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The Garmin Forerunner 970 is a Fenix-ified 965 that somehow lives up to its insane price


The Forerunner 970 is perfect for serious runners who'll use it for years, but only some of its new perks justify the $750 cost.

(Image credit: Michael Hicks / Android Central) Garmin's processor is fine for normal tasks but can get overwhelmed by maps The Voice Assistant needs work Battery life is as strong as advertised, unless you crank the brightness or use AOD The mic quality is quiet but clear, catching your voice with a normal walking motion but sounding best held up to your mouth; the speaker at max volume also picks up the other caller coherently in windy outdoor conditions. (Image credit: Derrek Lee / Android Central)The Forerunner 570 sheds the ECGs, flashlight, sapphire glass, titanium bezel for aluminum, offline maps, running tolerance, hill and endurance scores, Strava live segments, advanced cycling dynamics, and four days of battery life.

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