Garmin Forerunner 970, Black Case and Black/Translucent Whitestone Band
Give your running routine a clearer sense of direction with this Garmin Forerunner. It brings the supported training and wellness tools below to your wrist, helping you review sessions, follow your progress and plan around everyday life.
Features and everyday benefits
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Positioning for outdoor activity: Multi-band satellite positioning supports location tracking in challenging surroundings, giving outdoor workouts and navigation an additional source of positioning information.
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A light close to hand: The integrated LED torch gives you convenient illumination from your wrist, useful when looking for something in the dark or moving around after sunset.
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Clear colour information: An AMOLED screen presents activity information, menus and everyday data in colour, making the watch easy to glance at during a workout or throughout the day.
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Navigation information on the device: Mapping support helps you put your location and route in context. It is useful when exploring unfamiliar areas or reviewing where your activity is taking you.
Technical specifications
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Watch display type: AMOLED (optional always-on mode)
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Water rating: 5 ATM
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Strap material: Silicone
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Lens material: Sapphire crystal
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Bezel material: Titanium
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Physical size: 47 x 47 x 12.9 (mm) Fits wrists with a circumference of 135-205 mm
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Weight: 56 g
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Display Size: 35.3 mm (1.4") diameter
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Display Resolution: 454 x 454 pixels
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Battery type: Lithium ion
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Charging method: Garmin proprietary plug charger
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Memory/history: 32 GB
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Connectivity: Bluetooth®, ANT+®, Wi-Fi®
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Smartphone compatibility: iPhone®, Android™
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Battery life by mode: Smartwatch mode: Up to 15 days GPS-Only GNSS mode: Up to 26 hours SatIQ (AutoSelect) GNSS mode: Up to 23 hours All-Systems GNSS mode + Multi-Band: Up to 21 hours GPS-Only GNSS mode with music: Up to 14 hours SatIQ (AutoSelect) GNSS mode with music: Up to 13 hours All-Systems GNSS mode + Multi-Band with music: Up to 12 hours
Supported functions
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Training and recovery: Training Readiness; Training Status: Improved; Recovery Time; VO2 Max (Run); VO2 Max (Trail Run); ENDURANCE SCORE; Training Load; Training load focus; Training Effect; Training Effect (Anaerobic); Running dynamics; Running power; PacePro™ Pacing Strategies; HILL SCORE; Race predictor; ClimbPro™ Ascent Planner
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Health and wellbeing: Sleep Score and Insights; Smart wake alarm; Respiration Rate; Body Battery™ Energy Monitor; Sleep coach; Nap detection; Skin temperature; HRV Status; Respiration Rate (During Exercise): Yes (with compatible accessory)
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Navigation and sensors: Multi-band GPS; GPS; GLONASS; Galileo; SatIQ™ technology; Barometric altimeter; Compass; Round-trip course creator (running/cycling); Point-to-point navigation; Back to start; TracBack®; NextFork™ navigation; Courses
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Connected and everyday features: LED flashlight; Garmin Pay™; Music storage; Touchscreen; Built-in speaker/microphone; Find my phone; Connect IQ™ (downloadable watch faces, data fields and apps); Smart Notifications
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Golf tools: Digital scorecard; Green View with manual pin position; Hazards and course targets; PinPointer
In the box
- Forerunner 970 GPS running watch
- Charging cable
- Documentation
Choosing and using your Garmin
Choose the size and finish shown in the product name. Connected features require the relevant compatible smartphone, app and account; available functions can vary by phone and service.
Garmin Pay requires a supported bank and payment card. Music services may require a subscription; wireless listening requires compatible headphones. Battery figures are maximum estimates for the stated mode. Actual runtime varies with settings, connected features and use.
Product details
- Brand: Garmin
- Model / part number: 010-02969-10
- Version: Forerunner 970, Black Case and Black/Translucent Whitestone Band
Shop the Garmin Forerunner 970, Black Case and Black/Translucent Whitestone Band at Redmond Electric in Gorey, Co. Wexford.
