Garmin Legacy Saga Series Darth Vader vs. Garmin Forerunner 30

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin Legacy Saga Series Darth Vader and Garmin Forerunner 30. 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 Legacy Saga Series Darth Vader vs. Garmin Forerunner 30 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Legacy Saga Series Darth Vader Garmin Forerunner 30
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Running, cycling
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 45.1 mm 35.5 mm
Height 45.1 mm 40.7 mm
Depth 12.8 mm 13.4 mm
Weight 50.5 g 37.3 g
Body Material Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer -
Protection Water-resistant Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Legacy Saga Series Darth Vader Garmin Forerunner 30
Sensors Accelerometer, thermometre, altimeter, gyro sensor, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor, Pulse Ox sensor Accelerometer, heart rate
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level, menstrual cycle, breathing rate, hydration Distance, time, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, pace, cadence
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, find phone function, idle alert, HR zones, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, store & play music, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery, animated workouts VO2 max, sunlight readable, HR zones, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Garmin Elevate, LiveTrack, TrueUp, auto pause, auto lap
Notifications SMS, incoming calls -
Vibrating Alert - Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS receiver
Payment Technology Garmin Pay -
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Legacy Saga Series Darth Vader Garmin Forerunner 30
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, ANT+ Bluetooth
DISPLAY Garmin Legacy Saga Series Darth Vader Garmin Forerunner 30
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective
Resolution 260 x 260 pixels 128 x 128 pixels
Screen Size 1.3" 0.93"
Dimensions (WxH) - 23.5 mm x 23.4 mm
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) -
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Legacy Saga Series Darth Vader Garmin Forerunner 30
Type Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons -
CASE Garmin Legacy Saga Series Darth Vader Garmin Forerunner 30
Case Size 45 mm -
Crystal Type - Chemically strengthened glass
Case Shape Round Rounded square
Bezel Slate stainless steeel -
Case Back Polymer -
Case Details Black Black
BAND Garmin Legacy Saga Series Darth Vader Garmin Forerunner 30
Band Type Band Strap
Band Width 22 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 135-200 mm 140-200 mm
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Black Slate grey
BATTERY Garmin Legacy Saga Series Darth Vader Garmin Forerunner 30
Technology Lithium polymer -
Battery Life 8 day(s) 5 day(s)
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 8 days
GPS mode - up to 18 hour(s)
Smartwatch with music mode - up to 7.5 hour(s)
GPS with Music mode - up to 6 hour(s)
GPS mode - up to 8 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 5 days
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Legacy Saga Series Darth Vader Garmin Forerunner 30
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging cable
Preloaded Software Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ Stopwatch, Calendar, Alarm, Timer, Find My Phone, 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
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