Review Jan 26, 2026

Our verdict on Garmin Forerunner 970

The Forerunner 970 delivers Fenix-level features in a lighter package with the brightest AMOLED display Garmin has ever made. At $749, it's expensive, but serious athletes finally have …

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Overview

The Garmin Forerunner 970 brings ECG, flashlight, speaker/mic, and premium titanium construction to the Forerunner line with the brightest AMOLED display Garmin has ever made.

Key Features

  • ECG App (FDA-cleared)
  • Elevate V5 HR Sensor
  • Built-in LED Flashlight
  • Sapphire Crystal + Titanium
  • 26hr GPS battery

Description

The most capable running watch ever made, combining Fenix-level premium materials with the focused training tools that made the Forerunner series legendary.

Specifications

Battery

Smartwatch Mode 15 days
GPS Mode 26 hours
Multi-band GPS 21 hours

Connectivity

Bluetooth Calling Yes
WiFi Yes
Bluetooth 5.0
GPS Multi-band GNSS

Display

Display Size 1.4 inches
Display Type AMOLED
Resolution 454x454 px
Protection Sapphire Crystal

Physical

Case Size 47 mm
Weight 56 g
Water Resistance 5ATM (50m)
Bezel Material Titanium

Sensors

Heart Rate Elevate V5
ECG Yes (FDA-cleared)
SpO2 Yes
Skin Temperature Yes

Software

Maps TopoActive
Music Storage 32 GB
Flashlight Built-in LED