Overview
An entry-level running watch that goes further than before, the Garmin Forerunner 170 Music GPS Watch picks up your pace with beginner-friendly features and extra features that support you throughout your running adventures. Stepping up from the 70, the Forerunner 170 offers GPS battery life of up to 20 hours and 10 days on smartwatch mode, giving you a better picture of your training. The 1.2-inch AMOLED screen is bright and easy to read, even in direct sunlight, and the touchscreen makes checking stats mid-run feel intuitive instead of distracting.
You'll find a comprehensive set of running and workout tools, including wrist-based running dynamics, quick workouts, and more cycling-oriented features. On top of that, a barometric altimeter is built in, giving you highly accurate elevation and vertical movement data. With over 80 activity profiles preloaded, plus Garmin's reliable GNSS system for safety and connectivity, you can stay plugged in wherever your outdoor adventure takes you. When you want to tune out, 4GB of memory lets you store your favorite songs so you can jam out on your runs without carrying your phone.
Watch Features
Watch Battery Life
GPS Watch Level
GPS Watch Level
- Basic: Entry level or basic GPS watches are ideal for beginning runners or runners simply looking to record distance and pace without many extra features. They inlcude basic GPS functionality and other basic features like auto-pause or activity tracking.
- Mid-Level: Mid-Level GPS Watches are ideal for intermediate runners or runners looking to gather data from their runs to ensure that they are getting the most from their training. In addition to basic GPS functionality, these watches often include additional features such as built-in accelerometer, run/walk alerts, and training options in addition to a longer battery life.
- Advanced: Advanced watches or multisport watches are ideal for runners looking for in-depth training data for multiple sports. In addition to advanced GPS functionality, these watches offer advanced training data, modes for different activities, and extended battery life.
Product Details
Model Number: 010-03920-
Features:
- AMOLED color touchscreen display 1.2" with button controls
- Built-in GPS for pace, distance, and route tracking
- Up to 10 days battery life in smartwatch mode and up to 20 hours in GPS mode
- 5 ATM water resistance
- Wrist-based heart rate monitoring with HRV and VO Max estimation
- Training readiness score
- Recovery time advisor
- Barometric altimeter
- Daily suggested workouts
- Garmin Coach adaptive training plans
- Quick Workout creation directly on the watch
- Wrist-based running power
- Running dynamics
- PacePro pacing strategies and race time prediction
- 80+ built-in activity profiles (running, cycling, strength, HIIT, pool swim, yoga, walking, more)
- Comprehensive cycling features
- Advanced stress and sleep tracking with sleep stages and sleep score
- Pulse Ox and respiration tracking
- Fitness age
- Step counting and daily activity tracking
- Smart notifications (calls, texts, app alerts)
- Android quick-reply text responses
- Incident Detection & LiveTrack safety features (when paired with phone)
- Music controls for your phone
- Connect IQ support (watch faces, apps, widgets, data fields)
- Find My Phone / Find My Watch
- Customizable watch faces and data screens
- 4GB of memory for music
- Garmin Pay
Tech Specs:
| Features: | Details: |
| Lens Material | Chemically-strengthened glass |
| Bezel Material | Fiber-reinforced polymer |
| Strap Material | Silicone |
| Water Rating | 5 ATM |
| Display Type | AMOLED Touchscreen |
| Dimensions | 42.6 mm x 42.6 mm x 11.9 mm |
| Display Resolution | 390 x 390 pixels |
| Weight | 41 g |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO |
| Sensors | Garmin Elevate Wrist HR monitor, Pulse OX blood oxygen saturation monitor, Barometric altimeter |
| Battery Life | Smartwatch Mode: up to 10 days Battery Saver: Up to 19 days GPS only GNSS Mode: up to 20 hours All System GNSS Mode: up to 14 hours All Systems GNSS mode with music: 6.5 hours |
| Storage | 4 GB |
