In depth comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 30 and Garmin fēnix 6 Pro Solar Edition. 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.
| GENERAL | Garmin Forerunner 30 | Garmin fēnix 6 Pro Solar Edition |
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| Product Type | Smart watch | Sport watch |
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| Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
| Activity/Sport | Running, cycling | Golf, running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, surfing, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding, tactical, bouldering |
| Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
| Width | 35.5 mm | 47 mm |
| Height | 40.7 mm | 47 mm |
| Depth | 13.4 mm | 15.1 mm |
| Weight | 37.3 g | 62 g |
| Body Material | - | Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer |
| Protection | Waterproof | Water-resistant |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Garmin Forerunner 30 | Garmin fēnix 6 Pro Solar Edition |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, heart rate | Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, pulse oximeter, optical heart sensor |
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| Tracking Data | Distance, time, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, pace, cadence | Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level |
| 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, find phone function, HR zones, Bluetooth Smart technology, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, store & play music, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery, solar charging, dual grid coordinates format |
| Notifications | - | Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls |
| Vibrating Alert | Yes | - |
| Feedback Type | Vibration alert, visual interface | - |
| Navigation (GPS) | GPS receiver | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver |
| Payment Technology | - | Garmin Pay |
| CONNECTIVITY | Garmin Forerunner 30 | Garmin fēnix 6 Pro Solar Edition |
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| Wireless Interface | Bluetooth | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ |
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| DISPLAY | Garmin Forerunner 30 | Garmin fēnix 6 Pro Solar Edition |
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| Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective |
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| Resolution | 128 x 128 pixels | 260 x 260 pixels |
| Screen Size | 0.93" | 1.3" |
| Dimensions (WxH) | 23.5 mm x 23.4 mm | - |
| Screen Protection | - | Power Glass |
| INPUT DEVICE | Garmin Forerunner 30 | Garmin fēnix 6 Pro Solar Edition |
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| Type | - | Touch buttons |
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| CASE | Garmin Forerunner 30 | Garmin fēnix 6 Pro Solar Edition |
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| Case Size | - | 47 mm |
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| Crystal Type | Chemically strengthened glass | - |
| Case Shape | Rounded square | Round |
| Bezel | - | Stainless steel |
| Case Back | - | Metal |
| Case Details | Black | Black | Mineral blue titanium | Titanium carbon grey DLC |
| BAND | Garmin Forerunner 30 | Garmin fēnix 6 Pro Solar Edition |
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| Band Type | Strap | Band |
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| Band Width | - | 22 mm |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | 140-200 mm | 125-208 mm |
| Changeable | - | Yes |
| Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
| Band Material | Silicone | Silicone |
| Band Colour | Slate grey | Slate grey | Whitestone |
| STORAGE | Garmin Forerunner 30 | Garmin fēnix 6 Pro Solar Edition |
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| Storage Capacity | - | 32 GB |
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| BATTERY | Garmin Forerunner 30 | Garmin fēnix 6 Pro Solar Edition |
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| Technology | - | Lithium Ion |
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| Battery Life | 5 day(s) | 80 day(s) |
| Battery Life Details | GPS mode - up to 8 hour(s) Smartwatch mode - up to 5 days |
Smartwatch mode - up to 14 days Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 16 days Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 48 days Battery Saver Watch Mode (with solar) - up to 80 days Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 72 hour(s) Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 93 hour(s) GPS mode - up to 36 hour(s) GPS mode (with solar) - up to 40 hour(s) Expedition GPS Mode - up to 28 days Expedition GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 36 days GPS with Music mode - up to 10 hour(s) |
| Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin Forerunner 30 | Garmin fēnix 6 Pro Solar Edition |
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| Included Accessories | Charging cable | Charging/data cable |
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| Preloaded Software | Stopwatch, Calendar, Alarm, Timer, Find My Phone, Garmion Connect IQ | Garmin Pay |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 100 m |
| Warranty | 2-year warranty | - |
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