Garmin Forerunner 170 - GPS Running Smartwatch with AMOLED Display

Garmin Forerunner 170 GPS Running Smartwatch

The Garmin Forerunner 170 is a lightweight GPS running smartwatch designed for runners who want advanced training guidance, accurate activity tracking, and practical everyday smart features in a compact design. Its bright 1.2-inch AMOLED touchscreen provides a clear view of pace, distance, heart rate, workouts, maps, notifications, and recovery information, while Garmin’s familiar five-button layout offers reliable control during runs and workouts.

Built-in satellite tracking records outdoor pace and distance without requiring a phone. Garmin Coach, daily suggested workouts, Training Readiness, Training Status, recovery time, VO2 max, and running dynamics help you understand your fitness and plan each session more effectively. With more than 80 built-in sports profiles, Garmin Pay, health monitoring, and up to 10 days of battery life, the Forerunner 170 is suitable for running, cycling, gym workouts, swimming, hiking, and daily wear.

Bright AMOLED Touchscreen

The 1.2-inch AMOLED display delivers vivid colors, sharp text, and excellent readability for training data and everyday information. Touchscreen navigation makes menus easy to use, while five physical buttons provide dependable control during exercise, in wet conditions, or while wearing gloves.

Built-In GPS and Multi-GNSS Tracking

Track outdoor distance, speed, pace, and routes using built-in satellite positioning. All-systems GNSS support improves tracking across a variety of environments, while the integrated barometric altimeter helps record elevation changes during running, cycling, hiking, and other outdoor activities.

Garmin Coach and Suggested Workouts

Garmin Coach provides adaptive training plans that respond to your fitness level, recovery, and performance. Daily suggested workouts offer personalized sessions based on recent training, while quick workout tools make it easier to begin a structured session without creating a full training plan.

Advanced Training and Recovery Insights

Training Readiness combines recovery, sleep, HRV status, and recent training information to help indicate how prepared you are for a demanding workout. Training Status evaluates whether your routine is productive, while acute load, load ratio, Training Effect, recovery time, and VO2 max provide additional context for planning future sessions.

Running Dynamics and Pace Tools

Wrist-based running dynamics provide metrics such as cadence, stride length, ground contact time, vertical oscillation, and vertical ratio. Wrist-based running power estimates your effort without requiring a separate sensor, while PacePro pacing strategies, race predictions, course navigation, and grade-adjusted pace support training and race preparation.

Health and Wellness Monitoring

Garmin Elevate wrist-based heart rate monitoring tracks heart rate throughout the day and during activities. Pulse Ox, HRV Status, Body Battery energy monitoring, stress tracking, respiration, advanced sleep monitoring, Sleep Coach, nap detection, and Fitness Age provide a broader view of wellness and recovery. Health functions are intended for general wellness and are not medical devices.

More Than 80 Sports Profiles

Record running, cycling, strength training, HIIT, cardio, yoga, Pilates, pool swimming, open-water swimming, hiking, skiing, racket sports, team sports, and many other activities. Custom workouts can be created in Garmin Connect and sent directly to the watch.

Garmin Pay and Smart Notifications

Garmin Pay contactless payments allow supported purchases directly from the watch through participating financial institutions. When paired with a compatible iPhone or Android smartphone, the Forerunner 170 can display calls, messages, calendar information, emails, weather, and app notifications. Connect IQ support also allows compatible watch faces, apps, and data fields to be downloaded.

Safety and Live Tracking

When connected to a compatible smartphone, assistance and incident detection can send your live location to selected contacts. LiveTrack lets friends and family follow your location and planned route during supported activities.

Up to 10 Days of Battery Life

The rechargeable battery provides up to 10 days of use in smartwatch mode and up to approximately 20 hours with all-systems satellite tracking, depending on settings and usage. This allows you to monitor daily activity, sleep, workouts, and outdoor training with fewer charging interruptions.

Key Features

• 1.2-inch AMOLED color touchscreen
• 390 × 390-pixel display resolution
• Five physical control buttons
• Built-in GPS and all-systems GNSS tracking
• Integrated barometric altimeter
• Garmin Elevate wrist-based heart rate monitoring
• Pulse Ox and HRV Status
• Garmin Coach adaptive training plans
• Daily suggested workouts and quick workouts
• Training Readiness and Training Status
• Acute load, load ratio, and Training Effect
• VO2 max and recovery time
• Wrist-based running dynamics and running power
• PacePro pacing guidance and race predictor
• Course navigation and breadcrumb routing
• More than 80 built-in sports profiles
• Body Battery energy monitoring
• Advanced sleep monitoring and Sleep Coach
• Stress, respiration, and nap tracking
• Garmin Pay contactless payments
• Smart notifications for iPhone and Android
• Connect IQ app and watch-face support
• Incident detection, assistance, and LiveTrack
• 5 ATM water resistance
• Up to 10 days of smartwatch battery life
• Up to approximately 20 hours in all-systems GPS mode

Technical Specifications

• Brand: Garmin
• Model: Forerunner 170
• Part number: 010-03920-01
• Edition: Standard, non-Music model
• Product type: GPS running smartwatch
• Display type: AMOLED color touchscreen
• Display size: 1.2 inches
• Display resolution: 390 × 390 pixels
• Case dimensions: Approximately 42.6 × 42.6 × 11.9mm
• Weight: Approximately 41g
• Case and bezel material: Fiber-reinforced polymer
• Water rating: 5 ATM
• Internal storage: 4GB
• Heart rate sensor: Garmin Elevate wrist heart rate
• Additional sensors: Pulse Ox, barometric altimeter, compass, gyroscope, accelerometer, and ambient light sensor
• Connectivity: Bluetooth and ANT+
• Smartphone compatibility: iPhone and Android
• Smartwatch battery life: Up to 10 days
• All-systems GPS battery life: Up to approximately 20 hours
• Charging method: Garmin proprietary charging cable

What's in the Box

• Garmin Forerunner 170 GPS running smartwatch
• Charging and data cable
• Product documentation

The Garmin Forerunner 170 running smartwatch is ideal for beginner, intermediate, and performance-focused runners who want structured training guidance, accurate GPS tracking, advanced recovery insights, Garmin Pay, and everyday health monitoring in a lightweight AMOLED watch.