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Garmin Forerunner 970 vs Garmin Instinct 3 AMOLED
Which one to pick? Scores by criterion, checked new prices and the Picksly verdict.
Same Picksly score for both (69/100). New price not checked for at least one of them.
Which to pick by profile and use
By profile
- Budget: not scored for both.
- Smart: not scored for both.
- Premium: Garmin Forerunner 970 (75 vs 68).
Scores out of 100. A gap under 3 points counts as a tie.
Picksly scores
| Criterion | Garmin Forerunner 970 | Garmin Instinct 3 AMOLED |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 69/100 | 69/100 |
| Battery | ≈ 42/100 | ≈ 74/100 |
| Features | 100/100 | 66/100 |
| Weight | 70/100 | 65/100 |
| New price checked | not measured | not measured |
Garmin Forerunner 970 sheet → Garmin Instinct 3 AMOLED sheet →