In depth comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 5 Plus 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 | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus | Garmin Forerunner 30 |
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| Product Type | Sport watch | Smart watch |
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| Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
| Activity/Sport | Golf, running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding, tactical, mountain biking | Running, cycling |
| Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
| Width | 47 mm | 35.5 mm |
| Height | 47 mm | 40.7 mm |
| Depth | 15.8 mm | 13.4 mm |
| Weight | 86 g | 37.3 g |
| Body Material | Steel, fibre-reinforced polymer | - |
| Protection | Water-resistant | Waterproof |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus | Garmin Forerunner 30 |
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| Sensors | Digital compass, thermometre, altimeter, gyro sensor, heart rate, barometric altimeter | Accelerometer, heart rate |
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| Tracking Data | Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, pace, stress level | Distance, time, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, pace, cadence |
| Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Music remote handling, find phone function, call alerts, Bluetooth Smart technology, automatic exercise recognition, VIRB control, Move IQ, Side Swipe interface, Find my Device, Downloadable workouts, store & play music, sunrise/sunset times, LiveTrack, Live Event Sharing, Live Delta Time, auto lap splits | 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 | Vibration alert, visual interface |
| Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver | GPS receiver |
| Payment Technology | Garmin Pay | - |
| CONNECTIVITY | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus | Garmin Forerunner 30 |
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| Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ | Bluetooth |
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| Bluetooth Profiles | Heart Rate Monitor (HRM) | - |
| DISPLAY | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus | Garmin Forerunner 30 |
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| Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective |
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| Resolution | 240 x 240 pixels | 128 x 128 pixels |
| Screen Size | 1.2" | 0.93" |
| Dimensions (WxH) | - | 23.5 mm x 23.4 mm |
| Screen Protection | Chemically strengthened glass | - |
| INPUT DEVICE | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus | Garmin Forerunner 30 |
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| Type | Push buttons | - |
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| CASE | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus | Garmin Forerunner 30 |
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| Case Size | 47 mm | - |
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| Crystal Type | Chemically strengthened glass | Chemically strengthened glass |
| Case Shape | Round | Rounded square |
| Bezel | Stainless steel | - |
| Case Details | Silver | Black |
| BAND | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus | Garmin Forerunner 30 |
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| Band Type | Band | Strap |
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| Band Width | 22 mm | - |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | 163-249 mm | 140-200 mm |
| Changeable | Yes | - |
| Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
| Band Material | Silicone | Silicone |
| Band Colour | Black | Slate grey |
| STORAGE | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus | Garmin Forerunner 30 |
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| Storage Capacity | 16 GB | - |
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| BATTERY | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus | Garmin Forerunner 30 |
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| Technology | Lithium Ion | - |
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| Battery Life | 12 day(s) | 5 day(s) |
| Battery Life Details | UltraTrac mode + HR - up to 42 hour(s) Smartwatch mode - up to 12 days GPS + HR mode - up to 18 hour(s) GPS + HR with Music mode - up to 8 hour(s) |
GPS mode - up to 8 hour(s) Smartwatch mode - up to 5 days |
| Rechargeable Battery | - | Yes |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus | Garmin Forerunner 30 |
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| Included Accessories | Charging cable | Charging cable |
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| Preloaded Software | Calendar, Chronograph, Alarm Clock, Weather, Timer, Find My Phone, Fitness Age, Move IQ, Garmin Pay, CONNECT IQ, Spotify, Find My Watch, Race App | Stopwatch, Calendar, Alarm, Timer, Find My Phone, Garmion Connect IQ |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 100 m | 50 m |
| Warranty | - | 2-year warranty |
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