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Garmin Forerunner 970 vs Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic

Verdict

Our overall take, at a glance

Key takeaways

  • Garmin Forerunner 970 leads Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic overall by 10 points (71 vs 61 out of 100).
  • Garmin Forerunner 970 stands out on Display Size: 1.4 in, Battery Life: 360 h, Build Weight: 56 g.
Garmin Forerunner 970 leads overall
Garmin Forerunner 970
71
Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic
61
Why it stands out
  • Display Size: 1.4 in
  • Battery Life: 360 h
  • Build Weight: 56 g

Value for Money

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Physical Comparison

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56 g63.5 g
Garmin Forerunner 970Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic

Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic is 8 g (13%) heavier than Garmin Forerunner 970.

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Detailed Specifications

The full spec sheet, side by side

Display

Feature
Garmin Forerunner 970
Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic
Display Type
Display Size
1.4 in
1.34 in
Resolution
454 × 454 px
438 × 438 px
Peak Brightness
N/A
3,000 nits
Always-On Display
Yes
Yes
Screen-to-body ratio
45%43%

Health & Sensors

Feature
Garmin Forerunner 970
Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic
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
Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic
Battery Life
360 h
30 h
Fast Charging
N/A
N/A

Connectivity

Feature
Garmin Forerunner 970
Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic
NFC Payments
Yes
Yes
LTE/Cellular
No
Yes
Speaker/Mic
Yes
Yes

Build

Feature
Garmin Forerunner 970
Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic
Case Material
Fiber-reinforced polymer
Stainless steel
Case Size
47 mm
46 mm
Weight
56 g
63.5 g
Water Resistance
50 m
50 m
Dimensions
4.7 × 4.7 × 1.29 cm
4.6 × 4.64 × 1.06 cm

Software

Feature
Garmin Forerunner 970
Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic
Operating System
N/A
Wear OS 6 with One UI 8 Watch
Storage
32 GB
64 GB
Compatibility
iOS and Android
Android 11.0 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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