Garmin Forerunner 70 vs Apple Watch SE 3

Garmin Forerunner 70

Garmin Forerunner 70

vsApple Watch SE 3

Apple Watch SE 3

Garmin Forerunner 70Apple Watch SE 3
Display1.2-inch (30.4 mm) AMOLED touchscreen, 390x390, optional always-on mode, five-button design, chemically strengthened glassAlways-On display; cover glass 4x more resistant to cracks than previous generation (Ion-X)
BodyFiber-reinforced polymer bezel, silicone strap; 42.6 x 42.6 x 11.9 mm; 40 g; 20 mm quick-release bands; fits wrists 126-203 mm—
BatteryUp to 13 days in smartwatch mode (up to 5 days with always-on display), up to 28 days in battery saver mode, up to 23 hours in GPS-only mode, up to 16 hours in all-systems GNSS modeUp to 18 hours; 15 minutes of fast charging adds up to 8 hours, about 80% in 45 minutes
Memory512 MB—
PositioningGPS, GLONASS and Galileo—
SensorsGarmin Elevate wrist heart rate monitor, Pulse Ox blood oxygen (not available in all countries)—
ConnectivityBluetooth, ANT+; smart notifications and LiveTrack with a paired smartphone5G cellular models
Durability5 ATM water resistance—
TrainingQuick workouts, Garmin Coach adaptive plans including run/walk, daily suggested workouts, training readiness, training status, wrist-based running power, running dynamics—
Sports80+ built-in sports apps including running, swimming, cycling and strength training—
HealthAdvanced sleep tracking, sleep coach, breathing variations, HRV status, lifestyle logging, Health Status—
CompatibilityGarmin Connect app for iPhone and Android; Connect IQ watch faces and data fields—
ColorsCitron, soft pink, tidal blue, cool lavender, black, whitestone—
Case Size—40mm / 44mm aluminium (midnight, starlight)
Chipset—Apple S10
Health Sensors—Heart rate, wrist temperature sensing, sleep score, sleep apnea notifications, retrospective ovulation estimates
OS—watchOS 26 (requires iPhone 11 or later with iOS 26)