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Overview

The Garmin Forerunner 970 47mm smartwatch helps you push limits and hit goals. Train smarter using its advanced features—know your limits with running tolerance, gain insights into your energy efficiency with running economy. All on a GPS smartwatch featuring a super-bright AMOLED display, durable sapphire lens and lightweight titanium bezel.

Garmin Forerunner 970 47mm Bluetooth Running Smartwatch - Black/Titanium Black

Brand: Garmin
Model: 010-02969-00
Web Code: 19328201
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What's included:

  • Forerunner 970 GPS Running Watch
  • Charging Cable
  • Documentation

Smartwatch for performance-driven runners

  • Stay aware during your late-night runs with the built-in LED flashlight
  • Running economy helps you understand your overall energy efficiency by analyzing long-term running volume, stride length and step speed loss. See how much you slow down with each footstrike (HRM 600 monitor required; sold separately)
  • Running tolerance helps you better understand how each run impacts your body and provides a recommended weekly mileage limit—so you can train effectively without overdoing it
  • Whether you're running city streets or forest trails, enjoy full-colour, built-in maps that are dynamic, intuitive, and easy to follow

Bold in design, always connected, and built for anything

  • Super bright AMOLED touchscreen display (454 x 454 resolution) ensures ultra-clear visibility—perfect for early starts, late finishes, and everything in between
  • Bluetooth technology pairs with your smartphone so you can receive texts and notifications right on your wrist
  • Make and take calls, even when you're running, with its built-in speaker and microphone
  • Always ready for your long runs with up to 15 days of battery life in smartwatch mode and up to 26 hours in GPS mode
  • Sleek and stylish design with durable sapphire lens and lightweight titanium bezel
  • Features a scratch-resistant case
Product Condition
Brand New

Connectivity

GPS
GPS built-in
Wi-Fi
Yes

Compatibility

Watch Operating System
Garmin OS
Phone OS Compatibility
Works with both iOS & Android
Android Compatibility
Android 2.3+

Display

Display Technology
AMOLED
Display Size
35.56 mm
Display Material
Sapphire Crystal
Touchscreen
Yes
Display Resolution
454 x 454
Always-On Display
Optional

Power

Battery Life (Typical)
15 d
Charging Method
Power Cable
Charging Time
2 h

Health Tracking Features

Heart Rate Monitoring
Yes
ECG
Yes
Sleep Tracking
Yes
Women's Health Tracking
Yes
Respiratory Rate Monitoring
Yes
Guided Breathing
Yes
Guided Meditation
Yes
Stress Level Monitoring
Yes

Activity Monitoring Features

Goal Setting
Manual
Calories Tracking
Yes
Steps Tracking
Yes
Distance Tracking
Yes
Running Tracking
Yes
Rowing
Yes
Elevation Tracking
Yes
Swimming Tracking
Yes
Hiking
Yes
Cycling
Yes
Weightlifting
Yes
VO₂ Max Tracking
Yes
Workout Auto Detection
Yes

Sensors

Altimeter
Yes
Barometer
Yes
Compass
Yes
Skin Temperature Monitoring
Yes

Notifications & Controls

Incoming Calls
Yes
Answering Calls
Yes
Music Controls
Yes
Find My Phone
Yes

Memory

Built-in Storage Capacity
32 GB
Music Storage
Yes

Case Details

Case Diameter (mm)
47 mm
Case Colour
Black
Case Material
Polymer
Case Shape
Round
Case Thickness
12.9 mm
Bezel Material
Yes
Scratch Resistant
Yes

Band Details

Band Colour
Black; Titanium Black
Band Material
Sillicone
Minimum Band Size (Circumference)
135 mm
Maximum Band Size (Circumference)
205 mm
Adjustable Band
Yes
Removable Band
Yes
Interchangeable Bands
Yes
Clasp Type
Buckle

Dimensions

Weight
50 g
Width
4.7 cm
Depth
1.29 cm
Height
4.7 cm

For Quebec residents – Disclosure under the Consumer Protection Act

In compliance with Bill 29, Best Buy and third-party sellers on Best Buy Marketplace do not guarantee the availability of replacement parts, repair services, or maintenance information for any products. Coverage provided through any Best Buy Protection programs and applicable manufacturer warranties, if any, remain in place. Please contact the manufacturer directly for information about their availability guarantee.