Forerunner 970 Watch
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Train smarter and race harder with the Garmin Forerunner 970 smartwatch
What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:
"I've used the Forerunner 970 for marathon training and triathlons, and it's easily one of the most complete GPS watches out there. The multiband GPS is ridiculously accurate, and I love the AMOLED screen. The daily training suggestions and advanced metrics like running power and step speed loss have helped me fine-tune my workouts and recover smarter."
We push for peak performance, and the Garmin Forerunner 970 helps us get there. With Garmin’s brightest AMOLED touch screen yet, a titanium bezel, and a durable sapphire lens, it’s a sleek, powerful tool for serious runners and triathletes. We love heading out with full-color maps, multiband GPS precision, and the confidence of wrist-based metrics like cadence, stride length, and running power—all without extra gear.
When we're going hard, training features adapt to our performance and recovery to keep us moving efficiently. From morning readiness reports to suggested workouts and evening recaps, the Forerunner 970 keeps us locked into a smarter routine. Automatic multisport transitions make race day seamless, while the built-in flashlight, phone call support, and music storage keep our focus on the finish line. It's more than a watch—it's a coach, navigator, and training partner on our wrist.
Details
- Recommended for performance-driven runners and multisport athletes
- Includes 30+ built-in activity profiles including triathlon, track, swim, and cycling
- Bright AMOLED touchscreen display with sapphire lens and titanium bezel
- Multiband GPS provides pinpoint accuracy even in tough environments
- Wrist-based running power, cadence, stride length, and ground contact metrics
- Smart training tools include running economy, step speed loss, and training readiness
- Daily suggested workouts and adaptive Garmin Coach plans guide your progress
- Built-in flashlight, speaker, and microphone for safety and smartphone functions
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- Pedometer
- Digital 3-axis Accelerometer
- Altimeter
- Pressure-based
- Heart Rate Monitor
- Wrist-based
- Submersible
- 50 meters
- Technical Features
- Road / Topo preloaded maps
- Backlight
- Luminous Face
- Battery Type
- Lithium Ion
- Battery Life
- Smartwatch mode: up to 15 days; GPS-Only GNSS mode: up to 26 hrs.; GPS-only GNSS mode with music: up to 14 hrs.
- Face Size
- 47mm (1.4 inches)
- Manufacturer Warranty
- limited 1 year
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Overall Rating
4.5 based on 46 ratings
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The fitness watch offers a range of advanced tracking capabilities, including accurate monitoring of various activities and comprehensive data and metrics. Users appreciate the bright and clear display, as well as the customization options. However, the battery life and user interface have received mixed feedback, with some finding the navigation confusing. Overall, the watch is considered a significant upgrade, providing a premium experience for serious fitness enthusiasts.
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageJuly 15, 2025
Amazing features
It has so many features it's a bit of a learning curve, but once you do it's fantastic. I love that it has options for recording triathalons and brick workouts. It auto detects swimming time and rest time when lap swimming. Recovery time after each workout to guide your fitness.
Originally reviewed on Garmin
July 12, 2025
Awesome!
I’ve owned the 970 for a couple of weeks and, so far, I’m impressed. The screen is very readable even under the brightest sunlight. The sensors are much improved over the prior generation. And battery life is as good as advertised. It also looks great!
Originally reviewed on Garmin
July 11, 2025
LOVE my new Garmin
Great watch. Great for workout, running, hiking, and all the other health features, and health tracking. Lacks some of the smartwatch features that come with the Apple Watch. I love the sleep tracking and other features that track overall health and energy levels. I would highly recommend.
Originally reviewed on Garmin
July 11, 2025
Love it! Wishing it was offered in 43mm case.
Just a little too big but I love all of the features. Also love how comfortable is was and lightweight. Hoping Garmin offers this premium forerunner in a 43mm case soon. I have the Fenix 6s now but it feels a little heavy but I need the durability for work since I'm always banging the case on things.
Originally reviewed on Garmin
July 10, 2025
Everything I wanted and more!
I recently switched from an Apple Watch to the Garmin Forerunner 970, and after a few weeks of using it, I’ll never look back. It’s definitely a shift if you’re used to Apple, but the level of detail and insight this watch provides—especially for training—is next level. It tracks everything so accurately, from runs to hikes to gym sessions, biking, and even sleep. Despite being packed with tech, it’s super lightweight and comfortable—I even forget I’m wearing it overnight. The flashlight feature is a surprisingly handy bonus, and I use it way more than I expected. The only downside is that the battery seems to drain a bit faster than some other Garmin models (so I’ve been told), but considering all the features packed into this watch, it makes sense. If you’re serious about running or just lead an active lifestyle, I highly recommend the Forerunner 970. It’s a powerhouse!!
Originally reviewed on Garmin
July 10, 2025
Great all around
Upgraded from a FR965 and was a great purchase been having it for about a month and using the flashlight and making calls couldn’t be easier.
Originally reviewed on Garmin
July 8, 2025
I love it
I love this watch not just for its sleek design, but for the incredible range of information it provides from health metrics and notifications to weather updates and more.
Originally reviewed on Garmin
July 8, 2025
Battery for days!
It seems as though I’ve had more Garmin watches than you can shake a stick at, starting way back with the 405! I gravitated towards the Vivo Actives and Venus, but their battery life is trash. I never came close to the time frame they gave for those watches before charging and my Venu 2+ had to be charged daily. Now, I am a heavy user. I turn ever feature on and run them 24/7. I don’t own a car, so I using gps constantly as well as heart hate broadcasting and this watch just goes and goes and goes! It easily lasts me 7-9 days before it needs charged and has all the features of the smartwatch style watches like the Venu. Screen is insanely beautiful and the watch is just awesome to wear! Great job Garmin!
Originally reviewed on Garmin
July 7, 2025
Top of the Line Garmin
Great watch! Has a ton of features. Still learning! Price is steep but overall a solid watch for athletes that logs a bunch of miles!
Originally reviewed on Garmin
July 6, 2025
Confusing
Owned it for 3 weeks, and still trying to figure it out. It does many things, however not the easiest to navigate. Needs to be more user friendly. Instructions are limited.
Originally reviewed on Garmin
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