Xplora 3S vs. Garmin Forerunner 30

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Xplora 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

Xplora 3S vs. Garmin Forerunner 30 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Xplora 3S Garmin Forerunner 30
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System RTOS -
Supported Host Device OS - iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Running, cycling
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Audio Output Speaker -
Width 42 mm 35.5 mm
Height 56.5 mm 40.7 mm
Depth 14.2 mm 13.4 mm
Weight 50 g 37.3 g
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Colours Sky blue -
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Xplora 3S Garmin Forerunner 30
Sensors Accelerometer, G-sensor Accelerometer, heart rate
Tracking Data Distance, steps taken Distance, time, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, pace, cadence
Goal Setting - Yes
Features Answering a call, making a call, SOS button, realtime location tracking, Safezone alarms VO2 max, sunlight readable, HR zones, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Garmin Elevate, LiveTrack, TrueUp, auto pause, auto lap
Notifications SMS -
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS receiver GPS receiver
CELLULAR Xplora 3S Garmin Forerunner 30
Technology GSM -
Messaging Services SMS -
CONNECTIVITY Xplora 3S Garmin Forerunner 30
Wireless Interface Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth
DISPLAY Xplora 3S Garmin Forerunner 30
Type IPS - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 128 x 128 pixels
Screen Size 1.33" 0.93"
Dimensions (WxH) - 23.5 mm x 23.4 mm
INPUT DEVICE Xplora 3S Garmin Forerunner 30
Type Touch sensitive screen -
CASE Xplora 3S Garmin Forerunner 30
Crystal Type - Chemically strengthened glass
Case Shape - Rounded square
Case Details - Black
BAND Xplora 3S Garmin Forerunner 30
Band Type - Strap
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 140-200 mm
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material - Silicone
Band Colour - Slate grey
CAMERA Xplora 3S Garmin Forerunner 30
Sensor Resolution 0.3 Megapixel -
STORAGE Xplora 3S Garmin Forerunner 30
Storage Capacity 160 MB -
CPU Xplora 3S Garmin Forerunner 30
CPU Type MT2503A/E -
BATTERY Xplora 3S Garmin Forerunner 30
Capacity 520 mAh -
Battery Life - 5 day(s)
Battery Life Details Talk time - up to 5 hour(s) GPS mode - up to 8 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 5 days
Standby Time 72 h -
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Xplora 3S Garmin Forerunner 30
Included Accessories - Charging cable
Preloaded Software Camera, Photo Gallery Stopwatch, Calendar, Alarm, Timer, Find My Phone, Garmion Connect IQ
Compliant Standards IP67 -
SAR Value 0.43 W/kg, 0.87 W/kg, 0.25 W/kg -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 1 m 50 m
Warranty - 2-year warranty
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