Sony SmartWatch 2 vs. Garmin Forerunner 30

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony SmartWatch 2 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

Sony SmartWatch 2 vs. Garmin Forerunner 30 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Sony SmartWatch 2 Garmin Forerunner 30
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Supported Host Device OS Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) or later iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Running, cycling
Wearing Style - Watch style
Width 42 mm 35.5 mm
Height 41 mm 40.7 mm
Depth 9 mm 13.4 mm
Weight 48.4 g 37.3 g
Body Details Main unit: 23.5 g
Wrist strap: 99 g
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Body Material Aluminium -
Protection Dustproof, waterproof Waterproof
Colours Black | Black metal | Silver | Green/yellow -
Clock Display - Yes
Designed For Sony XPERIA acro S, C, E, E dual, E1, E1 Dual, go, Ion, J, L, M, M dual, M2, mini, mini pro, miro, P, SL, Sola, SP, T2 Ultra, tipo, tipo dual, U, V, Z, Z Ultra, Z Ultra Google Play edition, Z1, Z1 Compact, Z1S, Z2, ZL, ZR -
FEATURES Sony SmartWatch 2 Garmin Forerunner 30
Sensors Digital compass Accelerometer, heart rate
Tracking Data - Distance, time, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, pace, cadence
Goal Setting - Yes
Features Call handling, music remote handling VO2 max, sunlight readable, HR zones, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Garmin Elevate, LiveTrack, TrueUp, auto pause, auto lap
Notifications Missed calls -
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS receiver
CELLULAR Sony SmartWatch 2 Garmin Forerunner 30
Messaging Services SMS, MMS -
Supported Mobile Messaging Services MMS, SMS -
CONNECTIVITY Sony SmartWatch 2 Garmin Forerunner 30
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 3.0, NFC Bluetooth
Connectors Micro-USB -
DISPLAY Sony SmartWatch 2 Garmin Forerunner 30
Type LCD - colour - transflective Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective
Resolution 220 x 176 pixels 128 x 128 pixels
Screen Size 1.6" 0.93"
Dimensions (WxH) - 23.5 mm x 23.4 mm
Screen Protection Scratch-resistant glass -
INPUT DEVICE Sony SmartWatch 2 Garmin Forerunner 30
Type Touch sensitive screen -
CASE Sony SmartWatch 2 Garmin Forerunner 30
Crystal Type - Chemically strengthened glass
Case Shape - Rounded square
Case Details - Black
BAND Sony SmartWatch 2 Garmin Forerunner 30
Band Type - Strap
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 140-200 mm
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material - Silicone
Band Colour - Slate grey
BATTERY Sony SmartWatch 2 Garmin Forerunner 30
Technology Lithium polymer -
Battery Life - 5 day(s)
Battery Life Details - GPS mode - up to 8 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 5 days
Standby Time 168 h -
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Sony SmartWatch 2 Garmin Forerunner 30
Included Accessories USB charging cable Charging cable
Preloaded Software Clock, Stopwatch, Calendar, Contacts, ViewFinder, Slideshow, RSS reader, Gmail, Weather, Timer Stopwatch, Calendar, Alarm, Timer, Find My Phone, Garmion Connect IQ
Compliant Standards IP57 -
Max Depth of Water Resistance - 50 m
Warranty - 2-year warranty
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