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Garmin Forerunner 970 vs Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra2
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The short answer
- Pick the Garmin Forerunner 970 for battery life and sports and GPS.
- Pick the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra2 for apps and calls.
- The Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra2 costs $50 less.
| Spec | Garmin Forerunner 970 | Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $750 | $700 |
| Health tracking | 8 | 8 |
| Sports and GPS | 10 | 9 |
| Battery life | 9 | 6 |
| Apps and calls | 6 | 8 |
| Value | 6 | 6 |
| Works with | iPhone and Android | Android only |
| Display | 1.4in AMOLED, sapphire glass | 1.52in Super AMOLED, up to 5,000 nits |
| Battery | 15 days | 2.5 days |
| Health sensors | Heart rate, ECG, pulse ox, skin temperature | Heart rate, ECG, blood oxygen, skin temperature |
| GPS | Multi-band GPS | Dual-frequency GPS |
| Water resistance | 50 m | 100 m |
| Weight | 56g | 61.5g |
| Released | 2025-05 | 2026-08 |
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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