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Garmin Forerunner 970 vs Apple Watch SE 3

Verdict

Our overall take, at a glance

Key takeaways

  • Garmin Forerunner 970 leads Apple Watch SE 3 overall by 28 points (71 vs 43 out of 100).
  • Garmin Forerunner 970 stands out on Battery Life: 360 h.
Garmin Forerunner 970 leads overall
Garmin Forerunner 970
71
Apple Watch SE 3
43
Why it stands out
  • Battery Life: 360 h

Value for Money

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Physical Comparison

Weight, side by side

56 g33 g
Garmin Forerunner 970Apple Watch SE 3

Garmin Forerunner 970 is 23 g (70%) heavier than Apple Watch SE 3.

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Detailed Specifications

The full spec sheet, side by side

Display

Feature
Garmin Forerunner 970
Apple Watch SE 3
Display Type
Display Size
1.4 in
1.78 in
Resolution
454 × 454 px
N/A
Peak Brightness
N/A
1,000 nits
Always-On Display
Yes
N/A
Screen-to-body ratio
45%—

Health & Sensors

Feature
Garmin Forerunner 970
Apple Watch SE 3
Heart Rate Monitor
Yes
N/A
ECG
Yes
No
SpO2 (Blood Oxygen)
Yes
No
Body Temperature
Yes
N/A
GPS
Yes
Yes
Dual-Band GPS
Yes
N/A

Battery

Feature
Garmin Forerunner 970
Apple Watch SE 3
Battery Life
360 h
18 h
Fast Charging
N/A
N/A

Connectivity

Feature
Garmin Forerunner 970
Apple Watch SE 3
NFC Payments
Yes
N/A
LTE/Cellular
No
Yes
Speaker/Mic
Yes
N/A

Build

Feature
Garmin Forerunner 970
Apple Watch SE 3
Case Material
Fiber-reinforced polymer
N/A
Case Size
47 mm
44 mm
Weight
56 g
33 g
Water Resistance
50 m
50 m
Dimensions
4.7 × 4.7 × 1.29 cm
N/A

Software

Feature
Garmin Forerunner 970
Apple Watch SE 3
Operating System
N/A
N/A
Storage
32 GB
64 GB
Compatibility
iOS and Android
N/A

Specification Note

Specifications are compiled from official manufacturer data and other reliable internet sources. Some features may vary by region or model configuration.

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