Garmin vívomove 3S vs. Garmin Forerunner 30

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin vívomove 3S 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 vívomove 3S vs. Garmin Forerunner 30 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin vívomove 3S 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 39 mm 35.5 mm
Height 39 mm 40.7 mm
Depth 10.9 mm 13.4 mm
Weight 24.5 g 37.3 g
Body Material Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer -
Protection Water-resistant Waterproof
Clock Display - Yes
FEATURES Garmin vívomove 3S Garmin Forerunner 30
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, altimeter, heart rate, Pulse Ox sensor Accelerometer, heart rate
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, stress level Distance, time, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, pace, cadence
Watch Movement Quartz -
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, find phone function, idle alert, HR zones, gesture control, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, GPS via mobile, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp VO2 max, sunlight readable, HR zones, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Garmin Elevate, LiveTrack, TrueUp, auto pause, auto lap
Notifications Incoming calls -
Vibrating Alert - Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS receiver
CONNECTIVITY Garmin vívomove 3S Garmin Forerunner 30
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 5.0, ANT+ Bluetooth
DISPLAY Garmin vívomove 3S Garmin Forerunner 30
Type OLED - monochrome Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective
Resolution 132 x 64 pixels 128 x 128 pixels
Screen Size - 0.93"
Dimensions (WxH) 18.3 mm x 8.9 mm 23.5 mm x 23.4 mm
INPUT DEVICE Garmin vívomove 3S Garmin Forerunner 30
Type Touch sensitive screen -
CASE Garmin vívomove 3S Garmin Forerunner 30
Case Size 39 mm -
Crystal Type Chemically strengthened glass Chemically strengthened glass
Case Shape Round Rounded square
Bezel Silver stainless steel -
Case Details Granite blue | Light sand | Rose gold Black
BAND Garmin vívomove 3S Garmin Forerunner 30
Band Type Band Strap
Band Width 18 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 110-175 mm 140-200 mm
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Granite blue | Light sand | Navy Slate grey
BATTERY Garmin vívomove 3S Garmin Forerunner 30
Technology Lithium Ion -
Battery Life 5 day(s) 5 day(s)
Battery Life Details - GPS mode - up to 8 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 5 days
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin vívomove 3S Garmin Forerunner 30
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging cable
Preloaded Software - Stopwatch, Calendar, Alarm, Timer, Find My Phone, Garmion Connect IQ
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 50 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -10 °C -
Warranty 1-year warranty 2-year warranty
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