Description

Performance-driven runners, meet Garmin Forerunner 970. This premium GPS running and triathlon smartwatch features a bright touch screen. It also has a built-in LED flashlight, microphone and speaker.

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Specifications

Brand: Garmin
Best Use: Multisport
Average 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.
Battery Type: Lithium Ion
Display Size: 1.4 inches
Illumination: Luminous Face
Altimeter: Pressure-based
Compass: Yes
GPS/Satellite Detectable: Yes
HRM Included/Integrated: Yes

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Heart Rate Sensor Type: Wrist-based
Average Heart Rate: Yes
Pulse Oximeter: Yes
Heart Rate Target Zone(s): Yes
VO2 Max Estimate: Yes
Recovery Advising: Yes
Tracks Steps: Yes
Pedometer Type: Digital 3-axis Accelerometer
Pace Alert: Yes
Interval Training: Yes
Tracks Calories Burned: Yes
Water-Resistant Depth: 50 meters
Pool Lap Recognition: Yes
Stroke Recognition: Yes
Sleep Tracking: Yes
Alarm: Yes
Time Display: Yes
Stopwatch: Yes
Visual Map Display: Yes
Basemap: Yes
Preloaded Map: Road / Topo
Programmable Routes: Yes
Number of Routes: 30
Number of Waypoints: 1,000
Customization: Apps, Data Fields, Watch Faces, Widgets
Smart Device Notifications: Yes
Data Exchange: ANT+, Bluetooth
Compatible Fitness Accessories: Cadence Sensor, Heart Rate Monitor, Power Meter
Gender: Unisex
Smartwatch: up to 15 days
GPS-only GNSS mode: up to 26 hrs.
SatIQ (AutoSelect) GNSS mode: up to 23 hrs.
All-systems GNSS mode + multi-band: up to 21 hrs.
GPS-only GNSS mode with music: up to 14 hrs.
SatIQ (AutoSelect) GNSS mode with music: up to 13 hrs.
All-systems GNSS mode + multi-band with music: up to 12 hrs.

Features

30+ built-in activity profiles include running, triathlon, track run, cycling, open-water swimming and more
Features the brightest AMOLED (active-matrix organic light-emitting diode) touch-screen display yet from Garmin, button controls, lightweight titanium bezel and sapphire lens
Use the built-in LED flashlight for greater awareness when you head out before the sun’s up or stay out past dark
Built-in microphone and speaker let you make and take phone calls from your wrist when your watch is paired to your smartphone
You can even use your smartphone’s voice assistant to respond to text messages and more
Running economy measures your energy efficiency while running—using long-term running volume, stride length and step speed loss (HRM 600 monitor required; not included)
Step speed loss lets you see how much you’re slowing down when your foot hits the ground (HRM 600 monitor required; not included)
Running tolerance helps you understand the real impact running has on your body so you can adjust your training to avoid overload and improve
Up to 15 days of battery life in smartwatch mode and up to 26 hrs. in GPS mode for a more complete picture of your training and recovery
Train for an event, achieve a milestone or improve your fitness with Garmin Coach training plans
These running and triathlon plans are personalized to you and adapt based on your performance and recovery
With multiband GPS, you’ll get superior positioning accuracy in challenging environments
Confidently run any route with full-color, built-in maps, plus navigation enhancements to stay on track while you train
With dynamic round-trip routing, you can break off the path, and your watch will develop a new route that will get you the same mileage
Get wrist-based running dynamics, including cadence, stride length, ground contact time and more
Wrist-based running power gives you a continuous measurement of how much power you’re applying to the ground
Multisport auto-transition detects sport changes between swim, bike and run in multisport activities so you can focus and let your watch take care of recording splits
From the moment you wake up, get a training readiness score based on your sleep quality, recovery, training load and HRV status to decide whether it’s a good day to go hard
Training readiness score data presented is intended to be a close estimation of metrics tracked
ECG app can record your heart rhythm and check for signs of atrial fibrillation (not available in all countries; for people 22 years or older)
Using indicators such as HRV status, recent exercise history and VO2 max, get insight into training effectiveness with training status
Training status helps you know whether you’re training productively, peaking or strained (data presented is intended to be a close estimation of metrics tracked)
Get personalized daily suggested workouts adapted to match performance and recovery
Morning report also provides HRV status, training readiness and weather (data presented is intended to be a close estimation of metrics tracked)
Before you go to bed, you’ll get an evening report with a reminder of sleep needs, tomorrow’s workout, weather and events
Incident Detection and Assistance can send a message with your live location to emergency contacts (during select activities; requires pairing with compatible smartphone)
Incident Detection and Assistance require setup and your smartphone to be in an area with network coverage where data connectivity is available
Listen on the go with downloaded songs and playlists from Spotify, Amazon Music or Deezer (subscription required); pair with your wireless headphones for phone-free listening
Pay on the go with Garmin Pay™ contactless payments (with a supported country and payment network)

Shipping & Returns

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30-day returns. Contact us within 30 days of receipt to start a return.

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