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Forerunner 970

Garmin

Forerunner 970

#32 in Smartwatches #1 Gps Navigation
142 positive 8 neutral 85 negative

Based on 235 Reddit mentions

$749.99

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Most discussed features

Sentiment summary across the product areas Reddit users mention most.

sports features

53/7

value for money

25/25

battery life

26/9

user interface

15/15

gps navigation

29/1

comfort

19/8

fitness tracking

24/1

build quality

16/6

Reddit mentions

Original Reddit posts and comments behind this analysis.

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Amoled VS Mip

I prefer MIP but I have a Fenix 7S Pro SS which is now too small for my increasingly crappy eyesight.So currently I'm rocking my Forerunner 970 because the display is super bright crisp and clear and I can read it without my glasses.But I really hate having to tap my watch (I don't have AOD because

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rvingthrulife in r/Garmininstinct

June 18, 2026 4:31 AM

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