Xplora 4 vs. Garmin Forerunner 30

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Xplora 4 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 4 vs. Garmin Forerunner 30 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Xplora 4 Garmin Forerunner 30
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System Android -
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 Water-resistant Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Xplora 4 Garmin Forerunner 30
Sensors Accelerometer 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 4 Garmin Forerunner 30
Technology WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM -
Mobile Broadband Generation 4G -
Messaging Services SMS -
Supported Mobile Messaging Services SMS -
CONNECTIVITY Xplora 4 Garmin Forerunner 30
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi Bluetooth
DISPLAY Xplora 4 Garmin Forerunner 30
Type TFT - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 128 x 128 pixels
Screen Size 1.4" 0.93"
Dimensions (WxH) - 23.5 mm x 23.4 mm
INPUT DEVICE Xplora 4 Garmin Forerunner 30
Type Touch sensitive screen -
CASE Xplora 4 Garmin Forerunner 30
Crystal Type - Chemically strengthened glass
Case Shape - Rounded square
Case Details Blue | Pink Black
BAND Xplora 4 Garmin Forerunner 30
Band Type - Strap
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 140-200 mm
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material - Silicone
Band Colour Blue | Pink Slate grey
CAMERA Xplora 4 Garmin Forerunner 30
Sensor Resolution 2 Megapixel -
STORAGE Xplora 4 Garmin Forerunner 30
Storage Capacity 4 GB -
CPU Xplora 4 Garmin Forerunner 30
Manufacturer Qualcomm -
CPU Type 8909W -
BATTERY Xplora 4 Garmin Forerunner 30
Capacity 800 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 4 Garmin Forerunner 30
Included Accessories - Charging cable
Preloaded Software Camera, Photo Gallery Stopwatch, Calendar, Alarm, Timer, Find My Phone, Garmion Connect IQ
Compliant Standards IP68 -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 1.5 m 50 m
Warranty - 2-year warranty
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