Garmin Forerunner 30 vs. Garmin Venu Sq

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 30 and Garmin Venu Sq. 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 Venu Sq Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Forerunner 30 Garmin Venu Sq
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Running, cycling -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 35.5 mm 37 mm
Height 40.7 mm 40.6 mm
Depth 13.4 mm 11.5 mm
Weight 37.3 g 37.6 g
Body Material - Anodised aluminium, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Forerunner 30 Garmin Venu Sq
Sensors Accelerometer, heart rate Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, heart rate, 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, stress level, menstrual cycle, breathing rate, hydration
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, HR zones, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery, auto lap, Physio TrueUp, Garmin AutoShot, weather information
Notifications - Calendar, SMS, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes -
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Forerunner 30 Garmin Venu Sq
Wireless Interface Bluetooth Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, ANT+
DISPLAY Garmin Forerunner 30 Garmin Venu Sq
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective LCD - colour
Resolution 128 x 128 pixels 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size 0.93" 1.3"
Dimensions (WxH) 23.5 mm x 23.4 mm -
Screen Protection - Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass)
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Forerunner 30 Garmin Venu Sq
Type - Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin Forerunner 30 Garmin Venu Sq
Crystal Type Chemically strengthened glass -
Case Shape Rounded square Rectangular
Bezel - Metallic orchid aluminium
Case Details Black Orchid | Shadow grey | White
BAND Garmin Forerunner 30 Garmin Venu Sq
Band Type Strap Band
Band Width - 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 140-200 mm 125-190 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Slate grey Orchid | Shadow grey | White
BATTERY Garmin Forerunner 30 Garmin Venu Sq
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
Smartwatch mode - up to 6 days
GPS mode - up to 14 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery Yes -
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Forerunner 30 Garmin Venu Sq
Included Accessories Charging cable Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Stopwatch, Calendar, Alarm, Timer, Find My Phone, Garmion Connect IQ Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature - 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
Warranty 2-year warranty 1-year warranty
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