The older 965 lasts longer. The 970 costs noticeably more - for sapphire glass and newer features.
Short answer
Forerunner 965 - up to 23 days and much cheaper. Forerunner 970 - sapphire glass, the newer model.
Key differences
| Spec | Garmin Forerunner 965 | Garmin Forerunner 970 |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 1.4", AMOLED, 454×454 | 1.4", AMOLED, 454×454 |
| Memory | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Battery life | up to 23 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 | 47.2×47.2×13.2 mm, 53 g | 47×47×12.9 mm, 56 g |
| Price | current prices | current prices |
Specs come from the device pages on Smartphone.ua.
What's the same
1.4" AMOLED 454×454, 32 GB with maps, Wi-Fi, GPS with BeiDou and QZSS, NFC, titanium, 5 ATM.
Glass
Gorilla Glass vs sapphire - the 970 resists scratches better.
Battery life
Up to 23 vs up to 15 days. In my view, the 965 is even better for ultramarathons.
Verdict: who should buy which
- Battery life and price - Forerunner 965.
- Sapphire and the latest model - Forerunner 970.
FAQ
How much storage?
32 GB on both.
How heavy are they?
53 and 56 g.
Which is cheaper?
The Forerunner 965.