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Apple Watch Ultra 4 vs Garmin Forerunner 970
The differences that matter, in plain English. Same specs are hidden.
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The short answer
- Pick the Apple Watch Ultra 4 for apps and calls and health tracking.
- Pick the Garmin Forerunner 970 for battery life and sports and GPS.
- The Garmin Forerunner 970 costs $49 less.
| Spec | Apple Watch Ultra 4 | Garmin Forerunner 970 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $799 | $750 |
| Health tracking | 9 | 8 |
| Sports and GPS | 9 | 10 |
| Battery life | 7 | 9 |
| Apps and calls | 10 | 6 |
| Value | 6 | 6 |
| Works with | iPhone only | iPhone and Android |
| Display | Always-On Retina LTPO3 OLED, up to 3000 nits | 1.4in AMOLED, sapphire glass |
| Battery | 2 days | 15 days |
| Health sensors | ECG, blood oxygen, wrist temperature, sleep tracking | Heart rate, ECG, pulse ox, skin temperature |
| GPS | Dual-frequency GPS | Multi-band GPS |
| Water resistance | 100 m | 50 m |
| Weight | 63g | 56g |
| Released | 2026-09 | 2025-05 |
Scores are out of 10 and are our editorial view, based on official specs and trusted reviews. Specs come from official pages. Prices are US prices and can change.
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