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Garmin Forerunner 170 vs Garmin Forerunner 570
Product A: Garmin
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Product B: Garmin
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40 of 141 fields differ
- 25 different values
- 15 known for one only
- 37 the same
- 64 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 101 smartwatches.
- Battery life with GPSA: 20hB: 18hForerunner 170 is 2 h higher.
Size, drawn to scale
Front and side.
- AForerunner 170: 42.6 × 42.6 mm
- BForerunner 570: 42.4 × 42.4 mm
All 150 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
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Series
Model numbers
A04909, A04911, 010-02970-00, 010-02970-01, 010-02970-02, 010-02971-00, 010-02971-01, 010-02971-024Maker spec sheet (PDF)pms-public.1ntersport.com/4-productattachments/at/iat.garmin.01002970.pdfRead 5 October 2026Portfolio maps exact retail SKUs to 42/47 mm and finish. Hardware A04909/A 04911 is independently mapped by the two exact maker EU declarations.9Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.garmin.com/pumac/Forerunner%20570%2042mm_DoC-EU.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact maker EU declaration identifies A04909 as Forerunner 570 42 mm. No radio limits are transferred from another case.10Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.garmin.com/pumac/Forerunner%20570%2047mm_DoC-EU.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact maker EU declaration identifies A 04911 as Forerunner 570 47 mm. No radio limits are transferred from another case.
GTIN / EAN
0753759349806, 0753759349813, 0753759349820, 0753759349776, 0753759349783, 07537593497904Maker spec sheet (PDF)pms-public.1ntersport.com/4-productattachments/at/iat.garmin.01002970.pdfRead 5 October 2026Portfolio table publishes exact EAN 13 barcode strings for all six sold SKUs. Retained verbatim, including leading zero.12Maker spec sheet (PDF)pms-public.1ntersport.com/4-productattachments/at/iat.garmin.01002970.pdfRead 5 October 2026Portfolio table publishes exact EAN 13 barcode strings for all six sold SKUs. Retained verbatim, including leading zero.
Announced
Status
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Predecessor
Garmin Forerunner 1657Reviewtomsguide.com/wellness/smartwatches/garmin-forerunner-170-review-an-affordable-and-accurate-running-watchRead 8 October 202610Maker product pagegarmin.com/nl-NL/blog/verschillen-forerunner-170-en-forerunner-165Read 23 October 2026Garmin's Dutch blog says the Forerunner 170 is the successor of the Forerunner 165.
Successor
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Launch price (US)
Launch price (EU)
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Markets
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Colours
Black with Black/Amp Yellow Band1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1915560/pn/010-03920-00Read 8 October 2026Maker Model/Color label for the selected reference is Black with Black/Amp Yellow Band.
Slate Grey Aluminum with Translucent Black/Black Band, Cloud Blue Aluminum with Translucent Whitestone/Cloud Blue Band, Raspberry Aluminum with Translucent Bone/Mango Band, Amp Yellow Aluminum with Translucent Whitestone/Turquoise Band, Indigo Aluminum with Translucent Imperial Purple/Indigo Band1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02971-00Read 5 October 2026Verbatim marketed case/bezel and supplied-band combinations for the six global SKUs. Each variant keeps its exact maker combination.
Segment
OS updates promised
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Security updates until
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Case
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Case size
Case shape
Case material
Fibre-reinforced polymer6Reviewt3.com/active/fitness-trackers/garmin-forerunner-170-reviewRead 8 October 2026
Case material (as published)
Fibre-reinforced polymer case and bezel6Reviewt3.com/active/fitness-trackers/garmin-forerunner-170-reviewRead 8 October 2026Design and build quality explicitly identifies both the case and bezel as fibre-reinforced polymer. Maker table independently identifies the bezel material.
Fibre-reinforced polymer casing with aluminium bezel6Retailer pagemantel.com/en/garmin-forerunner-570Read 5 October 2026
Back
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Case dimensions
Height42.6Width42.6Thickness11.9mm(1.7 × 1.7 × 0.5 in)1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1915560/pn/010-03920-00Read 8 October 2026
Height42.4Width42.4Thickness12.9mm(1.7 × 1.7 × 0.5 in)1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02971-00Read 5 October 2026Exact 42 mm SKU Physical size 42.4×42.4×12.9 mm, not rounded marketed 42 mm. The 47 mm exact size 47×47×12.9 mm is repeated in each large-case row. Thickness sensor inclusion is not separately specified.
