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Garmin Forerunner 230 vs Garmin Forerunner 630

    Garmin Forerunner 230 Fitness Watch
    Garmin Forerunner 230
      Garmin Forerunner 630 Fitness Watch
      Garmin Forerunner 630
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      Editiorial reviews
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      5 editorial reviews
      The Garmin Forerunner 230 is about as standard a running watch as you're likely to find these days. Launched alongside the Forerunner 235 and Forerunner 630...Read more
      It’s been almost exactly a month since Garmin announced their lineup of fall running watches, including three new units: The Forerunner 230, 235, and 630.  Each of those units replacing previous iterations of the FR220, 225, and 620.  The FR230Read more
      Keeping track of your daily run or bike ride is an important ability to many athletes. With full capabilities to track distance, time, heart rate, and more, the Garmin Forerunner 230 and 235 give you the upper hand in your workout regime. With connected features that give you an in-depth look on your daily training, both of these watches make a great investment, but what can they really offer? Note: At no extra cost to you, we may earn a commission for purchases using our links. Learn more. To get started, we’ll need to distinguish the difference between the two.Read more
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      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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      5 stars
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      3 stars
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      4 stars
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      3 stars
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      2 stars
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      Full Comparison

      Units:

      Display

      Garmin Forerunner 230Garmin Forerunner 230
      Garmin Forerunner 630Garmin Forerunner 630
      Screen resolution215 x 180 px215 x 180 px
      Touchscreennono
      Colour screenyesyes
      Backlightyesyes

      Dimensions

      Garmin Forerunner 230Garmin Forerunner 230
      Garmin Forerunner 630Garmin Forerunner 630
      Gender
      • Men's
      • Women's
      • Men's
      • Women's
      Width1.81 in1.77 in
      Depth0.51 in0.46 in
      Weight1.45 oz1.55 oz
      Thickness0.46 in0.46 in

      Design

      Garmin Forerunner 230Garmin Forerunner 230
      Garmin Forerunner 630Garmin Forerunner 630
      Colour of product
      • Black
      • Black,Yellow
      • Purple,White
      • Black
      • Blue
      Protection featuresWater resistantWater resistant
      Waterproof depth5050

      Features

      Garmin Forerunner 230Garmin Forerunner 230
      Garmin Forerunner 630Garmin Forerunner 630
      Heart Rate Monitornono
      Distance meteryesyes
      Calorie counteryesyes
      ANT+yesyes
      Alarmyesyes
      Compassnono
      Date displayyesyes
      Display lightyesyes
      Pedometeryesyes
      Sleep readingyesyes
      Speedometeryesyes
      Stopwatchyesno
      Timeryesyes
      Vibration alarmyesyes

      Connectivity

      Garmin Forerunner 230Garmin Forerunner 230
      Garmin Forerunner 630Garmin Forerunner 630
      Bluetoothnono
      GLONASSyesyes
      GPSyesyes

      Power

      Garmin Forerunner 230Garmin Forerunner 230
      Garmin Forerunner 630Garmin Forerunner 630
      Battery typeBuilt-inBuilt-in
      Battery life (running)16.0 h16.0 h
      Battery life (standby mode)35.0 day28.0 day

      Pros & Cons

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              Often compared with Garmin Forerunner 230

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              Often compared with Garmin Forerunner 630

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              Garmin Forerunner 235
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