Display, storage and battery life are nearly the same. The fenix costs more - for a tougher case.
Short answer
Forerunner 970 - thinner (12.9 mm), lighter (56 g) and cheaper. fenix 8 AMOLED 47 mm - 10 ATM and a case built for mountains and diving.
Key differences
| Spec | Garmin Forerunner 970 | Garmin fenix 8 47mm AMOLED |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 1.4", AMOLED, 454×454 | 1.4", AMOLED, 454×454 |
| Memory | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Battery life | up to 15 days | up to 16 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 | 10 ATM |
| Compatibility | iPhone, Android | iPhone, Android |
| Dimensions, weight | 47×47×12.9 mm, 56 g | 47×47×13.8 mm |
| 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, Wi-Fi, GPS with BeiDou and QZSS, NFC.
Protection
5 vs 10 ATM.
Battery life
Up to 15 vs up to 16 days.
Verdict: who should buy which
- Runners - Forerunner 970.
- Mountains, water, multisport - fenix 8.
FAQ
How much storage?
32 GB on both.
Is the display the same?
Yes.
Which is cheaper?
The Forerunner 970.