"Garmin has introduced the Forerunner 70 and Forerunner 170, two new GPS running smartwatches aimed at beginners as well as regular runners. Both models feature AMOLED displays, touchscreen support, and Garmin's five-button layout. They offer built-in GPS, wrist-based heart rate tracking, sleep monitoring, training tools, and support for smart notifications. The Forerunner 170 adds extra sensors, Garmin Pay, and music storage on select models."
"Both Garmin Forerunner 70 and Forerunner 170 smartwatches use a 1.2-inch AMOLED display with a 390 x 390 pixel resolution. They feature chemically strengthened glass, a fibre-reinforced polymer case, silicone straps, and a 5ATM water resistance rating. Both watches support touch controls and five physical buttons. The latest models include built-in GPS with support for GPS, GLONASS, and Galileo satellite systems."
"Garmin added that the Garmin Forerunner 170 is also available in a Music variant that can store songs on the watch's built-in storage for phone-free listening during workouts. It will be sold in Teal Green and Red Pink shades. The Garmin Forerunner 70 will be offered in Citron, Cool Lavender, Black, and Whitestone colour options, while the Forerunner 170 will come in Black with Amp Yellow accents and Whitestone with Cloud Blue accents."
"Garmin has not yet announced pricing in India for either smartwatch. In the US, the Garmin Forerunner 70 and the Forerunner 170 are listed at $249.99 (roughly Rs. 23,900) and $299.99 (roughly Rs. 28,700), respectively. The Garmin Forerunner 70 and Forerunner 170 series will go on sale in India in June 2026, the company said in a press release."
Garmin introduced the Forerunner 70 and Forerunner 170 GPS running smartwatches for beginners and regular runners. Both models include 1.2-inch AMOLED displays with 390 x 390 resolution, chemically strengthened glass, a fibre-reinforced polymer case, silicone straps, touchscreen controls, and five physical buttons. They provide built-in GPS with support for GPS, GLONASS, and Galileo, plus wrist-based heart rate monitoring, sleep monitoring, and training tools with smart notifications. The Forerunner 170 adds extra sensors, Garmin Pay, and music storage on select variants for phone-free listening. The watches are planned for India in June 2026 after regulatory approvals, with US pricing listed at $249.99 and $299.99.
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