Garmin Forerunner 170

Garmin Forerunner 170

The Garmin Forerunner 170 has up to 10 days of battery life, water resistance to 50 m and built-in GPS. It is priced around $299.

  • $299

Garmin Forerunner 170 Battery & Charging

Battery life10 days
GPS battery life20 hours
Charging time119 min
ChargingGarmin proprietary charging cable

Garmin Forerunner 170 Display

Screen size1.2 in
Display typeAMOLED touchscreen
Resolution390 x 390
Screen protectionChemically strengthened glass

Garmin Forerunner 170 Health Sensors

Heart rateYes
ECGNo
Blood oxygen (SpO2)Yes
Heart rate variabilityYes
Skin temperatureNo
Blood pressure alertsNo
Irregular rhythm alertsNo
Breathing rateYes
Sleep trackingYes
Stress trackingYes
Built-in GPSBuilt-in
Dual-band GPSNo
Satellite systems3
Offline mapsNo
BarometerYes
CompassYes

Garmin Forerunner 170 Smart Features

Contactless paymentsYes
Music storageNo
Calls from the wristNo
Cellular (LTE)No
Wi-FiNo
NotificationsYes
Fall detectionYes
Emergency SOSYes
SoftwareGarmin proprietary
Works withAndroid & iOS
Voice assistantNo

Garmin Forerunner 170 Design & Durability

Weight41 g
Thickness11.9 mm
Water resistance50 m
Military-grade toughnessNo
Case size42.6 mm
MaterialPlastic

Garmin Forerunner 170 Price & Colors

ColorsBlack, Whitestone
Release year2026