Garmin fēnix 6S Pro vs. Garmin Forerunner 30

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 6S Pro 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

Garmin fēnix 6S Pro vs. Garmin Forerunner 30 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Garmin Forerunner 30
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Running, cycling
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 42 mm 35.5 mm
Height 42 mm 40.7 mm
Depth 13.8 mm 13.4 mm
Weight 44 g 37.3 g
Body Material Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer -
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Garmin Forerunner 30
Sensors Accelerometer, barometric altimeter, pulse oximeter, 3-axis compass, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, heart rate
Tracking Data Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation Distance, time, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, pace, cadence
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Bluetooth Smart technology, store & play music VO2 max, sunlight readable, HR zones, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Garmin Elevate, LiveTrack, TrueUp, auto pause, auto lap
Notifications SMS, social apps, incoming calls -
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS receiver
CONNECTIVITY Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Garmin Forerunner 30
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ Bluetooth
DISPLAY Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Garmin Forerunner 30
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective
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 Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) -
CASE Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Garmin Forerunner 30
Crystal Type - Chemically strengthened glass
Case Shape Round Rounded square
Case Details Rose gold-tone | Black Black
BAND Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Garmin Forerunner 30
Band Type Band Strap
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 140-200 mm
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour White | Black Slate grey
STORAGE Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Garmin Forerunner 30
Storage Capacity 32 GB -
BATTERY Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Garmin Forerunner 30
Technology Lithium Ion -
Battery Life - 5 day(s)
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 9 days
GPS mode - up to 25 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 50 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 20 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 34 days
GPS with Music mode - up to 6 hour(s)
GPS mode - up to 8 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 5 days
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Garmin Forerunner 30
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging cable
Preloaded Software - 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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