In depth comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 30 and Garmin Venu 2S. 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 Venu 2S |
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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, ski, cycling, hiking, indoor running, indoor cycling, pool swimming, yoga, snowboarding, stepper, strength training, cardio training, treadmill, elliptical, rower, stand up paddleboarding, bouldering, indoor climbing |
| Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
| Width | 35.5 mm | 40.4 mm |
| Height | 40.7 mm | 40.4 mm |
| Depth | 13.4 mm | 12.1 mm |
| Weight | 37.3 g | 38.2 g |
| Body Material | - | Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer |
| Protection | Waterproof | Water-resistant |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Garmin Forerunner 30 | Garmin Venu 2S |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, heart rate | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, thermometre, heart rate, barometric altimeter, Pulse Ox sensor, gyroscope |
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| Tracking Data | Distance, time, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, pace, cadence | Distance, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, swing data, stress level, respiratory rate, menstrual cycle, hydration |
| 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, HR zones, digital scorecard, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, alarm, Find my Device, breathing training function, store & play music, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, sunrise/sunset times, LiveTrack, TrueUp, Body Battery, auto lap, Physio TrueUp, Garmin AutoShot, music playback control, weather information |
| Notifications | - | Calendar, applications |
| Vibrating Alert | 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 Venu 2S |
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| Wireless Interface | Bluetooth | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ |
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| DISPLAY | Garmin Forerunner 30 | Garmin Venu 2S |
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| Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective | AMOLED - colour |
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| Resolution | 128 x 128 pixels | 360 x 360 pixels |
| Screen Size | 0.93" | 1.1" |
| Dimensions (WxH) | 23.5 mm x 23.4 mm | - |
| Screen Protection | - | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) |
| Always On Display (AOD) | - | Yes |
| INPUT DEVICE | Garmin Forerunner 30 | Garmin Venu 2S |
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| Type | - | Touch sensitive screen |
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| CASE | Garmin Forerunner 30 | Garmin Venu 2S |
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| Case Size | - | 40 mm |
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| Crystal Type | Chemically strengthened glass | - |
| Case Shape | Rounded square | Round |
| Bezel | - | Silver stainless steel |
| Case Details | Black | Light gold | Mist grey | Graphite | White |
| BAND | Garmin Forerunner 30 | Garmin Venu 2S |
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| Band Type | Strap | Band |
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| Band Width | - | 18 mm |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | 140-200 mm | 110-175 mm |
| Changeable | - | Yes |
| Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
| Band Material | Silicone | Silicone |
| Band Colour | Slate grey | Light sand | Mist grey | White |
| BATTERY | Garmin Forerunner 30 | Garmin Venu 2S |
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| Battery Life | 5 day(s) | 11 day(s) |
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| Battery Life Details | GPS mode - up to 8 hour(s) Smartwatch mode - up to 5 days |
Smartwatch mode - up to 10 days GPS mode - up to 19 hour(s) GPS with Music mode - up to 7 hour(s) Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 11 days |
| Rechargeable Battery | Yes | - |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin Forerunner 30 | Garmin Venu 2S |
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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, 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 | 1-year warranty |
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