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Garmin Forerunner 170

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Forerunner 170

Released May 2026.4Press releasegarmin.com/en-US/newsroom/press-release/sports-fitness/run-further-with-forerunner-70-and-forerunner-170-from-garminRead 8 October 2026Announced 12 May 2026, purchase availability 15 May 2026. The standard black model with black/amp yellow band is named separately from Music. Last checked 23 October 2026.

Case size
42.6mm
Platform
Not available
Display type
OLED
Battery life
240h

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General

Series
Forerunner1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1915560/pn/010-03920-00Read 8 October 2026
Model numbers
010-03920-001Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1915560/pn/010-03920-00Read 8 October 2026Exact selected standard, non-Music US part 010-03920-00, Black with Black/Amp Yellow band. The Music hardware and other sold configurations are excluded.
GTIN / EAN
07537593682963Maker spec sheet (PDF)d.otto.de/files/bb8c9230-2144-56be-a7ee-3603b0bbddc2.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed page 5 Portfolio: Forerunner 170 Black with 20 mm quick-release silicone band, part 010-03920-00, EAN 0753759368296. Not the Music part number.
Announced
12 May 20264Press releasegarmin.com/en-US/newsroom/press-release/sports-fitness/run-further-with-forerunner-70-and-forerunner-170-from-garminRead 8 October 2026
Status
Available1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1915560/pn/010-03920-00Read 8 October 2026
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
Not available
Launch price (US)
$299.994Press releasegarmin.com/en-US/newsroom/press-release/sports-fitness/run-further-with-forerunner-70-and-forerunner-170-from-garminRead 8 October 2026Standard Forerunner 170 suggested US retail price $299.99. Music $349.99 is excluded. Sales tax treatment is not stated.
Launch price (EU)
€299.995Press releasegarmin.com/fr-FR/newsroom/le-debut-de-votre-aventure-running-avec-les-montresforerunner-70-et-forerunner-170-de-garminRead 8 October 2026Official French announcement of 12 May 2026 publishes standard Forerunner 170 suggested launch price EUR 299.99, available 15 May. Music EUR 349.99 is excluded.
Markets
US1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1915560/pn/010-03920-00Read 8 October 2026
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.
Segment
Sport1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1915560/pn/010-03920-00Read 8 October 2026
OS updates promised
Not available
Security updates until
Not available

Case

Front and side, drawn to scale.

Case size
42.6mm3Maker spec sheet (PDF)d.otto.de/files/bb8c9230-2144-56be-a7ee-3603b0bbddc2.pdfRead 8 October 2026
Case shape
Round6Reviewt3.com/active/fitness-trackers/garmin-forerunner-170-reviewRead 8 October 2026
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.
Back
Not available
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
Weight (case only)
Not available
Weight with strap
Not available

Durability

Water resistance
5ATM1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1915560/pn/010-03920-00Read 8 October 2026
Water resistance standard
Not available
Dust and water rating
Not available
Dive rating
Not available
Max dive depth
Not available
MIL-STD-810
Not available
MIL-STD-810 tests
Not available
Operating temperature
Min-20Max60°C2Owner'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 91: combined operating/storage range -20 to 60 C. Charging temperature range 0 to 45 C is excluded.

Display

Display type
OLED1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1915560/pn/010-03920-00Read 8 October 2026
Display type (as published)
AMOLED1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1915560/pn/010-03920-00Read 8 October 2026
Screen size
1.2in(3 cm)1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1915560/pn/010-03920-00Read 8 October 2026
Resolution
390 × 390px1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1915560/pn/010-03920-00Read 8 October 2026
Pixel density
Not available
Display area
Not available
Touchscreen
Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1915560/pn/010-03920-00Read 8 October 2026
Max refresh rate
Not available
Min refresh rate
Not available
Peak brightness
Not available
Minimum brightness
Not available
Always-on display
Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1915560/pn/010-03920-00Read 8 October 2026
Display cover
Other glass1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1915560/pn/010-03920-00Read 8 October 2026
Display cover (as published)
Chemically strengthened glass1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1915560/pn/010-03920-00Read 8 October 2026

Platform

Platform
Not available
OS at launch
Not available
Software
Not available
Latest OS
Not available
Works with
iOS, Android1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1915560/pn/010-03920-00Read 8 October 2026
Phone requirement
Not available
App store
Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1915560/pn/010-03920-00Read 8 October 2026
Voice assistants
Not available
Chipset
Not available
Process
Not available
CPU cores
Not available
CPU configuration
Not available
Max CPU clock
Not available
GPU
Not available
Low-power coprocessor
Not available

Memory

RAM
Not available
Storage
4GB1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1915560/pn/010-03920-00Read 8 October 2026Memory/History table publishes 4 GB for the selected standard model. Offline music playback is not supported by this configuration.

