Forerunner 70 / 170

Forerunner 70 / 170 launched 12 May 2026 at $249+. New numbered entry line replaces FR 55/165 slot

Forerunner 70 / 170

The basics

Brand
Garmin
Line
Running
Released
2026-05-12
Launch price
$249+
Replaces
Forerunner 165
Family
Forerunner entry
Official site
garmin.com ↗

New numbered entry line replaces FR 55/165 slot

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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.

Forerunner 702026-05Forerunner 1702026-05
Launch price$249$299
Display1.2″ AMOLED touch1.2″ AMOLED touch
Sizes43 mm43 mm
Thickness11.9 mm11.9 mm
Battery (smartwatch / GPS)11 days; 19 h11 days; 19 h
Wrist HRElevate v4 + Pulse OxElevate v4 + Pulse Ox
Training ReadinessYesYes
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

  1. 2026-05-12Forerunner 70 / 170
  2. 2024-02-20Forerunner 165
  3. 2021-06-02Forerunner 55

Video coverage

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▶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 2026

Forerunner 55 / 165 / 170 generation comparison

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70 / 1702026-051652024-02552021-06
Launch price$249$249$199
Display1.2″ AMOLED touch1.2″ AMOLED touch1.04″ MIP, non-touch
Sizes43 mm43 mm42 mm
Thickness11.9 mm11.6 mm11.6 mm
Battery (smartwatch / GPS)10–13 days; 20–23 h11 days; 19 h2 weeks; 20 h
Wrist HRElevate v4Elevate v4 + Pulse OxElevate v3
Multi-band GPS———
MapsBreadcrumb, Up AheadBreadcrumb + courses—
Music storage170 Music (+$50)Music model (+$50)Phone control only
Garmin Pay170 onlyYes—
SignatureTraining Readiness, Quick Workouts debutAMOLED at $249, nap detectionPacePro, daily suggested workouts

Battery figures are launch-day claims.

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