Garmin Forerunner 30 vs. Amazfit GTS 3

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 30 and Amazfit GTS 3. 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 GTS 3 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Forerunner 30 Amazfit GTS 3
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System - Zepp OS
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
Audio Input - Microphone
Width 35.5 mm -
Height 40.7 mm -
Depth 13.4 mm -
Weight 37.3 g -
Body Details - Case only: 24.4 g
Body Material - Aluminium alloy
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Forerunner 30 Amazfit GTS 3
Sensors Accelerometer, heart rate Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, barometric altimeter, temperature, BioTracker PPG 3.0 biometric 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
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, automatic exercise recognition, weather information, PAI Health Assessment System
Notifications - Calendar
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Alexa
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Forerunner 30 Amazfit GTS 3
Wireless Interface Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.1
DISPLAY Garmin Forerunner 30 Amazfit GTS 3
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective AMOLED - colour
Resolution 128 x 128 pixels 390 x 450 pixels
Screen Size 0.93" 1.75"
Dimensions (WxH) 23.5 mm x 23.4 mm -
Pixel Density - 341 ppi
Screen Protection - Tempered glass
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Forerunner 30 Amazfit GTS 3
Type - Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin Forerunner 30 Amazfit GTS 3
Crystal Type Chemically strengthened glass -
Case Shape Rounded square Rectangular
Case Details Black -
Crown Type - Classic crown
BAND Garmin Forerunner 30 Amazfit GTS 3
Band Type Strap Strap
Band Width - 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 140-200 mm 155-218 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Slate grey Graphite black | Ivory white | Pink earth
BATTERY Garmin Forerunner 30 Amazfit GTS 3
Capacity - 250 mAh
Battery Life 5 day(s) -
Battery Life Details GPS mode - up to 8 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 5 days
Battery safe mode - up to 20 days
Heavy usage - up to 6 days
Typical usage - up to 12 days
GPS mode - up to 20 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Recharge Time - 2 hour(s)
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Forerunner 30 Amazfit GTS 3
Included Accessories Charging cable Magnetic charging stand
Preloaded Software Stopwatch, Calendar, Alarm, Timer, Find My Phone, Garmion Connect IQ Zepp App
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Warranty 2-year warranty 2-year warranty
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