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  • SAT 01 LIGHT 10 36 START-STOP STOP + 23hr UP 10 8:47p DOWN 38 VO2 52 BACK-LAP HR 10 GARMIN
  • Premium GPS Running and Triathlon Smartwatch: Training Status, Productive + VO2 Max Increasing, Balanced Run Load, Optimal Recalculating Route, Week 9 - Base 1190pm 045-00, Today Total Body Circuit 41 - 02590, Training and Recovery Features, Full-Color Mapping, Garmin Coach Training Plans.
  • I. Lightweight titanium bezel and sapphire lens II. Up to 15 days of battery life III. Built-in LED flashlight
  • The text on the image is grouped and corrected as follows: 1. FIND A NEW FAST 2. Running Economy 3. Running Tolerance 4. Wrist-based Running Dynamics The text is organized in a way that highlights the main topics and subtopics related to the image, which features a woman running on a track and a watch.
  • GARMIN CONNECT APP Today's Activity: Running 8.22 mi in 1:13:10 Training Readiness: 88 (High) Ready for challenges Excellent Sleep Balanced HRV Status: Moderate Recovery: Optimal Acute Load: Fair Sleep History: Medium Stress History: - At a Glance: See All
  • The text on the image is grouped and corrected as follows: Bright Amoled Display I Jordan 1:42 Start It's a beautiful day 36° 10:23 AM 23° 10:8:47 PM 38° 52% Becky's Training Ready High 82 Training Status Peaking 80ms HRV Status Garmin Forerunner 970 Make and take calls with built-in speaker and microphone 47 mm case When paired with your smartphone
  • The text on the image is: "Light W 53rd St UP W 53rd Ter W 53rd PI DOWN 0.25 mi Waterworks Park Outlook 308 ft START-STOP START STOP BACK-LAP GARMIN" Corrected text: "Light W 53rd St UP W 53rd Ter W 53rd PI DOWN 0.25 mi Waterworks Park Outlook 308 ft START-STOP START STOP BACK-LAP GARMIN"
  • The image shows a Garmin watch displaying various fitness metrics. The watch screen shows the step speed loss, which is currently at 11.4. The watch also displays the cadence, which is at 247 steps per minute, and the lap distance, which is at 7.3 miles. The watch is designed to help track and monitor fitness progress, providing valuable information for athletes and fitness enthusiasts.
  • The text on the image reads "Forerunner 970".
  • Alt View 6. Garmin - Forerunner 970 GPS Smartwatch 47 mm Titanium - Carbon Gray DLC Titanium.
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  • Forerunner 970 GPS Smartwatch video 1 minutes 23 seconds

Garmin - Forerunner 970 GPS Smartwatch 47 mm Titanium - Carbon Gray DLC Titanium - (2025)

Model:
010-02969-00
SKU:
6633098
$749.99

Customer reviews

Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars with 72 reviews

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99%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers praise the Forerunner 970 GPS Smartwatch for its exceptional battery life and overall performance. Users appreciate the inclusion of a flashlight and the improved screen resolution compared to older models. The watch is also lauded for its lightweight design and comfortable fit, making it suitable for all-day and nighttime wear, along with its great GPS functionality.

This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.

The vast majority of our reviews come from verified purchases. Reviews from customers may include My Best Buy members, employees, and Tech Insider Network members (as tagged). Select reviewers may receive discounted products, promotional considerations or entries into drawings for honest, helpful reviews.
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  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life

    Worth every dime

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love it! Way more accurate and advance than Apple. Battery life is incredible

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Flashlight

    Forerunner 970

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Amazing watch! Very lightweight in the flashlight is a much more convenient feature, and I thought it was going to be.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Fitness Enthusiast Dream

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Excellent watch for fitness enthusiasts. I absolutely love this watch.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Flashlight

    Screen/display is fantastic!!

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Enjoying the new analytics that I get from this as well as the improved screen resolution compared to my old Garmin. I've also, surprisingly, have found that I use the flashlight all the time!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Best Watch

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I’ve always wanted a great watch and this one meets the expectations

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Love the watch and buying experience at Bestbuy

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love the watch, especially the battery life. It’s a game changer compared to Apple Watch. The AMOLED screen is great quality.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life
    Best Buy Employee

    Love it

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    Best Buy Employee
    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I upgraded from my venu 3 and this watch has so many added features and amazing battery life. However I dont think its worth the extra $250 from the forerunner 965 besides the flashlight and added brightness.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Awesome

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    best watch i love it, track everything with it, never take it off

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • best watch for running?

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I think one of the best watches for running, great gps

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Garmin Forerunner 970

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Exceptional watch! It meets all my needs, marks the metrics very well, excellent battery and very beautiful design.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life

    Great

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Good very good watch Amazing battery life. Happy purchase.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great Product

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great watch, perfect for staying on top of fitness/health goals

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Runners best Friend

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Recently got cleared to run again, the advanced metrics and feel are perfect. The light is a bonus that adds price of mind on nighttime runs.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Best Service

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very Good Service. They update me latest features of product and also about waranty

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • The best

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    Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Amazing, I love this garmin for run a lot metrics.

    This review is from Garmin - Forerunner 970 GPS Smartwatch 47 mm Titanium - Titanium with Whitestone Case - (2025)

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Great

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great works great tracks everything is amazing get it

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    First-Time Garmin Buyer

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great watch. My first garmin and it’s been awesome to learn all the things you can do with it!

    This review is from Garmin - Forerunner 970 GPS Smartwatch 47 mm Titanium - Titanium with Whitestone Case - (2025)

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    No more apple watch

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This thing exceeded all my expectations. Perfect watch for running

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life

    Amazing watch

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Best watch ever , battery life 15+ days but its not a lifestyle watch

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Excellent

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Excellent watch...i loved. He give all the information that you need.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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