Garmin Forerunner 970 Smartwatch vs Apple Watch Ultra 3

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General

BrandGarminApple
Model NameForerunner 970Watch Ultra 3
SimNoYes, eSim
Ideal ForMen, WomenMen, Women
Sales PackageForerunner 970 multisport watch, Charging/data cable, DocumentationSmartwatch, Strap, Magnetic Fast Charging USB-C Cable, User Manual

Design and Body

Weight56 g61 g
MaterialTitaniumTitanium
Strap22mm Silicon
ShapeCircleRectangle
Water ResistantYesYes
Water Resistant Depth50 m100 m
Water Resistant Certificate5 ATM
Dust ProofYesYes
Scratch ResistantYesYes

Display

TypeColor AMOLEDColor LTPO OLED
TouchYesYes, Multi Touch
Size1.4 inches1.92 inches
Resolution454 x 454 pixels422 x 514 pixels
PPI459 ppi346 ppi
Ambient Light SensorYes
Always On DisplayYesYes
Glass TypeSapphire crystalFlat Sapphire Crystal
FeaturesUp to 3,000 nits peak brightness

Memory

RAM2 GB
Inbuilt Memory32 GB64 GB

Connectivity

Wi-FiYesYes, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Voice CallingNoYes
BluetoothYes, 5.3Yes, 5.3
Bluetooth CallingYes
GPSYesYes
3GYes
4GYes
VoLTEYes

Extra

NFCYes
Gesture ControlYes
GyroscopeYesYes
Voice AssistantYes
Inbuilt MicrophoneYesYes
Inbuilt SpeakerYesYes
NotificationsYesYes
Extra FeaturesCalendar, Weather, Music Storage, Find my device, Remote Music Controls, Female health TrackingCrash Detection, MIL-STD 810H, Precision Finding for iPhone, Satellite Messaging, Emergency SOS via Satellite and Roadside Assistance via Satellite

Camera

FlashYes, LEDYes, Screen Flash

Technical

OSWatchOS 26
Compatible OSAndroid & iOSiOS
CPUS10 chip with 64-bit
GPUPowerVR

Multimedia

EmailYes
MusicYesYes

Battery

Battery TypeLithium ionLithium Ion
Removable BatteryNon-Removable Battery
Battery Backup15 days1.75 days
Fast ChargingYes
Wireless ChargingYes

Fitness Features and Sensors

Heart Rate MonitorYesYes
SpO2 (Blood Oxygen) MonitorYesYes
BP MonitorYesYes
Temperature SensorYes
PedometerYesYes
AltimeterYesYes
CompassYes
Sleep MonitorYesYes
ReminderYesYes
Meters and SensorsAccelerometer, Calorie Count, Step Count, Multi-frequency PositioningAccelerometer, Calorie Count, Step Count, Barometer, Compass
Extra FeaturesAlarm Clock, Stopwatch, TimerAlarm Clock, Stopwatch, Timer, VO2max, Temperature (body), Temperature (water), Temperature sensing (0.01˚ accuracy), ECG, Blood Glucose Level Monitoring

Warranty

Warranty2 years, Brand Warranty1 year, Manufacturer Warranty

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