An accidental leak on the official Garmin website has confirmed the existence of the Garmin Forerunner 970. The support page, which was online for a short time, indicates an imminent release and provides the first indications of the positioning of the new smartwatch.
Highlights
- The Garmin Forerunner 970 was spotted on an official Garmin support page, which has since been removed.
- Technical details are not yet known, but an upgrade of the heart rate sensor is expected.
- The release could take place in the coming weeks.
Leak on official support page
With models such as the Garmin Forerunner 965 (€ 698.59 *), Garmin has made a name for itself in the field of smartwatches for outdoor activities in recent years. Now the manufacturer has apparently leaked a new model itself. The discovery of the Garmin Forerunner 970 was made through the brief publication of a support page on the official Garmin website.
Although the page was quickly removed, screenshots and information were saved, as Garmin Rumors was able to find out. The model name “Forerunner 970” suggests that Garmin may be planning a smaller or slimmed-down version of the anticipated Forerunner 975. This could indicate that Garmin wants to offer its flagship running smartwatch in several sizes to accommodate users with narrower wrists.
Expected technical specifications
Although the support page did not reveal specific technical details, it is likely that the Forerunner 970 will be equipped with the latest Elevate Gen 5 heart rate and SpO2 sensor. The previous models, such as the Forerunner 965, already have a round AMOLED display with always-on function. They also have a titanium bezel and a battery life of up to 23 days.
It can be assumed that the Forerunner 970 will offer similar or improved specifications to meet the needs of runners and sports enthusiasts. The introduction of the Forerunner 970 could be a strategic decision by Garmin to expand its product portfolio and cover different user needs.
While the Forerunner 965 is only available with a diameter of 47 millimeters, the Forerunner 970 could serve as a more compact alternative. This would particularly benefit users with narrower wrists and increase the appeal of the Forerunner series.
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Conclusion
The leak of the Forerunner 970 on the official Garmin website points to an imminent release. Although technical details are still pending, the model name suggests a smaller or specialized version of the Forerunner 975. Further information on price and availability is currently unknown, but could follow in the coming weeks.