Health sensors

Heart rate sensor
Garmin Elevate Gen 43Maker spec sheet (PDF)d.otto.de/files/bb8c9230-2144-56be-a7ee-3603b0bbddc2.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed page 4 Product comparison: Forerunner 170 column identifies Gen 4 heart rate and Pulse Ox sensor.
ECG capability
No7Reviewtomsguide.com/wellness/smartwatches/garmin-forerunner-170-review-an-affordable-and-accurate-running-watchRead 8 October 2026Design and display states that the 170 uses Gen 4 rather than Gen 5 and does not offer ECG readings. Although the tested unit is Music, the published absence applies to the family and the maker comparison identifies the same Gen 4 sensor.
Blood oxygen sensing
Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1915560/pn/010-03920-00Read 8 October 2026
Skin temperature sensing
No7Reviewtomsguide.com/wellness/smartwatches/garmin-forerunner-170-review-an-affordable-and-accurate-running-watchRead 8 October 2026The same paragraph explicitly states that skin-temperature readings are not supported. The maker-listed thermometer measures ambient temperature and is not treated as skin-temperature tracking.
Blood pressure feature
Not available
Body composition sensor
Not available
Skin conductance (EDA)
Not available
Medical clearances
Not available

Motion and environment sensors

Accelerometer
Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1915560/pn/010-03920-00Read 8 October 2026
Accelerometer range
Not available
Gyroscope
Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1915560/pn/010-03920-00Read 8 October 2026
Barometric altimeter
Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1915560/pn/010-03920-00Read 8 October 2026
Compass
Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1915560/pn/010-03920-00Read 8 October 2026
Ambient light sensor
Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1915560/pn/010-03920-00Read 8 October 2026
Depth gauge
Not available
Depth gauge range
Not available
Water temperature sensor
Not available

Health and fitness

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.
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.
Sport profiles
Not available
Dive modes
Not available
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.

Safety

Fall detection
Not available
Car crash detection
Not available
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
Not available
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
Dedicated LED flashlight
No2Owner'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 30 describes the Flashlight Screen. It is display illumination, not a dedicated hardware LED.

Positioning

Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, Galileo1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1915560/pn/010-03920-00Read 8 October 2026
Dual-band GNSS
No6Reviewt3.com/active/fitness-trackers/garmin-forerunner-170-reviewRead 8 October 2026Reasons to avoid and features identify single-band GPS, without SatIQ.
Offline maps
No7Reviewtomsguide.com/wellness/smartwatches/garmin-forerunner-170-review-an-affordable-and-accurate-running-watchRead 8 October 2026Smart features explicitly states no offline maps, with breadcrumb navigation and route directions instead. The Music test does not support standard-model measured endurance.

Connectivity

Bluetooth
Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1915560/pn/010-03920-00Read 8 October 2026
Bluetooth version
Not available
Wi-Fi
No6Reviewt3.com/active/fitness-trackers/garmin-forerunner-170-reviewRead 8 October 2026Features section explicitly states that the non-Music Forerunner does not have Wi-Fi.
Wi-Fi standard
Not available
Wi-Fi bands
Not available
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.
Network
Not available
4G bands
Not available
5G bands
Not available
NFC
Yes7Reviewtomsguide.com/wellness/smartwatches/garmin-forerunner-170-review-an-affordable-and-accurate-running-watchRead 8 October 2026Smart features explicitly states that both models support NFC payments through Garmin Pay.
Contactless payments
Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1915560/pn/010-03920-00Read 8 October 2026Garmin Pay requires supported participating banks and payment networks. Country and bank availability vary.
Payment services
Garmin Pay1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1915560/pn/010-03920-00Read 8 October 20264Press releasegarmin.com/en-US/newsroom/press-release/sports-fitness/run-further-with-forerunner-70-and-forerunner-170-from-garminRead 8 October 2026
Ultra-wideband
Not available
Satellite
Not available
ANT+
Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1915560/pn/010-03920-00Read 8 October 2026

