Garmin Forerunner 30 vs. Amazfit GTR Mini

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 30 and Amazfit GTR Mini. 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 Mini Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Forerunner 30 Amazfit GTR Mini
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System - Zepp OS 2.0
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS 12 or later, Android 7.0 (Nougat) or later
Activity/Sport Running, cycling Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 35.5 mm -
Height 40.7 mm -
Depth 13.4 mm -
Weight 37.3 g -
Body Details - With band: 24.6 g
Body Material - Plastic, stainless steel
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Colours - Midnight black | Misty pink | Ocean blue
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Forerunner 30 Amazfit GTR Mini
Sensors Accelerometer, heart rate Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, geomagnetic sensor, BioTracker PPG biological tracking optical sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, pace, cadence Calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, pace, sleep stages, stress level, menstrual cycle, personal activity intelligence (PAI), sleep duration, altitude, recovery time, training load, training effect, REM phases, sleep quality score, nap, sleep breathing quality
Modes - Do-not-disturb mode, 126 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, pomodoro timer, customisable watch faces, PeakBeats workout status algorithm, ExerSense algorithm, SomnusCare, password protection, Virtual Pacer, sedentary lifestyle reminder, circularly-polarised GPS aerial, 5 satellite positioning systems
Notifications - Calendar, 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
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Forerunner 30 Amazfit GTR Mini
Wireless Interface Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.2
DISPLAY Garmin Forerunner 30 Amazfit GTR Mini
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective AMOLED - colour
Resolution 128 x 128 pixels 416 x 416 pixels
Screen Size 0.93" 1.28"
Dimensions (WxH) 23.5 mm x 23.4 mm -
Pixel Density - 326 ppi
Screen Protection - Fingerprint-resistant coating, tempered glass
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Forerunner 30 Amazfit GTR Mini
Type - Touch sensitive screen, side button
CASE Garmin Forerunner 30 Amazfit GTR Mini
Crystal Type Chemically strengthened glass -
Case Shape Rounded square Circular
Case Details Black -
BAND Garmin Forerunner 30 Amazfit GTR Mini
Band Type Strap Strap
Band Width - 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 140-200 mm 150-200 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Slate grey -
CPU Garmin Forerunner 30 Amazfit GTR Mini
CPU Type - Huangshan 2S
BATTERY Garmin Forerunner 30 Amazfit GTR Mini
Capacity - 280 mAh
Battery Life 5 day(s) 14 day(s)
Battery Life Details GPS mode - up to 8 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 5 days
Typical usage - up to 14 days
Heavy usage - up to 7 days
Battery saver mode - up to 20 days
Watch mode - up to 30 days
GPS mode - up to 25 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Recharge Time - 2 hour(s)
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Forerunner 30 Amazfit GTR Mini
Included Accessories Charging cable Magnetic charging cable
Preloaded Software Stopwatch, Calendar, Alarm, Timer, Find My Phone, Garmion Connect IQ Games, Stopwatch, Alarm Clock, Timer
Compliant Standards - ISO 22810
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Warranty 2-year warranty 1-year warranty
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