Garmin Forerunner 30 vs. HONOR Watch ES

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 30 and HONOR Watch ES. 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. HONOR Watch ES Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Forerunner 30 HONOR Watch ES
Product Type Smart watch Smart 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 - Case only: 21 g
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Forerunner 30 HONOR Watch ES
Sensors Accelerometer, heart rate Accelerometer, 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, blood oxygen saturation, stress level, menstrual cycle
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, camera remote control, automatic exercise recognition, text messages preview, rejecting a call, animated workouts
Notifications - Calendar, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS receiver -
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Forerunner 30 HONOR Watch ES
Wireless Interface Bluetooth Bluetooth
DISPLAY Garmin Forerunner 30 HONOR Watch ES
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective AMOLED - colour
Resolution 128 x 128 pixels 456 x 280 pixels
Screen Size 0.93" 1.64"
Dimensions (WxH) 23.5 mm x 23.4 mm -
Pixel Density - 326 ppi
Screen Protection - 2.5D curved glass
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Forerunner 30 HONOR Watch ES
Type - Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin Forerunner 30 HONOR Watch ES
Crystal Type Chemically strengthened glass -
Case Shape Rounded square Rectangular
Case Details Black Meteorite black
BAND Garmin Forerunner 30 HONOR Watch ES
Band Type Strap Band
Fits Wrist with Circumference 140-200 mm -
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone -
Band Colour Slate grey Meteorite black
BATTERY Garmin Forerunner 30 HONOR Watch ES
Battery Life 5 day(s) 10 day(s)
Battery Life Details GPS mode - up to 8 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 5 days
Basic mode - up to 25 days
Rechargeable Battery Yes -
Recharge Time - 100 min
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Forerunner 30 HONOR Watch ES
Included Accessories Charging cable -
Preloaded Software Stopwatch, Calendar, Alarm, Timer, Find My Phone, Garmion Connect IQ -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Warranty 2-year warranty 2-year warranty
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