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Garmin Forerunner 970 vs Garmin Forerunner 265
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The short answer
- Pick the Garmin Forerunner 970 for health tracking and sports and GPS.
- The Garmin Forerunner 265 costs $300 less.
| Spec | Garmin Forerunner 970 | Garmin Forerunner 265 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $750 | $450 |
| Health tracking | 8 | 6 |
| Sports and GPS | 10 | 9 |
| Battery life | 9 | 8 |
| Apps and calls | 6 | 5 |
| Value | 6 | 7 |
| Works with | iPhone and Android | iPhone and Android |
| Display | 1.4in AMOLED, sapphire glass | 1.3in AMOLED |
| Battery | 15 days | 13 days |
| Health sensors | Heart rate, ECG, pulse ox, skin temperature | Heart rate, pulse ox, sleep tracking |
| GPS | Multi-band GPS | Multi-band GPS |
| Water resistance | 50 m | 50 m |
| Weight | 56g | 47g |
| Released | 2025-05 | 2023-03 |
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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