Audio

Speaker
No8Reviewtechradar.com/health-fitness/fitness-trackers/garmin-forerunner-170-reviewRead 8 October 2026Reasons to avoid explicitly lists no microphone, speaker or voice assistant in its 170 family discussion.
Microphones
08Reviewtechradar.com/health-fitness/fitness-trackers/garmin-forerunner-170-reviewRead 8 October 2026No microphone is explicitly stated. The reviewed unit is Music, but the limitation is discussed for both 170 versions.
Calls on the watch
None8Reviewtechradar.com/health-fitness/fitness-trackers/garmin-forerunner-170-reviewRead 8 October 2026Features section identifies taking calls on the watch as absent and available on higher models.
Music on the watch
No2Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-4A2FC8FE-7025-4AEC-946E-097B31131B45/EN-US/Forerunner_170_Series_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 8 October 2026Music chapter and printed page 91 battery table restrict on-watch playback and music GNSS modes to 170 Music. Standard model music rows are Not applicable.

Controls

Buttons
54Press releasegarmin.com/en-US/newsroom/press-release/sports-fitness/run-further-with-forerunner-70-and-forerunner-170-from-garminRead 8 October 2026The announcement explicitly identifies the traditional five-button design.
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.
Crown
None6Reviewt3.com/active/fitness-trackers/garmin-forerunner-170-reviewRead 8 October 2026Design describes five physical buttons and the touchscreen, consistent with the maker watch diagram.
Rotating bezel
None6Reviewt3.com/active/fitness-trackers/garmin-forerunner-170-reviewRead 8 October 2026The maker diagram and selected product image show a fixed bezel.
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

Battery capacity
Not available
Claimed battery life
ModeWith solarHours (h)
SmartwatchNo240
Always-onNo96
Low powerNo456
GPSNo20
GPS, all systemsNo14
Source1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1915560/pn/010-03920-00Read 8 October 2026Selected standard model Battery life table: up to 10 days smartwatch, 4 days display always-on, 19 days battery saver, 20 hours GPS-only and 14 hours all-systems GNSS. Days converted exactly to hours. These are maker estimates without solar augmentation. GNSS-mode AOD settings are not stated. GPS with music claims belong only to the Music configuration.
Smartwatch mode (claimed)
240h
AOD battery life (up to)
96h
GPS mode (claimed)
20h
Solar charging
Not available
Charging method
Proprietary plug1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1915560/pn/010-03920-00Read 8 October 20262Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-4A2FC8FE-7025-4AEC-946E-097B31131B45/EN-US/Forerunner_170_Series_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 8 October 2026
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.
Max charging power (watch)
Not available
Fast charging
Not available
Quick charge claim
Not available
Charge 0 to 80% (claimed)
Not available
Full charge time (claimed)
Not available

Measured

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Peak brightness (measured)
Not available
Battery life (measured)
Not available
Battery tests (measured)
Not available
Full charge time (measured)
Not available

Strap

Lug width
20mm1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1915560/pn/010-03920-00Read 8 October 2026
Quick-release strap
Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1915560/pn/010-03920-00Read 8 October 2026
Strap system
Industry-standard 20 mm quick-release straps1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1915560/pn/010-03920-00Read 8 October 2026
Strap material
Silicone1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1915560/pn/010-03920-00Read 8 October 2026
Strap
Black/Amp Yellow quick-release silicone band1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1915560/pn/010-03920-00Read 8 October 2026
Strap sizes
SizeWrist (min) (mm)Wrist (max) (mm)
Supplied silicone band126203
Source1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1915560/pn/010-03920-00Read 8 October 2026

Regulatory

FCC ID
Not available
SAR limb (US)
Not available
SAR limb (EU)
0.05W/kg2Owner'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 91 explicitly gives standard Forerunner 170 EU limb SAR 0.050 W/kg. Music has a separate 0.691 W/kg value and is excluded. This is not a US SAR value.
Other certifications
Not available

In the box

In the box
Forerunner 170, Charging cable, Documentation1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1915560/pn/010-03920-00Read 8 October 2026
Power adapter in box
No1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1915560/pn/010-03920-00Read 8 October 2026Complete box contents list the watch, charging cable and documentation. No power adapter is listed.

Warranty

Manufacturer warranty (source market)
1year9Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/legal/consumer-limited-warrantyRead 8 October 2026Current US manufacturer limited warranty, revised 30 December 2025: new non-aviation products are covered for one year from purchase through Garmin or an authorized US reseller. These Forerunner fitness watches are covered by that policy. Normal battery wear is excluded.

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