Amazon is currently offering the Garmin Forerunner 970 and Garmin Venu 4 smartwatches at their lowest prices in approximately five months. So, you may want to check them out (links down below).
The Forerunner 970 features a 1.4-inch AMOLED display with 454×454 resolution, protected by sapphire crystal glass and framed with a titanium bezel. It uses a 22mm QuickFit silicone strap designed for wrist sizes between 135-205mm. The device is water-rated to 5 ATM and includes a built-in speaker and microphone for calls and voice interaction.
Furthermore, health tracking includes continuous heart rate monitoring, Pulse Ox blood oxygen measurement, ECG functionality, sleep score and advanced sleep insights, Body Battery energy monitoring, stress tracking, respiration rate, skin temperature tracking, HRV status, and fitness age estimation. It also supports recovery tracking, jet lag adviser, and menstrual, and hydration logging through Garmin Connect.
For training, it includes training readiness, improved training status, daily suggested workouts for running and cycling, Garmin Coach plans including running, cycling, strength, and triathlon programmes, and structured workouts across multiple disciplines. Moroever, advanced performance metrics include VO2 max, endurance score, training load, load focus, recovery time, running power, running economy (with accessories), lactate threshold, and real-time stamina.
The watch features multi-band GNSS with GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, and QZSS support, along with SatIQ technology for balancing accuracy and battery life. Built-in sensors include a barometric altimeter, compass, gyroscope, accelerometer, thermometer, ambient light sensor, and Garmin Elevate heart rate sensor.
When it comes to the smart features, the Forerunner 970 includes Bluetooth calling, voice assistant support, voice commands, smart notifications, Garmin Pay contactless payments, music storage and playback, Garmin Messenger compatibility, stocks (via Connect IQ), and full Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and ANT+ connectivity. It also includes a flashlight, passcode security, calculator, and red shift display mode.
Navigation is a major strength, with preloaded topographic maps, built-in mapping, turn-by-turn navigation, ClimbPro ascent planning, round-trip routing, and advanced outdoor features such as TracBack, elevation profiles, storm alerts, and detailed cycling, and hiking guidance.
The Forerunner 970 further supports extensive activity tracking across running, cycling, swimming, gym workouts, outdoor sports, winter sports, racket sports, and motorsports. Safety features include incident detection, assistance alerts, and live tracking sharing, while performance tools extend to race prediction, segment tracking (Strava and Garmin Live Segments), and advanced running dynamics.
When it comes to the battery life, it offers up to 15 days in smartwatch mode. In GPS mode, battery performance varies by configuration: up to 26 hours in GPS-only mode, 23 hours with SatIQ auto mode, and up to 21 hours with multi-band GPS. When using music, battery life ranges from approximately 12 to 14 hours depending on GPS settings.
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Garmin Forerunner 970 Smartwatch: $649.99 (Amazon US)
The Venu 4 features a 1.2-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 390×390 pixels, protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3. It is housed in a stainless steel bezel with a fibre-reinforced polymer case and supports 18mm quick-release bands. The watch is also rated at 5 ATM of water-resistance.
Health monitoring includes continuous heart rate tracking, Pulse Ox blood oxygen measurement, ECG functionality, sleep tracking with sleep score and coaching, Body Battery energy monitoring, stress tracking, respiration rate, skin temperature monitoring, and menstrual, and hydration tracking through Garmin Connect. It also includes HRV status, recovery insights, and fitness age estimation.
For fitness and training, it provides training readiness and training status, daily suggested workouts, Garmin Coach training plans, and support for a wide range of activities including running, cycling, swimming, strength training, HIIT, yoga, Pilates, and outdoor sports. It also supports advanced metrics such as VO2 max, training load, recovery time, running power, cadence, and pace guidance.
Furthermore, the device includes multi-band GPS with support for GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, and QZSS, along with SatIQ technology. Built-in sensors include a barometric altimeter, compass, gyroscope, accelerometer, thermometer, and ambient light sensor.
Smart features include Bluetooth calling, voice assistant support, text replies via paired smartphones, Garmin Pay for contactless payments, music storage and playback, smart notifications, calendar and weather updates, and compatibility with the Connect IQ app store. It also includes a built-in speaker, microphone, LED flashlight, and voice command functionality.
In addition, the watch supports extensive activity tracking across running, cycling, swimming, gym workouts, outdoor recreation, winter sports, and team sports. Moreover, safety features include incident detection, assistance alerts, and live location sharing during selected activities.
In terms of battery life, the Venu 4 offers up to 10 days in smartwatch mode, up to 18 days in battery saver mode, and up to 15 hours in GPS-only mode. With multi-band GNSS enabled, battery life ranges up to 12 hours, or up to 6 hours when using GPS with music.
- Garmin Venu 4, Smartwatch: $499.99 (Amazon US)
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