Garmin Forerunner 970 GPS Running Smartwatch

Sale priceS$1,029.00

Color: Whitestone

Description

Achieve your best with the Garmin Forerunner 970. This premium GPS smartwatch features an AMOLED display, advanced training metrics, built-in maps, and a powerful battery. Track performance, enhance recovery, and conquer any challenge with precision.

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  • Specification

    • Sleep score and insights Yes
      Battery life (smartwatch mode) Up to 15 days
      Built-in mapping Yes
      Pulse Ox blood oxygen yes (spot-check, and optional all-day acclimation and in sleep)
      Garmin ECG App Yes
      LED flashlight Yes
      Garmin Pay™ Yes
      Multi-band GPS Yes
      Music storage Yes
      Make calls and send texts via voice yes (with paired compatible smartphone)
      Training readiness Yes
      Training status yes (improved)
      Display type AMOLED (optional always-on mode)
      Touchscreen Yes
      Water rating 5 ATM
  • General

    • Strap material

      silicone

      Lens Material

      Sapphire Crystal

      Bezel Material

      titanium

      QuickFit® watch band compatible

      yes (22 mm)

      Physical size

      47 x 47 x 12.9 (mm)

      Fits wrists with a circumference of 135-205 mm

      Weight

      56 g

      Built-in speaker/microphone Yes
      Display Size 1.4" (35.3 mm) diameter
      Display resolution 454 x 454 pixels
      Color display Yes
      Large font option Yes
      Battery type Lithium ion
      Battery life

      Smartwatch mode: Up to 15 days

      GPS-Only GNSS mode: Up to 26 hours
      SatIQ (AutoSelect) GNSS mode: Up to 23 hours
      All-Systems GNSS mode + Multi-Band: Up to 21 hours

      GPS-Only GNSS mode with music: Up to 14 hours
      SatIQ (AutoSelect) GNSS mode with music: Up to 13 hours
      All-Systems GNSS mode + Multi-Band with music: Up to 12 hours

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      Charging method Garmin proprietary plug charger
      Memory/History 32 GB
  • Clock Features

    • Time/date Yes
      GPS Time Sync Yes
      Automatic daylight saving time Yes
      Alarm clock Yes
      Timer Yes
      Stopwatch Yes
      Sunrise/sunset times Yes
  • Health & Wellness Monitoring

    • Wrist-based heart rate (constant, every second) Yes
      Resting heart rate Yes
      Abnormal heart rate alerts Yes(high and low)
      Respiration rate Yes
      Fitness age Yes
      Body Battery™ energy monitor Yes
      All-day stress Yes
      Relaxation reminders Yes
      Relaxation breathing timer Yes
      Meditation Yes
      Breathwork Yes
      Sleep Yes (advanced)
      Sleep coach Yes
      Breathing variations Yes
      Nap detection  Yes
      Hydration Yes (in Garmin Connect™ and optional Connect IQ™ widget)
      Women's health Yes (in Garmin Connect™ and optional Connect IQ™ widget)
      Health snapshot Yes
      Skin temperature Yes
      Jet lag adviser Yes
  • Sensors

    • GPS Yes
      GLONASS Yes
      Galileo Yes
      QZSS Yes
      BeiDou Yes
      SatIQ™ Technology Yes
      Garmin Elevate™ wrist heart rate monitor Yes
      Pulse Ox Blood Oxygen Saturation Monitor Yes
      Barometric altimeter Yes
      Compass Yes
      Gyroscope Yes
      Accelerometer Yes
      Thermometer Yes
      Ambient light sensor  Yes
  • Daily Smart Features

    • Connectivity Bluetooth®, ANT+®, Wi-Fi®
      Connect IQ™ (downloadable watch faces, data fields, widgets and apps) Yes
      On-device Connect IQ™ Store Yes
      Smart Notifications Yes
      Text response/reject phone call with text (Android™ only) Yes
      View images from notifications on watch (Android™ only) Yes
      Morning report Yes
      Evening report Yes
      Calendar Yes
      Weather forecasts Yes
      Realtime settings sync with Garmin Connect™ mobile Yes
      Battery saver (customizable low power watch) Yes
      Controls smartphone music Yes
      Plays and controls watch music Yes
      Find My Phone Yes
      Find My Watch Yes
      Find My Phone during GPS activity Yes
      Compatible with Garmin Messenger app Yes
      Smart trainer control Yes
      Pairs with Garmin Connect™ Mobile Yes
      Smartphone compatibility iPhone®, Android™
      Stocks Yes (optional Connect IQ app)
      BLUETOOTH phone calling and voice assistant support Yes
      Voice command Yes
      Red shift mode Yes
      Garmin Share Yes
      Passcode Yes
  • Workout and Training Plans

