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Garmin Forerunner 970 Review: Is It Worth the Upgrade?

Okay, I’ve analyzed teh provided text about the Garmin Forerunner 970. Here’s a summary of its key features and functionalities, broken down into categories:

Daily Activity Tracking:

Tracks steps, calories, floors climbed, active minutes.
Sedentary alerts.
Stress tracking.
‘Body Battery’ energy level monitoring.

sleep Tracking:

Detailed sleep data: sleep stages, heart rate variability, breathing variations.
Sleep score (out of 100).
Evening Report: Summarizes activity,gives sleep suggestion,suggests workouts for the next day,and shows calendar events.
Morning Report: Shows similar information to the Evening Report, along with the sleep score. Customizable reports.
The reviewer notes that Garmin watches sometimes overestimate time asleep.

Battery Life:

The AMOLED display impacts battery life.
4-5 days with always-on display and daily running.
7-8 days with raise-to-wake outside of workouts.
Battery life is shorter than other Garmin models (e.g., Forerunner 965, Fenix 8).
Can track an activity for over 20 hours in the moast accurate GPS mode.

Smart features:

Mic and speaker for voice commands and voice assistant activation. Music storage and streaming service compatibility (e.g., Spotify).
NFC payments (Garmin Pay).
ConnectIQ app store for additional apps, data fields, and watch faces.
Not as feature-rich as dedicated smartwatches like the Apple Watch Ultra 2.

Safety and Navigation:

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Key Takeaways:

The Forerunner 970 is a extensive fitness tracker with a focus on running and triathlon. It offers detailed activity and sleep tracking, along with smart features.
The AMOLED display is a highlight, but it comes at the cost of battery life.
* It’s a good option for athletes who want a feature-rich sports watch, but those prioritizing battery life might consider other Garmin models.

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