Garmin Forerunner 970

Garmin Forerunner 970

The Garmin Forerunner 970 has up to 15 days of battery life, water resistance to 50 m and built-in GPS. It is priced around $749.

  • $749

Garmin Forerunner 970 Battery & Charging

Battery life15 days
GPS battery life26 hours
Charging time50 min
ChargingGarmin proprietary charging cable

Garmin Forerunner 970 Display

Screen size1.4 in
Display typeAMOLED touchscreen
Resolution454 x 454
Screen protectionSapphire crystal

Garmin Forerunner 970 Health Sensors

Heart rateYes
ECGYes
Blood oxygen (SpO2)Yes
Heart rate variabilityYes
Skin temperatureYes
Blood pressure alertsNo
Irregular rhythm alertsNo
Breathing rateYes
Sleep trackingYes
Stress trackingYes
Built-in GPSBuilt-in
Dual-band GPSYes
Satellite systems5
Offline mapsYes
BarometerYes
CompassYes

Garmin Forerunner 970 Smart Features

Contactless paymentsYes
Music storageYes
Calls from the wristYes
Cellular (LTE)No
Wi-FiYes
NotificationsYes
Fall detectionYes
Emergency SOSYes
SoftwareGarmin proprietary
Works withAndroid & iOS
Voice assistantYes

Garmin Forerunner 970 Design & Durability

Weight56 g
Thickness12.9 mm
Water resistance50 m
Military-grade toughnessNo
Case size47 mm
MaterialTitanium

Garmin Forerunner 970 Price & Colors

ColorsCarbon Grey, Titanium, Soft Gold
Release year2025