⚖ Head to Head Comparison

Apple Watch Series 11
Apple
86
$399
VS
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Garmin Forerunner 970
garmin
88
$749.99
Razor-Thin Margin
The Garmin Forerunner 970 barely edges out the Apple Watch Series 11 by just 1 point (88 vs 86). With such a slim margin across 22 reviews, both are excellent choices.
💡 Our Take: This is essentially a toss-up. Consider price, ecosystem compatibility, and specific features.
✓ Garmin Forerunner 970 scores 1 points higher ✓ 3 publications reviewed both ✓ Based on 22 expert reviews
3 reviewers evaluated both products, providing solid comparative data.
📈 Score Breakdown by Publication
| Publication | Apple Watch Series 11 | Garmin Forerunner 970 |
|---|---|---|
| T3 | 80 | 80 |
| Tom's Guide | 90 | 90 |
| Wired | 90 | 80 |
| Android Authority | — | 90 |
| Android Central | — | 90 |
| Androidpolice | 90 | — |
| Cgmagonline | 90 | — |
| Gadgets360 | 90 | — |
| Livescience | — | 90 |
| Macworld | 80 | — |
| Mashable | 90 | — |
| PCMag | 90 | — |
| Tech Advisor | 90 | — |
| TechRadar | 80 | — |
| The Verge | 80 | — |
| Trusted Reviews | — | 90 |
| Wareable | — | 90 |
| Wifihifi | 80 | — |
| Womanandhome | 90 | — |
⚙ Specifications Comparison
| Specification | Apple Watch Series 11 | Garmin Forerunner 970 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 42mm, 46mm | 47mm |
| Display Type | OLED | AMOLED |
| Battery | Up to 24hrs | Up to 15 days |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | — |
| Water Resistance | IP6X | 5 ATM |
| Storage | — | 32GB |





