Garmin Forerunner 970 vs Garmin Instinct E comparison

Show Only Differences Highlight Differences	Garmin Forerunner 970	Garmin Instinct E
key specs
Dial Shape	Round	Round
Display Type	AMOLED	MIP
Ideal For	Unisex	Unisex
Strap Material	-	Silicone
general
Brand	Garmin	Garmin
Model	Forerunner 970	Instinct E
Release date	May 15, 2025	April 3, 2025
Dial Shape	Round	Round
Touchscreen	1.4	1.2
Water Resistant	5 ATM	10 ATM
Usage	Regular	Regular, Sports
Ideal For	Unisex	Unisex
Strap Material	-	Silicone
Size	-	Regular
Water Resistance Depth	-	100m
dimensions
Width	47	40
Height	47	40
Thickness	12.9	13.6
Weight (g)	56.00	41.00
product details
Sensor	heart rate, SpO2, steps, sleep tracker, ECG	heart rate, SpO2, steps, sleep tracker
Battery Life	15 days	14 days
Rechargeable Battery	Yes	-
connectivity features
Call Function	Yes	-
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Yes	-
GPS	Yes	-
platform and storage features
Internal Memory	32GB	64MB
camera and display features
Display Resolution	454 x 454	166 x 166
Display Type	AMOLED	MIP
Other Display Features	Always-On Display	-
fitness and watch functions
Step Count	Yes	Yes
Heart Rate Monitor	Yes	-
Altimeter	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	-
Microphone	Yes	-

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