Garmin Forerunner 30 vs. Apple Watch Nike Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 30 and Apple Watch Nike Series 6 (GPS + Cellular). 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. Apple Watch Nike Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Forerunner 30 Apple Watch Nike Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System - WatchOS 7
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS 14 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: 30.5 g
Body Material - Aerospace-grade aluminium alloy
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Forerunner 30 Apple Watch Nike Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Sensors Accelerometer, heart rate Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, pace, cadence Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, ECG
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features VO2 max, sunlight readable, HR zones, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Garmin Elevate, LiveTrack, TrueUp, auto pause, auto lap Music remote handling, ECG accurate heart rate, camera remote control, Retina Display technology, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, irregular beat alerts, Family Setup support
Notifications - Calendar
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS receiver GPS/GNSS receiver
Payment Technology - Apple Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Siri
IoT Voice Controlled - Direct
CELLULAR Garmin Forerunner 30 Apple Watch Nike Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Technology - WCDMA (UMTS)
Mobile Broadband Generation - 4G
SIM Card Type - Electronic SIM card (e-SIM)
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Forerunner 30 Apple Watch Nike Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Wireless Interface Bluetooth IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0
DISPLAY Garmin Forerunner 30 Apple Watch Nike Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective LTPO OLED - colour
Resolution 128 x 128 pixels 324 x 394 pixels
Screen Size 0.93" -
Dimensions (WxH) 23.5 mm x 23.4 mm -
Screen Protection - Ion-X glass
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Forerunner 30 Apple Watch Nike Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Type - Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin Forerunner 30 Apple Watch Nike Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Case Size - 40 mm
Crystal Type Chemically strengthened glass -
Case Shape Rounded square Rectangular
Case Back - Sapphire crystal and ceramic back
Case Details Black Space grey aluminium | Silver aluminium
Crown Type - Digital with haptic feedback
BAND Garmin Forerunner 30 Apple Watch Nike Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Band Type Strap Nike sport band
Band Size - S/M/L
Fits Wrist with Circumference 140-200 mm 130-200 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Pin-and-tuck
Band Material Silicone Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour Slate grey Anthracite/black | Pure platinum/black
STORAGE Garmin Forerunner 30 Apple Watch Nike Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
CPU Garmin Forerunner 30 Apple Watch Nike Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Manufacturer - Apple
CPU Type - S6
Features - W3 Apple wireless chip, U1 chip
BATTERY Garmin Forerunner 30 Apple Watch Nike Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 5 day(s) 18 hours
Battery Life Details GPS mode - up to 8 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 5 days
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Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Wireless Charging - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Forerunner 30 Apple Watch Nike Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Included Accessories Charging cable Magnetic charging cable
Preloaded Software Stopwatch, Calendar, Alarm, Timer, Find My Phone, Garmion Connect IQ Apple Pay, Nike Run Club, GymKit
SAR Value - 0.29 W/kg (head), 0.31 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Warranty 2-year warranty -
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