Customer Reviews for Garmin Forerunner 970 Smartwatch, GPS, 47mm, Carbon Gray & Black Silicone Band (010-02969-00)
Garmin Forerunner 970 Smartwatch, GPS, 47mm, Carbon Gray & Black Silicone Band (010-02969-00) is New at Staples
Item # : 24678684
Model # : GRM0296900
- Bright AMOLED touchscreen display with button controls, a lightweight titanium bezel, and sapphire lens, plus a built-in LED flashlight for greater awareness in the dark during early morning or late-night runs; fits wrists with 5.31-in. to 8.07-in. (135mm to 205mm) circumference
- Understand your overall energy efficiency with running economy, and see how much you're slowing down when your foot hits the ground with step speed loss (HRM 600 monitor required; sold separately); running tolerance helps you understand the real impact running has on your body so you can adjust your training to avoid overload and improve
Price is $785.19
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223 reviews
Most helpful positive review
Posted Mar 29, 2026
Farewell other watches!
I got tired of constantly charging my other smartwatch after 2-3 hours of exercise! Take a guess which one it was! First thing about Forerunner 970 is that even with Face on all time charge lasts 5-6 days! Second thing is very bright and easy to read Amoled screen. Like Apple watch you can program it either through app or directly through watch interface. It take a bit ...
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Posted Dec 12, 2025
Disappointing
Bought the 970 as an upgrade to my current 945. It connected to my phone on the first try but I didn't have enough time initially to complete the full setup. When I subsequently tried to complete the setup it kept showing that it wasn't connected to my phone. I went through all the troubleshooting, even resetting the factory settings but I can't get the watch to connect...
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Bushdoctor59
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Posted Mar 29, 2026
Farewell other watches!
I got tired of constantly charging my other smartwatch after 2-3 hours of exercise! Take a guess which one it was! First thing about Forerunner 970 is that even with Face on all time charge lasts 5-6 days! Second thing is very bright and easy to read Amoled screen. Like Apple watch you can program it either through app or directly through watch interface. It take a bit ...
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Idgy
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Posted Mar 26, 2026
Watch of a lifetime
After 9 years my 920XT died. The Forerunner 970 is incredible. Still learning all the features.
Used it playing tennis. The continuous heart rate feature is outstanding. Great for monitoring how quickly the heart rate recovers.
The sleep coach is another strong feature.
Used it playing tennis. The continuous heart rate feature is outstanding. Great for monitoring how quickly the heart rate recovers.
The sleep coach is another strong feature.
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Posted Mar 26, 2026
Best switch from Apple to Garmin
I loved my Ultra 2 and I first I wasn’t too sure if I was going to like switching to Garmin, but it was the best decision! I’m in love with my Garmin 🫶🏽
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Mausa
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Posted Mar 24, 2026
Great
Still learning about so many things. Good watch. battery last max 7 days and charges in about 1:30 h
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slong64
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Posted Mar 23, 2026
More data, features, and accuracy
I bought my Garmin FR 970 in January 2026 and it is a great watch. I previously had a Garmin Venu 2, which was good, but I'm really enjoying the additional data, features, and accuracy that I get with this watch. Automatic HRV tracking data and the training readiness feature were key reasons that I upgraded. But I've also noticed that it more accurately tracks my sleep ...
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Jburns32
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Posted Mar 20, 2026
I didn’t think I needed an upgrade to my forerunner 935. Then it gave out after 5 years and I bought this watch. I’m grateful I chose this one. The flashlight is worth it over the 965. Use it all the time and easy to use for early and late runs outside.
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Plego
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Posted Mar 19, 2026
Great upgrade
This watch does everything I could ask for. Since I’ve really taken my fitness goals to another level the forerunner has improved my day to day life.
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SLamb
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Posted Mar 12, 2026
Once I reinstalled the sw, it's been great
the screens were initially way too dim to read outside. I read all the help docs, user guides, etc and adjusted all settings to no avail. I was going to call Garmin support but they were closed, so I googled again and found a reddit group that said to resintall the software. that worked and now it is bright and legible outside. if I had not had to do all this, I'd give ...
