Garmin Forerunner 970 vs Garmin Epix Gen 2 comparison

Show Only Differences Highlight Differences	Garmin Forerunner 970	Garmin Epix Gen 2
key specs
Dial Shape	Round	Round
Display Type	AMOLED	AMOLED
Ideal For	Unisex	Unisex
Display Size	-	33mm
general
Brand	Garmin	Garmin
Model	Forerunner 970	Epix Gen 2
Release date	May 15, 2025	February 17, 2022
Dial Shape	Round	Round
Touchscreen	1.4	Yes
Water Resistant	5 ATM	Yes
Usage	Regular	Fitness & Outdoor
Ideal For	Unisex	Unisex
Model Name	-	Garmin Epix Gen 2
Dial Colour	-	Black
Size	-	Large
Interchangeable Strap	-	Yes
Water Resistance Depth	-	10ATM
dimensions
Width	47	47
Height	47	47
Thickness	12.9	14.5
Weight (g)	56.00	76.00
product details
Sensor	heart rate, SpO2, steps, sleep tracker, ECG	Blood Oxygen Monitor, Heart Rate Monitor
Battery Life	15 days	16 days
Rechargeable Battery	Yes	-
Closure	-	Strap Buckle
Compatible Device	-	Android, iOS
Notification	-	Call, Text, Social Media
connectivity features
Call Function	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
GPS	Yes	Yes
Messaging Support	-	Yes
Third Party App Support	-	Yes
Other Connectivity Features	-	Smart notifications
platform and storage features
Internal Memory	32GB	-
camera and display features
Display Resolution	454 x 454	416x416
Display Type	AMOLED	AMOLED
Other Display Features	Always-On Display	Colour display
Display Size	-	33mm
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
Calorie Count	-	Yes
audio and video features
Speaker	Yes	-
Microphone	Yes	-

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