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Garmin Epix Pro (Gen 2) vs Garmin Forerunner 970

Verdict

Our overall take, at a glance

Key takeaways

  • Garmin Epix Pro (Gen 2) and Garmin Forerunner 970 are closely matched overall (within 1 points).
  • Garmin Epix Pro (Gen 2) stands out on Battery Life: 744 h, Build Water Resistance: 100 m.
  • Garmin Forerunner 970 counters with Display Size: 1.4 in, Build Weight: 56 g.
Garmin Epix Pro (Gen 2) and Garmin Forerunner 970 are closely matched
Garmin Epix Pro (Gen 2)
71
Garmin Forerunner 970
71
Where Garmin Epix Pro (Gen 2) stands out
  • Battery Life: 744 h
  • Build Water Resistance: 100 m
Where Garmin Forerunner 970 stands out
  • Display Size: 1.4 in
  • Build Weight: 56 g

Value for Money

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Physical Comparison

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70 g56 g
Garmin Epix Pro (Gen 2)Garmin Forerunner 970

Garmin Epix Pro (Gen 2) is 14 g (25%) heavier than Garmin Forerunner 970.

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Detailed Specifications

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Display

Feature
Garmin Epix Pro (Gen 2)
Garmin Forerunner 970
Display Type
Display Size
1.3 in
1.4 in
Resolution
416 ร— 416 px
454 ร— 454 px
Peak Brightness
1,000 nits
N/A
Always-On Display
Yes
Yes
Screen-to-body ratio
39%45%

Health & Sensors

Feature
Garmin Epix Pro (Gen 2)
Garmin Forerunner 970
Heart Rate Monitor
Yes
Yes
ECG
Yes
Yes
SpO2 (Blood Oxygen)
Yes
Yes
Body Temperature
No
Yes
GPS
Yes
Yes
Dual-Band GPS
Yes
Yes

Battery

Feature
Garmin Epix Pro (Gen 2)
Garmin Forerunner 970
Battery Life
744 h
360 h
Fast Charging
No
N/A

Connectivity

Feature
Garmin Epix Pro (Gen 2)
Garmin Forerunner 970
NFC Payments
Yes
Yes
LTE/Cellular
No
No
Speaker/Mic
Yes
Yes

Build

Feature
Garmin Epix Pro (Gen 2)
Garmin Forerunner 970
Case Material
Titanium
Fiber-reinforced polymer
Case Size
47 mm
47 mm
Weight
70 g
56 g
Water Resistance
100 m
50 m
Dimensions
4.7 ร— 4.7 ร— 1.45 cm
4.7 ร— 4.7 ร— 1.29 cm

Software

Feature
Garmin Epix Pro (Gen 2)
Garmin Forerunner 970
Operating System
Garmin OS
N/A
Storage
32 GB
32 GB
Compatibility
iOS, Android
iOS and Android

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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