In depth comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 30 and Xiaomi Redmi Watch 3. 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 | Xiaomi Redmi Watch 3 |
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| Product Type | Smart watch | Smart watch |
|---|---|---|
| Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) or later, iOS 12 or later |
| Activity/Sport | Running, cycling | - |
| Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
| Width | 35.5 mm | 36.56 mm |
| Height | 40.7 mm | 42.58 mm |
| Depth | 13.4 mm | 9.99 mm |
| Weight | 37.3 g | 37 g |
| Protection | Waterproof | Water-resistant |
| Colours | - | Elegant black |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Garmin Forerunner 30 | Xiaomi Redmi Watch 3 |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, heart rate | Accelerometer, geomagnetic sensor, optical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor, gyroscope |
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| 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, blood pressure, menstrual cycle |
| Modes | - | 100+ Workout modes, do-not-disturb mode |
| 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, answering a call, phone unlocking, automatic exercise recognition, SOS call, auto pause, music playback control, weather information, personalised Watch Faces, stopwatch timer, 10 preloaded running courses, brightness: 600 nits |
| Notifications | - | SMS, Email, social apps, calls, sedentary |
| Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
| Feedback Type | Vibration alert, visual interface | Vibration alert, visual interface |
| Navigation (GPS) | GPS receiver | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver |
| Payment Technology | - | Alipay |
| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes |
| IoT Intelligent Assistant | - | Xiao Ai |
| CELLULAR | Garmin Forerunner 30 | Xiaomi Redmi Watch 3 |
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| Messaging Services | - |
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| CONNECTIVITY | Garmin Forerunner 30 | Xiaomi Redmi Watch 3 |
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| Wireless Interface | Bluetooth | NFC, Bluetooth 5.2 |
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| DISPLAY | Garmin Forerunner 30 | Xiaomi Redmi Watch 3 |
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| Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective | AMOLED - colour |
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| Resolution | 128 x 128 pixels | 390 x 450 pixels |
| Screen Size | 0.93" | 1.75" |
| Dimensions (WxH) | 23.5 mm x 23.4 mm | - |
| Pixel Density | - | 341 ppi |
| Always On Display (AOD) | - | Yes |
| INPUT DEVICE | Garmin Forerunner 30 | Xiaomi Redmi Watch 3 |
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| Type | - | Touch sensitive screen |
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| CASE | Garmin Forerunner 30 | Xiaomi Redmi Watch 3 |
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| Case Size | - | 42 mm |
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| Crystal Type | Chemically strengthened glass | - |
| Case Shape | Rounded square | - |
| Case Details | Black | - |
| BAND | Garmin Forerunner 30 | Xiaomi Redmi Watch 3 |
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| Band Type | Strap | Strap |
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| Fits Wrist with Circumference | 140-200 mm | 135-200 mm |
| Clasp Type | Buckle | Pin buckle |
| Band Material | Silicone | - |
| Band Colour | Slate grey | - |
| BATTERY | Garmin Forerunner 30 | Xiaomi Redmi Watch 3 |
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| 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 |
Typical usage - up to 12 days Heavy usage - up to 7 days GPS + HR mode (Continuous reception) - up to 18 hour(s) |
| Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin Forerunner 30 | Xiaomi Redmi Watch 3 |
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| Included Accessories | Charging cable | Magnetic charging cable |
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| Preloaded Software | Stopwatch, Calendar, Alarm, Timer, Find My Phone, Garmion Connect IQ | - |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 50 m |
| Manufacturer Model Number | - | M2215W1 |
| Warranty | 2-year warranty | - |
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