In depth comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 6 Solar 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.
| GENERAL | Garmin fēnix 6 Solar | Garmin Forerunner 30 |
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| Product Type | Sport watch | Smart watch |
|---|---|---|
| Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
| Activity/Sport | Running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding | Running, cycling |
| Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
| Width | 47 mm | 35.5 mm |
| Height | 47 mm | 40.7 mm |
| Depth | 15.1 mm | 13.4 mm |
| Weight | 85 g | 37.3 g |
| Body Material | Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer | - |
| Protection | Water-resistant | Waterproof |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Garmin fēnix 6 Solar | Garmin Forerunner 30 |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, pulse oximeter, optical heart sensor | Accelerometer, heart rate |
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| Tracking Data | Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level | Distance, time, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, pace, cadence |
| Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Music remote handling, find phone function, HR zones, Bluetooth Smart technology, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery, solar charging, dual grid coordinates format | VO2 max, sunlight readable, HR zones, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Garmin Elevate, LiveTrack, TrueUp, auto pause, auto lap |
| Notifications | Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls | - |
| Vibrating Alert | - | Yes |
| Feedback Type | - | Vibration alert, visual interface |
| Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver | GPS receiver |
| Payment Technology | Garmin Pay | - |
| CONNECTIVITY | Garmin fēnix 6 Solar | Garmin Forerunner 30 |
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| Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, ANT+ | Bluetooth |
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| DISPLAY | Garmin fēnix 6 Solar | Garmin Forerunner 30 |
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| Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective |
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| Resolution | 260 x 260 pixels | 128 x 128 pixels |
| Screen Size | 1.3" | 0.93" |
| Dimensions (WxH) | - | 23.5 mm x 23.4 mm |
| Screen Protection | Power Glass | - |
| INPUT DEVICE | Garmin fēnix 6 Solar | Garmin Forerunner 30 |
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| Type | Touch buttons | - |
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| CASE | Garmin fēnix 6 Solar | Garmin Forerunner 30 |
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| Case Size | 47 mm | - |
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| Crystal Type | - | Chemically strengthened glass |
| Case Shape | Round | Rounded square |
| Bezel | Stainless steel | - |
| Case Back | Metal | - |
| Case Details | Silver | Black |
| BAND | Garmin fēnix 6 Solar | Garmin Forerunner 30 |
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| Band Type | Band | Strap |
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| Band Width | 22 mm | - |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | 125-208 mm | 140-200 mm |
| Changeable | Yes | - |
| Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
| Band Material | Silicone | Silicone |
| Band Colour | Black | Slate grey |
| STORAGE | Garmin fēnix 6 Solar | Garmin Forerunner 30 |
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| Storage Capacity | 64 MB | - |
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| BATTERY | Garmin fēnix 6 Solar | Garmin Forerunner 30 |
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| Battery Life | 80 day(s) | 5 day(s) |
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| Battery Life Details | Smartwatch mode - up to 14 days Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 16 days Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 48 days Battery Saver Watch Mode (with solar) - up to 80 days Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 72 hour(s) Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 93 hour(s) GPS mode - up to 36 hour(s) GPS mode (with solar) - up to 40 hour(s) Expedition GPS Mode - up to 28 days Expedition GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 36 days GPS with Music mode - up to 10 hour(s) |
GPS mode - up to 8 hour(s) Smartwatch mode - up to 5 days |
| Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin fēnix 6 Solar | Garmin Forerunner 30 |
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| Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | Charging cable |
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| Preloaded Software | Garmin Pay | Stopwatch, Calendar, Alarm, Timer, Find My Phone, Garmion Connect IQ |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 100 m | 50 m |
| Warranty | - | 2-year warranty |
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