Garmin Forerunner 965 or Garmin Forerunner 970?
The new generation against the old one: 7 published specs differ.
What changes from one generation to the next
- Smartwatch mode−8 days
23 days15 days
- GPS battery life−5 h
31 h26 h
- Multi-band GPS battery life+2 h
19 h21 h
- Glass
Gorilla Glasssapphire
- Case−0.1 mm
47.1 mm47 mm
- Thickness−0.3 mm
13.2 mm12.9 mm
- Weight+3 g
53 g56 g
Side by side
Criterion
Battery
Smartwatch mode 23 days 15 days
GPS battery life 31 h 26 h
Multi-band GPS battery life 19 h 21 h
Navigation
Onboard maps yes same for all
Course guidance yes same for all
Multi-band GNSS yes same for all
Back to start yes same for all
Screen and size
Screen type AMOLED same for all
Screen size 1.4″ same for all
Resolution 454 x 454 pixels same for all
Touchscreen yes same for all
Glass Gorilla Glass sapphire
Case 47.1 mm 47 mm
Thickness 13.2 mm 12.9 mm
Weight 53 g 56 g
Bezel titanium same for all
Water rating 5 ATM same for all
Sensors
Wrist heart rate yes same for all
Pulse oximeter (SpO2) yes same for all
Barometric altimeter yes same for all
Compass yes same for all
ECG not stated yes
Training
Load and recovery yes same for all
Running power yes same for all
Multisport profiles yes same for all
Triathlon mode yes same for all
Strength and HIIT yes same for all
Structured workouts yes same for all
Training plans yes same for all
Everyday
Onboard music yes same for all
Contactless payment yes same for all
Wi-Fi yes same for all
Flashlight not stated yes