Weight (case only)
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Weight with strap
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Durability
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Water resistance
Water resistance standard
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Dust and water rating
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Dive rating
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Max dive depth
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MIL-STD-810
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MIL-STD-810 tests
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Operating temperature
Display
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Display type
Display type (as published)
Screen size
Resolution
Pixel density
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Display area
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Touchscreen
Max refresh rate
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Min refresh rate
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Peak brightness
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Minimum brightness
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Always-on display
Display cover
Display cover (as published)
Chemically strengthened glass1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1915560/pn/010-03920-00Read 8 October 2026
Corning Gorilla Glass 31Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02971-00Read 5 October 2026
Platform
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Platform
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OS at launch
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Software
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Latest OS
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Works with
Phone requirement
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App store
Chipset
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Process
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CPU cores
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CPU configuration
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Max CPU clock
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GPU
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Low-power coprocessor
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Memory
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RAM
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Storage
Health sensors
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Heart rate sensor
Garmin Elevate Gen5 wrist heart rate monitor1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02971-00Read 5 October 202613Reviewtomsguide.com/wellness/smartwatches/garmin-forerunner-570-reviewRead 8 October 2026Design section identifies the shared Forerunner 570 Elevate Gen 5 optical sensor. The reviewed watch is 47 mm. Only the family sensor identity is used. No 47 mm weight, brightness, charging or battery measurement is transferred into the 42 mm reference.
ECG capability
Blood oxygen sensing
Skin temperature sensing
Blood pressure feature
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Body composition sensor
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Skin conductance (EDA)
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Medical clearances
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Motion and environment sensors
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Accelerometer
Accelerometer range
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Gyroscope
Barometric altimeter
Compass
Ambient light sensor
Depth gauge
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Depth gauge range
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Water temperature sensor
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Health and fitness
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Health features
Continuous heart rate, Heart rate alerts, Blood oxygen app, Heart rate variability, Sleep tracking, Sleep stages, Stress tracking, Readiness score, Cycle tracking1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1915560/pn/010-03920-00Read 8 October 2026Published continuous heart rate, high/low alerts, Pulse Ox, HRV, sleep stages, stress, training readiness and cycle tracking. Cycle tracking is in Garmin Connect or a Connect IQ widget. Pulse Ox is not available in all countries.
Continuous heart rate, Heart rate alerts, Blood oxygen app, Heart rate variability, Sleep tracking, Sleep stages, Stress tracking, Readiness score, Cycle tracking1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02971-00Read 5 October 2026Exact Health & Wellness table gives continuous optical HR, high/low alerts, Pulse Ox, HRV Status, sleep stages, stress, training readiness and Women Health. Wellness measures are not clinical-clearance claims.
Fitness features
VO2 max, Training load, Recovery advice, Running dynamics, Running power, Pool swim, Open water swim, Strength rep counting, Interval workouts, Route navigation, Turn-by-turn navigation, Trackback1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1915560/pn/010-03920-00Read 8 October 2026The exact standard table and overview list running dynamics/power, VO2 max, training load and recovery, pool and open-water swimming, rep counting, intervals and course guidance. Google Maps turn-by-turn directions require a paired Android phone. Breadcrumb/course tracks do not establish onboard maps.
VO2 max, Training load, Recovery advice, Running dynamics, Running power, Pool swim, Open water swim, Strength rep counting, Interval workouts, Route navigation, Trackback, Golf courses1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02971-00Read 5 October 2026Exact model technical table explicitly names VO2 max, training load, recovery time, running dynamics/power, pool/open-water metrics, automatic rep counting, interval training, courses, TracBack and golf green/yardage functions. Accessory-only running-dynamics measurements retain manual qualifiers.2Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-25E3235D-44D2-4384-A591-DD1D71BEBCB1/EN-US/Forerunner_570_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed pages 69/70: five wrist-based running-form metrics and wrist-based running power. Ground-contact-time balance additionally requires a compatible torso-motion accessory. Other retained sports metrics are explicitly supported in the maker technical table.
