Garmin Forerunner 30 vs. Coros Pace 2

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 30 and Coros Pace 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. Coros Pace 2 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Forerunner 30 Coros Pace 2
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Running, cycling Running, cycling, trekking, indoor running, triathlon, pool swimming, open water swimming, strength training, gym cardio, GPS cardio
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 35.5 mm -
Height 40.7 mm -
Depth 13.4 mm -
Weight 37.3 g -
Body Details - With silicone band: 35 g
With nylon band: 29 g
Body Material - Fibre reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Forerunner 30 Coros Pace 2
Sensors Accelerometer, heart rate Accelerometer, thermometre, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, pace, cadence Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features VO2 max, sunlight readable, HR zones, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Garmin Elevate, LiveTrack, TrueUp, auto pause, auto lap -
Notifications - Calendar, SMS, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS receiver GPS/GLONASS/BeiDou receiver
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Forerunner 30 Coros Pace 2
Wireless Interface Bluetooth Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Garmin Forerunner 30 Coros Pace 2
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour
Resolution 128 x 128 pixels 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size 0.93" 1.2"
Dimensions (WxH) 23.5 mm x 23.4 mm -
Colour Depth - 6-bit (64 colours)
Screen Protection - Corning Gorilla Glass (scratch resistant glass)
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Forerunner 30 Coros Pace 2
Type - Single push-button, digital dial
CASE Garmin Forerunner 30 Coros Pace 2
Crystal Type Chemically strengthened glass -
Case Shape Rounded square Round
Case Details Black Navy
BAND Garmin Forerunner 30 Coros Pace 2
Band Type Strap Band
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 Navy
BATTERY Garmin Forerunner 30 Coros Pace 2
Battery Life 5 day(s) 20 day(s)
Battery Life Details GPS mode - up to 8 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 5 days
Regular usage - up to 20 days
UltraMax GPS mode - up to 60 hour(s)
Full GPS mode - up to 30 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Recharge Time - 2 hour(s)
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Forerunner 30 Coros Pace 2
Included Accessories Charging cable Charging cable
Preloaded Software Stopwatch, Calendar, Alarm, Timer, Find My Phone, Garmion Connect IQ -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature - 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
Warranty 2-year warranty 2-year warranty
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