Description
Take your running further with the Garmin Forerunner 170 Music GPS Running Smartwatch in Teal Green. Designed for runners who want to improve their performance, this lightweight smartwatch combines advanced training features, personalised coaching, built-in music storage and comprehensive health monitoring.
Featuring a vibrant 1.2-inch AMOLED touchscreen, built-in GPS, Garmin Coach training plans and up to 10 days of battery life in smartwatch mode, the Forerunner 170 Music provides the tools you need to train smarter and stay motivated.
Finished in Teal Green with a contrasting Teal Green and Citron silicone band, it offers a fresh, sporty appearance for training and everyday wear.
Bright 1.2-Inch AMOLED Touchscreen
Enjoy clear, colourful visuals with the Garmin Forerunner 170 Music's 1.2-inch AMOLED display.
With a sharp 390 × 390-pixel resolution, the touchscreen makes it easy to view running statistics, training information, notifications and health insights.
Five physical buttons provide convenient control during workouts, while the optional always-on display mode allows you to keep important information visible at a glance.
Built-In GPS for Running and Outdoor Activities
Track your runs with built-in GPS and support for multiple satellite navigation systems.
The Forerunner 170 Music records essential performance information, including pace, distance, time and route data, helping you monitor your progress and understand your running performance.
Whether you're training for your first 5K, improving your personal best or exploring new running routes, the watch provides useful information throughout every session.
Personalised Garmin Coach Training Plans
Work towards your fitness goals with Garmin Coach adaptive training plans.
Choose a training programme suited to your experience and objectives, from beginner-friendly run-walk sessions to more demanding race preparation.
Training plans adapt based on your progress, recovery and performance, helping you build consistency and confidence.
Daily Suggested Workouts
Take the guesswork out of planning your next run with personalised daily workout recommendations.
The Forerunner 170 Music considers your recent training and recovery information to suggest suitable running sessions.
With support for run-walk workouts, these recommendations are useful for both beginners developing their fitness and experienced runners working towards new goals.
Advanced Training and Recovery Insights
Understand how your workouts affect your performance with Garmin's advanced training features.
Training Readiness provides an indication of how prepared you are for your next workout, while Training Status helps you understand whether your training is productive.
Additional metrics include VO2 Max, Training Load, Training Effect and Recovery Time.
These insights help you balance challenging workouts with appropriate recovery.
Built-In Music for Phone-Free Listening
Enjoy your favourite music without carrying your smartphone.
The Garmin Forerunner 170 Music includes 4GB of internal memory and supports downloading compatible music and playlists directly to the watch.
Connect compatible Bluetooth headphones and listen while running, walking or working out.
Supported services include Spotify, Amazon Music and Deezer, with subscriptions required for certain services.
Wrist-Based Heart Rate and Health Monitoring
Monitor important health and wellbeing trends with Garmin's integrated sensors.
The Forerunner 170 Music continuously tracks your heart rate and provides additional insights through Body Battery energy monitoring, HRV Status, stress tracking and Pulse Ox measurements.
Sleep Score, Sleep Coach and nap detection help you understand your rest and recovery.
These features provide useful information to support your everyday fitness and wellbeing routines.
Over 80 Built-In Sports Apps
The Garmin Forerunner 170 Music is designed for more than running.
Choose from over 80 built-in sports and activity profiles, including cycling, swimming, strength training, HIIT, yoga, Pilates and hiking.
Dedicated activity profiles allow you to record relevant performance information across different types of exercise.
Navigation and Running Features
Explore new routes with convenient navigation features.
The Forerunner 170 Music supports course guidance, breadcrumb navigation, Back to Start and TracBack, helping you follow planned routes and retrace your journey.
Additional running features include wrist-based running power, running dynamics, race predictions and PacePro pacing strategies.
These tools provide valuable support for structured training and race preparation.
Garmin Pay and Smart Notifications
Stay connected during your day with convenient smartwatch features.
Garmin Pay allows contactless payments using supported banks and payment cards, while smart notifications display compatible smartphone alerts directly on your wrist.
When paired with a compatible smartphone, the watch also supports safety and tracking features, including incident detection during selected activities and LiveTrack location sharing.
Up to 10 Days of Battery Life
Enjoy extended battery performance with up to 10 days of use in smartwatch mode.
For outdoor training, the watch provides up to 20 hours of GPS-only tracking or up to 7.5 hours of GPS-only tracking with music playback.
Battery life varies depending on settings, connected features and usage.
Lightweight Teal Green Design
Weighing just 41g, the Garmin Forerunner 170 Music is designed for comfortable all-day wear.
Its durable fibre-reinforced polymer case and chemically strengthened glass lens provide protection for everyday activities.
