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The Garmin Forerunner 970 and Forerunner 570 were released on Thursday by the US-based technology company. They have circular OLED touchscreen screens and come in 47mm sizes. The Garmin Forerunner 570 is also available in a more compact 42mm size. Both new watches have blood oxygen saturation (SpO2) and skin temperature sensors. They also support Garmin's Triathlon Coach training plan and provide personalized step-by-step multisports exercise routines. Both smartwatches are compatible with the Garmin Connect app.
Garmin Forerunner 970, Garmin Forerunner 570 Price and Availability
According to the firm, the Garmin Forerunner 970 costs $749.99 (approximately Rs. 64,200) in the United States, while the Garmin Forerunner 570 costs $549.99 (about Rs. 47,100) there.
Both smartwatches will be available for purchase in the nation through the official e-store beginning May 21.
Garmin Forerunner 970 and Gamin Forerunner 570 Specifications and Features
The Garmin Forerunner 970 and Forerunner 570 include OLED touch displays with always-on display capabilities. The latter features Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection. The 42mm edition has a 1.2-inch display with 390×390 pixels resolution, while the 47mm model has a 1.4-inch screen with 454×454 pixels resolution. The Garmin Forerunner 970 features a 1.4-inch Sapphire Crystal display with a resolution of 454×454 pixels.
The Garmin Forerunner 570 comes in two sizes and has 8GB of storage, whilst the Garmin Forerunner 970 has 32GB. The latest Garmin versions have a 5ATM water resistance certification. They integrate with the Garmin Connect app and include Garmin's Triathlon Coach training plan and personalized step-by-step multisports exercise routines. In addition to heart rate, sleep, and stress monitors, the smartwatches have SpO2, menstrual health, and skin temperature sensors.
Meanwhile, the Garmin Forerunner 970 has a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal lens and a titanium bezel. This model includes an integrated torch that can be operated straight from the display. It includes an ECG app and a running tolerance tracker, which measures the "impact each run has on the body" and recommends users' weekly maximum mileage.
Users of the Garmin Forerunner 970 may measure their energy economy by linking it with the new HRM 600 heart rate monitor, which is offered separately. This device measures how much an athlete slows down as their foot contacts the ground.
With regular use, the 42mm Garmin Forerunner 570 is said to last up to 10 days, while the 47mm model may last up to 11 days on a single charge. The Garmin Forerunner 970 is reported to have a battery life of up to 15 days on one charge.
