Rated 5 out of
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daisy63 from
Run workout tracking
Records my workouts allowing me to progress. Please accept this message.
Date published: 2026-06-05
Rated 5 out of
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Anonymous from
Best Garmin watch yet!
Loving it so far!
Has everything you would ever need a watch to do. The exercise tracking is the best, like all Garmins but when you add in the EKG, LED light, and speaker so you can answer and control your phone, it is a slam dunk.
Date published: 2026-06-04
Rated 5 out of
5
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dzhang105 from
Cannot live without it!
I like this one and it has all the features more than I wanted. Thanks Garmin to make thus excellent watch!
Date published: 2026-06-02
Rated 5 out of
5
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jonm from
Great running watch
This is a great running watch. I used the Garmin Forerunner 745 for 5 years, and was very happy with it, but the battery life had deteriorated enough that it couldn't make it through a marathon anymore, so I decided it was time for an upgrade. The 970 works great. Battery life on the 970 is way better than it was on the 745 so far. I use it with a Stryd footpod to do power-based structured workouts using the Stryd Zones field, training for marathons and half marathons, and it works great for that purpose.
Date published: 2026-06-01
Rated 5 out of
5
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Triman from
Great watch
After replacing the first one I got i love the watch. Alot to learn to understand all the i go
Date published: 2026-05-30
Rated 5 out of
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chasen22 from
Great Features: Light, ECG, and Sleep Tracking
Huge upgrade over my 945, which is still a great watch.
Date published: 2026-05-13
Rated 5 out of
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CHDZ from
Data freak
Upgraded from a Instinct Solar 1. Every sensor, is far more accurate and loving all the training stats.
Date published: 2026-05-11
Rated 5 out of
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PV Paul from
I totally love my Forerunner 970!!!
I totally love my Forerunner 970!!! Many years ago, I had an early version of the Forerunner watch. While I really enjoyed it, I decided to retire my old Forerunner and got an Apple watch due to integration with my iPhone and not wanting to have too many devises. Fast forward several years to now, I learned that today there are many (maybe all) of the Garmin watches, including the Forerunner, do integrate with the iPhone on virtually all of the functions that I use! With this in mind, when my Apple Watch died a few weeks ago, I ran, not walked, back to Garmin!!! I'm now three weeks into wearing my Forerunner 970, and I haven't regretted this decision. I totally LOVE IT!!! The Forerunner has more data points, far better analytics, a better user experience with both the watch itself, and the Garmin Connect app, and amazingly better battery life. Bravo Garmin! Thanks for designing the best watch that I've ever worn!
Date published: 2026-05-09
Rated 5 out of
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lfhorozco from
Great watch, worth it
I have the Fenix 8 pro and after wearing the 970 for more than a month I feel that is more comfortable and useful while you train, other than that is amazing as the Fenix.
Date published: 2026-05-09
Rated 5 out of
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coach W from
Best Garmin Forerunner ever!
I got my Nine-Seventy 3 weeks ago and I'm very happy with it. Have not been able to try out all the different settings and options yet but have accomplished most of my daily activities, like running, track-running, pool swimming and biking and it's fantastic to see everything on the super bright amoled screen. Especially track workouts (I'm the coach of a running club) are easy to follow, also afterwards, split out into all the little details. One of the great things of the modern Garmin Forerunner watches is the option to share your hard work with a coach or a friend who can see your workout on his other computer-screen for comments, which is what I do. This Forerunner is the most beautiful Garmin I ever had, exellent as a sports-watch but also top class as a smart watch. I was even able to check my HR for possible AFIB.....
Date published: 2026-05-04
Rated 5 out of
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BRide from
Perfect upgrade and switch from Fenix 5
Always intimidating to switch to a new version of anything, especially watches and Garmin products. This Forerunner is so great. LOTS of things to still learn. So far it is an excellent watch, easy to use, once you learn the ways. Love it all around.
Date published: 2026-05-01
Rated 5 out of
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Tuffnutt19 from
Accurate Easy Navigation
Second Garmin Forerunner I’ve owned…
New hardware easy to navigate. It tracks all I need within an accurate window.
Date published: 2026-04-30
Rated 5 out of
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In92 from
Awesome
Really good upgrade to the fenix 7. Heart rate sensor is so much better and having morning and evening reports is helpful
Date published: 2026-04-25
Rated 5 out of
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LAB1 from
Great Batter Life and Practical Application
I bought the watch 4 weeks ago and love the features and the battery life! Incredibly customizable and practical for the user!
