Garmin Forerunner 30 vs. ASUS VivoWatch SP HC-A05

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 30 and ASUS VivoWatch SP HC-A05. 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. ASUS VivoWatch SP HC-A05 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Forerunner 30 ASUS VivoWatch SP HC-A05
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android Android 4.4 (KitKat) or later, iOS 11 or later
Activity/Sport Running, cycling -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 35.5 mm -
Height 40.7 mm -
Depth 13.4 mm -
Weight 37.3 g -
Body Details - Case only: 36 g
With band: 62 g
Protection Waterproof Dustproof, waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Forerunner 30 ASUS VivoWatch SP HC-A05
Sensors Accelerometer, heart rate Altimeter, gravity sensor, ECG sensor, PPG sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, pace, cadence Distance, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level, blood pressure, ECG, sleep quality score
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features VO2 max, sunlight readable, HR zones, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Garmin Elevate, LiveTrack, TrueUp, auto pause, auto lap Call alerts, inactivity alert, ASUS HealthAI technology, medication reminder
Notifications - SMS, Email
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS receiver GPS receiver
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Forerunner 30 ASUS VivoWatch SP HC-A05
Wireless Interface Bluetooth Bluetooth 4.2
DISPLAY Garmin Forerunner 30 ASUS VivoWatch SP HC-A05
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective LCD - colour - high-reflective
Resolution 128 x 128 pixels -
Screen Size 0.93" -
Dimensions (WxH) 23.5 mm x 23.4 mm -
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Forerunner 30 ASUS VivoWatch SP HC-A05
Type - Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin Forerunner 30 ASUS VivoWatch SP HC-A05
Crystal Type Chemically strengthened glass -
Case Shape Rounded square -
Case Details Black -
BAND Garmin Forerunner 30 ASUS VivoWatch SP HC-A05
Band Type Strap Strap
Band Width - 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 140-200 mm -
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Medical silicone
Band Colour Slate grey -
BATTERY Garmin Forerunner 30 ASUS VivoWatch SP HC-A05
Capacity - 200 mAh
Battery Life 5 day(s) 10 day(s)
Battery Life Details GPS mode - up to 8 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 5 days
Typical usage - up to 10 days
Power saving mode - up to 14 days
Rechargeable Battery Yes -
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Forerunner 30 ASUS VivoWatch SP HC-A05
Included Accessories Charging cable Charging clip
Preloaded Software Stopwatch, Calendar, Alarm, Timer, Find My Phone, Garmion Connect IQ -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Warranty 2-year warranty -
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