Coros Nomad vs Garmin Forerunner 970
Critics score the Coros Nomad 89 and the Garmin Forerunner 970 86 out of 100, from 7 and 9 professional reviews. 5 outlets reviewed both: 3 scored the Coros Nomad higher and 2 gave both the same score. On average those critics put the Coros Nomad 3 points ahead.
Image: CorosCoros Nomad
Praised for: battery life (6 of 7), health tracking (4 of 7), value for money (3 of 7)
Criticised for: software (2 of 7)
The catch: There are no payments or satellite SOS.
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Image: GarminGarmin Forerunner 970
Praised for: health tracking (6 of 9), display (3 of 9)
Criticised for: price (9 of 9), battery life (5 of 9), software (3 of 9)
The catch: It is very expensive, and battery life is shorter than the 965.
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Critics who reviewed both
The fairest comparison: the same reviewer, the same standards| Outlet | Coros Nomad | Garmin Forerunner 970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| DC Rainmaker | 85est. | 79est. | +6 |
| Wareable | 89est. | 83est. | +6 |
| TechRadar | 95 | 90 | +5 |
| Android Central | 90 | 90 | same |
| Desfit | 85est. | 85est. | same |
Scores converted to 0–100. Difference is the Coros Nomad minus the Garmin Forerunner 970. Outlined tiles are estimated from the verdict. Each score links to the review.
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Common questions
Which is better, the Coros Nomad or the Garmin Forerunner 970?
Critics rate the Coros Nomad higher: 89 against 86. 5 outlets reviewed both: 3 scored the Coros Nomad higher and 2 gave both the same score. On average those critics put the Coros Nomad 3 points ahead.
Do critics agree about the Coros Nomad and the Garmin Forerunner 970?
The Coros Nomad: critics agree, scores from 83 to 95. The Garmin Forerunner 970: critics agree, scores from 79 to 90.