Garmin Fenix 8 vs Garmin Forerunner 970: which should you buy?
Answer worked out Oct. 10, 2026. Prices and the answer are worked out again every few minutes.
Both read WAIT. Garmin Forerunner 970 costs $250 less today ($749.99 against $999.99), but that is not enough on its own to change the answer.
Garmin Fenix 8
NO RUSH
No rush. Nothing about the price makes today the day to buy.
Best price today: $999.99 at Garmin
Price checked Oct. 10, 2026
Why we think this
ConfirmedTiming: Garmin Fenix 9 is already out (Aug 25, 2026).Source: iDevice Guide
Our readPrice: This is the outgoing model, so there's no rush unless the price drops. The lowest price checked in the last 90 days is $999.99 (Oct 9, 2026).Source: iDevice Guide
What could change this
If iDevice's published price verdict changes to Buy now, the answer becomes Buy now.
Garmin Forerunner 970
NO RUSH
No rush. Nothing about the price makes today the day to buy.
Best price today: $749.99 at Garmin
Price checked Oct. 10, 2026
Why we think this
Our readTiming: No newer model is expected in the next 90 days.Source: iDevice Guide
Our readPrice: Nothing's forcing the decision right now, so there's no need to rush. The lowest price checked in the last 90 days is $749.99 (Sep 10, 2026).Source: iDevice Guide
ConfirmedWorks with: Works with Garmin Forerunner 970: iPhone: Works with a limit. Android: Works.Source: Garmin
What could change this
If iDevice's published price verdict changes to Buy now, the answer becomes Buy now.
