Garmin - Forerunner 170 GPS Smartwatch 43 mm Fiber-Reinforced polymer - Black/Amp Yellow - (2026)
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For runners looking to get more out of their workouts, there’s Forerunner 170 — the easy-to-use GPS running smartwatch with a bright AMOLED touchscreen display. Get features such as pace, distance and heart rate alongside more advanced training and recovery metrics. Use the training readiness feature to know when you’re ready for a productive workout, and use training status to know if you’re training productively. For those who have a specific goal in mind or follow more structured training, there’s Garmin Coach personalized training plans — choose from beginner level with run/walk workouts and fewer runs per week all the way up to plans for more experienced runners who want to train at a higher volume and intensity. With up to 10 days of battery life in smartwatch mode and up to 20 hours in GPS mode, the Forerunner 170 smartwatch not only keeps up on your runs but also gives you a more complete picture of your health, day after day.
Color
Black/Amp YellowAMOLED Display
1.2 Inch colorful touchscreen display
Long battery life
With up to 10 days in smartwatch mode and up to 20 hours in GPS mode, you’ll get a more complete picture of your health and training.
Pace, distance, heart rate
This easy-to-use GPS running smartwatch has the essential features you need to take your running to the next level — including GPS, pace, distance and wrist-based heart rate.
Daily suggested workouts
Get workouts made for you. These daily suggestions, now with run-walk workouts, adapt after every run to match your performance and recovery.
Garmin Coach adaptive training plans
Train for an event, achieve a milestone, or improve your fitness with training plans that adapt daily based on your recovery and health metrics. Choose from beginner-friendly plans with run-walk workouts and less volume, or pick plans for more intense training.
HRV Status
Gain a deeper understanding of your overall health, training and recovery through heart rate variability1. Your watch monitors the time variations between consecutive heartbeats while you sleep.
Advanced training features
Training readiness helps you determine if you’re primed to run. Training status lets you know if you’re training productively, and training effect provides you with insight into the primary benefit of your workouts.
On-the-go features
Pay from your wrist with Garmin Pay contactless payments, and receive smart notifications when paired with your smartphone.
- Screen Size30.5 millimetersTouch ScreenYesOperating System CompatibilityGarminOS, Android, Apple iOSOperating SystemGarminOSApp CompatibleYesBuilt-in Storage4 gigabytes
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For runners looking to get more out of their workouts, there’s Forerunner 170 — the easy-to-use GPS running smartwatch with a bright AMOLED touchscreen display. Get features such as pace, distance and heart rate alongside more advanced training and recovery metrics. Use the training readiness feature to know when you’re ready for a productive workout, and use training status to know if you’re training productively. For those who have a specific goal in mind or follow more structured training, there’s Garmin Coach personalized training plans — choose from beginner level with run/walk workouts and fewer runs per week all the way up to plans for more experienced runners who want to train at a higher volume and intensity. With up to 10 days of battery life in smartwatch mode and up to 20 hours in GPS mode, the Forerunner 170 smartwatch not only keeps up on your runs but also gives you a more complete picture of your health, day after day.
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| Pros for Garmin - Forerunner 170 GPS Smartwatch 43 mm Fiber-Reinforced polymer - Black/Amp Yellow - (2026) | |||
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| There were no pros for this product— | Battery Life, Overall Performance | Battery Life, Overall Performance, Features, Solar Charging, Flashlight | Overall Performance, Battery Life, GPS Accuracy, Ease of use, Accuracy |
| Cons for Garmin - Forerunner 170 GPS Smartwatch 43 mm Fiber-Reinforced polymer - Black/Amp Yellow - (2026) | |||
| There were no cons for this product— | There were no cons for this product— | User Interface | Screen Quality |
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