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6.5Display6.3
4.7Battery life8.0
8.3Health tracking4.9
6.6Sports & outdoor6.4
4.8Build & durability8.4
Dimensions
Size comparison
Forerunner 970Race 2
| Forerunner 970 | Race 2 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 47 mm | 49 mm | −2 mm |
| Width | 47 mm | 49 mm | −2 mm |
| Thickness | 12.9 mm | 12.5 mm | +0.4 mm |
| Weight | 56 g | 76 g | −20 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Forerunner 970 better than Race 2?
- Weight56 g vs 76 g+36%
- Pixel density324 ppi vs 311 ppi+4%
Why is Race 2 better than Forerunner 970?
- GPS battery life26 h vs 65 h2.5×
- Water resistance5 ATM vs 10 ATM2×
- Battery life (smartwatch mode)15 days vs 18 days+20%
- GPS battery life (dual-band)21 h vs 55 h2.6×
- Screen size1.4″ vs 1.5″+7%
- Thickness12.9 mm vs 12.5 mm+3%
- Resolution (width)454 px vs 466 px+3%
Specifications
Side by side
| Design & durability | ||
| Case size | 47 mm | 49 mm |
| Weight | 56 g | 76 g |
| Thickness | 12.9 mm | 12.5 mm |
| Height | 47 mm | 49 mm |
| Width | 47 mm | 49 mm |
| Case material | Titanium | Stainless steel |
| Sapphire crystal | Yes | Yes |
| Lens / cover glass | Sapphire Crystal | Saphirglas Saphirglas |
| Strap material | silicone | Silikon |
| Water resistance | 5 ATM | 10 ATM |
| Water rating (maker) | 5 ATM | 100 m / 10 bar / 10 ATM |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 1.4″ | 1.5″ |
| Display technology | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Panel | AMOLED | Farbdisplay |
| AMOLED / OLED display | Yes | Yes |
| Always-on display | Yes | Yes |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Resolution (width) | 454 px | 466 px |
| Resolution (height) | 454 px | 466 px |
| Pixel density | 324 ppi | 311 ppi |
| LTPO display | — | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life (smartwatch mode) | 15 days | 18 days |
| GPS battery life | 26 h | 65 h |
| GPS battery life (dual-band) | 21 h | 55 h |
| Battery type | Lithium ion | Li-Ion |
| Wireless charging | No | — |
| Charging | Garmin proprietary plug charger | — |
| Health sensors | ||
| Optical heart rate | Yes | Yes |
| Blood oxygen (SpO2) | Yes | Yes |
| ECG | Yes | — |
| Skin temperature | Yes | — |
| Temperature sensor | Yes | Yes |
| HRV tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Sleep tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou, SatIQ technology, Elevate wrist heart rate monitor, Pulse Ox blood oxygen saturation monitor, Barometric altimeter, Compass, Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Thermometer, Ambient light sensor | heart rate, barometer |
| Sports & navigation | ||
| Built-in GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Dual-band GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Satellite systems | GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS |
| Offline maps | Yes | Yes |
| Barometric altimeter | Yes | Yes |
| Compass | Yes | Yes |
| Multisport / triathlon mode | Yes | Yes |
| Sport profiles | 94 | 95 |
| Dive mode | — | Yes |
| LED flashlight | Yes | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| NFC payments | Yes | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | — |
| ANT+ sensors | Yes | — |
| Smart features | ||
| Calls from the wrist | Yes | — |
| Speaker | Yes | — |
| Microphone | Yes | — |
| Voice assistant | Yes | — |
| Music on the watch | Yes | — |
| Storage | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Third-party apps | Yes | — |
| Platform | ||
| Operating system | Garmin OS | Suunto OS |
| Platform | Proprietary | Proprietary |
| Works with | iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
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