Garmin Forerunner 30 vs. Fitbit Versa 4

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 30 and Fitbit Versa 4. 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 Versa 4 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Forerunner 30 Fitbit Versa 4
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android Android 10 or later, iOS 13.4 or later
Activity/Sport Running, cycling -
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 11.2 mm
Weight 37.3 g -
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Forerunner 30 Fitbit Versa 4
Sensors Accelerometer, heart rate Ambient light sensor, altimeter, SpO2 sensor, 3-axis accelerometer, optical heart sensor, vibration motor
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, pace, cadence Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, pace, stress level, menstrual cycle, Resting Heart Rate (RHR), breathing rate, sleep quality score
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, VO2 max, Heart Rate Variability (HRV) monitoring, HR zones, automatic exercise recognition, smart Wake-Up, Active Zone Minutes, guided breathing session, Always-on display, Sleep Score, Sleep Profile, Stress Management Score, Daily Readiness Score
Notifications - SMS, incoming calls, applications, high and low heart rate
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Audio alert, 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
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Forerunner 30 Fitbit Versa 4
Wireless Interface Bluetooth NFC, Bluetooth 5.0
DISPLAY Garmin Forerunner 30 Fitbit Versa 4
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 Versa 4
Type - Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin Forerunner 30 Fitbit Versa 4
Case Size - 40 mm
Crystal Type Chemically strengthened glass -
Case Shape Rounded square Square
Case Details Black Copper rose | Graphite | Platinum
BAND Garmin Forerunner 30 Fitbit Versa 4
Band Type Strap Band
Band Size - S/L
Fits Wrist with Circumference 140-200 mm Up to 209 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Pin-and-tuck
Band Material Silicone -
Band Colour Slate grey Pink sand | Black | Waterfall blue
BATTERY Garmin Forerunner 30 Fitbit Versa 4
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
Typical usage - up to 6 days
GPS mode - up to 12 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Recharge Time - 2 hour(s)
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Forerunner 30 Fitbit Versa 4
Included Accessories Charging cable Charging cable, 6-month Fitbit Premium membership, wristband (129 - 175 mm), wristband (158 - 209 mm)
Preloaded Software Stopwatch, Calendar, Alarm, Timer, Find My Phone, Garmion Connect IQ Google Maps, FitBit Pay, Google Wallet
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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