In depth comparison and review of Fitbit Ionic 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.
GENERAL | Fitbit Ionic | Garmin Forerunner 30 |
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Product Type | Smart watch | Smart watch |
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Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android, Windows Phone | iOS, Android |
Activity/Sport | - | Running, cycling |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Width | 38.6 mm | 35.5 mm |
Height | 12.4 mm | 40.7 mm |
Lenght | 256.5 mm | - |
Depth | 12.4 mm | 13.4 mm |
Weight | 50 g | 37.3 g |
Body Material | Aerospace-grade aluminium | - |
Protection | Water-resistant | Waterproof |
Colours | Charcoal, smoke grey | Burnt orange, slate blue | Blue grey, silver grey | - |
Clock Display | - | Yes |
FEATURES | Fitbit Ionic | Garmin Forerunner 30 |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, altimeter, heart rate | Accelerometer, heart rate |
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Tracking Data | Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, pace, sleep stages, swim laps, active time | Distance, time, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, pace, cadence |
Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
Features | PurePulse heart rate technology, automatic exercise recognition, SmartTrack | VO2 max, sunlight readable, HR zones, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Garmin Elevate, LiveTrack, TrueUp, auto pause, auto lap |
Notifications | Missed calls, calendar, SMS, social apps | - |
Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
Feedback Type | - | Vibration alert, visual interface |
Navigation (GPS) | - | GPS receiver |
CONNECTIVITY | Fitbit Ionic | Garmin Forerunner 30 |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC | Bluetooth |
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DISPLAY | Fitbit Ionic | Garmin Forerunner 30 |
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Type | LCD - colour | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective |
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Resolution | - | 128 x 128 pixels |
Screen Size | - | 0.93" |
Dimensions (WxH) | - | 23.5 mm x 23.4 mm |
Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) | - |
INPUT DEVICE | Fitbit Ionic | Garmin Forerunner 30 |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen | - |
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CASE | Fitbit Ionic | Garmin Forerunner 30 |
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Crystal Type | - | Chemically strengthened glass |
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Case Shape | - | Rounded square |
Case Details | Silver grey aluminium | Black |
BAND | Fitbit Ionic | Garmin Forerunner 30 |
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Band Type | Sport band | Strap |
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Fits Wrist with Circumference | - | 140-200 mm |
Clasp Type | - | Buckle |
Band Material | - | Silicone |
Band Colour | Ink blue/ice grey | Slate grey |
BATTERY | Fitbit Ionic | Garmin Forerunner 30 |
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Battery Life | 4 day(s) | 5 day(s) |
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Battery Life Details | - | GPS mode - up to 8 hour(s) Smartwatch mode - up to 5 days |
Rechargeable Battery | - | Yes |
MISCELLANEOUS | Fitbit Ionic | Garmin Forerunner 30 |
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Included Accessories | Charging cable, 2 wristbands (S+L) | Charging cable |
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Preloaded Software | - | Stopwatch, Calendar, Alarm, Timer, Find My Phone, Garmion Connect IQ |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 50 m |
Warranty | 1-year warranty | 2-year warranty |