Garmin Forerunner 170 Black/Amp Yellow with Charging Bundle

Description

Garmin Forerunner 170, Black/Amp Yellow
Product Description:

The Garmin Forerunner 170 is a GPS running smartwatch that builds upon the Forerunner 70's foundation with critical upgrades for runners and athletes who want to do more — adding Garmin Pay contactless payments, a barometric altimeter for precise elevation tracking and floors climbed, open water swimming support, power meter compatibility, Garmin Cycling Coach, and additional sensors including a compass, gyroscope, and thermometer. At $299.99, the Forerunner 170 bridges the gap between entry-level and mid-range, delivering a remarkably complete training and lifestyle tool in a lightweight, vibrant AMOLED package.

The 1.2-inch AMOLED touchscreen display with responsive touch and traditional 5-button controls provides the same vibrant, easy-to-read interface as its sibling — bright, saturated colors, deep blacks, and crisp readability in all lighting conditions. The 43mm fiber-reinforced polymer case with smaller bezels than the previous Forerunner 165 gives the watch a more modern, refined appearance while maintaining the lightweight comfort and 5ATM (50-meter) water resistance that runners demand.

Where the Forerunner 170 distinguishes itself is in the features that matter for runners ready to level up. Garmin Pay contactless payments let you stop for a mid-run coffee, water, or transit fare and pay directly from your wrist — no phone, no wallet required (with a supported bank and payment network). The barometric altimeter provides real-time elevation data, vertical speed, total ascent and descent, and floors climbed throughout the day — essential metrics for trail runners, hikers, and anyone who incorporates hills and stairs into their training. Open water swimming support extends beyond pool-only tracking, giving triathletes and outdoor swimmers GPS-tracked distance, pace, and stroke data in lakes, rivers, and the ocean.

For cyclists, the Forerunner 170 adds power meter compatibility (ANT+ and Bluetooth, including Garmin Vector and Rally), Garmin Cycling Coach adaptive training plans, and smart trainer control — transforming it from a running watch into a genuine multi-sport training tool. The built-in compass and gyroscope enhance navigation and motion-aware features.

The Forerunner 170 shares all of the Forerunner 70's premium training and health features: Daily Suggested Workouts, Quick Workouts, Training Readiness, Training Status, Garmin Coach adaptive training plans (including new run/walk and lower-volume plans), wrist-based Running Dynamics (cadence, stride length, ground contact time), wrist-based Running Power, Race Predictor, VO2 Max, Body Battery energy monitoring, HRV status, Sleep Score, Morning Report, Evening Report, and 24/7 heart rate monitoring via the Elevate V4 optical sensor. More than 80 built-in sports apps cover virtually every activity. Safety features include LiveTrack, Incident Detection, and Assistance alerts. Smart notifications keep you connected, and Android users get Google Maps turn-by-turn directions.

Up to 10 days of battery life in smartwatch mode (19 days in Battery Saver) and up to 14 hours in All-Systems GNSS mode provide multi-day runtime between charges. Connect IQ support adds downloadable watch faces, data fields, and apps. Available in Black with Black/Amp Yellow band and Whitestone with Whitestone/Cloud Blue band. $299.99 MSRP.

Product Features:

1.2″ AMOLED Touchscreen + 5-Button Design – Vibrant display with smaller bezels than Forerunner 165 for a modern, refined look

Garmin Pay Contactless Payments – Pay from your wrist mid-run for coffee, water, or transit (supported bank/network required)

Barometric Altimeter – Real-time elevation, vertical speed, total ascent/descent, and floors climbed for trail running and hiking

Built-In GPS – GPS Only / All-Systems GNSS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS)

Up to 10 Days Battery Life – Smartwatch: 10 days / Battery Saver: 19 days / GPS Only: ~20 hrs / All-Systems GNSS: 14 hours

Elevate V4 Optical Heart Rate Sensor – 24/7 wrist-based heart rate, HRV status, stress, and respiration

Open Water Swimming – GPS-tracked distance, pace, and stroke data in lakes, rivers, and ocean — beyond pool-only

Power Meter Compatible – ANT+ and Bluetooth power meter support including Garmin Vector and Rally

Garmin Cycling Coach – Adaptive cycling training plans in addition to running plans

Smart Trainer Control – Control compatible indoor cycling trainers directly from the watch

Compass, Gyroscope & Thermometer – Additional sensors for navigation, motion-aware features, and environmental data

Daily Suggested Workouts & Quick Workouts – Personalized training adapted to your fitness and recovery

Training Readiness & Training Status – Know when to push and track your long-term fitness trajectory

Garmin Coach Adaptive Plans – 5K, 10K, half marathon plans including new run/walk workouts

Wrist-Based Running Dynamics & Running Power – Cadence, stride length, ground contact time, and power — no external pod needed

Body Battery, Sleep Score, Morning & Evening Reports – Complete 24/7 health intelligence

80+ Built-In Sports Apps – Running, cycling, swimming, hiking, strength, yoga, team sports, and more

Safety Features – LiveTrack, Incident Detection, Assistance alerts

Connect IQ Compatible – Downloadable watch faces, data fields, and apps

Product

Specifications:

Specification
Detail

Brand
Garmin

Model
Forerunner 170 (010-03920-00)

Color
Black with Black/Amp Yellow Band

Display
1.2″ AMOLED Touchscreen (390 × 390 pixels)

Controls
Touchscreen + 5 physical buttons

Case Material
Fiber-Reinforced Polymer

Case Diameter
42.6mm

Weight
~40g (~1.4 oz)

Water Rating
5ATM (50 meters)

HR Sensor
Garmin Elevate V4 (optical, wrist-based)

GPS
Built-in (GPS Only / All-Systems GNSS — GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS)

Additional Sensors
Barometric Altimeter, Compass, Gyroscope, Thermometer, Accelerometer

Battery – Smartwatch
Up to 10 days

Battery – Battery Saver
Up to 19 days

Battery – GPS Only
Up to ~20 hours

Battery – All-Systems GNSS
Up to 14 hours

Garmin Pay
Yes (NFC contactless payments)

Floors Climbed
Yes (barometric altimeter)

Open Water Swimming
Yes (GPS-tracked)

Power Meter Support
Yes (ANT+/Bluetooth — Vector, Rally, generic)

Cycling Coach
Yes

Smart Trainer Control
Yes

Training Features
Daily Suggested Workouts, Quick Workouts, Training Readiness, Training Status, Garmin Coach, Running Dynamics, Running Power, Race Predictor, VO2 Max, Recovery Time

Health Metrics
Heart Rate, HRV Status, Sleep Score, Body Battery, Stress, Respiration, Pulse Ox, Floors Climbed

Reports
Morning Report, Evening Report

Sports Apps
80+

Connectivity
Bluetooth, ANT+, NFC (Garmin Pay)

External Sensors
HR straps, footpods, speed/cadence, power meters, cycling radar, cycling lights, smart trainers, RD Pod, Tempe

Smart Notifications                                                                                                               
Yes (from connected phone)

Google Maps
Yes (Android)

Safety
LiveTrack, Incident Detection, Assistance

Connect IQ
Yes

Band Size
20mm Quick Release

Available Colors
Black w/ Black/Amp Yellow band, Whitestone w/ Whitestone/Cloud Blue band

Compatibility
iPhone, Android

MSRP
$299.99

Availability
May 15, 2026

Use Case
Running, trail running, cycling, open water swimming, hiking, fitness, multi-sport training, daily wear