Forerunner 70 / 170
Forerunner 70 / 170 launched 12 May 2026 at $249+. New numbered entry line replaces FR 55/165 slot
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The basics
- Brand
- Garmin
- Line
- Running
- Released
- 2026-05-12
- Launch price
- $249+
- Previous family release
- Forerunner 165
- Family
- Forerunner entry
- Official site
- garmin.com ↗
New numbered entry line replaces FR 55/165 slot
Forerunner 70 vs 170
Same 43 mm AMOLED shell, same launch day, same battery claims — the $50 step-up buys the full sensor stack and training-load analysis.
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| Forerunner 702026-05 | Forerunner 1702026-05 | |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | $249 | $299 |
| Weight (with band) | 40 g | 41 g |
| Display | 1.2″ AMOLED touch | 1.2″ AMOLED touch |
| Sizes | 43 mm | 43 mm |
| Thickness | 11.9 mm | 11.9 mm |
| Battery (smartwatch / GPS) | 11 days; 19 h | 11 days; 19 h |
| Wrist HR | Elevate v4 + Pulse Ox | Elevate v4 + Pulse Ox |
| Training Readiness | Yes | Yes |
| Barometric altimeter | — | Yes |
| Compass / gyro / thermometer | — | Yes |
| Training Load + Load Ratio | — | Yes |
| Workout animations | — | Yes |
| Power meter compatible | — | Yes |
| Music storage | — | 170 Music (+$50) |
Release history
- 2026-05-12Forerunner 70 / 170
- 2024-02-20Forerunner 165
- 2021-06-02Forerunner 55
Video coverage
Garmin Forerunner 70 & 170 Hands-On! (Best Value Garmin Yet?)Chase the Summit · Sun, 24 May 2026
Garmin Forerunner 70 vs 170 Comparison: All 27 Differences Hands-On!DC Rainmaker · Thu, 21 May 2026
Garmin Forerunner 70 & 170 Review // Best Garmins on a Budget!DesFit · Thu, 21 May 2026
Garmin Forerunner 70 In-Depth Review: 77 New Things To Know!DC Rainmaker · Thu, 21 May 2026Forerunner 55 / 165 / 170 generation comparison
Full compare pageLaunch prices are historical. Price links may earn us a commission. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Affiliate disclosure.
| 70 / 1702026-05 | 1652024-02 | 552021-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Launch price | $249 | $249 | $199 |
| Weight (with band) | 40 / 41 g (70 / 170) | 39 g | 37 g |
| Display | 1.2″ AMOLED touch | 1.2″ AMOLED touch | 1.04″ MIP, non-touch |
| Sizes | 43 mm | 43 mm | 42 mm |
| Thickness | 11.9 mm | 11.6 mm | 11.6 mm |
| Battery (smartwatch / GPS) | 10–13 days; 20–23 h | 11 days; 19 h | 2 weeks; 20 h |
| Wrist HR | Elevate v4 | Elevate v4 + Pulse Ox | Elevate v3 |
| Multi-band GPS | — | — | — |
| Maps | Breadcrumb, Up Ahead | Breadcrumb + courses | — |
| Music storage | 170 Music (+$50) | Music model (+$50) | Phone control only |
| Garmin Pay | 170 only | Yes | — |
| Signature | Training Readiness, Quick Workouts debut | AMOLED at $249, nap detection | PacePro, daily suggested workouts |
Battery figures are launch-day claims.
In the news
- Why the Garmin Forerunner 170 must go up by $40 in 2027
- I walked 12,000 steps with the Fitbit Edge and the Garmin Forerunner 70, and I wasn’t expecting this result
- Garmin releases update to Forerunner 170 smartwatch with new battery drain fix
- Garmin Releases Forerunner 70 Beta Version 19.15
- Garmin Releases Forerunner 170 Series Beta Version 19.15