Garmin vívomove Luxe vs. Garmin Forerunner 30

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin vívomove Luxe 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 Luxe vs. Garmin Forerunner 30 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin vívomove Luxe 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 42 mm 35.5 mm
Height 42 mm 40.7 mm
Depth 11.9 mm 13.4 mm
Weight 44.5 g 37.3 g
Body Material Stainless steel -
Protection Water-resistant Waterproof
Clock Display - Yes
FEATURES Garmin vívomove Luxe 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, blood oxygen saturation, stress level, respiratory rate, menstrual cycle, hydration 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, Body Battery 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 Luxe Garmin Forerunner 30
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 5.0, ANT+ Bluetooth
DISPLAY Garmin vívomove Luxe Garmin Forerunner 30
Type AMOLED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 128 x 128 pixels
Screen Size - 0.93"
Dimensions (WxH) 24.1 mm x 18.7 mm 23.5 mm x 23.4 mm
INPUT DEVICE Garmin vívomove Luxe Garmin Forerunner 30
Type Touch sensitive screen -
CASE Garmin vívomove Luxe Garmin Forerunner 30
Case Size 42 mm -
Crystal Type Domed sapphire crystal Chemically strengthened glass
Case Shape Round Rounded square
Bezel Stainless steel -
Case Details Silver stainless steel Black
BAND Garmin vívomove Luxe Garmin Forerunner 30
Band Type Milanese band Strap
Band Width 20 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 125-190 mm 140-200 mm
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material Stainless steel mesh Silicone
Band Colour Silver Slate grey
BATTERY Garmin vívomove Luxe Garmin Forerunner 30
Technology Lithium Ion -
Battery Life 5 day(s) 5 day(s)
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 5 days GPS mode - up to 8 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 5 days
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin vívomove Luxe 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 - 2-year warranty
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