Garmin Forerunner 30 vs. Amazfit GTS 2

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 30 and Amazfit GTS 2. 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 Forerunner 30 vs. Amazfit GTS 2 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Forerunner 30 Amazfit GTS 2
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS 10 or later, Android 5.0 (Lollipop) or later
Activity/Sport Running, cycling -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width 35.5 mm -
Height 40.7 mm -
Depth 13.4 mm -
Weight 37.3 g -
Body Details - Case only: 24.7 g
Body Material - Plastic, aluminium alloy
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Forerunner 30 Amazfit GTS 2
Sensors Accelerometer, heart rate Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, BioTracker 2 PPG biological tracking optical sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, pace, cadence Distance, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, stress level, personal activity intelligence (PAI), REM phases
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features VO2 max, sunlight readable, HR zones, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Garmin Elevate, LiveTrack, TrueUp, auto pause, auto lap Making a call, inactivity alert, alarm, store & play music, huami-PAI Health Assessment System, weather information, event reminders
Notifications - SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS receiver GPS/GLONASS receiver
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Alexa
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Forerunner 30 Amazfit GTS 2
Wireless Interface Bluetooth Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0
DISPLAY Garmin Forerunner 30 Amazfit GTS 2
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective AMOLED - colour
Resolution 128 x 128 pixels 348 x 442 pixels
Screen Size 0.93" 1.65"
Dimensions (WxH) 23.5 mm x 23.4 mm -
Pixel Density - 341 ppi
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Forerunner 30 Amazfit GTS 2
Type - Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin Forerunner 30 Amazfit GTS 2
Crystal Type Chemically strengthened glass -
Case Shape Rounded square Square
Case Back - Polymer
Case Details Black Midnight black | Urban grey | Desert gold
BAND Garmin Forerunner 30 Amazfit GTS 2
Band Type Strap Strap
Band Width - 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 140-200 mm -
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Slate grey -
STORAGE Garmin Forerunner 30 Amazfit GTS 2
User Memory - 3 GB
BATTERY Garmin Forerunner 30 Amazfit GTS 2
Capacity - 246 mAh
Battery Life 5 day(s) -
Battery Life Details GPS mode - up to 8 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 5 days
Daily mode - up to 7 days
Basic mode - up to 20 days
GPS mode - up to 25 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Recharge Time - 2 hour(s)
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Forerunner 30 Amazfit GTS 2
Included Accessories Charging cable Magnetic charging stand
Preloaded Software Stopwatch, Calendar, Alarm, Timer, Find My Phone, Garmion Connect IQ Amazon Alexa
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Manufacturer Model Number - A1969
Warranty 2-year warranty -
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