Garmin Forerunner 30 vs. Fitbit Sense 2

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 30 and Fitbit Sense 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. Fitbit Sense 2 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Forerunner 30 Fitbit Sense 2
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android Android 8.0 (Oreo) 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 40.5 mm
Height 40.7 mm 40.5 mm
Depth 13.4 mm 12.3 mm
Weight 37.3 g -
Body Material - Aluminium
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Forerunner 30 Fitbit Sense 2
Sensors Accelerometer, heart rate Ambient light sensor, altimeter, SpO2 sensor, 3-axis accelerometer, temperature, optical heart sensor, electrodermal activity (EDA) sensor, vibration motor, multipurpose electrical sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, pace, cadence Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level, active time, menstrual cycle, breathing rate, temperature, sleep quality score, blood glucose
Modes - 40+ sports 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 Find phone function, automatic exercise recognition, breathing training function, Active Zone Minutes, HRV index, Sleep Score, Sleep Profile, Stress Management Score, Daily Readiness Score, all day body response tracking, cardio fitness score
Notifications - SMS, applications, high and low heart rate, calls, irregular rhythm
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS receiver GPS/GLONASS receiver
Payment Technology - FitBit Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Alexa built-in
IoT Voice Controlled - Direct
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Forerunner 30 Fitbit Sense 2
Wireless Interface Bluetooth NFC, Bluetooth 5.0
DISPLAY Garmin Forerunner 30 Fitbit Sense 2
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective Colour
Resolution 128 x 128 pixels -
Screen Size 0.93" -
Dimensions (WxH) 23.5 mm x 23.4 mm -
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Forerunner 30 Fitbit Sense 2
Type - Touch sensitive screen, push button
CASE Garmin Forerunner 30 Fitbit Sense 2
Crystal Type Chemically strengthened glass -
Case Shape Rounded square Square
Case Back - Aluminium
Case Details Black Platinum aluminum
BAND Garmin Forerunner 30 Fitbit Sense 2
Band Type Strap Band
Band Size - S
Fits Wrist with Circumference 140-200 mm 129-175 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Pin-and-tuck
Band Material Silicone -
Band Colour Slate grey Lunar white
BATTERY Garmin Forerunner 30 Fitbit Sense 2
Technology - Lithium polymer
Battery Life 5 day(s) 6 day(s)
Battery Life Details GPS mode - up to 8 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 5 days
GPS mode - up to 5 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery Yes -
Recharge Time - 2 hours
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Forerunner 30 Fitbit Sense 2
Included Accessories Charging cable Charging cable, 6-month Fitbit Premium membership, wristband (158 - 209 mm)
Preloaded Software Stopwatch, Calendar, Alarm, Timer, Find My Phone, Garmion Connect IQ Alarm, FitBit Pay
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature - 45 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -10 °C
Warranty 2-year warranty 2-year warranty
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