Garmin Forerunner 30 vs. Garmin fēnix 7S Sapphire Solar

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 30 and Garmin fēnix 7S Sapphire Solar. 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. Garmin fēnix 7S Sapphire Solar Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Forerunner 30 Garmin fēnix 7S Sapphire Solar
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
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: 58 g
Case only: 42 g
Body Material - Titanium, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Forerunner 30 Garmin fēnix 7S Sapphire Solar
Sensors Accelerometer, heart rate Accelerometer, thermometre, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor, Pulse Ox sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, pace, cadence Distance, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, respiratory rate, active time, water balance, temperature
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features VO2 max, sunlight readable, HR zones, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Garmin Elevate, LiveTrack, TrueUp, auto pause, auto lap Music remote handling, find phone function, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Downloadable workouts, store & play music, rejecting a call, LiveTrack, Physio TrueUp, PacePro pace guidance, solar charging, animated workouts, weather information, dual grid coordinates format, Body Battery Energy Monitor
Notifications - Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls, 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/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Forerunner 30 Garmin fēnix 7S Sapphire Solar
Wireless Interface Bluetooth Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Garmin Forerunner 30 Garmin fēnix 7S Sapphire Solar
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 128 x 128 pixels 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size 0.93" 1.2"
Dimensions (WxH) 23.5 mm x 23.4 mm -
Screen Protection - Power Sapphire
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Forerunner 30 Garmin fēnix 7S Sapphire Solar
Type - Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Garmin Forerunner 30 Garmin fēnix 7S Sapphire Solar
Case Size - 42 mm
Crystal Type Chemically strengthened glass -
Case Shape Rounded square Round
Bezel - Titanium
Case Back - Metal
Case Details Black Titanium carbon grey DLC | Cream gold titanium | Dark bronze titanium
BAND Garmin Forerunner 30 Garmin fēnix 7S Sapphire Solar
Band Type Strap Band
Band Width - 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 140-200 mm 108-182 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Slate grey Black | Light sand | Shale grey | Heathered cream
STORAGE Garmin Forerunner 30 Garmin fēnix 7S Sapphire Solar
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
BATTERY Garmin Forerunner 30 Garmin fēnix 7S Sapphire Solar
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 5 day(s) -
Battery Life Details GPS mode - up to 8 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 5 days
Smartwatch mode - up to 11 days
Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 14 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 38 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode (with solar) - up to 87 days
GPS mode - up to 37 hour(s)
GPS mode (with solar) - up to 46 hour(s)
All satellite systems mode - up to 26 hours
All satellite systems mode (with solar) - up to 30 hours
All satellite systems with music mode - up to 7 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 90 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 162 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 26 days
Expedition GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 43 days
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Forerunner 30 Garmin fēnix 7S Sapphire Solar
Included Accessories Charging cable Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Stopwatch, Calendar, Alarm, Timer, Find My Phone, Garmion Connect IQ -
SAR Value - 0.32 W/kg (body), 0.32 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature - 45 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
Warranty 2-year warranty -
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