This model is no longer sold new. It has been replaced by the Garmin Forerunner 970.
Full details →| Garmin Forerunner 170 | Garmin Forerunner 965 | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Starting price | $299★ | $599 |
| Subscription | ℹ️ Optional — $70/yr | ℹ️ Optional — $70/yr |
| Hardware | ||
| Weight | 43g★ | 53g |
| Water resistance | 5ATM | 5ATM |
| Battery | 10 days | 23 days★ |
| Always-on display | ❌ | ❌ |
| GPS | ✅ | ✅ |
| Cellular | ❌ | ❌ |
| Platform | iOS & Android | iOS & Android |
| Tier | Sports GPS | Sports GPS |
| Buy timing | ||
| Released | May 15, 2026 | Mar 1, 2023 |
| Cycle advice | good | superseded |
| Deals advice | neutral | clearance |
| Next model | — | — |
Training Readiness, full Training Status, and wrist-based running power — analytics previously reserved for Garmin's mid-range — now on a $299.99 watch.
A bright 1.2" AMOLED touchscreen with a traditional 5-button design, up to 10 days of battery in smartwatch mode and around 17 hours of GPS.
Contactless payments arrive on the entry Forerunner for the first time, alongside 80+ built-in sports apps and Garmin Coach adaptive training plans.
Turn-by-turn navigation on full TopoActive maps — essential for trail running and mountain racing.
Cadence, stride length, vertical oscillation, ground contact time, and running power.
Enough for week-long trail ultras without a charge.
The right pick depends on what you optimize for.
$509 vs $809 over 3 years.
23 days vs 10 days battery.
7 sensors.
43g.
Beginner and intermediate runners who want real GPS accuracy and Garmin's analytics depth without the price of the 570 or 970. With Training Readiness and running power now included, it closes much of the gap to Garmin's mid-range — the default first serious GPS watch.
Full details →Competitive runners, triathletes, and ultramarathon runners who want full maps, running dynamics, and premium build.
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