Garmin Forerunner 970 Smartwatch vs Garmin Fenix 8 Smartwatch
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General
| Brand | Garmin | Garmin |
| Model Name | Forerunner 970 | Fenix 8 |
| Sim | No | |
| Ideal For | Men, Women | Men, Women |
| Sales Package | Forerunner 970 multisport watch, Charging/data cable, Documentation |
Design and Body
| Dimensions | 47 x 47 x 13.8 mm | |
| Weight | 56 g | |
| Material | Titanium | Stainless Steel or Titanium Bezels and Fibre-reinforced Polymer with Metal Rear Cover |
| Strap | 22mm Silicon | Silicone |
| Shape | Circle | Circle |
| Water Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistant Depth | 50 m | 100 m |
| Water Resistant Certificate | 5 ATM | 10ATM |
| Dust Proof | Yes | Yes |
| Scratch Resistant | Yes | Yes |
Display
| Type | Color AMOLED | Color AMOLED |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 1.4 inches | 1.4 inches |
| Resolution | 454 x 454 pixels | 454 x 454 pixels |
| PPI | 459 ppi | 453 ppi |
| Ambient Light Sensor | Yes | |
| Always On Display | Yes | Yes |
| Glass Type | Sapphire crystal | Corning Gorilla Glass |
Memory
| Inbuilt Memory | 32 GB | 32 GB |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Voice Calling | No | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, 5.3 | Yes |
| Bluetooth Calling | Yes | |
| GPS | Yes | Yes |
Extra
| NFC | Yes | |
| Gesture Control | Yes | |
| Gyroscope | Yes | Yes |
| Voice Assistant | Yes | |
| Inbuilt Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Inbuilt Speaker | Yes | Yes |
| Notifications | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Calendar, Weather, Music Storage, Find my device, Remote Music Controls, Female health Tracking, Built in full color maps | Make Calls and Send Texts Via Voice, Calendar, Weather Forecasts, Find My Phone, Find My Watch, Camera Controls |
Camera
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
Technical
| Compatible OS | Android & iOS | Android, iOS |
Multimedia
| Music | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Battery Type | Lithium ion | |
| Battery Backup | 15 days | 13 days |
| StandBy Time | 29 days |
Fitness Features and Sensors
| Heart Rate Monitor | Yes | Yes |
| SpO2 (Blood Oxygen) Monitor | Yes | Yes |
| BP Monitor | Yes | |
| Temperature Sensor | Yes | |
| Pedometer | Yes | Yes |
| Altimeter | Yes | Yes, Barometric |
| Compass | Yes, 3-Axis | |
| Sleep Monitor | Yes | Yes |
| Reminder | Yes | Yes |
| Meters and Sensors | Accelerometer, Calorie Count, Step Count, Multi-frequency Positioning | Accelerometer, Calorie Count, Step Count, Barometer, Depth Sensor |
| Extra Features | Alarm Clock, Stopwatch, Timer | Alarm Clock, Stopwatch, Timer, ECG, Pulse Ox Blood Oxygen Saturation |
Warranty
| Warranty | 2 years, Brand Warranty | 1 year |
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