Garmin Forerunner 970
Reviews
Android Authority
The Garmin Forerunner 970 is everything you want in a running watch, and almost everything you'd need from a smartwatch. Yes, you'll pay like you're buying one of each, but it's a top-end wearable that you'll almost never have to take off your wrist, and it's light enough that you can go all day for
9 / 10
Wired
This is a very extra watch for very nerdy runners.
8 / 10
Tom's Guide
Everything you need in a sports watch and more
4.5 / 5
Android Central
The Forerunner 970 is perfect for serious runners who'll use it for years, but only some of its new perks justify the $750 cost.
4.5 / 5
Trusted Reviews
Introduction The Garmin Forerunner 970 is the follow-up to the brand's premium running and multisports watch, and it seeks to build on the Forerunner 965 in a few very important areas. Along with changes to the design, the 970 introduces new metrics aimed to help runners think smarter about th
4.5 / 5
T3
Garmin’s latest triathlon watch is packed with pro features, but only serious athletes will get the most out of it
4 / 5
Walmart
For performance-driven runners, there’s Forerunner® 970 — the premium GPS running and triathlon smartwatch with our brightest AMOLED display, durable sapphire lens and lightweight titanium bezel. Use the built-in LED flashlight for greater awareness when you head out before the sun’s up or stay out
4.6 / 5
93 reviews
Amazon
Amazon.com: Garmin® Forerunner® 970, Premium GPS Running and Triathlon Smartwatch, AMOLED Display, Built-in LED Flashlight, Titanium with Whitestone Case and Whitestone/Translucent Amp Yellow Band
4.7 / 5
83 reviews
BestBuy
Garmin Forerunner 970 GPS Smartwatch 47 mm Titanium Carbon Gray DLC Titanium (2025) 010-02969-00 - Best Buy
4.6 / 5
12 reviews
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Description
The Forerunner 970 is a premium GPS running and triathlon smartwatch featuring a bright 1.4-inch AMOLED touchscreen, advanced multisport training and recovery metrics, a new optical heart rate sensor (Elevate Gen5), and enhanced SatIQ multi-band GPS chipset for superior accuracy. It includes a built-in LED flashlight, microphone, speaker, ECG-capable sensor, and detailed color topographic mapping with route creation capabilities. Designed for performance-driven athletes, it offers extensive training load and recovery metrics, safety features, and up to 26 hours of GPS battery life.
Highlights
- 1.4-inch bright AMOLED touchscreen
- SatIQ multi-band GPS chipset for high accuracy
- Up to 26 hours GPS battery life
- Built-in LED flashlight, microphone, and speaker
- ECG-capable sensor included
- Advanced training load and recovery metrics
- Color topo mapping with route creation
- Water-resistant up to 50 meters
Specifications
display size | 1.4 inches AMOLED touchscreen |
gps | SatIQ multi-band GPS chipset |
battery life | gps_mode : up to 26 hours , smartwatch_mode : up to 15 days , gps_with_music : up to 14 hours |
heart rate sensor | Garmin Elevate Gen5 optical wrist-based sensor |
led flashlight | true |
microphone | true |
speaker | true |
ecg capable | true |
maps | color_topographic :true, preloaded : Road , Topo , programmable_routes :30, waypoints :1000 |
altimeter | Pressure-based |
compass | true |
water resistance | 50 meters |
activity tracking | pool_lap_recognition :true, stroke_recognition :true, sleep_tracking :true, steps :true, calories_burned :true, interval_training :true, pace_alert :true |
connectivity | ANT+ , Bluetooth |
compatibility | Cadence Sensor , Heart Rate Monitor , Power Meter |
training metrics | Training Readiness , Training Status , Acute Load , Running Economy , Race Predictor , Recovery Advising , VO2 Max Estimate |
Pros and Cons
- Unmatched breadth of training features
- Best-in-class GPS and heart rate accuracy
- Long battery life in GPS mode
- Incorporates safety and incident detection features
- Comprehensive multisport support including triathlon
- Detailed offline topographic mapping
- Can be buggy and slow with maps
- Steep learning curve for casual users
- Some metrics' accuracy and value may be questionable
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