Garmin Forerunner 30 vs. Xiaomi Redmi Watch 2 Lite

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 30 and Xiaomi Redmi Watch 2 Lite. 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. Xiaomi Redmi Watch 2 Lite Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Forerunner 30 Xiaomi Redmi Watch 2 Lite
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS 10 or later, Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) or later
Activity/Sport Running, cycling Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 35.5 mm 35.3 mm
Height 40.7 mm 41.2 mm
Depth 13.4 mm 10.7 mm
Weight 37.3 g 35 g
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Forerunner 30 Xiaomi Redmi Watch 2 Lite
Sensors Accelerometer, heart rate Accelerometer, digital compass, optical heart sensor, gyroscope
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, pace, cadence Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, stress level, breath, menstrual cycle
Modes - 100+ Workout modes
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features VO2 max, sunlight readable, HR zones, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Garmin Elevate, LiveTrack, TrueUp, auto pause, auto lap Idle alert, music playback control, weather information, female health
Notifications - SMS, Email, social apps
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou receiver
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Forerunner 30 Xiaomi Redmi Watch 2 Lite
Wireless Interface Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.0
DISPLAY Garmin Forerunner 30 Xiaomi Redmi Watch 2 Lite
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective TFT - colour
Resolution 128 x 128 pixels 320 x 360 pixels
Screen Size 0.93" 1.55"
Dimensions (WxH) 23.5 mm x 23.4 mm -
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Forerunner 30 Xiaomi Redmi Watch 2 Lite
Type - Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin Forerunner 30 Xiaomi Redmi Watch 2 Lite
Crystal Type Chemically strengthened glass -
Case Shape Rounded square Square
Case Details Black Black | Ivory | Blue
BAND Garmin Forerunner 30 Xiaomi Redmi Watch 2 Lite
Band Type Strap Strap
Fits Wrist with Circumference 140-200 mm 140-210 mm
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone TPU
Band Colour Slate grey Black | Ivory | Blue
BATTERY Garmin Forerunner 30 Xiaomi Redmi Watch 2 Lite
Capacity - 262 mAh
Battery Life 5 day(s) -
Battery Life Details GPS mode - up to 8 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 5 days
Typical usage - up to 10 days
Heavy usage - up to 5 days
GPS mode - up to 14 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Forerunner 30 Xiaomi Redmi Watch 2 Lite
Included Accessories Charging cable Magnetic charging 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 2-year warranty
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