Garmin Forerunner 170 vs Garmin Forerunner 970 comparison

Show Only Differences Highlight Differences	Garmin Forerunner 170	Garmin Forerunner 970
key specs
Dial Shape	Round	Round
Display Type	AMOLED	AMOLED
Ideal For	Unisex	Unisex
general
Brand	Garmin	Garmin
Model	Forerunner 170	Forerunner 970
Release date	May 12, 2026	May 15, 2025
Dial Shape	Round	Round
Size	Regular	-
Touchscreen	1.2	1.4
Water Resistant	5ATM	5 ATM
Water Resistance Depth	50 m	-
Usage	Regular, Sports	Regular
Ideal For	Unisex	Unisex
dimensions
Width	42.6	47
Height	42.6	47
Thickness	11.9	12.9
Weight (g)	41.00	56.00
product details
Sensor	heart rate, SpO2, steps, sleep tracker	heart rate, SpO2, steps, sleep tracker, ECG
Battery Life	10 days	15 days
Rechargeable Battery	-	Yes
connectivity features
Call Function	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
GPS	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	-	Yes
platform and storage features
Internal Memory	4GB	32GB
camera and display features
Display Resolution	390 x 390	454 x 454
Display Type	AMOLED	AMOLED
Other Display Features	Always-On Display	Always-On Display
fitness and watch functions
Step Count	Yes	Yes
Heart Rate Monitor	Yes	Yes
Altimeter	Yes	Yes
Compass	Yes	Yes
Calendar	Yes	Yes
Alarm Clock	Yes	Yes
Date & Time Display	Yes	Yes
Language	English	English
audio and video features
Speaker	Yes	Yes
Microphone	Yes	Yes

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