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Garmin Fenix 2 vs Garmin Forerunner 630

Garmin Fenix 2 Fitness Watch
Garmin Fenix 2
Garmin Forerunner 630 Fitness Watch
Garmin Forerunner 630
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
6
6 editorial reviews
Run more ruggedly, with fitness and location tracking for the serious outdoorsmanRead more
It is closing on nearly two years since Garmin initially announced the first generation Fenix in June 2012.  Since then the watch has transformed from what was originally seen as a hiking focused unit, to more of an ultra-runner's unit,Read more
Review of the Garmin fenix 2 multi-sport watch and personal experience using it.Read more
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3
3 editorial reviews
It’s been almost two months since Garmin announced the FR630, alongside the new Garmin FR230 & FR235.  They started shipping the FR630 about 5 weeks ago, and I’ve been using it on and off since, in conjunction with the otherRead more
The Garmin Forerunner 630 is the company's latest tech-packed flagship running watch, as it takes the fight to the likes of of Fitbit and TomTom. Announced...Read more
Garmin has kept us waiting patiently since it was first announced, but the Forerunner 630 has finally arrived. As Garmin’s top-flight running-specific watch, it’s designed to push keen runners to new heights, personal bests and provideRead more
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User rating
40
4.2 out of 5
40 user ratings
5 stars
40 %
4 stars
42 %
3 stars
17 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
43
3.9 out of 5
43 user ratings
5 stars
32 %
4 stars
39 %
3 stars
18 %
2 stars
4 %
1 stars
4 %

Full Comparison

Display

Garmin Fenix 2Garmin Fenix 2
Garmin Forerunner 630Garmin Forerunner 630
Screen resolution70 x 70 px215 x 180 px
Touchscreennono
Colour screennoyes

Dimensions

Garmin Fenix 2Garmin Fenix 2
Garmin Forerunner 630Garmin Forerunner 630
GenderMen's
  • Men's
  • Women's
Width1.93 in1.77 in
Depth0.67 in0.46 in
Weight3.2 oz1.55 oz

Design

Garmin Fenix 2Garmin Fenix 2
Garmin Forerunner 630Garmin Forerunner 630
Colour of productBlack
  • Black
  • Blue
Protection featuresWaterproofWater resistant
Waterproof depth5050

Features

Garmin Fenix 2Garmin Fenix 2
Garmin Forerunner 630Garmin Forerunner 630
Heart Rate Monitor
  • HRM chest strap included
  • Support for HRM chest strap
no
Calorie counteryesyes
ANT+yesyes
Alarmyesyes
Altimeteryesyes
Compassyesno
Date displayyesyes
Display lightyesyes
Pedometeryesyes
Speedometeryesyes
Stopwatchyesno
Timeryesyes
Vibration alarmyesyes

Connectivity

Garmin Fenix 2Garmin Fenix 2
Garmin Forerunner 630Garmin Forerunner 630
Bluetoothyesno
GPSyesyes

Power

Garmin Fenix 2Garmin Fenix 2
Garmin Forerunner 630Garmin Forerunner 630
Battery typeLi-IonBuilt-in
Battery life (running)50.0 h16.0 h
Battery life (standby mode)35.0 day28.0 day

Pros & Cons

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