Garmin Forerunner 30 vs. Amazfit GTR 2

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 30 and Amazfit GTR 2. 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 GTR 2 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Forerunner 30 Amazfit GTR 2
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS 10 or later, Android 5.0 (Lollipop) or later
Activity/Sport Running, cycling -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Width 35.5 mm -
Height 40.7 mm -
Depth 13.4 mm -
Weight 37.3 g -
Body Details - Case only: 39 g
Body Material - Stainless steel
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Forerunner 30 Amazfit GTR 2
Sensors Accelerometer, heart rate Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, SpO2 sensor, 3-axis magnetometer, BioTracker 2 PPG biological tracking optical sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, pace, cadence Distance, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, stress level, REM phases
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features VO2 max, sunlight readable, HR zones, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Garmin Elevate, LiveTrack, TrueUp, auto pause, auto lap Making a call, store & play music, huami-PAI Health Assessment System
Notifications - SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS receiver GPS receiver
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Alexa
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Forerunner 30 Amazfit GTR 2
Wireless Interface Bluetooth Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0
DISPLAY Garmin Forerunner 30 Amazfit GTR 2
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective AMOLED - colour
Resolution 128 x 128 pixels 454 x 454 pixels
Screen Size 0.93" 1.39"
Dimensions (WxH) 23.5 mm x 23.4 mm -
Pixel Density - 326 ppi
Screen Protection - Tempered glass
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Forerunner 30 Amazfit GTR 2
Type - Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin Forerunner 30 Amazfit GTR 2
Crystal Type Chemically strengthened glass -
Case Shape Rounded square Round
Case Details Black -
BAND Garmin Forerunner 30 Amazfit GTR 2
Band Type Strap Strap
Band Width - 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 140-200 mm -
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Pin buckle
Band Material Silicone Leather
Band Colour Slate grey Obsidian black
STORAGE Garmin Forerunner 30 Amazfit GTR 2
User Memory - 3 GB
BATTERY Garmin Forerunner 30 Amazfit GTR 2
Capacity - 471 mAh
Battery Life 5 day(s) -
Battery Life Details GPS mode - up to 8 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 5 days
Typical usage - up to 14 days
Basic mode - up to 38 days
GPS mode - up to 48 hour(s)
Talk time - up to 10 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Recharge Time - 2.5 hour(s)
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Forerunner 30 Amazfit GTR 2
Included Accessories Charging cable Magnetic charging dock
Preloaded Software Stopwatch, Calendar, Alarm, Timer, Find My Phone, Garmion Connect IQ Amazon Alexa
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Warranty 2-year warranty -
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