In depth comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 30 and Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition. 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.
GENERAL | Garmin Forerunner 30 | Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition |
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Product Type | Smart watch | Sport watch |
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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 Music Edition |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, heart rate | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, heart rate, Pulse Ox sensor |
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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, store & play music, 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 Music Edition |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, ANT+ |
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DISPLAY | Garmin Forerunner 30 | Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition |
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Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective | LCD - colour |
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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 Music Edition |
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Type | - | Touch sensitive screen |
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CASE | Garmin Forerunner 30 | Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition |
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Crystal Type | Chemically strengthened glass | - |
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Case Shape | Rounded square | Rectangular |
Bezel | - | Slate aluminium |
Case Details | Black | Black | Light sand | Navy | Moss |
BAND | Garmin Forerunner 30 | Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition |
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Band Type | Strap | Band |
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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 | Black | Light sand | Navy | Moss |
BATTERY | Garmin Forerunner 30 | Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition |
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Technology | - | Lithium polymer |
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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) GPS with Music mode - up to 6 hour(s) Smartwatch with music mode - up to 8 hour(s) |
Rechargeable Battery | Yes | - |
MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin Forerunner 30 | Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition |
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Included Accessories | Charging cable | Charging/data cable |
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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 |