Garmin Forerunner 170 Music

The Garmin® Forerunner® 170 Music is a GPS running smartwatch built for runners who want to leave their phone behind during daily training runs, long runs, and race-day efforts. Onboard music storage lets you download playlists from Spotify®, Amazon Music, or Deezer directly to the watch, then pair compatible Bluetooth® headphones and head out the door without an armband or phone bouncing in your pocket. The 1.2-inch AMOLED touchscreen stays readable in direct sunlight and responds easily mid-workout, so you can check your pace or skip a song without breaking stride.

Battery life runs up to 10 days in smartwatch mode and up to 20 hours with GPS active, which means a full weekend of long runs with music doesn’t require a recharge before Monday. Beyond music, the Forerunner 170 Music delivers a full training and recovery toolkit. Training Readiness, Training Status, and Acute Load work together to tell you whether to push or hold back on a given day. HRV Status tracks overnight heart rate variability so you can spot early signs of accumulated fatigue before they affect your training. Wrist-based running dynamics capture cadence, stride length, ground contact time, and running power without a chest strap or foot pod. Garmin Coach™ adaptive plans cover 5K, 10K, and half-marathon distances, adjusting day-to-day based on your recent runs and recovery scores. Garmin Pay™ handles tap-to-pay from the wrist for water or fuel stops on longer efforts. With 80+ built-in activity profiles and smart notifications when paired with iPhone or Android, the watch functions as a capable daily wear device well beyond run training.