Sport profiles
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Dive modes
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External sensors
Heart rate strap, Power meter, Speed and cadence, Foot pod, Smart trainer2Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-4A2FC8FE-7025-4AEC-946E-097B31131B45/EN-US/Forerunner_170_Series_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed page 55 lists external heart rate, foot pod, cycling power, speed/cadence and smart trainer support over ANT+ or Bluetooth. Printed page 19 describes smart trainer resistance control.
Heart rate strap, Power meter, Speed and cadence, Foot pod, Smart trainer2Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-25E3235D-44D2-4384-A591-DD1D71BEBCB1/EN-US/Forerunner_570_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed pages 67/68 complete Wireless Sensors table explicitly supports external HR chest straps, pedal power meters, speed/cadence sensors, foot pods and smart trainers.
Safety
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Fall detection
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Car crash detection
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Emergency SOS
Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1915560/pn/010-03920-00Read 8 October 2026Manual Assistance alerts saved contacts through a paired compatible phone. It does not directly contact emergency services.2Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-4A2FC8FE-7025-4AEC-946E-097B31131B45/EN-US/Forerunner_170_Series_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 8 October 2026
Emergency siren
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Live location sharing
Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1915560/pn/010-03920-00Read 8 October 2026LiveTrack requires a paired compatible phone and Garmin Connect with data coverage.2Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-4A2FC8FE-7025-4AEC-946E-097B31131B45/EN-US/Forerunner_170_Series_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 8 October 2026
Positioning
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Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, Galileo1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1915560/pn/010-03920-00Read 8 October 2026
Dual-band GNSS
Offline maps
Connectivity
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Bluetooth
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Bluetooth version
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Wi-Fi
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Wi-Fi standard
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Wi-Fi bands
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Cellular
No1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1915560/pn/010-03920-00Read 8 October 2026The exact standard model has a complete radio inventory: maker connectivity lists Bluetooth and ANT+, and the manual Specifications page 91 lists only 2400-2483.5 MHz and 13.56 MHz for standard Forerunner 170. The maker selector offers standard and Music editions, with no cellular edition. This is evidence from the full model inventory, not an omitted feature row alone.2Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-4A2FC8FE-7025-4AEC-946E-097B31131B45/EN-US/Forerunner_170_Series_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 8 October 2026The exact standard model has a complete radio inventory: maker connectivity lists Bluetooth and ANT+, and the manual Specifications page 91 lists only 2400-2483.5 MHz and 13.56 MHz for standard Forerunner 170. The maker selector offers standard and Music editions, with no cellular edition. This is evidence from the full model inventory, not an omitted feature row alone.
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Network
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4G bands
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5G bands
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NFC
Contactless payments
Payment services
Ultra-wideband
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Satellite
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Audio
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Speaker
Microphones
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Calls on the watch
Music on the watch
Controls
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Buttons
Named operating buttons
LIGHT, UP, DOWN, START/STOP, BACK/LAP2Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-4A2FC8FE-7025-4AEC-946E-097B31131B45/EN-US/Forerunner_170_Series_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed pages 5-6 and watch diagram identify LIGHT, UP, DOWN, START/STOP and BACK/LAP.
Upper-left button, Middle-left button, Lower-left button, Upper-right button, Lower-right button2Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-25E3235D-44D2-4384-A591-DD1D71BEBCB1/EN-US/Forerunner_570_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 8 October 2026
Crown
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Rotating bezel
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Gestures
Cover screen with palm, Raise wrist to wake display2Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-4A2FC8FE-7025-4AEC-946E-097B31131B45/EN-US/Forerunner_170_Series_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed page 6 supports covering the display with a palm. Printed page 54 describes wrist movement wake settings.
