Garmin Forerunner 30 vs. Amazfit Bip 5

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 30 and Amazfit Bip 5. 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 Forerunner 30 vs. Amazfit Bip 5 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Forerunner 30 Amazfit Bip 5
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System - Zepp OS 2.0
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android Android 7.0 (Nougat) or later, iOS 14 or later
Activity/Sport Running, cycling Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width 35.5 mm -
Height 40.7 mm -
Depth 13.4 mm -
Weight 37.3 g -
Body Details - Case only: 26 g
Body Material - Plastic
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Colours - Soft black | Pastel pink
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Forerunner 30 Amazfit Bip 5
Sensors Accelerometer, heart rate 3-axis accelerometer, BioTracker PPG biological tracking optical sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, pace, cadence Distance, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, pace, sleep stages, stress level, menstrual cycle, personal activity intelligence (PAI), sleep duration, recovery time, training load, training effect, REM phases, sleep quality score, nap, sleep breathing quality
Modes - 124 sport modes
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features VO2 max, sunlight readable, HR zones, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Garmin Elevate, LiveTrack, TrueUp, auto pause, auto lap Camera remote control, find phone function, VO2 max, OTA update, breathing training function, music playback control, weather information, event reminders, rotor motor, Quick Reply, customisable watch faces, PeakBeats workout status algorithm, password protection, Virtual Pacer, health monitoring function, sedentary lifestyle reminder, 4 satellite positioning systems, membership cards, Sports Data Broadcast
Notifications - SMS, incoming calls, applications, high and low heart rate, low blood-oxygen, high stress level
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS receiver GPS receiver
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Alexa built-in
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Forerunner 30 Amazfit Bip 5
Wireless Interface Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.2 BLE
DISPLAY Garmin Forerunner 30 Amazfit Bip 5
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective TFT - colour
Resolution 128 x 128 pixels 320 x 380 pixels
Screen Size 0.93" 1.91"
Dimensions (WxH) 23.5 mm x 23.4 mm -
Pixel Density - 260 ppi
Screen Protection - Fingerprint-resistant coating, 2.5D tempered glass
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Forerunner 30 Amazfit Bip 5
Type - Touch sensitive screen, side button
CASE Garmin Forerunner 30 Amazfit Bip 5
Crystal Type Chemically strengthened glass -
Case Shape Rounded square Rectangular
Case Details Black -
BAND Garmin Forerunner 30 Amazfit Bip 5
Band Type Strap Strap
Band Width - 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 140-200 mm 155-210 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Slate grey -
BATTERY Garmin Forerunner 30 Amazfit Bip 5
Capacity - 300 mAh
Battery Life 5 day(s) 10 hours
Battery Life Details GPS mode - up to 8 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 5 days
Typical usage - up to 10 days
Heavy usage - up to 5 days
Battery saver mode - up to 26 days
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Recharge Time - 2 hour(s)
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Forerunner 30 Amazfit Bip 5
Included Accessories Charging cable Magnetic charging cable
Preloaded Software Stopwatch, Calendar, Alarm, Timer, Find My Phone, Garmion Connect IQ To Do List, Games, Stopwatch, Alarm Clock
Compliant Standards - IP68, IEC 60529
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 1.5 m
Warranty 2-year warranty 2-year warranty
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