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Garmin Fenix 8 Pro vs Garmin Forerunner 970

Verdict

Our overall take, at a glance

Key takeaways

  • Garmin Fenix 8 Pro leads Garmin Forerunner 970 overall by 9 points (80 vs 71 out of 100).
  • Garmin Fenix 8 Pro stands out on Build Water Resistance: 100 m.
Garmin Fenix 8 Pro leads overall
Garmin Fenix 8 Pro
80
Garmin Forerunner 970
71
Why it stands out
  • Build Water Resistance: 100 m

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Physical Comparison

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93 g56 g
Garmin Fenix 8 ProGarmin Forerunner 970

Garmin Fenix 8 Pro is 37 g (66%) heavier than Garmin Forerunner 970.

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Detailed Specifications

The full spec sheet, side by side

Display

Feature
Garmin Fenix 8 Pro
Garmin Forerunner 970
Display Type
MicroLED
Display Size
1.4 in
1.4 in
Resolution
454 × 454 px
454 × 454 px
Peak Brightness
4,500 nits
N/A
Always-On Display
Yes
Yes
Screen-to-body ratio
45%45%

Health & Sensors

Feature
Garmin Fenix 8 Pro
Garmin Forerunner 970
Heart Rate Monitor
Yes
Yes
ECG
Yes
Yes
SpO2 (Blood Oxygen)
Yes
Yes
Body Temperature
Yes
Yes
GPS
Yes
Yes
Dual-Band GPS
Yes
Yes

Battery

Feature
Garmin Fenix 8 Pro
Garmin Forerunner 970
Battery Life
360 h
360 h
Fast Charging
N/A
N/A

Connectivity

Feature
Garmin Fenix 8 Pro
Garmin Forerunner 970
NFC Payments
Yes
Yes
LTE/Cellular
Yes
No
Speaker/Mic
Yes
Yes

Build

Feature
Garmin Fenix 8 Pro
Garmin Forerunner 970
Case Material
N/A
Fiber-reinforced polymer
Case Size
51 mm
47 mm
Weight
93 g
56 g
Water Resistance
100 m
50 m
Dimensions
4.7 × 4.7 × 1.6 cm
4.7 × 4.7 × 1.29 cm

Software

Feature
Garmin Fenix 8 Pro
Garmin Forerunner 970
Operating System
N/A
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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