HONOR MagicWatch 2 vs. Garmin Forerunner 30

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of HONOR MagicWatch 2 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

HONOR MagicWatch 2 vs. Garmin Forerunner 30 Comparison Chart
GENERAL HONOR MagicWatch 2 Garmin Forerunner 30
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Running, fitness, cycling, hiking, climbing, walking Running, cycling
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 41.8 mm 35.5 mm
Height 41.8 mm 40.7 mm
Depth - 13.4 mm
Weight 29 g 37.3 g
Body Material 316L grade stainless steel -
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Colours Black agate -
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES HONOR MagicWatch 2 Garmin Forerunner 30
Sensors Accelerometer, altimeter, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, heart rate
Tracking Data Distance, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, stress level Distance, time, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, pace, cadence
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features VO2 max, HUAWEI TruSleep 2.0, real-time VoiceOver, HUAWEI TruSeen 3.5, HUAWEI TruRelax, personalised Watch Faces VO2 max, sunlight readable, HR zones, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Garmin Elevate, LiveTrack, TrueUp, auto pause, auto lap
Notifications Email, incoming calls -
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS receiver GPS receiver
CONNECTIVITY HONOR MagicWatch 2 Garmin Forerunner 30
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth
DISPLAY HONOR MagicWatch 2 Garmin Forerunner 30
Type AMOLED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective
Resolution 390 x 390 pixels 128 x 128 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" 0.93"
Dimensions (WxH) - 23.5 mm x 23.4 mm
Pixel Density 326 ppi -
Always On Display (AOD) Yes -
INPUT DEVICE HONOR MagicWatch 2 Garmin Forerunner 30
Type Touch sensitive screen -
CASE HONOR MagicWatch 2 Garmin Forerunner 30
Case Size 42 mm -
Crystal Type - Chemically strengthened glass
Case Shape Round Rounded square
Case Details - Black
BAND HONOR MagicWatch 2 Garmin Forerunner 30
Band Type Strap Strap
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 140-200 mm
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material - Silicone
Band Colour - Slate grey
STORAGE HONOR MagicWatch 2 Garmin Forerunner 30
Storage Capacity 4 GB -
User Memory 2 GB -
CPU HONOR MagicWatch 2 Garmin Forerunner 30
Manufacturer Huawei -
CPU Type Kirin A1 -
BATTERY HONOR MagicWatch 2 Garmin Forerunner 30
Battery Life 7 day(s) 5 day(s)
Battery Life Details Regular usage - up to 7 days GPS mode - up to 8 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 5 days
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS HONOR MagicWatch 2 Garmin Forerunner 30
Included Accessories - Charging cable
Preloaded Software Stopwatch, Music Player, Alarm Clock, Weather 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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