Apple Watch Hermès Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) vs. Garmin Forerunner 30

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In depth comparison and review of Apple Watch Hermès Series 4 (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 Hermès Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) vs. Garmin Forerunner 30 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Hermès Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Forerunner 30
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System WatchOS 5 -
Supported Host Device OS iOS 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 40 mm 40.7 mm
Depth 10.7 mm 13.4 mm
Weight 39.8 g 37.3 g
Body Material Stainless steel -
Protection Water-resistant Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Apple Watch Hermès Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Forerunner 30
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor Accelerometer, heart rate
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken, UV index, Air Quality index Distance, time, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, pace, cadence
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, ECG accurate heart rate, listening to music, Retina Display technology, call alerts, automatic exercise recognition, Fall detection, Emergency SOS 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 Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS receiver
CELLULAR Apple Watch Hermès Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Forerunner 30
Technology WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM -
Mobile Broadband Generation 4G -
SIM Card Type Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) -
Messaging Services SMS -
Supported Mobile Messaging Services SMS -
CONNECTIVITY Apple Watch Hermès Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Forerunner 30
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth
DISPLAY Apple Watch Hermès Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Forerunner 30
Type LTPO OLED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective
Resolution 324 x 394 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 Hermès Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Forerunner 30
Type Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) -
CASE Apple Watch Hermès Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Forerunner 30
Case Size 40 mm -
Crystal Type - Chemically strengthened glass
Case Shape - Rounded square
Case Back All ceramic and sapphire crystal back -
Case Details Stainless steel Black
Crown Type Digital with haptic feedback -
BAND Apple Watch Hermès Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Forerunner 30
Band Type Single Tour band Strap
Fits Wrist with Circumference 145-180 mm 140-200 mm
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Barenia leather Silicone
Band Colour Fauve | Bleu indigo | Indigo/craie/orange | Bordeaux/rose extrême/rose azalée Slate grey
STORAGE Apple Watch Hermès Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Forerunner 30
Storage Capacity 16 GB -
CPU Apple Watch Hermès Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Forerunner 30
Manufacturer Apple -
CPU Type S4 -
Features W3 Apple wireless chip -
BATTERY Apple Watch Hermès Series 4 (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 Hermès Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Forerunner 30
Included Accessories Power adapter, magnetic charging cable, Hermès Orange Sport Band S/M Charging cable
Preloaded Software - Stopwatch, Calendar, Alarm, Timer, Find My Phone, Garmion Connect IQ
SAR Value 0.27 W/kg (head), 0.26 W/kg (limb) -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Warranty - 2-year warranty
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