| General | |
|---|---|
| Strap material |
silicone |
| Lens Material |
chemically strengthened glass |
| Bezel Material |
fiber-reinforced polymer |
| Quick Release bands | yes (20 mm, Industry standard) |
| Physical size |
42.6 x 42.6 x 11.9 mm Fits wrists with a circumference of 126-203 mm |
| Weight |
41 g |
| Display Size | 1.2" (30.4 mm) diameter |
| Display resolution | 390 x 390 pixels |
| Color display | yes |
| Large font option | yes |
| Battery type | Lithium ion |
| Battery life |
Smartwatch mode: Up to 10 days (4 days display always-on) |
| Charging method | Garmin proprietary plug charger |
| Memory/History | 4 GB |
Forerunner 170 is the purpose-built GPS running smartwatch with personalized beginner-friendly training plans and advanced training metrics that’ll help you reach your goals.
This easy-to-use GPS running smartwatch has the essential features you need to take your running to the next level — including GPS, pace, distance and wrist-based heart rate3.
Get workouts made for you. These daily suggestions, now with run-walk workouts, adapt after every run to match your performance and recovery.
Train for an event, achieve a milestone, or improve your fitness with training plans that adapt daily based on your recovery and health metrics. Choose from beginner-friendly plans with run-walk workouts and less volume, or pick plans for more intense training.
Gain a deeper understanding of your overall health, training and recovery through heart rate variability3. Your watch monitors the time variations between consecutive heartbeats while you sleep.
Training readiness helps you determine if you’re primed to run. Training status lets you know if you’re training productively, and training effect provides you with insight into the primary benefit of your workouts.
Pay from your wrist with Garmin Pay contactless payments2, and receive smart notifications when paired with your smartphone.
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