The soft Teal Green and Citron silicone band offers a secure, comfortable fit, while the 20mm quick-release design makes changing straps straightforward.
With 5 ATM water resistance, the watch is also suitable for swimming and everyday exposure to water.
Your Everyday Running and Fitness Companion
Combining advanced GPS running features, personalised training guidance, offline music playback and comprehensive wellbeing monitoring, the Garmin Forerunner 170 Music is a versatile smartwatch for active lifestyles.
Whether you're preparing for a race, improving your fitness or simply enjoying an active lifestyle, it provides valuable tools to help you make the most of every workout.
Key Features
- 1.2-Inch AMOLED Touchscreen: Bright, colourful display with 390 × 390-pixel resolution.
- Built-In GPS and Multi-GNSS: Track routes, pace and distance.
- Garmin Coach: Personalised adaptive training plans.
- Daily Suggested Workouts: Running recommendations based on performance and recovery.
- Training Readiness: Understand your preparation for upcoming workouts.
- Training Status: Monitor how your training affects your fitness.
- Advanced Running Metrics: Includes VO2 Max, running dynamics, training load and recovery time.
- Built-In Music Storage: Download compatible playlists for phone-free listening.
- 4GB Internal Memory: Storage for music and activity data.
- Bluetooth Headphone Compatibility: Listen to music during workouts.
- Wrist-Based Heart Rate Monitoring: Track heart rate throughout the day.
- Body Battery Energy Monitoring: Insights into estimated energy levels.
- Sleep Score and Sleep Coach: Monitor sleep quality and recovery.
- HRV Status: Understand heart rate variability trends.
- Pulse Ox Sensor: Monitor estimated blood oxygen saturation.
- Over 80 Sports Apps: Track running, cycling, swimming, strength training and more.
- Course Navigation: Includes breadcrumb navigation, Back to Start and TracBack.
- Garmin Pay: Contactless payments with supported banks and cards.
- Smart Notifications: Receive compatible smartphone alerts.
- Up to 10 Days Battery Life: Extended use in smartwatch mode.
- 5 ATM Water Resistance: Suitable for swimming.
- Lightweight 41g Design: Comfortable for everyday wear.
- Teal Green/Citron Silicone Band: Distinctive sporty colour combination.
Technical Specifications
- Brand: Garmin
- Range: Forerunner
- Model: Forerunner 170 Music
- Product Code: 010-03920-12
- Product Type: GPS Running Smartwatch
- Colour: Teal Green
- Band Colour: Teal Green / Citron
- Display Type: AMOLED Touchscreen
- Display Size: 1.2 Inches / 30.4mm
- Display Resolution: 390 × 390 Pixels
- Always-On Display: Optional
- Controls: Touchscreen and Five Physical Buttons
- Case Dimensions: 42.6 × 42.6 × 11.9mm
- Case Material: Fibre-Reinforced Polymer
- Lens Material: Chemically Strengthened Glass
- Band Material: Silicone
- Band Width: 20mm
- Band Type: Quick Release
- Wrist Circumference: 126–203mm
- Weight: 41g
- Water Resistance: 5 ATM
- Satellite Navigation: GPS, GLONASS and Galileo
- Wrist-Based Heart Rate: Yes
- Pulse Ox Sensor: Yes
- Barometric Altimeter: Yes
- Compass: Yes
- Gyroscope: Yes
- Accelerometer: Yes
- Bluetooth Connectivity: Yes
- ANT+ Connectivity: Yes
- WiFi Connectivity: Yes
- Music Storage: Yes
- Internal Memory: 4GB
- Garmin Pay: Yes
- Garmin Coach: Yes
- Training Readiness: Yes
- Training Status: Yes
- VO2 Max: Yes
- Recovery Time: Yes
- Body Battery: Yes
- HRV Status: Yes
- Sleep Tracking: Yes
- Sleep Coach: Yes
- Smart Notifications: Yes
- Sports Profiles: Over 80
- Smartphone Compatibility: iPhone and Android
- Compatible App: Garmin Connect
- Battery Type: Rechargeable Lithium-Ion
- Smartwatch Battery Life: Up to 10 Days
- Always-On Smartwatch Battery Life: Up to 4 Days
- Battery Saver Mode: Up to 19 Days
- GPS-Only Battery Life: Up to 20 Hours
- All-Systems GNSS Battery Life: Up to 14 Hours
- GPS with Music Battery Life: Up to 7.5 Hours
- All-Systems GNSS with Music: Up to 6.5 Hours
- Charging Connection: Garmin Proprietary Charging Connector
What's in the Box?
- Garmin Forerunner 170 Music GPS Running Smartwatch Teal Green with Teal Green/Citron Silicone Band
- Charging Cable
- Documentation
