Garmin Forerunner 30 vs. Garmin fenix 5X

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 30 and Garmin fenix 5X. 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. Garmin fenix 5X Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Forerunner 30 Garmin fenix 5X
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
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 - With band: 98 mm
Body Material - Stainless steel, fibreglass reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Forerunner 30 Garmin fenix 5X
Sensors Accelerometer, heart rate Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, 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, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, temperature
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features VO2 max, sunlight readable, HR zones, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Garmin Elevate, LiveTrack, TrueUp, auto pause, auto lap Find phone function, VO2 max, call alerts, Bluetooth Smart technology, automatic exercise recognition, VIRB control, Move IQ, Find my Device, store & play music, sunrise/sunset times, LiveTrack, auto lap, Physio TrueUp, weather information
Notifications - Calendar, SMS, Email
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Forerunner 30 Garmin fenix 5X
Wireless Interface Bluetooth Bluetooth, ANT+/ANT
DISPLAY Garmin Forerunner 30 Garmin fenix 5X
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 128 x 128 pixels 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size 0.93" 1.2"
Dimensions (WxH) 23.5 mm x 23.4 mm -
Screen Protection - Sapphire glass
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Forerunner 30 Garmin fenix 5X
Type - Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin Forerunner 30 Garmin fenix 5X
Case Size - 51 mm
Crystal Type Chemically strengthened glass Domed sapphire crystal
Case Shape Rounded square Round
Bezel - Stainless steel
Case Details Black Slate grey
BAND Garmin Forerunner 30 Garmin fenix 5X
Band Type Strap Band
Band Width - 26 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 140-200 mm -
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Slate grey Black
STORAGE Garmin Forerunner 30 Garmin fenix 5X
Storage Capacity - 12 GB
BATTERY Garmin Forerunner 30 Garmin fenix 5X
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 5 day(s) -
Battery Life Details GPS mode - up to 8 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 5 days
GPS mode - up to 20 hour(s)
UltraTrac mode - up to 35 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 12 days
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Forerunner 30 Garmin fenix 5X
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 100 m
Warranty 2-year warranty -
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