    • Daily Suggested Workout - Running Yes
      Daily Suggested Workout - Cycling Yes
      Garmin Running Coach Yes
      Garmin Running Coach Experts Yes
      Garmin Cycling Coach Yes
      Garmin Coach - Prebuilt Cycling Plans Yes
      Garmin Coach - Strength Yes
      Garmin Triathlon Coach Yes
      Multisport workouts Yes
      Cardio workouts Yes
      Strength workouts Yes
      HIIT workouts Yes
      Yoga workouts Yes
      Pilates workouts Yes
      On-screen workout animations Yes
      On-screen workout muscle maps Yes
  • Activity Profiles

    • Gym Strength, HIIT, Cardio, Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Floor Climbing, Indoor Rowing, Jump Roping
      Multisport

      Triathlon, Duathlon, Brick, Pool Triathlon, Swimming/Running

      Wellness

      Walking, Pilates, Yoga, Indoor Walking, Mobility

      Indoor running Treadmill Running, Indoor Track Running, Virtual Running
      Outdoor running

      Running, Outdoor Track Running, Trail Running, Ultra Running, Obstacle Racing

      Outdoor recreation

      Hiking, Rucking, Mountaineering, Indoor Climbing, Bouldering, Hunting, Horseback Riding, Golfing, Disc Golf, Archery

      Cycling

      Biking, Road Biking, Mountain Biking, Gravel Biking, Bike Commuting, Bike Touring, eBiking, eMountain Biking, Indoor Biking, Cyclocross, BMX

      Swim

      Pool Swimming, Open Water Swimming

      On the Water

      Stand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing, Kayaking, Fishing, Boating, Sailing, Sail Racing, Snorkeling, Sailing Expedition

      Motor sports

      Motorcycling, Overlanding, Motocrossing, ATVing, Snowmobiling

      Racket sports

      Tennis, Pickleball, Badminton, Squash, Table Tennis, Padel, Platform Tennis, Racquetball

      Snow & winter

      Skiing, Snowboarding, Backcountry Snowboarding, XC Classic Skiing, XC Skate Skiing, Backcountry Skiing, Ice Skating, Snowshoeing

      Team sports

      Basketball, Volleyball, Field Hockey, Ice Hockey, Football/Soccer, American Football, Lacrosse, Rugby, Ultimate Disc, Cricket, Softball, Baseball

      In the ring Boxing, Mixed Martial Arts
      Other activity profiles

      Inline skating

  • Safety and Tracking Features

    • Incident Detection during select activities Yes
      Incident detection alert on phone for wearables Yes
      Assistance Yes
      LiveTrack Yes
      Spectator messaging Yes (with compatible smartphone)
      Group LiveTrack Yes
      Live Event Sharing Android™ Only
  • Activity Tracking Features

    • Step counter Yes
      Move alerts (displays on device after a period of inactivity) Yes
      Auto goal (learns your activity level and assigns a daily step goal) Yes
      Calories burned Yes
      Floors climbed Yes
      Distance traveled Yes
      Intensity minutes Yes
      TrueUp™ Yes
      Move IQ™ Yes
      Garmin Connect™ Challenges app Yes (optional Connect IQ app)
      Automatic rep counting Yes
  • Training, Planning and Analysis Features

    • Customizable data pages Yes
      Downloadable training plans Yes
      Course guidance Yes
      HR zones Yes
      HR alerts Yes
      HR calories Yes
      % HR max Yes
      % HRR Yes
      Recovery time Yes
      Auto max HR Yes
      Race glance/widget Yes
      HRV status Yes
      HR broadcast (broadcasts HR data over ANT+® to paired devices) Yes
      Respiration rate (during exercise) Yes (with compatible accessory)
      GPS speed and distance Yes
      Customizable activity profiles Yes
      Auto Pause® automatic timer halt Yes
      Interval training Yes
      Improved interval (includes open repeats, intervals data page, rest screen and auto detection) Yes
      Advanced workouts Yes
      Power Modes - customizable in-activity battery settings Yes
      HRM running pace and distance Yes
      Auto Lap® interval tracking feature Yes
      Manual lap Yes
      Rest timer Yes
      Configurable lap alerts Yes
      Heat and altitude acclimation Yes
      VO2 Max (Run) Yes
      VO2 Max (Trail Run) Yes
      Realtime stamina Yes
      Endurance score Yes
      Load ratio Yes
      Training load Yes
      Training load focus Yes
      Training effect Yes
      Training effect (anaerobic) Yes
      Primary benefit (Training Effect labels) Yes
      Improved recovery time Yes
      Custom alerts Yes
      Voice alerts Yes
      Multisport auto transition Yes
      Finish time Yes
      Virtual Partner Yes
      Race an Activity Yes
      Auto multisport activities Yes
      Manual multisport activities Yes
      Garmin Live Segments Yes
      Strava Live Segments Yes
      Round-trip course creator (running/cycling) Yes
      Trendline™ Popularity Routing Yes
      Touch and/or button lock Yes
      Shortcuts Yes
      Auto scroll Yes
      Activity history on watch Yes
      Physio TrueUp Yes
      Unified training status Yes
  • Running Features

