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Garmin Forerunner 970 vs Garmin Venu X1

Verdict

Our overall take, at a glance

Key takeaways

  • Garmin Forerunner 970 leads Garmin Venu X1 overall by 24 points (71 vs 47 out of 100).
  • Garmin Forerunner 970 stands out on Battery Life: 360 h.
Garmin Forerunner 970 leads overall
Garmin Forerunner 970
71
Garmin Venu X1
47
Why it stands out
  • Battery Life: 360 h

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 g34 g
Garmin Forerunner 970Garmin Venu X1

Garmin Forerunner 970 is 22 g (65%) heavier than Garmin Venu X1.

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Detailed Specifications

The full spec sheet, side by side

Display

Feature
Garmin Forerunner 970
Garmin Venu X1
Display Type
Display Size
1.4 in
2 in
Resolution
454 × 454 px
448 × 486 px
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
Always-On Display
Yes
Yes
Screen-to-body ratio
45%—

Health & Sensors

Feature
Garmin Forerunner 970
Garmin Venu X1
Heart Rate Monitor
Yes
Yes
ECG
Yes
No
SpO2 (Blood Oxygen)
Yes
Yes
Body Temperature
Yes
N/A
GPS
Yes
Yes
Dual-Band GPS
Yes
No

Battery

Feature
Garmin Forerunner 970
Garmin Venu X1
Battery Life
360 h
192 h
Fast Charging
N/A
N/A

Connectivity

Feature
Garmin Forerunner 970
Garmin Venu X1
NFC Payments
Yes
Yes
LTE/Cellular
No
No
Speaker/Mic
Yes
Yes

Build

Feature
Garmin Forerunner 970
Garmin Venu X1
Case Material
Fiber-reinforced polymer
Titanium caseback with sapphire lens
Case Size
47 mm
46 mm
Weight
56 g
34 g
Water Resistance
50 m
50 m
Dimensions
4.7 × 4.7 × 1.29 cm
4.1 × 4.6 × 0.79 cm

Software

Feature
Garmin Forerunner 970
Garmin Venu X1
Operating System
N/A
N/A
Storage
32 GB
32 GB
Compatibility
iOS and Android
iPhone 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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