The Forerunner 170 is a lightweight GPS running watch with a 1.2-inch AMOLED touchscreen, built-in GPS and wrist-based heart rate. It tracks pace, distance and heart rate, adds training feedback and recovery insights, and supports contactless payments. It suits runners who want structured training data without a bulky multisport watch. Against rivals it leans on the bright AMOLED screen and everyday wearability rather than deep triathlon or mapping features.
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Buyers rate it highly, with 15 ratings averaging 5 out of 5. They like the light feel, the bright screen and the running data it gives.
The Forerunner 170 is a lightweight GPS running smartwatch with a 1.2-inch AMOLED touchscreen and a comfortable silicone strap. It tracks pace, distance and heart rate from the wrist, and has built-in GPS for outdoor activities.
For training, it offers training status and training readiness insights, personalized training plans and daily suggested workouts. It also provides running dynamics, wrist-based running power, VO2 max estimates and race-time predictions. More than 80 sports and activity profiles are built in.
It also covers daily health monitoring, including sleep tracking, sleep score, HRV status, stress monitoring and Body Battery energy tracking. It supports contactless payments with supported banks and payment networks, and shows smart notifications when paired with a compatible smartphone. Battery life is up to 10 days in smartwatch mode.
