In depth comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire 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 6 Sapphire | 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 | Running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding | Running, cycling |
| Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
| Width | 47 mm | 35.5 mm |
| Height | 47 mm | 40.7 mm |
| Depth | 14.7 mm | 13.4 mm |
| Weight | 60 g | 37.3 g |
| Body Material | Fibre-reinforced polymer | - |
| Protection | Waterproof | Waterproof |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire | Garmin Forerunner 30 |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, barometric altimeter, pulse oximeter, 3-axis compass, optical heart sensor | Accelerometer, heart rate |
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| Tracking Data | Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level | Distance, time, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, pace, cadence |
| Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Find phone function, HR zones, Bluetooth Smart technology, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, store & play music, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery, PacePro pace guidance, dual grid coordinates format | VO2 max, sunlight readable, HR zones, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Garmin Elevate, LiveTrack, TrueUp, auto pause, auto lap |
| Notifications | Calendar, SMS, social apps, incoming calls | - |
| Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
| Feedback Type | - | Vibration alert, visual interface |
| Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver | GPS receiver |
| Payment Technology | Garmin Pay | - |
| CONNECTIVITY | Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire | Garmin Forerunner 30 |
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| Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ | Bluetooth |
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| DISPLAY | Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire | 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 | 260 x 260 pixels | 128 x 128 pixels |
| Screen Size | 1.3" | 0.93" |
| Dimensions (WxH) | - | 23.5 mm x 23.4 mm |
| Screen Protection | Sapphire glass | - |
| INPUT DEVICE | Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire | Garmin Forerunner 30 |
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| Type | Touch buttons | - |
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| CASE | Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire | Garmin Forerunner 30 |
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| Case Size | 47 mm | - |
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| Crystal Type | - | Chemically strengthened glass |
| Case Shape | Round | Rounded square |
| Case Back | Metal | - |
| Case Details | Carbon grey DLC | Titanium | Black |
| BAND | Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire | Garmin Forerunner 30 |
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| Band Type | Band | Strap |
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| Band Width | 22 mm | - |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | 125-208 mm | 140-200 mm |
| Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
| Band Material | Silicone | Silicone |
| Band Colour | Black | Ember orange | Titanium | Slate grey |
| STORAGE | Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire | Garmin Forerunner 30 |
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| Storage Capacity | 32 GB | - |
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| BATTERY | Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire | Garmin Forerunner 30 |
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| Technology | Lithium Ion | - |
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| Battery Life | 48 day(s) | 5 day(s) |
| Battery Life Details | Smartwatch mode - up to 14 days GPS mode - up to 36 hour(s) Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 72 hour(s) Expedition GPS Mode - up to 28 days Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 48 days GPS with Music mode - up to 10 hour(s) |
GPS mode - up to 8 hour(s) Smartwatch mode - up to 5 days |
| Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire | Garmin Forerunner 30 |
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| Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | Charging cable |
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| Preloaded Software | Garmin Pay | Stopwatch, Calendar, Alarm, Timer, Find My Phone, Garmion Connect IQ |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 100 m | 50 m |
| Warranty | 1-year warranty | 2-year warranty |
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