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Garmin Forerunner 970 vs Apple Watch Series 11

Verdict

Our overall take, at a glance

Key takeaways

  • Garmin Forerunner 970 and Apple Watch Series 11 are closely matched overall (within 2 points).
  • Garmin Forerunner 970 stands out on Battery Life: 360 h.
  • Apple Watch Series 11 counters with Display Type: LTPO3 OLED, Display Size: 1.96 in, Build Weight: 37.8 g.
Garmin Forerunner 970 and Apple Watch Series 11 are closely matched
Garmin Forerunner 970
71
Apple Watch Series 11
69
Where Garmin Forerunner 970 stands out
  • Battery Life: 360 h
Where Apple Watch Series 11 stands out
  • Display Type: LTPO3 OLED
  • Display Size: 1.96 in
  • Build Weight: 37.8 g

Value for Money

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Garmin Forerunner 970

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Physical Comparison

Weigh them up, then compare real dimensions in 3D

56 g37.8 g
Garmin Forerunner 970Apple Watch Series 11

Garmin Forerunner 970 is 18 g (48%) heavier than Apple Watch Series 11.

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Detailed Specifications

The full spec sheet, side by side

Display

Feature
Garmin Forerunner 970
Apple Watch Series 11
Display Type
Display Size
1.4 in
1.96 in
Resolution
454 × 454 px
416 × 496 px
Peak Brightness
N/A
2,000 nits
Always-On Display
Yes
Yes
Screen-to-body ratio
45%68%

Health & Sensors

Feature
Garmin Forerunner 970
Apple Watch Series 11
Heart Rate Monitor
Yes
Yes
ECG
Yes
Yes
SpO2 (Blood Oxygen)
Yes
Yes
Body Temperature
Yes
Yes
GPS
Yes
Yes
Dual-Band GPS
Yes
No

Battery

Feature
Garmin Forerunner 970
Apple Watch Series 11
Battery Life
360 h
24 h
Fast Charging
N/A
Yes

Connectivity

Feature
Garmin Forerunner 970
Apple Watch Series 11
NFC Payments
Yes
Yes
LTE/Cellular
No
Yes
Speaker/Mic
Yes
Yes

Build

Feature
Garmin Forerunner 970
Apple Watch Series 11
Case Material
Fiber-reinforced polymer
Aluminum or Titanium
Case Size
47 mm
46 mm
Weight
56 g
37.8 g
Water Resistance
50 m
50 m
Dimensions
4.7 × 4.7 × 1.29 cm
4.6 × 3.9 × 0.97 cm

Software

Feature
Garmin Forerunner 970
Apple Watch Series 11
Operating System
N/A
N/A
Storage
32 GB
64 GB
Compatibility
iOS and Android
iPhone 11 or later with iOS 26 or later

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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