Garmin Forerunner 30 vs. Apple Watch Hermès Series 7 (GPS + Cellular)

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 30 and Apple Watch Hermès Series 7 (GPS + Cellular). 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. Apple Watch Hermès Series 7 (GPS + Cellular) Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Forerunner 30 Apple Watch Hermès Series 7 (GPS + Cellular)
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System - WatchOS 8
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS 15 or later
Activity/Sport Running, cycling -
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: 42.3 g
Body Material - Stainless steel
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant, dust-resistant, crack-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Forerunner 30 Apple Watch Hermès Series 7 (GPS + Cellular)
Sensors Accelerometer, heart rate Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, pace, cadence Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, ECG
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features VO2 max, sunlight readable, HR zones, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Garmin Elevate, LiveTrack, TrueUp, auto pause, auto lap Call handling, music remote handling, ECG accurate heart rate, camera remote control, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, irregular beat alerts, Family Setup support
Notifications - Calendar, SMS, Email
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface, voice (intelligent assistant)
Navigation (GPS) GPS receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver
Payment Technology - Apple Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Siri
IoT Voice Controlled - Direct
CELLULAR Garmin Forerunner 30 Apple Watch Hermès Series 7 (GPS + Cellular)
Technology - WCDMA (UMTS)
Mobile Broadband Generation - 4G
SIM Card Type - Electronic SIM card (e-SIM)
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Forerunner 30 Apple Watch Hermès Series 7 (GPS + Cellular)
3M UMTS Band - Band 1, Band 2, Band 5, Band 8, Band 10
4G LTE Band - Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66
Wireless Interface Bluetooth IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0
DISPLAY Garmin Forerunner 30 Apple Watch Hermès Series 7 (GPS + Cellular)
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective LTPO OLED - colour
Resolution 128 x 128 pixels 352 x 430 pixels
Screen Size 0.93" -
Dimensions (WxH) 23.5 mm x 23.4 mm -
Screen Protection - Sapphire glass
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Forerunner 30 Apple Watch Hermès Series 7 (GPS + Cellular)
Type - Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin Forerunner 30 Apple Watch Hermès Series 7 (GPS + Cellular)
Case Size - 41 mm
Crystal Type Chemically strengthened glass -
Case Shape Rounded square Rectangular
Case Back - Sapphire crystal and ceramic back
Case Details Black Silver stainless steel | Space black stainless steel
Crown Type - Digital with haptic feedback
BAND Garmin Forerunner 30 Apple Watch Hermès Series 7 (GPS + Cellular)
Band Type Strap Single Tour band
Fits Wrist with Circumference 140-200 mm 140-175 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Swift leather
Band Colour Slate grey Gold | Noir
STORAGE Garmin Forerunner 30 Apple Watch Hermès Series 7 (GPS + Cellular)
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
CPU Garmin Forerunner 30 Apple Watch Hermès Series 7 (GPS + Cellular)
Manufacturer - Apple
CPU Type - S7
Features - W3 Apple wireless chip, U1 chip
BATTERY Garmin Forerunner 30 Apple Watch Hermès Series 7 (GPS + Cellular)
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 5 day(s) 18 hours
Battery Life Details GPS mode - up to 8 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 5 days
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Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Wireless Charging - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Forerunner 30 Apple Watch Hermès Series 7 (GPS + Cellular)
Included Accessories Charging cable Hermès Orange Sport Band S/M, magnetic fast charger to USB-C cable (1 m)
Preloaded Software Stopwatch, Calendar, Alarm, Timer, Find My Phone, Garmion Connect IQ Apple Pay, GymKit
Compliant Standards - IP6X
SAR Value - 0.7 W/kg (head), 1.5 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Manufacturer Model Number - A2476
Warranty 2-year warranty 1-year warranty
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