Apple Watch Sport vs. Garmin Forerunner 30

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Apple Watch Sport 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 Sport vs. Garmin Forerunner 30 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Sport Garmin Forerunner 30
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System WatchOS 2 -
Supported Host Device OS iOS 8.2 or later iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Running, cycling
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Audio Output Speaker -
Width 33.3 mm 35.5 mm
Height 38.6 mm 40.7 mm
Depth 10.5 mm 13.4 mm
Weight 25 g 37.3 g
Body Material Anodised aluminium -
Protection Splashproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Apple Watch Sport Garmin Forerunner 30
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, heart rate 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
Features Call handling, hands-free, music remote handling, camera remote control, listening to music, MagSafe technology with inductive charging, Force Touch, Digital Crown, Retina Display technology, Digital Touch VO2 max, sunlight readable, HR zones, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Garmin Elevate, LiveTrack, TrueUp, auto pause, auto lap
Notifications Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email -
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS receiver
Payment Technology Apple Pay -
CONNECTIVITY Apple Watch Sport Garmin Forerunner 30
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth
DISPLAY Apple Watch Sport Garmin Forerunner 30
Type OLED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective
Resolution - 128 x 128 pixels
Screen Size - 0.93"
Dimensions (WxH) - 23.5 mm x 23.4 mm
Screen Protection Ion-X glass -
INPUT DEVICE Apple Watch Sport Garmin Forerunner 30
Type Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) -
CASE Apple Watch Sport Garmin Forerunner 30
Case Size 38 mm -
Crystal Type - Chemically strengthened glass
Case Shape - Rounded square
Case Back Composite back -
Case Details Silver aluminium | Rose gold aluminium | Gold aluminium | Space grey aluminium Black
Crown Type Digital -
BAND Apple Watch Sport Garmin Forerunner 30
Band Type 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 Yellow | Apricot | Royal blue | Pink | Gold/red | Black | White | Orange | Blue | Lavender | Antique white | Green Slate grey
CPU Apple Watch Sport Garmin Forerunner 30
Manufacturer Apple -
CPU Type S1 -
BATTERY Apple Watch Sport Garmin Forerunner 30
Battery Life 18 hours 5 day(s)
Battery Life Details Talk time - up to 3 hour(s)
Audio playback - up to 6.5 hour(s)
GPS mode - up to 8 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 5 days
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Recharge Time 2.5 hour(s) -
MISCELLANEOUS Apple Watch Sport Garmin Forerunner 30
Included Accessories Power adapter, magnetic charging cable Charging cable
Preloaded Software Mail, Stopwatch, Calendar, World clock, Messages, Remote Camera, Alarm, Phone, Photos, Maps, Stocks, Weather, Siri, Music, Timer, Passbook, Remote, Settings, Activity, Workout, Apple Pay Stopwatch, Calendar, Alarm, Timer, Find My Phone, Garmion Connect IQ
Compliant Standards IPX7 -
SAR Value 0.073 W/kg (head), 0.024 W/kg (limb) -
Max Depth of Water Resistance - 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Warranty 1-year warranty 2-year warranty
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