Same display. The 970 costs noticeably more - for storage, materials and battery life.
Short answer
Forerunner 970 - 32 GB for maps, titanium and sapphire, up to 15 days. Forerunner 570 47 mm - the same display for less.
Key differences
| Spec | Garmin Forerunner 570 47mm | Garmin Forerunner 970 |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 1.4", AMOLED, 454×454 | 1.4", AMOLED, 454×454 |
| Memory | 8 GB | 32 GB |
| Battery life | up to 11 days | up to 15 days |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, ANT+, Wi-Fi | Bluetooth, ANT+, Wi-Fi |
| Navigation | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou |
| NFC | yes | yes |
| Sensors | heart rate, barometer, compass, gyroscope, temperature | heart rate, barometer, compass, gyroscope, temperature |
| Protection | 5 ATM | 5 ATM |
| Compatibility | iPhone, Android | iPhone, Android |
| Dimensions, weight | 47×47×12.9 mm, 50 g | 47×47×12.9 mm, 56 g |
| Price | current prices | current prices |
Specs come from the device pages on Smartphone.ua.
Storage
8 vs 32 GB - the 970 holds more maps and music.
Case
Aluminium and Gorilla Glass vs titanium and sapphire; 50 vs 56 g.
Battery life
Up to 11 vs up to 15 days.
Verdict: who should buy which
- Maps, sapphire, battery life - Forerunner 970.
- Saving money - Forerunner 570 47 mm.
FAQ
Is the display the same?
Yes, 1.4" 454×454.
Is there Wi-Fi?
Yes, on both.
Which is cheaper?
The Forerunner 570.