Garmin Forerunner 30 vs. Garmin vívomove Sport

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 30 and Garmin vívomove Sport. 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 vívomove Sport Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Forerunner 30 Garmin vívomove Sport
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 -
Height 40.7 mm -
Depth 13.4 mm -
Weight 37.3 g -
Body Details - Case only: 19 g
With silicone band: 33.8 g
Body Material - Fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Forerunner 30 Garmin vívomove Sport
Sensors Accelerometer, heart rate Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, pace, cadence Distance, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, active time
Watch Movement - Quartz
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, HR zones, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, GPS via mobile, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, LiveTrack, Physio TrueUp, weather information, reminder of hydration, Body Battery Energy Monitor, accident detection
Notifications - SMS, Email, high and low heart rate
Vibrating Alert Yes -
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS receiver -
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Forerunner 30 Garmin vívomove Sport
Wireless Interface Bluetooth Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Garmin Forerunner 30 Garmin vívomove Sport
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective OLED - monochrome
Resolution 128 x 128 pixels 72 x 154 pixels
Screen Size 0.93" -
Dimensions (WxH) 23.5 mm x 23.4 mm 18.5 mm x 8.6 mm
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Forerunner 30 Garmin vívomove Sport
Type - Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin Forerunner 30 Garmin vívomove Sport
Crystal Type Chemically strengthened glass Chemically strengthened glass
Case Shape Rounded square Round
Case Details Black Cool mint with silver accents | Ivory with peach gold accents | Black with slate accents
BAND Garmin Forerunner 30 Garmin vívomove Sport
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 -
BATTERY Garmin Forerunner 30 Garmin vívomove Sport
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 5 days
Watch mode - up to 6 days
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Forerunner 30 Garmin vívomove Sport
Included Accessories Charging cable Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Stopwatch, Calendar, Alarm, Timer, Find My Phone, Garmion Connect IQ -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Warranty 2-year warranty -
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