Garmin Forerunner 970 vs Garmin Enduro 4

Updated Nov 2026 · Scored by the Let’s Compare Data Engine · How we score

Verdict

Garmin Forerunner 970 leads overall

Garmin Forerunner 970 · 81 overall, #6 of 42

Garmin Enduro 4 · 79 overall, #9 of 42

Key differences

Water ResistanceGarmin Enduro 4 100 vs 50 m
WeightGarmin Forerunner 970 10 g lighter

Scores by Category

Forerunner 970 wins 4 of 6 categories · Enduro 4 wins 2

Category	Forerunner 970Enduro 4	Lead
Battery		+100
Health & Sensors		+13
Display		+37
Connectivity		+77
Build		+24
Software		+54

Physical Comparison

Forerunner 970Enduro 4

Enduro 4 is 10 g (18%) heavier than Forerunner 970.

Value for Money

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Forerunner 970

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Enduro 4

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Detailed Specifications

Display

Feature	Forerunner 970	Enduro 4
Display Type
Display Size	1.4 in	1.4 in
Resolution	454 × 454 px	N/A
Peak Brightness	N/A	N/A
Always-On Display	Yes	N/A
Screen-to-body ratio	45%	—

Health & Sensors

Feature	Forerunner 970	Enduro 4
Heart Rate Monitor	Yes	N/A
ECG	Yes	N/A
SpO2 (Blood Oxygen)	Yes	N/A
Body Temperature	Yes	N/A
GPS	Yes	Yes
Dual-Band GPS	Yes	N/A

Battery

Feature	Forerunner 970	Enduro 4
Battery Life	360 h	N/A
Fast Charging	N/A	N/A

Connectivity

Feature	Forerunner 970	Enduro 4
NFC Payments	Yes	N/A
LTE/Cellular	No	N/A
Speaker/Mic	Yes	N/A

Build

Feature	Forerunner 970	Enduro 4
Case Material	Fiber-reinforced polymer	Fiber-reinforced polymer
Case Size	47 mm	51 mm
Weight	56 g15% less	66 g
Water Resistance	50 m	100 m100% more
Dimensions	4.7 × 4.7 × 1.29 cm	N/A

Software

Feature	Forerunner 970	Enduro 4
Operating System	N/A	N/A
Storage	32 GB	64 GB100% more
Compatibility	iOS and Android	N/A

Specification Note

Specifications are compiled from official manufacturer data and other reliable internet sources. Some features may vary by region or model configuration.