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Chris W
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Posted Mar 2, 2026
Finally upgraded from Fenix 5xPlus. Very satisfied with AMOLED screen. I can still use the button functions that I'm used to but with many improvements.
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Paul F
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Posted Feb 28, 2026
970 does not disappoint
Great product as with all Garmin products. Excellent features and precision accuracy.
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JaminJayDog
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Posted Feb 25, 2026
Refinements needed, but I still recommend it
I recommend this watch to any athlete or heavily active person who will use at least 80% of the features (it's a feature packed watch)
I needed a watch that had great battery. I needed a watch with highly accurate HR and sleep tracking. I needed a watch that I could take calls with. I needed a watch that I could broadcast HR dependably. I needed a watch that could ho...
I needed a watch that had great battery. I needed a watch with highly accurate HR and sleep tracking. I needed a watch that I could take calls with. I needed a watch that I could broadcast HR dependably. I needed a watch that could ho...
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ashish
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Posted Feb 25, 2026
one of the best fitness tracking device used so fa
bought this month, had been using Apple Watch since last 5 years, but honestly not missing apple watch, and best part it does its job for tracking all activities that too without any notifications or other apps
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ANDRE Liotti
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Posted Feb 19, 2026
970 Is Not a Watch — It’s a Weapon
I’ve used a lot of running watches over the years, and I can honestly say the Forerunner 970 is on a completely different level. This isn’t just an upgrade — it feels like Garmin finally put everything serious runners actually need into one device without compromising comfort or usability.
From the first run, you can tell this watch was built for performance. The dat...
From the first run, you can tell this watch was built for performance. The dat...
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Slawek
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Posted Feb 18, 2026
Very poor device.
I bought this watch a month ago. Previously, I had the Garmin Epix Pro (Gen 2), but I changed it because of its size.
Unfortunately, the Garmin Forerunner 970 detects sleep very randomly. During the week, it may detect sleep only 3 out of 7 days — despite going to bed at the same hours. The behavior is extremely inconsistent.
The previous model detected sleep almo...
Unfortunately, the Garmin Forerunner 970 detects sleep very randomly. During the week, it may detect sleep only 3 out of 7 days — despite going to bed at the same hours. The behavior is extremely inconsistent.
The previous model detected sleep almo...
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Avunit09
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Posted Feb 15, 2026
Great watch and features and lightweight
Great watch and features and lightweight, happy with it
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Matthew300
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Posted Feb 14, 2026
Forerunner 970
Great watch, light and easy to use. Tracking triathlon training made simple with Garmin.
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alexaraya
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Posted Feb 13, 2026
Little disappointed
I'm very disappointed with the battery performance; without a doubt, the 965 is much better in that aspect. Otherwise, I think it's fine.
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Jimmy S
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Posted Feb 11, 2026
Premier watch for runners.
I run roughly 20-25 miles a week. I’m working my way up toward a marathon so hopefully by next year I will be there. My previous watch was Garmin EPX GEN two, and before that was an apple ultra watch. Both farming watches were tough a lot accurate. This one has a beautiful screen, you can text and call from it, it has a couple more other focused matrix, such as running ...
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Derek J
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Posted Feb 9, 2026
A runner's best friend!
Have been using Garmin watches for 20 years now. This is the best running watch I've owned, bar none. Lightweight, durable, with a brilliant OLED face. Data sets are intuitive and customizable, GPS is quick and accurate, and data transfer is seamless. Intended for the more seasoned runner. Hits all the marks. Bravo, Garmin!
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indypaths
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Posted Feb 8, 2026
Always impressed with each new evolution.
This is my 5th Garmin Forerunner, beginning with a Forerunner 305 in 2010. I've continued to be impressed with the improvements found in each generation. This latest model has far more features than I would have ever anticipated when I started using them years ago.
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