Garmin Forerunner 170 Music
Fitness Trackers

Forerunner 170 Music

Garmin

Released May 1, 2026 · Analysis updated Jul 7, 2026

Garmin Forerunner 170 Music in the Fitness Trackers category. The Garmin Forerunner 170 Music scores 82/100 based on 4 expert reviews in the fitness trackers category. Coverage includes reviews from Womanandhome, Roadtrailrun, Runnersworld, and Dcrainmaker.

Critic Score

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82

based on 4 expert reviews

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Low confidence · only 4 reviews

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Pros

  • Premium training insights (training status and readiness)(3)
  • Garmin pay support(3)
  • Lightweight design (41g)(2)

Cons

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4 Publication Reviews

86
Independent publication06/2026

AI summary of this review

The Garmin Forerunner 170 Music is everything a beginner might need to start running and keep going for years to come, pairing advanced insights with a smooth design.

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84
Independent publication06/2026

AI summary of this review

The Forerunner 170 Music is a light, comfortable, and feature-rich running watch that nails the fundamentals, making it easy to recommend for most road runners.

Score estimated from the review text

82
Independent publication05/2026

AI summary of this review

The Forerunner 170 is an 'easy-recommend' for road runners wanting a Garmin, offering a rich feature set and a great display, though its price tag is a bit high for a true entry-level watch.

Score estimated from the review text

74
Established publication05/2026

AI summary of this review

The Forerunner 170 is a feature-packed, price-focused watch that offers significant hardware and software upgrades over the Forerunner 70, though it lacks triathlon mode and multiband GPS.

Score estimated from the review text