Garmin Forerunner 970 vs Garmin Forerunner 570 Specs Comparison

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Garmin Forerunner 970 Garmin Forerunner 570
Expected release · May 21, 2025
Expected release · May 21, 2025
1.4-inch · 454 x 454 px
1.2-inch · 390 x 390 px
8GB
8GB

Display

Size
1.4-inch 1.2-inch
Resolution
454 x 454 px, 459 PPI 390 x 390 px, 460 PPI
Technology
AMOLED AMOLED
Features
Scratch-resistant glass (Sapphire), Ambient light sensor Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 3), Ambient light sensor

Hardware

Internal storage
8GB 8GB
Device type
Smartwatch Smartwatch

Battery

Type
Li - Ion, Not user replaceable Li - Ion, Not user replaceable

Camera

Design

Dimensions
1.85 x 1.85 x 0.51 inches
(47.0 x 47.0 x 12.9 mm)
1.67 x 1.67 x 0.51 inches
(42.4 x 42.4 x 12.9 mm)
Weight
1.98 oz(56.0 g) 1.48 oz(42.0 g)
Materials
Frame: Titanium Frame: Aluminum
Resistance
50m/5ATM water resistance 50m/5ATM water resistance

Connectivity & Features

Bluetooth
Yes Yes
Location
GPS, Glonass, Galileo GPS, Glonass, Galileo
Sensors
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Pedometer, Altimeter, Compass, Heart rate, Thermometer, Barometer, ECG, Blood Oxygen Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Pedometer, Altimeter, Compass, Heart rate, Thermometer, Barometer, ECG, Blood Oxygen
Other
NFC NFC

Buyers information

MSRP
$ 749 $ 549

Availability

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

Alternative variants

47mm
Size 1.4-inch
Resolution 454 x 454 px, 459 PPI
Dimensions 1.85 x 1.85 x 0.51 inches
(47 x 47 x 12.9 mm)
Weight 1.76 oz(50.0 g)
MSRP $ 549
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