Apple Watch Ultra 4 vs Garmin Forerunner 970
Garmin Forerunner 970 costs $749.99, against $799 for Apple Watch Ultra 4.
Battery life: 50 hours on Apple Watch Ultra 4, 360 hours on Garmin Forerunner 970.
Case size: 49 mm on Apple Watch Ultra 4, 47 mm on Garmin Forerunner 970.
Weight: 63 g on Apple Watch Ultra 4, 56 g on Garmin Forerunner 970.
| Apple Watch Ultra 4 | Garmin Forerunner 970 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $799 | $749.99 |
| Battery life | 50 hours | 360 hours |
| Case size | 49 mm | 47 mm |
| Weight | 63 g | 56 g |
| GPS | Precision dual-frequency GPS | Not listed |
| OS | watchOS | Garmin OS |
| Water rating | 100 m, ISO 22810; dive rated to 40 m | Not listed |
| See Apple Watch Ultra 4 | See Garmin Forerunner 970 |
Prices checked November 1, 2026.
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