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Garmin Forerunner 170 GPS Smartwatch

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Key features

  • Stay on top of your training with personalised Garmin Coach plans that adapt to your performance and recovery.
  • Get accurate pace, distance and heart rate data with built-in GPS and wrist-based heart rate monitoring.
  • Know when you're ready for a productive workout with the training readiness feature, based on sleep and recovery.
  • Track your health and fitness day and night with up to 10 days of battery life in smartwatch mode.
  • Create custom running workouts based on your desired time and intensity level.
  • Stay safe during outdoor activities with live location sharing and safety tracking features.
  • Sleep smarter with detailed sleep scores, stage tracking and recovery insights.
In more detail

Take your running to the next level with the Garmin Forerunner 170 GPS Smartwatch, your intelligent training companion for every run. Designed for runners who want more from their workouts, this smartwatch delivers advanced training and recovery metrics, a bright AMOLED touchscreen and up to 10 days of battery life.

Advanced fitness training

Get a clear picture of when you're ready to push hard and when to hold back, with the training readiness feature analysing your sleep quality, recovery, training load and HRV status. Train smarter every day by knowing exactly when your body is primed for a productive workout.

Personalised plans for every level

Get personalised suggestions with Garmin Coach training plans that adapt to your performance and recovery as you progress. Choose from beginner-friendly run/walk workouts to higher-volume and intensity plans for seasoned athletes.

Battery life that keeps up

Power through your training week without worrying about charging, with up to 10 days of battery life in smartwatch mode and up to 20 hours in GPS mode. Whether you're tracking a long run or wearing it round the clock, the Forerunner 170 keeps up without missing a beat.

Stay connected and safe

Head out with confidence knowing you can share your live location with chosen contacts if you feel unsafe or if an incident is detected. Simply pair the Forerunner 170 with your smartphone to activate safety tracking wherever your run takes you.

Track more than just running

Go beyond running with over 80 built-in activity profiles, from cycling and HIIT to strength training and more. Whatever your workout, the Forerunner 170 tracks it all so you stay on top of your entire fitness routine.

Understand your recovery

Wake up knowing exactly how well you recovered overnight with detailed sleep stage tracking, a personalised sleep score and energy level monitoring based on sleep, naps, activities and stress. Better recovery insights mean better training decisions every day.

Specifications

BrandGarmin
TypeSmartwatch
ConnectivityBluetooth, ANT+
ColourBlack and Amp Yellow
StrapSilicone
Size30.4mm
SensorsAccelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Heart rate monitor (HRM), Pedometer, Reflectance pulse oximetry (SpO2), Temperature, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, Garmin Elevate™ wrist heart rate monitor, Pulse Ox Blood Oxygen Saturation Monitor, Barometric altimeter, Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Ambient light sensor
What's In The BoxGarmin Watch, Charging Cable, Documentation
Product Dimensions (H/W/D)42.6mm x 42.6mm x 11.9mm
Weight41g
DisplayAMOLED
Battery LifeUp to 10 days
ChargerGarmin proprietary plug charger
Memory4GB
Manufacturer Part Number (MPN)010-03920-00
EE Article Code400025852

FAQs

The Garmin Forerunner 170 is a mid-tier GPS running watch launched alongside the Forerunner 70 in May 2026. Both share the same AMOLED display, sensor hardware and core training features, but the Forerunner 170 adds several meaningful extras such as Garmin Pay contactless payments, a barometer and altimeter for elevation tracking, a magnetic compass, a gyroscope, a temperature sensor, Grade-Adjusted Pace for hilly terrain and ANT+ power meter connectivity. The Music edition also adds WiFi and the ability to store offline music from Spotify, Amazon Music and Deezer.

Yes, the Forerunner 170 includes Garmin Pay, which lets you make contactless payments directly from your wrist using NFC technology. This is one of the key differentiators between the Forerunner 170 and the lower-cost Forerunner 70, which does not include Garmin Pay. It works at any contactless payment terminal and is set up through the Garmin Connect app on your phone.

In smartwatch mode, the Forerunner 170 lasts up to 10 days or up to 19 days in battery-saver mode. For GPS workouts, you get up to 20 hours in GPS-only mode or up to 14 hours using all satellite systems. The Forerunner 170 has slightly shorter battery life than the Forerunner 70 despite sharing the same battery, because the additional sensors, barometer, altimeter and gyroscope draw more power. For most training weeks, 10 days of smartwatch life means you'll only need to charge roughly twice a month.

The standard Forerunner 170 does not support onboard music playback. Music capability is exclusive to the Forerunner 170 Music edition, which adds 4GB of onboard storage and the ability to download and cache offline playlists from Spotify, Amazon Music and Deezer. The Music edition also includes WiFi for syncing music, activities and firmware updates wirelessly. If running without your phone while listening to music is a priority, opt for the Music edition.

Yes. The Forerunner 170 is rated to 5 ATM, meaning it can withstand pressures equivalent to 50m of water depth. This makes it suitable for open-water swimming, pool swimming and running in all weather conditions. Like the Forerunner 70, it's not intended for scuba diving or high-velocity water sports, but for everyday multi-sport training including swim sessions, it's fully capable.

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