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Garmin Forerunner 970 vs Category Average

Verdict

Our overall take, at a glance

Key takeaways

  • Garmin Forerunner 970 leads Category Average overall by 71 points (71 vs 0 out of 100).
  • Garmin Forerunner 970 stands out on Battery Life: 360 h.
Garmin Forerunner 970 leads overall
Why it stands out
  • Battery Life: 360 h

Physical Comparison

Weigh them up, then compare real dimensions in 3D

56 g48.8 g
Garmin Forerunner 970Category Average

Garmin Forerunner 970 is 7 g (15%) heavier than Category Average.

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Detailed Specifications

The full spec sheet, side by side

Display

Feature
Garmin Forerunner 970
Category Average
Display Type
Display Size
1.4 in
1.5 in
Resolution
454 × 454 px
417 × 433 px
Peak Brightness
N/A
1,977 nits
Always-On Display
Yes
Yes
Screen-to-body ratio
45%56%

Health & Sensors

Feature
Garmin Forerunner 970
Category Average
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 Forerunner 970
Category Average
Battery Life
360 h
205 h
Fast Charging
N/A
Yes

Connectivity

Feature
Garmin Forerunner 970
Category Average
NFC Payments
Yes
Yes
LTE/Cellular
No
Yes
Speaker/Mic
Yes
Yes

Build

Feature
Garmin Forerunner 970
Category Average
Case Material
Fiber-reinforced polymer
Aluminum
Case Size
47 mm
45.2 mm
Weight
56 g
48.8 g
Water Resistance
50 m
63 m
Dimensions
4.7 × 4.7 × 1.29 cm
4.47 × 4.57 × 1.21 cm

Software

Feature
Garmin Forerunner 970
Category Average
Operating System
N/A
Garmin OS
Storage
32 GB
35.3 GB
Compatibility
iOS and Android
iOS, 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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