Garmin Forerunner 30 vs. Garmin MARQ Golfer

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 30 and Garmin MARQ Golfer. 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 MARQ Golfer Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Forerunner 30 Garmin MARQ Golfer
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Running, cycling Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 35.5 mm 46 mm
Height 40.7 mm 46 mm
Depth 13.4 mm 14.7 mm
Weight 37.3 g 88 g
Body Material - Titanium
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Forerunner 30 Garmin MARQ Golfer
Sensors Accelerometer, heart rate Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, altimeter, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, Pulse Ox sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, pace, cadence Distance, time, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation
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, automatic exercise recognition, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, store & play music, rejecting a call, LiveTrack, Group LiveTrack, Live Event Sharing, Physio TrueUp, weather information, reminder of hydration, dual grid coordinates format, Body Battery Energy Monitor, voice instructions
Notifications - Calendar, SMS, Email, high and low heart rate
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface -
Navigation (GPS) GPS receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Forerunner 30 Garmin MARQ Golfer
Wireless Interface Bluetooth Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Garmin Forerunner 30 Garmin MARQ Golfer
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 - Domed sapphire crystal
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Forerunner 30 Garmin MARQ Golfer
Type - Push buttons
CASE Garmin Forerunner 30 Garmin MARQ Golfer
Case Size - 46 mm
Crystal Type Chemically strengthened glass -
Case Shape Rounded square Round
Bezel - Titanium/ceramic
Case Details Black Titanium
BAND Garmin Forerunner 30 Garmin MARQ Golfer
Band Type Strap Strap
Band Width - 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 140-200 mm 135-205 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Jacquard-weave nylon
Band Colour Slate grey Tritone green
STORAGE Garmin Forerunner 30 Garmin MARQ Golfer
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
BATTERY Garmin Forerunner 30 Garmin MARQ Golfer
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 5 day(s) 12 day(s)
Battery Life Details GPS mode - up to 8 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 5 days
GPS mode - up to 28 hour(s)
GPS with Music mode - up to 9 hour(s)
UltraTrac mode - up to 48 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 12 days
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Forerunner 30 Garmin MARQ Golfer
Included Accessories Charging cable Charging/data cable, silicone wrist strap (pine green), 3 Approach CT10 club tracking sensors
Preloaded Software Stopwatch, Calendar, Alarm, Timer, Find My Phone, Garmion Connect IQ Garmin Pay, CONNECT IQ
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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