In depth comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 30 and Garmin fēnix 6S 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 6S 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, indoor climbing, mountain biking |
| 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: 44 g With band: 60 g |
| Body Material | - | Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer |
| Protection | Waterproof | Water-resistant |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Garmin Forerunner 30 | Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, heart rate | Accelerometer, thermometre, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, pulse oximeter, optical heart sensor, Pulse Ox 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, voice announcements, 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 | Yes |
| Feedback Type | Vibration alert, visual interface | Vibration alert, visual interface |
| Navigation (GPS) | GPS receiver | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver |
| Payment Technology | - | Garmin Pay |
| CONNECTIVITY | Garmin Forerunner 30 | Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition |
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| Wireless Interface | Bluetooth | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ |
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| DISPLAY | Garmin Forerunner 30 | Garmin fēnix 6S 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 | 240 x 240 pixels |
| Screen Size | 0.93" | 1.2" |
| Dimensions (WxH) | 23.5 mm x 23.4 mm | - |
| Screen Protection | - | Power Glass |
| INPUT DEVICE | Garmin Forerunner 30 | Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition |
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| Type | - | Touch buttons |
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| CASE | Garmin Forerunner 30 | Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition |
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| Case Size | - | 42 mm |
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| Crystal Type | Chemically strengthened glass | - |
| Case Shape | Rounded square | Round |
| Bezel | - | Stainless steel |
| Case Back | - | Metal |
| Case Details | Black | Amethyst steel | Light gold |
| BAND | Garmin Forerunner 30 | Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition |
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| Band Type | Strap | Band |
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| Band Width | - | 20 mm |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | 140-200 mm | 108-182 mm |
| Changeable | - | Yes |
| Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
| Band Material | Silicone | Silicone |
| Band Colour | Slate grey | Shale grey | Light sand |
| STORAGE | Garmin Forerunner 30 | Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition |
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| Storage Capacity | - | 32 GB |
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| BATTERY | Garmin Forerunner 30 | Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition |
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| Technology | - | Lithium Ion |
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| Battery Life | 5 day(s) | 59 day(s) |
| Battery Life Details | GPS mode - up to 8 hour(s) Smartwatch mode - up to 5 days |
Smartwatch mode - up to 9 days Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 10.5 days Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 34 days Battery Saver Watch Mode (with solar) - up to 59 days Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 50 hour(s) Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 64 hour(s) GPS mode - up to 25 hour(s) GPS mode (with solar) - up to 28 hour(s) Expedition GPS Mode - up to 20 days Expedition GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 26 days |
| Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin Forerunner 30 | Garmin fēnix 6S 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 |
| Max Operating Temperature | - | 45 °C |
| Min Operating Temperature | - | -20 °C |
| Warranty | 2-year warranty | 1-year warranty |
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