Garmin Forerunner 30 vs. Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 30 and Garmin Tactix Delta - 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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin Forerunner 30 vs. Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Forerunner 30 Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Running, cycling Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 35.5 mm 51 mm
Height 40.7 mm 51 mm
Depth 13.4 mm 14.9 mm
Weight 37.3 g 69 g
Body Material - Steel, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Forerunner 30 Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition
Sensors Accelerometer, heart rate Accelerometer, thermometre, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, pulse oximeter, optical heart sensor
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
Modes - Night vision mode, stealth mode
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, weather information, kill switch, dual grid coordinates format, trackback routing
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 Tactix Delta - Solar Edition
Wireless Interface Bluetooth Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Garmin Forerunner 30 Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 128 x 128 pixels 280 x 280 pixels
Screen Size 0.93" 1.4"
Dimensions (WxH) 23.5 mm x 23.4 mm -
Screen Protection - Power Sapphire
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Forerunner 30 Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition
Type - Touch buttons
CASE Garmin Forerunner 30 Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition
Crystal Type Chemically strengthened glass -
Case Shape Rounded square Round
Bezel - Diamond-like Carbon (DLC) coated steel
Case Back - Metal
Case Details Black Black DLC
BAND Garmin Forerunner 30 Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition
Band Type Strap Band
Band Width - 26 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 140-200 mm 127-210 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Nylon
Band Colour Slate grey Black
STORAGE Garmin Forerunner 30 Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
BATTERY Garmin Forerunner 30 Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 5 day(s) 120 day(s)
Battery Life Details GPS mode - up to 8 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 5 days
Smartwatch mode - up to 21 days
Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 24 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 80 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode (with solar) - up to 120 days
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 120 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 148 hour(s)
GPS mode - up to 60 hour(s)
GPS mode (with solar) - up to 66 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 46 days
Expedition GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 56 days
GPS with Music mode - up to 15 hour(s)
GPS with Music mode (solar) - up to 16 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Forerunner 30 Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition
Included Accessories Charging cable Charging/data cable, silicone wrist strap (black)
Preloaded Software Stopwatch, Calendar, Alarm, Timer, Find My Phone, Garmion Connect IQ Stopwatch, Alarm Clock, Garmin Pay, Applied Ballistics Calculator
Compliant Standards - MIL-STD-810
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 100 m
Warranty 2-year warranty -
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