kg (head), 0.15 W/kg (limb) -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Warranty - 2-year warranty
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