Date published: 2026-04-23
Rated 5 out of
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Abarli65 from
Loving my new forerunner 970
My previous watch was a fenix 5S. I love the new features and data that the new forerunner provides the watch looks great!
Date published: 2026-04-23
Rated 5 out of
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Bob279 from
Bought it to upgrade from a 955. Lots of added features and I’m really happy with the purchase. Got it on a discount too which helped a bunch. Great watch.
Date published: 2026-04-21
Rated 5 out of
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Sleep from
Back in Style
I have used garmin forerunner for 20+ years. I had the 920xt for 12 years before this. As always I am on the learning curve with an new watch. As always it has everything and way more that I need. I have picked it up fairly quicky. Overall i love the bigger screen now as those who get older know, the eyes fade. I love my new forerunner and plan on having it for years to come
Date published: 2026-04-15
Rated 5 out of
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Manu1981 from
Best smart watch
Bought it like 2 weeks ago and love it!!! Battery life … screen … stats… it is an amazing smart watch I would not change it!!!
Date published: 2026-04-15
Rated 5 out of
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Popz6008 from
I like the amoled screen and functions.
I upgraded from a Fenix 6 sapphire. I am very pleased with the 970. It's features are great and the accessibility it easy.
Date published: 2026-04-13
Rated 5 out of
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OGIE from
WONDERFUL !!!!
I purchased the Garmin Forerunner 970 about 3 weeks ago. It is the ABSOLUTE BEST on the market !!!!
Date published: 2026-04-11
Rated 5 out of
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leosrun from
Accurate metrics!
I bought this watch about 2 weeks ago and so far the watch has performed quite well. The battery seems to last a bit less than the 965 but the metrics have been good
Date published: 2026-04-07
Rated 5 out of
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Rdub from
Love it. Switched from Apple Watch. The Garmin has 10x the fitness tracking stuff. Well worth it.
Date published: 2026-04-03
Rated 5 out of
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Marco89 from
Farewell other watches!
I got tired of constantly charging my other smartwatch after 2-3 hours of exercise! Take a guess which one it was! First thing about Forerunner 970 is that even with Face on all time charge lasts 5-6 days! Second thing is very bright and easy to read Amoled screen. Like Apple watch you can program it either through app or directly through watch interface. It take a bit of time to get use to it ( I used Apple watch before), but once you learn how to program and use it it's a joy to have. It's a must for anybody serious about fitness. One small issue I couldn't address so far is subpar integration with Dexcom CGM ( I am a diabetic), hopefully Garmin and Dexcom will find some solution for that soon.
Date published: 2026-03-29
Rated 5 out of
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Idgy from
Watch of a lifetime
After 9 years my 920XT died. The Forerunner 970 is incredible. Still learning all the features.
Used it playing tennis. The continuous heart rate feature is outstanding. Great for monitoring how quickly the heart rate recovers.
The sleep coach is another strong feature.
Date published: 2026-03-26
Rated 5 out of
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Anonymous from
Best switch from Apple to Garmin
I loved my Ultra 2 and I first I wasn’t too sure if I was going to like switching to Garmin, but it was the best decision! I’m in love with my Garmin 🫶🏽
Date published: 2026-03-26
Rated 5 out of
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Mausa from
Great
Still learning about so many things. Good watch. battery last max 7 days and charges in about 1:30 h
Date published: 2026-03-24
Rated 5 out of
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slong64 from
More data, features, and accuracy
I bought my Garmin FR 970 in January 2026 and it is a great watch. I previously had a Garmin Venu 2, which was good, but I'm really enjoying the additional data, features, and accuracy that I get with this watch. Automatic HRV tracking data and the training readiness feature were key reasons that I upgraded. But I've also noticed that it more accurately tracks my sleep data, so I get much better insights into my overall health and training readiness, which increases my confidence in how I approach each day.
Date published: 2026-03-23
Rated 5 out of
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Jburns32 from
I didn’t think I needed an upgrade to my forerunner 935. Then it gave out after 5 years and I bought this watch. I’m grateful I chose this one. The flashlight is worth it over the 965. Use it all the time and easy to use for early and late runs outside.
Date published: 2026-03-20
Rated 5 out of
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Plego from
Great upgrade
This watch does everything I could ask for. Since I’ve really taken my fitness goals to another level the forerunner has improved my day to day life.
Date published: 2026-03-19
Rated 5 out of
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Chris W from
Finally upgraded from Fenix 5xPlus. Very satisfied with AMOLED screen. I can still use the button functions that I'm used to but with many improvements.
Date published: 2026-03-02
