Garmin Forerunner 30 vs. Polar Unite

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 30 and Polar Unite. 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. Polar Unite Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Forerunner 30 Polar Unite
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Running, cycling -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 35.5 mm 43.4 mm
Height 40.7 mm 43.4 mm
Depth 13.4 mm 10.4 mm
Weight 37.3 g 32 g
Body Material - Fibreglass reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Forerunner 30 Polar Unite
Sensors Accelerometer, heart rate Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, pace, cadence Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features VO2 max, sunlight readable, HR zones, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Garmin Elevate, LiveTrack, TrueUp, auto pause, auto lap Fitness test, Bluetooth Smart technology, inactivity alert, GPS via mobile, guided breathing session, Nightly Recharge recovery measurement, FitSpark training guide
Notifications - Calendar, SMS, Email
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface -
Navigation (GPS) GPS receiver -
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Forerunner 30 Polar Unite
Wireless Interface Bluetooth Bluetooth
Connectors - USB
DISPLAY Garmin Forerunner 30 Polar Unite
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective IPS - colour
Resolution 128 x 128 pixels 240 x 204 pixels
Screen Size 0.93" -
Dimensions (WxH) 23.5 mm x 23.4 mm -
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Forerunner 30 Polar Unite
Type - Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin Forerunner 30 Polar Unite
Crystal Type Chemically strengthened glass -
Case Shape Rounded square Round
Case Details Black -
BAND Garmin Forerunner 30 Polar Unite
Band Type Strap Band
Band Size - S/L
Band Width - 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 140-200 mm 130-210 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Snap & slip
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Slate grey Black | Blue | Pink | White
BATTERY Garmin Forerunner 30 Polar Unite
Technology - Lithium polymer
Capacity - 174 mAh
Battery Life 5 day(s) -
Battery Life Details GPS mode - up to 8 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 5 days
Watch mode + HR - up to 4 days
Training mode + HR - up to 50 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Forerunner 30 Polar Unite
Included Accessories Charging cable Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Stopwatch, Calendar, Alarm, Timer, Find My Phone, Garmion Connect IQ Polar Fitness Test, Polar Flow
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 30 m
Max Operating Temperature - 50 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -10 °C
Warranty 2-year warranty 2-year warranty
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