The Garmin Forerunner 970 is a GPS running smartwatch for runners and triathletes. It has built-in maps and a bright, full-color display. Multi-band GNSS and turn-by-turn navigation guide you along trails and roads.
It tracks heart rate, cadence, VO2 max estimates and running dynamics to help you monitor progress and pacing. A speaker and mic on the watch support voice prompts and phone-free calls. Onboard music storage lets you work out without a phone.
The case comes in titanium or DLC-coated options and has reinforced glass. It is rated 5 ATM water resistant, which suits pool and open-water swimming. The watch works with Garmin Connect for structured workouts and data analysis.
- Battery life
- Up to 15 days in smartwatch mode, with extended GPS modes for long sessions
- Navigation
- Multi-band GNSS, full-color maps, turn-by-turn directions
- Case
- Titanium or DLC-coated options, reinforced glass
- Water resistance
- 5 ATM
- Connectivity
- Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
- Sensors
- Wrist-based heart rate, pulse oximeter, barometric altimeter, compass, accelerometer
- Audio
- Built-in speaker and mic; onboard music storage
- Metrics
- Heart rate, cadence, VO2 max estimates, running dynamics
- Compatibility
- Garmin Connect