Garmin vívoactive HR vs. Garmin Forerunner 30

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin vívoactive HR and Garmin Forerunner 30. 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 vívoactive HR vs. Garmin Forerunner 30 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin vívoactive HR Garmin Forerunner 30
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Running, cycling
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 30.2 mm 35.5 mm
Height 57 mm 40.7 mm
Depth 11.4 mm 13.4 mm
Weight 48.2 g 37.3 g
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin vívoactive HR Garmin Forerunner 30
Sensors Accelerometer, digital compass, altimeter, heart rate Accelerometer, heart rate
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, pace, swim stroke rate, golf shot distance Distance, time, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, pace, cadence
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, Heart Rate target zone selector, find phone function, call alerts, Bluetooth Smart technology, automatic exercise recognition, VIRB control, PinPointer, digital scorecard VO2 max, sunlight readable, HR zones, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Garmin Elevate, LiveTrack, TrueUp, auto pause, auto lap
Notifications Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps -
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS receiver
CONNECTIVITY Garmin vívoactive HR Garmin Forerunner 30
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0, ANT+/ANT Bluetooth
DISPLAY Garmin vívoactive HR Garmin Forerunner 30
Type Colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective
Resolution 205 x 148 pixels 128 x 128 pixels
Screen Size - 0.93"
Dimensions (WxH) 20.7 mm x 28.6 mm 23.5 mm x 23.4 mm
INPUT DEVICE Garmin vívoactive HR Garmin Forerunner 30
Type Touch sensitive screen -
CASE Garmin vívoactive HR Garmin Forerunner 30
Crystal Type - Chemically strengthened glass
Case Shape - Rounded square
Case Details Black Black
BAND Garmin vívoactive HR Garmin Forerunner 30
Band Type Band Strap
Band Size XL -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 162-225 mm 140-200 mm
Changeable Yes -
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material - Silicone
Band Colour Black Slate grey
BATTERY Garmin vívoactive HR Garmin Forerunner 30
Technology Lithium -
Battery Life 8 day(s) 5 day(s)
Battery Life Details Navigation tracking - up to 13 hour(s)
Typical usage - up to 8 days
GPS mode - up to 8 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 5 days
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin vívoactive HR Garmin Forerunner 30
Included Accessories Charging cradle Charging cable
Preloaded Software Calendar, Time, Alarm, Date 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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