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Amazfit Cheetah 2 Ultra vs Garmin Forerunner 970

Amazfit Cheetah 2 Ultra (2026, listed at $599.99) and Garmin Forerunner 970 (2025, listed at $749) are both sport watches, so the choice comes down to specifics.

Specs last updated · table prices are list prices; each card shows Amazon's current price when available

Leads on raw specs: Amazfit Cheetah 2 Ultra(3–1)
Amazfit Cheetah 2 Ultra
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Amazfit Cheetah 2 Ultra

Titanium-and-sapphire running watch: 1.5-inch 3,000-nit AMOLED, dual-band GPS, offline maps with turn-by-turn, 64 GB and up to 30 days per charge.

$599.99list price
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Garmin Forerunner 970
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Garmin Forerunner 970

Garmin's flagship runner — built-in LED flashlight, ECG, running tolerance and projected race time.

$749list price
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The verdict

On the numbers we track, Amazfit Cheetah 2 Ultra wins on battery life (30 days vs 15 days), weight (52 g vs 56 g) and price ($599.99 vs $749); Garmin Forerunner 970 wins on tracked features (8 vs 5).

Bottom line: on raw specs the Amazfit Cheetah 2 Ultra leads 3 to 1, but five spec categories are only a starting point. Match it to your phone, your main sport and your budget before you decide, or run the free quiz to see how each ranks for your answers.

Spec by spec

Amazfit Cheetah 2 Ultra and Garmin Forerunner 970 specifications
SpecAmazfit Cheetah 2 UltraGarmin Forerunner 970
Battery (rated)30 days15 days
Weight52 g56 g
List price$599.99$749
Water rating5ATM5ATM
Tracked features58
Case size47.4 mm47 mm
DisplayAMOLEDAMOLED
Works withboth iPhone and Androidboth iPhone and Android
Listed best forrunning and multisport and triathlonrunning and multisport and triathlon
Released20262025

Trophy marks the better value on the five measurable specs. Battery is the manufacturer's rating, not our test. How we score is on the methodology page.

Feature overlap

Both have (5)

  • built-in GPS
  • blood-oxygen (SpO₂)
  • AMOLED display
  • offline maps
  • swim tracking

Only Amazfit Cheetah 2 Ultra (0)

Nothing unique.

Only Garmin Forerunner 970 (3)

  • ECG
  • on-device music
  • contactless payments

Which one should you pick?

Pick the Amazfit Cheetah 2 Ultra if…

  • You want to spend less: it lists for $149.01 less.
  • You want fewer charges: about 30 days per charge vs 15 days.
  • You want a lighter watch: 52 g vs 56 g.
  • You might switch phones: it works with both iPhone and Android, the Garmin Forerunner 970 only works with Android.
  • You want the newer model (2026 vs 2025).

Skip it if…

  • • You have a small wrist (under about 160 mm) — the 47.4 mm case we list is large (check whether a smaller size is sold).

Pick the Garmin Forerunner 970 if…

  • You need ECG, on-device music and contactless payments, which the Amazfit Cheetah 2 Ultra does not list.
  • You might switch phones: it works with both iPhone and Android, the Amazfit Cheetah 2 Ultra only works with Android.

Skip it if…

  • • You have a small wrist (under about 160 mm) — the 47 mm case we list is large (check whether a smaller size is sold).
  • • You are watching your budget — the list price is $749.

Frequently asked questions

Which has better battery life, the Amazfit Cheetah 2 Ultra or the Garmin Forerunner 970?

The Amazfit Cheetah 2 Ultra has the longer rated battery life: about 30 days per charge against 15 days. These are manufacturer ratings; heavy GPS, always-on display and cellular use will cut both.

Which is cheaper, the Amazfit Cheetah 2 Ultra or the Garmin Forerunner 970?

The Amazfit Cheetah 2 Ultra has the lower list price: $599.99 against $749 in our database. List prices change often, so check Amazon for today's price.

Do the Amazfit Cheetah 2 Ultra and Garmin Forerunner 970 work with iPhone and Android?

Yes, they have the same phone support: both iPhone and Android.

Which is better for swimming, the Amazfit Cheetah 2 Ultra or the Garmin Forerunner 970?

Neither has an edge on water rating: both are rated 5ATM. 5ATM is suitable for showering and pool swimming, but not for high-speed water sports or diving.

Not sure either is right for you?

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