Garmin Forerunner 170 Music GPS Running Smartwatch

Run Smarter. Train Better. Enjoy Music Without Your Phone.

The Garmin Forerunner 170 Music is a GPS running smartwatch designed for beginners, fitness enthusiasts and dedicated runners looking to improve their performance. Featuring a vibrant 1.2-inch AMOLED touchscreen, advanced running metrics, personalised Garmin Coach training plans and built-in music storage, it helps you stay motivated and make every run count.

Whether you're training for your first 5K, preparing for a half marathon or maintaining an active lifestyle, the Forerunner 170 Music combines intelligent training guidance, health monitoring and everyday smartwatch convenience.

With up to 10 days of battery life, offline music playback and Garmin Pay contactless payments, you can focus on your run without always needing to carry your smartphone.

Key Features

1. Enjoy Music Without Carrying Your Phone

Run freely with your favourite music playing directly from your watch.

• Download compatible Spotify and Deezer playlists for offline listening.
• Connect wireless Bluetooth headphones for phone-free music playback.
• Enjoy your favourite playlists during runs, workouts and outdoor activities.
• Built-in 4GB storage for music and activity data.

Why it matters: Perfect for runners who prefer travelling light without sacrificing their favourite workout music.

Compatible music service subscriptions may be required.

2. Built-in GPS for Accurate Running Tracking

Track your running performance with integrated GPS and multiple satellite navigation systems.

• Monitor running distance, pace and speed.
• Track your routes without carrying a smartphone.
• Monitor wrist-based heart rate during activities.
• Review your running performance and progress through Garmin Connect.

Why it matters: Understand how far and how fast you run, and track your improvements over time.

3. Garmin Coach – Your Personal Running Coach

Take the guesswork out of training with personalised running plans.

• Adaptive Garmin Coach training programmes.
• Beginner-friendly run-walk workouts.
• Daily suggested workouts based on performance and recovery.
• Training guidance for improving fitness and preparing for running events.

Why it matters: Ideal for anyone starting their running journey or working towards a new personal best.

4. Advanced Training Metrics and Recovery Insights

Understand your training performance and know when to push harder or recover.

• Training Readiness: Understand how prepared your body is for your next workout.
• Training Status: See whether your training is productive.
• VO2 Max: Estimate your aerobic fitness level.
• Recovery Time: Get guidance on recovery before your next demanding workout.
• HRV Status: Monitor heart rate variability trends to better understand recovery.
• Training Effect: See how your workouts contribute to fitness development.

Why it matters: Train more effectively with data-driven insights instead of relying solely on how you feel.

5. Comprehensive Health and Wellness Monitoring

Stay informed about your everyday health and recovery.

• 24/7 wrist-based heart rate monitoring.
• Advanced sleep tracking and sleep scores.
• Sleep Coach with personalised sleep recommendations.
• HRV status monitoring.
• Stress tracking.
• Pulse Ox blood oxygen monitoring.
• Morning and Evening Reports.
• Nap detection.

Why it matters: Understand how sleep, stress and recovery influence your daily energy and fitness performance.

Health measurements are intended for general wellness and fitness purposes, not medical diagnosis.

6. Bright 1.2-inch AMOLED Touchscreen

Enjoy a colourful, easy-to-read display whether you're exercising outdoors or checking your daily activity.

• 1.2-inch AMOLED touchscreen.
• 390 × 390 pixel resolution.
• Optional always-on display.
• Customisable watch faces.
• Physical buttons for convenient operation during activities.

7. Up to 10 Days of Battery Life

Spend more time training and less time charging.

• Up to 10 days in smartwatch mode.
• Up to 4 days with always-on display.
• Up to 20 hours in GPS-only mode.
• Up to 14 hours in all-systems GNSS mode.
• Up to 6.5 hours with all-systems GNSS and music playback.

Actual battery life varies with usage, settings and enabled features.

8. Garmin Pay and Everyday Smart Features

Enjoy useful smartwatch conveniences beyond running.

• Garmin Pay contactless payments with supported banks and cards.
• Smart notifications when connected to a compatible smartphone.
• Weather and calendar information.
• Garmin Connect app integration.
• Customisable watch faces and compatible Connect IQ features.

9. More Than 80 Built-in Sports Apps

The Forerunner 170 Music is more than a running watch.

Choose from over 80 built-in sports apps for activities such as running, cycling, swimming, strength training, cardio and more.

With 5 ATM water resistance, the watch is also suitable for swimming and everyday water exposure.

Who Should Buy the Garmin Forerunner 170 Music?

Beginner Runners

Starting your first 5K or 10K journey? Garmin Coach, adaptive training plans and daily suggested workouts provide structured guidance to help you build confidence and consistency.

Regular Runners and Half-Marathon Trainees

Improve your training with VO2 Max, Training Readiness, Training Status and recovery insights. Ideal for runners looking to monitor progress and train towards personal goals.

Music-Loving Runners

Enjoy Spotify or Deezer playlists through Bluetooth headphones without carrying your smartphone. A great choice for outdoor running, treadmill workouts and gym sessions.

Fitness and Gym Enthusiasts

Track strength training, cardio, cycling and other workouts while monitoring heart rate, sleep and daily activity.

Health-Conscious Individuals

Understand daily activity, sleep quality, stress levels and recovery trends with Garmin's comprehensive wellness tracking features.

Active Individuals Who Prefer Lightweight Smartwatches

At approximately 41g, the Forerunner 170 Music is comfortable for everyday wear, running and overnight sleep tracking.

Technical Specifications

Why Choose the Garmin Forerunner 170 Music?

The Garmin Forerunner 170 Music combines advanced running features, personalised training guidance, offline music playback and everyday health monitoring in one lightweight smartwatch.

It's an excellent choice for runners who want to train smarter, enjoy music without carrying a phone and monitor their fitness progress without investing in a more expensive flagship running watch.

Garmin Forerunner 170 Music – Your Running Journey, Your Music, Your Pace.