    • GPS-based distance, time and pace Yes
      Running dynamics Yes
      Step speed loss Yes (with compatible accessory)
      Vertical oscillation and ratio Yes
      Ground contact time and balance Yes (GCT balance with accessory)
      Stride length (real time) Yes
      Cadence (provides real-time number of steps per minute) Yes
      Running Tolerance Yes
      Running Economy Yes (with compatible accessory)
      Running power Yes
      Grade-adjusted pace Yes
      Performance condition Yes
      Lactate threshold Yes
      PacePro™ Pacing Strategies Yes
      Run workouts Yes
      Hill score Yes
      Trail run auto climb Yes
      Race predictor Yes
      Course- and weather-specific race predictor Yes
      Projected race time and pace Yes
      Foot pod capable Yes
      Run/Walk/Stand detection Yes
  • Golfing Features

    • Preloaded with 43,000 courses worldwide Yes
      Yardage to F/M/B (distance to front, middle and back of green) Yes
      Yardage to layups/doglegs Yes
      Measures shot distance (calculates exact yardage for shots from anywhere on course) automatic
      Digital scorecard Yes
      Stat tracking (strokes, putts per round, greens and fairways hit) Yes
      Garmin AutoShot™ Yes
      Auto CourseView updates Yes
      Green View with manual pin position Yes
      Hazards and course targets Yes
      PinPointer Yes
      Handicap scoring Yes
      Round timer/odometer Yes
      CT10 Automatic club tracking compatible (requires accessory) Yes
      Pairs with Garmin Golf app Yes
      Tournament legal Yes
  • Outdoor Recreation

    • Point-to-point navigation Yes
      Bread crumb trail in real time Yes
      Back to start Yes
      TracBack® Yes
      UltraTrac mode Yes
      Explore Nearby Yes
      Up Ahead Yes
      NextFork™ navigation Yes
      Elevation profile Yes
      Distance to destination Yes
      Barometric trend indicator with Storm Alert Yes
      ClimbPro™ Ascent Planner Yes
      Vertical speed Yes
      Total ascent/descent Yes
      Rest Timer (Ultra Run only) Yes
      Auto rest Yes
      Future elevation plot Yes
      Preloaded road and trail maps Yes
      Preloaded ski resort maps Yes
      Downloadable cartography support Yes
      GPS coordinates Yes
      Sight 'N Go Yes
      Area calculation Yes (via Connect IQ™)
      Fish forecast Yes (via Connect IQ™)
      Projected waypoint Yes
      Sun and moon information Yes
      Expedition GPS Activity Yes
  • Cycling Features

    • Courses Yes
      Bike lap and lap maximum power (with power sensor) Yes
      Race an activity Yes
      Alerts (triggers alarm when you reach goals including time, distance, heart rate or calories) Yes
      FTP (Functional Threshold Power) Yes (with compatible accessory)
      Power curve and % FTP workouts Yes
      Cycle Map (routable cycling-specific street map) Yes
      MTB Grit & Flow Yes
      Advanced cycling dynamics Yes
      Compatible with Vector™ and Rally™ (power meters) Yes
      Compatible with Varia Vision™ (head-mounted display) Yes
      Compatible with Varia™ radar (rear-facing radar) Yes
      Compatible with Varia™ lights Yes
      Compatible with Varia headlight camera Yes
      Speed and cadence sensor support (w/sensor) Yes
      Power meter compatible Yes
      Power guide Yes
  • Swimming Features

    • Open-water swim metrics (distance, pace, stroke count/rate, stroke distance, swim efficiency (SWOLF), calories) Yes
      Pool swim metrics (lengths, distance, pace, stroke count, swim efficiency (SWOLF), calories) Yes
      Stroke type detection (freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly) (pool swim only) Yes
      Drill logging (pool swim only) Yes
      Basic rest timer (up from 0) (pool swim only) Yes
      "Repeat on" rest timer (pool swim only) Yes
      Auto rest (pool swim only) Yes
      Time and distance alerts Yes
      Pacing alerts (pool swim only) Yes
      Countdown start (pool swim only) Yes
      Pool swim workouts Yes
      Critical swim speed Yes
      Underwater wrist-based heart rate Yes
      Heart rate from external HRM (real-time during rests, interval and session stats during rests, and automatic heart rate download post-swim) Yes (with HRM-Swim, HRM-Pro or HRM-Pro Plus)
  • Kid Activity Tracking Features

    • Toe-to-Toe™ Challenges app yes (optional Connect IQ Toe-to-Toe™ Challenges app)
  • What's in the box

      • Forerunner 970 GPS running watch
      • Charging cable
      • Documentation

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Godrea
It’s a gift to my wife, she love it.

It’s a gift to my wife. A good luck and encouragement for her first major marathon in Sydney come 31 August’25. She’s been testing it out, she love this new Garmin 970.