#1
Garmin
Forerunner 970
66 positive 6 neutral 35 negative
Based on 107 Reddit mentions
$649.99
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Wanting to sell fr 970 for a coros pace 4 for middle distance track trainings.
Moved from FR 965 3 month ago to pace 4. The whole coros system is miles better than Garmin. You won’t feel the quality like you do with with your 970 but the price difference between the watches you can’t expect the same build quality, but the pace 4 is extremely light to the point you don’t even f
...Disastrous_Play_5227 in r/Coros
May 19, 2026 11:04 PM
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Cheetah vs Fenix
I still tend to compare Cheetah line with Forerunner. And here I can get to about 40 - 50 EUR difference to Forerunner 970. But then I look to TRex 3 pro where I can get price about 300 EUR which is extremely great. Or Balance 2 for about 235 EUR. I think Cheetah 2 is pass. I can't justify the price
...StarCrafty7274 in r/amazfit
May 15, 2026 6:19 AM
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Cheetah 2 Ultra already in US web store
Absolutely. For that price you can buy garmin fr 970 (discounted) and the Coros apex 4 is a 100eur cheaper.
Consistent_Win_7401 in r/amazfit
May 13, 2026 12:25 PM
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Garmin 970 vs amazfit t rex pro 3
balance 2 is what you want. Its just as good, if not better than the forerunner 970 in so many ways, and its only 299 US
wase471111 in r/amazfit
May 11, 2026 4:46 PM
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any reco for best watch for runners how important is battery life when training for a marathon?
Update: Went with Garmin Forerunner 970 Premium GPS Running and Triathlon Smartwatch since battery life kept coming up as way more important than I originally thought for marathon training. It also seemed like something I could keep using long after this first race instead of upgrading again right a
...Tisdom-Doani in r/firstmarathon
May 17, 2026 9:16 AM
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best fitness watches what are you all actually using daily and is it worth it?
Update: went with Garmin® Forerunner® 970, Premium GPS Running and Triathlon Smartwatch since I wanted something reliable for daily tracking and running consistency. It looked like the best fit for combining workout stats, sleep tracking, and long-term use without feeling overcomplicated.
Brokas-Oshey in r/FitnessTrackers
May 9, 2026 8:13 PM
2
What is disappearing with the new Google health app?
I switched from the Sense 2 to Forerunner 970 after nearly a decade on Fitbit and absolutely love it. Fitbit has been dying for a long time by slowly stripping away features and offering absolutely abysmal customer service. Constantly deleting comments critiquing them on their forums and cheaping ou
...Lars2893 in r/fitbit
May 12, 2026 1:29 PM
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Coros Pace 3
Pace 3 is a great watch. Love it AS MUCH as the Garmin Forerunner 970, which is way more high end.
gallop-in-gotham in r/Coros
May 4, 2026 3:55 PM
2
Forerunner 570 or 970?
If you can affort it, buy the 970. I got mine too for sale while I was considering the 965. These garmin (flagship) watches last for years so over time it is a small investment extra and the 970 offers way more than the 570. Have fun with it!
Material_Sound_2238 in r/garminforerunner
May 18, 2026 5:53 PM
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Garmin or coros
Don’t get a 570. Either step down to a 70/170/Coros Pace/Coros Pace Pro or up to a Garmin 970. The 570 is a weird middle ground watch at a weird price point
MinuteLongFart in r/runninglifestyle
May 19, 2026 9:36 PM
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