Garmin Forerunner 970

Name: Garmin Forerunner 970
Brand: Garmin

Garmin Forerunner 970 is a GPS sports watch released in May 2025. Key specs: case size 47 mm, screen size 1.4″, AMOLED / OLED display, battery life (smartwatch mode) 15 days.

5.9Score

Display6.5

Battery life4.7

Health tracking8.3

Sports & outdoor6.6

Smart features3.2

Build & durability4.8

price range$670–830

Full specifications

Released: May 2025
Type: GPS sports watch
Brand: Garmin
Popularity: #185 of 796

47 mmCase size

1.4″Screen size

YesAMOLED / OLED display

15 daysBattery life (smartwatch mode)

26 hGPS battery life

5 ATMWater resistance

56 gWeight

YesNFC payments

Spec guide

How it ranks among GPS sports watches of 2025

Spec guide

Screen size · 1.4″Bottom 34%Battery life (smartwatch mode) · 15 daysTop 33%GPS battery life · 26 hBottom 32%Water resistance · 5 ATMBottom 38%Weight · 56 gBottom 38%

Compared with GPS sports watches released in 2025. Bars show the share of models it beats.

Specifications

Full specifications

Design & durability

Case size: 47 mm
Weight: 56 g
Thickness: 12.9 mm
Height: 47 mm
Width: 47 mm
Case material: Titanium
Sapphire crystal: Yes
Lens / cover glass: Sapphire Crystal
Strap material: silicone
Water resistance: 5 ATM
Water rating (maker): 5 ATM

Display

Screen size: 1.4″
Display technology: AMOLED
Panel: AMOLED
AMOLED / OLED display: Yes
Always-on display: Yes
Touchscreen: Yes
Resolution (width): 454 px
Resolution (height): 454 px
Pixel density: 324 ppi

Battery

Battery life (smartwatch mode): 15 days
GPS battery life: 26 h
GPS battery life (dual-band): 21 h
Battery type: Lithium ion
Wireless charging: No
Charging: Garmin proprietary plug charger

Health sensors

Optical heart rate: Yes
Blood oxygen (SpO2): Yes
ECG: Yes
Skin temperature: Yes
Temperature sensor: Yes
HRV tracking: Yes
Sleep tracking: 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