Garmin
Device summary
Garmin
Forerunner 970
Full specifications
| Basic information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2025 | 2025 |
| Starting price | — | — |
| Display size | 1.4-inch | 1.4-inch |
| Dimensions | 47.0 mm × 47.0 mm × 12.9 mm | 47.0 mm × 47.0 mm × 12.9 mm |
| Weight | 50 g | 56 g |
| Front material | — | — |
| Back material | — | — |
| Display | ||
| Display technology | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 454 × 454 | 454 × 454 |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Charging standard | Garmin proprietary clip / USB charging | Garmin proprietary clip / USB charging |
| Battery type | Lithium-ion | Lithium-ion |
| Connectivity | ||
| Cellular | GPS / multi-GNSS | GPS / multi-GNSS |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Build & durability | ||
| Frame | Fiber-reinforced polymer; aluminum bezel | Fiber-reinforced polymer; titanium bezel |
| Ingress protection | 5 ATM | 5 ATM |
| Basic information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2025 | 2025 |
| Starting price | — | — |
| Display size | 1.4-inch | 1.4-inch |
| Dimensions | 47.0 mm × 47.0 mm × 12.9 mm | 47.0 mm × 47.0 mm × 12.9 mm |
| Weight | 50 g | 56 g |
| Front material | — | — |
| Back material | — | — |
| Display | ||
| Display technology | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 454 × 454 | 454 × 454 |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Charging standard | Garmin proprietary clip / USB charging | Garmin proprietary clip / USB charging |
| Battery type | Lithium-ion | Lithium-ion |
| Connectivity | ||
| Cellular | GPS / multi-GNSS | GPS / multi-GNSS |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Build & durability | ||
| Frame | Fiber-reinforced polymer; aluminum bezel | Fiber-reinforced polymer; titanium bezel |
| Ingress protection | 5 ATM | 5 ATM |
Key differences
The most meaningful measured gaps in size and weight — not an overall winner.
Weight
Forerunner 570 47mm
6 g lighter · minor difference
Height
Very similar height
Width
Very similar width
Thickness
Very similar thickness