Garmin Instinct 3 vs Garmin Forerunner 970 Specs Comparison
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| Garmin Instinct 3 | Garmin Forerunner 970 |
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4GB
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8GB
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1.3-inch
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1.4-inch
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Released
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May 21, 2025
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Design
| Dimensions | |
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| 1.97 x 1.97 x 0.57 inches 50 x 50 x 14.4 mm |
1.85 x 1.85 x 0.51 inches 47.0 x 47.0 x 12.9 mm |
| Weight | |
| 2.08 oz (59.0 g) | 1.98 oz (56.0 g) |
| Materials | |
| Frame: Titanium | |
| Resistance | |
| Water (up to 10 meters), Dust | 50m/5ATM water resistance |
Display
| Size | |
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| 1.3-inch | 1.4-inch |
| Resolution | |
| 416x416px, 453 PPI | 454x454px, 459 PPI |
| Technology | |
| AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Features | |
| Scratch-resistant glass (Sapphire), Ambient light sensor | |
Hardware
| Internal storage | |
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| 4GB | 8GB |
Battery
| Type | |
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| Li - Ion | |
Camera
Connectivity & Features
| Bluetooth | |
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| Yes | |
| Location | |
| GPS, Glonass, Galileo | GPS, Glonass, Galileo |
| Sensors | |
| Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Heart rate, Thermometer, Barometer, Step detector, Step counter, Blood Oxygen | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Pedometer, Altimeter, Compass, Heart rate, Thermometer, Barometer, ECG, Blood Oxygen |
| Other | |
| NFC | |
Buyers information
| MSRP | |
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| $ 499 | $ 749 |
Availability
| Officially announced | |
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| May 15, 2025 | |
Alternative variants
45mm
| Size | 1.2-inch |
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| Dimensions |
1.77 x 1.77 x 0.59 inches 45 x 45 x 14.9 mm |
| Weight | 1.87 oz (53.0 g) |
Links
| Full specifications | |
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| Garmin Instinct 3 Specs | Garmin Forerunner 970 Specs |
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