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Garmin Fenix 8 vs Garmin Forerunner 970 Specs Comparison

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Garmin Fenix 8	Garmin Forerunner 970
Released · Aug 27, 2024	Expected release · May 21, 2025
1.4-inch · 454 x 454 px	1.4-inch · 454 x 454 px
32GB	8GB
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Display

Size
1.4-inch	1.4-inch
Resolution
454 x 454 px, 459 PPI	454 x 454 px, 459 PPI
Technology
AMOLED	AMOLED
Features
Scratch-resistant glass (Sapphire), Ambient light sensor	Scratch-resistant glass (Sapphire), Ambient light sensor

Hardware

Internal storage
32GB	8GB
Device type
Smartwatch	Smartwatch

Battery

Type
	Li - Ion, Not user replaceable

Camera

Design

Dimensions
2.01 x 2.01 x 0.58 inches (51 x 51 x 14.7 mm)	1.85 x 1.85 x 0.51 inches (47.0 x 47.0 x 12.9 mm)
Weight
2.26 oz(64.0 g)	1.98 oz(56.0 g)
Materials
Frame: Titanium	Frame: Titanium
Resistance
Water (up to 10 meters)	50m/5ATM water resistance

Connectivity & Features

Bluetooth
5.2	Yes
Wi-Fi
802.11 b,g,n
Location
GPS, Glonass, Galileo, BeiDou, Dual-band positioning	GPS, Glonass, Galileo
Sensors
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Altimeter, Compass, Heart rate, Thermometer, Barometer, Blood Oxygen	Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Pedometer, Altimeter, Compass, Heart rate, Thermometer, Barometer, ECG, Blood Oxygen
Other
NFC	NFC

Buyers information

MSRP
$ 1200	$ 749

Availability

Officially announced
	May 15, 2025
Scheduled release
	(Official) May 21, 2025

Alternative variants

47mm


Dimensions	1.85 x 1.85 x 0.54 inches (47 x 47 x 13.8 mm)
Weight	1.83 oz(52.0 g)

43mm


Size	1.3-inch
Resolution	416 x 416 px, 453 PPI
Dimensions	1.69 x 1.69 x 0.54 inches (43 x 43 x 13.8 mm)
Weight	1.55 oz(44.0 g)

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Full specifications
Garmin Fenix 8 Specs	Garmin Forerunner 970 Specs