Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS) vs. Garmin Forerunner 30

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS) 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 Nike Series 5 (GPS) vs. Garmin Forerunner 30 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS) Garmin Forerunner 30
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System WatchOS 6 -
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 10.74 mm 13.4 mm
Weight 30.8 g 37.3 g
Body Material Aluminium -
Protection Water-resistant Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS) Garmin Forerunner 30
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, gesture, geomagnetic 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, menstrual cycle 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, 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/GLONASS/Galileo/QZSS receiver GPS receiver
Payment Technology Apple Pay -
IoT Intelligent Assistant Siri -
IoT Voice Controlled Direct -
CONNECTIVITY Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS) Garmin Forerunner 30
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth
DISPLAY Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS) 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 Ion-X glass -
Always On Display (AOD) Yes -
INPUT DEVICE Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS) Garmin Forerunner 30
Type Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) -
CASE Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS) Garmin Forerunner 30
Case Size 40 mm -
Crystal Type - Chemically strengthened glass
Case Shape Rectangular Rounded square
Case Back Sapphire crystal and ceramic back -
Case Details Silver aluminium | Space grey aluminium Black
Crown Type Digital with haptic feedback -
BAND Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS) Garmin Forerunner 30
Band Type Nike sport band Strap
Band Size S/M/L -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-200 mm 140-200 mm
Changeable Yes -
Clasp Type Pin-and-tuck Buckle
Band Material Fluoroelastomer Silicone
Band Colour Pure platinum/black | Anthracite/black Slate grey
STORAGE Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS) Garmin Forerunner 30
Storage Capacity 32 GB -
CPU Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS) Garmin Forerunner 30
Manufacturer Apple -
CPU Type S5 -
Features W3 Apple wireless chip -
BATTERY Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS) 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 Yes
Wireless Charging Yes -
MISCELLANEOUS Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS) Garmin Forerunner 30
Included Accessories Power adapter, magnetic charging cable Charging cable
Preloaded Software Apple Pay, Nike Run Club Stopwatch, Calendar, Alarm, Timer, Find My Phone, Garmion Connect IQ
SAR Value 0.09 W/kg (head), 0.07 W/kg (limb) -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Warranty - 2-year warranty
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