Battery and charging
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Battery capacity
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Claimed battery life
AGarmin Forerunner 170
| Mode | With solar | Hours (h) |
|---|---|---|
| Smartwatch | No | 240 |
| Always-on | No | 96 |
| Low power | No | 456 |
| GPS | No | 20 |
| GPS, all systems | No | 14 |
BGarmin Forerunner 570
| Mode | With solar | Hours (h) |
|---|---|---|
| Smartwatch | No | 240 |
| GPS | No | 18 |
| GPS, automatic system selection | No | 14 |
| GPS, dual-band | No | 13 |
| GPS with music | No | 9 |
| GPS, automatic system selection with music | No | 8 |
| GPS, dual-band with music | No | 8 |
Smartwatch mode (claimed)
240h
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AOD battery life (up to)
96h
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GPS mode (claimed)
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Solar charging
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Charging method
Charging guidance
Use the supplied proprietary charging cable with a USB-C computer port or USB-C power adapter rated for at least 5 W. The adapter rating does not establish power accepted by the watch.2Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-4A2FC8FE-7025-4AEC-946E-097B31131B45/EN-US/Forerunner_170_Series_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed page 89: supplied proprietary cable to a USB-C computer port or adapter rated for at least 5 W. The adapter rating is not watch charging input power.
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Max charging power (watch)
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Fast charging
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Quick charge claim
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Charge 0 to 80% (claimed)
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Full charge time (claimed)
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Measured
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Peak brightness (measured)
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Battery life (measured)
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Battery tests (measured)
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Full charge time (measured)
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Strap
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Lug width
Quick-release strap
Strap system
Industry-standard 20 mm quick-release straps1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1915560/pn/010-03920-00Read 8 October 2026
Industry-standard quick-release spring bars. 20 mm on the 42 mm case and 22 mm on the 47 mm case.2Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-25E3235D-44D2-4384-A591-DD1D71BEBCB1/EN-US/Forerunner_570_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed page 104 Changing the Bands gives 20 mm/22 mm quick-release spring bars and supplied-band removal instructions.
Strap material
Strap
Black/Amp Yellow quick-release silicone band1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1915560/pn/010-03920-00Read 8 October 2026
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Strap sizes
AGarmin Forerunner 170
| Size | Wrist (min) (mm) | Wrist (max) (mm) |
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| Supplied silicone band | 126 | 203 |
BGarmin Forerunner 570
| Wrist (min) (mm) | Wrist (max) (mm) |
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| 115 | 178 |
Regulatory
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FCC ID
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SAR limb (US)
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SAR limb (EU)
Other certifications
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In the box
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In the box
Forerunner 170, Charging cable, Documentation1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1915560/pn/010-03920-00Read 8 October 2026
Forerunner 570 GPS running watch, Charging/data cable, Quick Start Guide4Maker spec sheet (PDF)pms-public.1ntersport.com/4-productattachments/at/iat.garmin.01002970.pdfRead 5 October 2026Printed page 5 each size Lieferumfang lists watch, charging/data cable and Quick Start Guide. No adapter appears in this complete box list.
Power adapter in box
Links
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Product page
Spec sheet
d.otto.de/files/bb8c9230-2144-56be-a7ee-3603b0bbddc2.pdf3Maker spec sheet (PDF)d.otto.de/files/bb8c9230-2144-56be-a7ee-3603b0bbddc2.pdfRead 8 October 2026
pms-public.1ntersport.com/4-productattachments/at/iat.garmin.01002970.pdf4Maker spec sheet (PDF)pms-public.1ntersport.com/4-productattachments/at/iat.garmin.01002970.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original eight-page Garmin German datasheet, hosted by retailer. Branding and exact six SKU/EAN/UVP rows inspected.
Manual
www8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-4A2FC8FE-7025-4AEC-946E-097B31131B45/EN-US/Forerunner_170_Series_OM_EN-US.pdf2Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-4A2FC8FE-7025-4AEC-946E-097B31131B45/EN-US/Forerunner_170_Series_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 8 October 2026Forerunner 170 GPS Running Smartwatch Owner's Manual, US English. Shared with 170 Music. Model-specific rows and qualifiers are preserved.
www8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-25E3235D-44D2-4384-A591-DD1D71BEBCB1/EN-US/Forerunner_570_OM_EN-US.pdf2Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-25E3235D-44D2-4384-A591-DD1D71BEBCB1/EN-US/Forerunner_570_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original 120-page Forerunner 570 Series owner manual. Both 42/47 mm models, not a sibling 970 manual. Printed page numbers used in notes.
EPREL registration number
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Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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