Garmin Forerunner® 30 vs Garmin Forerunner® 35Size, Specs & Wrist Fit Compared
The Garmin Forerunner® 30 and Garmin Forerunner® 35 share a near-identical 35.5mm case, so wrist presence comes down to thickness, lug-to-lug and weight.
Specification Comparison
| Spec | GarminForerunner® 30 | GarminForerunner® 35 |
|---|---|---|
| Case Width | 35.5mm | 35.5mm |
| Lug-to-Lug | 40.7mm | 40.7mm |
| Thickness | 13.3mm | 13.3mm |
| Weight | 37.3g | 37.3g |
| Shape | Rectangle | Rectangle |
| GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life | Smartwatch mode: Up to 5 days; GPS mode: Up to 8 hours | Smartwatch Mode: Up to 9 days GPS mode: Up to 13 hours |
| Released | 2017 | 2016 |
Full Specification Comparison
65 specs| Spec | Garmin Forerunner® 30 | Garmin Forerunner® 35 |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Family | Garmin | Garmin |
| General | ||
| Battery life | Smartwatch mode: Up to 5 days; GPS mode: Up to 8 hours | Smartwatch Mode: Up to 9 days GPS mode: Up to 13 hours |
| Display Size | 0.93" x 0.93" (23.5 x 23.4 mm) | 0.93" x 0.93" (23.5 x 23.4 mm) |
| Lens Material | chemically strengthened glass | chemically strengthened glass |
| Memory/History | 7 activities | 7 activities |
| Strap material | silicone | silicone |
| Display resolution | 128 x 128 pixels | 128 x 128 pixels |
| Sensors | ||
| GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Accelerometer | Yes | Yes |
| Garmin Elevate™ wrist heart rate monitor | Yes | Yes |
| Product Info | ||
| Main SKU | 010-01930-00 | 010-01689-03 |
| Product ID | 658892 | 552962 |
| Product Name | Forerunner® 30 | Forerunner® 35 |
| Release Date | 9/26/2017 | 8/31/2016 |
| Product Variation | Slate Gray | White |
| Clock Features | ||
| Stopwatch | Yes | Yes |
| Time/date | Yes | Yes |
| Alarm clock | Yes | Yes |
| GPS Time Sync | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic daylight saving time | Yes | Yes |
| Running Features | ||
| GPS-based distance, time and pace | Yes | Yes |
| Cadence (provides real-time number of steps per minute) | Yes | Yes |
| Foot pod capable | — | Yes |
| Activity Profiles | ||
| Cycling | cycling auto detected | Yes |
| Gym | — | Cardio Training |
| Swimming Features | ||
| Countdown start (pool swim only) | Yes | — |
| "Repeat on" rest timer (pool swim only) | Yes | — |
| Basic rest timer (up from 0) (pool swim only) | Yes | — |
| Daily Smart Features | ||
| Connectivity | Yes | Yes |
| Find My Phone | Yes | Yes |
| Smart Notifications | Yes | Yes |
| Smartphone compatibility | iPhone®, Android™ | iPhone®, Android™ |
| Pairs with Garmin Connect™ Mobile | Yes | Yes |
| Weather forecasts | — | Yes |
| Controls smartphone music | — | Android™ supported; iPhone® not supported |
| Activity Tracking Features | ||
| TrueUp™ | Yes | Yes |
| Move IQ™ | Yes | Yes |
| Step counter | Yes | Yes |
| Calories burned | Yes | Yes |
| Distance traveled | Yes | Yes |
| Intensity minutes | Yes | Yes |
| Move alerts (displays on device after a period of inactivity) | Yes | Yes |
| Auto goal (learns your activity level and assigns a daily step goal) | Yes | Yes |
| Health & Wellness Monitoring | ||
| Sleep | Yes | yes (advanced) |
| Hydration | — | yes (in Garmin Connect™) |
| Women's health | — | yes (in Garmin Connect™) |
| Resting heart rate | — | Yes |
| Wrist-based heart rate (constant, every second) | — | Yes |
| Safety and Tracking Features | ||
| LiveTrack | Yes | — |
| Training, Planning and Analysis Features | ||
| HR zones | Yes | Yes |
| Manual lap | Yes | Yes |
| HR calories | Yes | Yes |
| Voice alerts | Yes | Yes |
| VO2 Max (Run) | Yes | Yes |
| GPS speed and distance | Yes | Yes |
| Customizable data pages | Yes | Yes |
| Activity history on watch | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Pause® automatic timer halt | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Lap® interval tracking feature | Yes | Yes |
| HR alerts | — | Yes |
| Interval training | — | Yes |
| Customizable activity profiles | — | Yes |
| HR broadcast (broadcasts HR data over ANT+® to paired devices) | — | Yes |
| Cycling Features | ||
| Speed and cadence sensor support (w/sensor) | — | Yes |
| Alerts (triggers alarm when you reach goals including time, distance, heart rate or calories) | — | Yes |
Wrist Fit
Garmin Forerunner® 30
Sits best on wrists ~43–58mm wide (≈ 11.5–15.5cm circumference).
Garmin Forerunner® 35
Sits best on wrists ~43–58mm wide (≈ 11.5–15.5cm circumference).
2D Dimension Schematics
Accurate scale drawings based on case dimensions. Drag to pan, Ctrl+scroll to zoom. Works for every watch regardless of photo availability.
Product Photos
Side-by-side product images at matched scale.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Garmin Forerunner® 30 bigger than the Garmin Forerunner® 35?
Both have a 35.5mm case. Compare their thickness and lug-to-lug above to judge wrist presence.
Which fits a smaller wrist better, the Garmin Forerunner® 30 or the Garmin Forerunner® 35?
The Garmin Forerunner® 30 suits wrists around 43–58mm wide, and the Garmin Forerunner® 35 around 43–58mm. The one with the smaller lower bound is the safer pick for a small wrist.
Can I see the Garmin Forerunner® 30 and Garmin Forerunner® 35 side by side at true scale?
Yes — the schematics and photos above show both watches at matched scale, and our fit tool overlays each on your wrist width.