Garmin Forerunner 970 / Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic (47 mm)

The numbers correspond to colour options; the US page does not map each number to a colour. The page image belongs to 010-02969-01, Whitestone case with Whitestone/Amp Yellow band.

The Forerunner 965 used Gorilla Glass 3 DX; sapphire is more scratch-resistant.

Garmin calls it its brightest AMOLED yet but publishes no nit figure. Touch and buttons can be used together.

According to Samsung, the display is larger than on the Watch4 Classic and the rotating bezel is 15% thinner. Sapphire crystal resists scratches; the bezel partly surrounds the edge of the screen.

Red light disturbs night vision less in the dark.

The ECG app screens for signs of atrial fibrillation; it is for adults 22 and over and is not available in every region.

Running tolerance suggests a weekly maximum distance. Running economy and step speed loss need the separately sold HRM 600 chest strap.

With activity tracking, notifications and wrist heart rate; Garmin notes active features affect the result.

With music the figures are 14, 13 and 12 hours. Multi-band uses several satellite frequencies to improve accuracy in cities and valleys at the cost of more power.

Used for music and maps; this is not RAM.

Withstands pressure equivalent to 50 m depth; it is not a dive watch.

13.56 MHz is the NFC band used for contactless payments.

Turning the bezel moves between notifications and tiles without touching the screen; its position is sensed by a 3D Hall sensor.

Samsung’s fast-charge testing used the magnetic fast-charging cable and a separately sold 25 W adapter. Battery life varies with network, usage and watch face.

Setup needs a phone with Google Mobile Services, Android 10 or later and more than 1.5 GB of memory; it does not work with an iPhone.

Bioelectrical impedance analysis passes a weak current through the body when two fingers rest on the buttons to estimate muscle, fat and water; it should not be used with a pacemaker or during pregnancy. ECG and blood pressure work only in approved markets through Samsung Health Monitor.

LTE is only on the LTE version; on the Bluetooth version internet and notifications come through the paired phone.

5ATM corresponds to 50 metres for 10 minutes; it is not suitable for diving or high-pressure water. IP68 covers 1.5 metres in fresh water for 30 minutes.

Thickness is measured without the health sensors.