Garmin Forerunner 30 vs. Xplora X5 Play

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 30 and Xplora X5 Play. 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. Xplora X5 Play Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Forerunner 30 Xplora X5 Play
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System - Android
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android -
Activity/Sport Running, cycling -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width 35.5 mm 45 mm
Height 40.7 mm 48.5 mm
Depth 13.4 mm 15 mm
Weight 37.3 g 54 g
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Forerunner 30 Xplora X5 Play
Sensors Accelerometer, heart rate G-sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, pace, cadence Distance, steps taken
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features VO2 max, sunlight readable, HR zones, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Garmin Elevate, LiveTrack, TrueUp, auto pause, auto lap Answering a call, making a call, SOS button, realtime location tracking, Safezone alarms
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS receiver GPS receiver
CELLULAR Garmin Forerunner 30 Xplora X5 Play
Technology - WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM
Mobile Broadband Generation - 4G
Messaging Services - SMS
Supported Mobile Messaging Services - SMS
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Forerunner 30 Xplora X5 Play
Wireless Interface Bluetooth -
DISPLAY Garmin Forerunner 30 Xplora X5 Play
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective TFT - colour
Resolution 128 x 128 pixels 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size 0.93" 1.4"
Dimensions (WxH) 23.5 mm x 23.4 mm -
Screen Protection - Corning Gorilla Glass (scratch resistant glass)
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Forerunner 30 Xplora X5 Play
Type - Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin Forerunner 30 Xplora X5 Play
Crystal Type Chemically strengthened glass -
Case Shape Rounded square -
Case Details Black Blue | Pink | Black
BAND Garmin Forerunner 30 Xplora X5 Play
Band Type Strap Band
Fits Wrist with Circumference 140-200 mm -
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone -
Band Colour Slate grey -
CAMERA Garmin Forerunner 30 Xplora X5 Play
Sensor Resolution - 2 Megapixel
STORAGE Garmin Forerunner 30 Xplora X5 Play
Storage Capacity - 4 GB
CPU Garmin Forerunner 30 Xplora X5 Play
Manufacturer - Qualcomm
CPU Type - 8909W
BATTERY Garmin Forerunner 30 Xplora X5 Play
Capacity - 800 mAh
Battery Life 5 day(s) -
Battery Life Details GPS mode - up to 8 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 5 days
Talk time - up to 5 hour(s)
Standby Time - 72 h
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Forerunner 30 Xplora X5 Play
Included Accessories Charging cable Charging cable
Preloaded Software Stopwatch, Calendar, Alarm, Timer, Find My Phone, Garmion Connect IQ -
Compliant Standards - IP68
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 1.5 m
Warranty 2-year warranty 2-year warranty
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