Garmin Forerunner 30 vs. Suunto Vertical

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 30 and Suunto Vertical. 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. Suunto Vertical Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Forerunner 30 Suunto Vertical
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 49 mm
Height 40.7 mm 49 mm
Depth 13.4 mm 13.6 mm
Weight 37.3 g 74 g
Body Material - Titanium (grade 5), glass fibre reinforced polyamide
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Colours - Titanium solar sand | Titanium solar black | Titanium solar forest | Titanium solar canyon | All black | Ruby black | Black lime | Sand black | Titanium
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Forerunner 30 Suunto Vertical
Sensors Accelerometer, heart rate Digital compass, barometer, altimeter, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, pace, cadence Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, cadence, stress level, sleep duration, altitude, temperature, running power, swimming metrics, recovery time, training load, sleep quality score, depth
Modes - 95+ sport modes
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features VO2 max, sunlight readable, HR zones, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Garmin Elevate, LiveTrack, TrueUp, auto pause, auto lap Dual Time display, VO2 max, LED backlight, OTA update, sunrise/sunset times, auto lap, music playback control, weather information, instant message reply, Suunto FusedSpeed, SuuntoPlus Ghost runner, storm alarm, automatic daylight saving time, route file import, outdoor terrain and satellite maps, Route planning with heatmaps, Breadcrumb trail in real time, Waypoint and visual route navigation, Bearing navigation, Sea level pressure, snap to route, Point of interest navigation
Notifications - SMS, social apps, calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Forerunner 30 Suunto Vertical
Wireless Interface Bluetooth Bluetooth
DISPLAY Garmin Forerunner 30 Suunto Vertical
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective Colour
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 - Sapphire glass
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Forerunner 30 Suunto Vertical
Type - Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Garmin Forerunner 30 Suunto Vertical
Crystal Type Chemically strengthened glass -
Case Shape Rounded square Round
Bezel - Titanium
Case Details Black Glass fibre reinforced polyamide
BAND Garmin Forerunner 30 Suunto Vertical
Band Type Strap Strap
Band Width - 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 140-200 mm 125-175 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Slate grey -
BATTERY Garmin Forerunner 30 Suunto Vertical
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 5 day(s) 60 day(s)
Battery Life Details GPS mode - up to 8 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 5 days
Watch mode - up to 60 day
Activity tracking mode - up to 30 day
Training mode/GPS on - up to 30 day
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Forerunner 30 Suunto Vertical
Included Accessories Charging cable Charging cable
Preloaded Software Stopwatch, Calendar, Alarm, Timer, Find My Phone, Garmion Connect IQ Stopwatch, Alarm Clock, Compass, Countdown timer
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature - 55 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
Warranty 2-year warranty 2-year warranty
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