Garmin Forerunner 170

Name: Garmin Forerunner 170
Brand: Garmin

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My short take

The 170 is the Forerunner 70 plus Garmin Pay, training readiness, training status and running dynamics. Garmin's manual lists up to 10 days in smartwatch mode and a 5 ATM rating. Oddly, that's 3 days less than the cheaper 70. A Music version adds offline playlists.

7.8

A sound mid-tier running watch. I'd buy it over the Forerunner 70 for open-water swims, a power meter or Garmin Pay. If you only run roads with your phone in your pocket, the 70 records identical runs, per DC Rainmaker.

Pavel Ryzhikh, November 10, 2026

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