Garmin Forerunner 170 Music GPS Running Watch – Black / Amp Yellow
The Garmin Forerunner 170 Music GPS Running Watch is a GPS running smartwatch designed for runners who want clear guidance, personalised training and reliable performance tracking. Whether you're training for your first 5km, building towards a half marathon or improving your overall fitness, it provides the tools to help you train with confidence.
Finished in Black / Amp Yellow, the Forerunner 170 Music combines an easy to read AMOLED display, adaptive coaching and music storage in a lightweight running watch. Available in store and online across New Zealand, it is an excellent choice for runners looking to progress with structured training.
Train Smarter Every Day
The Forerunner 170 Music takes the guesswork out of training with Garmin Coach adaptive training plans and Daily Suggested Workouts. These sessions automatically adjust based on your recent performance, recovery and health data, helping you build fitness without overtraining.
If you're new to running, beginner friendly plans include run walk sessions and lower training volume. More experienced runners can choose plans that increase intensity as fitness improves.
Measure Every Run
Built in GPS accurately tracks your pace, distance and route, while wrist based heart rate monitoring provides continuous performance data throughout your workout.
The watch also measures Heart Rate Variability during sleep, giving you a better understanding of recovery, training load and overall wellness. Combined with Training Readiness, Training Status and Training Effect, you can make informed decisions about when to push harder and when to recover.
Leave Your Phone Behind
Store playlists from Spotify, Amazon Music or Deezer directly on your watch and enjoy phone free listening during your run. A compatible subscription may be required for music services.
Garmin Pay contactless payments let you buy a post run coffee or pick up essentials without carrying your wallet, making everyday training more convenient.
More Than a Running Watch
With more than 80 built in sports apps, the Forerunner 170 Music supports a wide range of activities beyond running. Whether you're cycling, strength training, swimming or cross training, it helps you monitor your activity and build fitness across multiple sports.
The vibrant 1.2 inch AMOLED touchscreen remains easy to read in a variety of lighting conditions, while the battery provides up to 10 days of use in smartwatch mode, reducing the need for frequent charging.
Key Features
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GPS running smartwatch
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Bright 1.2 inch AMOLED touchscreen display
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Up to 10 days battery life in smartwatch mode
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Garmin Coach adaptive training plans
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Daily Suggested Workouts with run walk sessions
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Built in GPS with pace, distance and route tracking
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Wrist based heart rate monitoring
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HRV Status for recovery and wellness insights
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Training Readiness, Training Status and Training Effect metrics
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More than 80 built in sports apps
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Download playlists from Spotify, Amazon Music and Deezer
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Garmin Pay contactless payments
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Suitable for beginner through experienced runners
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the Garmin Forerunner 170 Music designed for?
The Forerunner 170 Music is ideal for beginner, intermediate and experienced runners who want personalised training plans, GPS tracking and recovery insights in an easy to use running watch.
Does the Garmin Forerunner 170 Music include built in GPS?
Yes. It tracks your pace, distance and running routes without needing to carry your phone.
Can I listen to music without my phone?
Yes. You can download playlists from Spotify, Amazon Music and Deezer directly to the watch. A subscription may be required for supported music services.
How long does the battery last?
The Garmin Forerunner 170 Music provides up to 10 days of battery life in smartwatch mode, making it suitable for daily training and everyday wear.
Can I use the Forerunner 170 Music for sports other than running?
Yes. It includes more than 80 built in sports apps for activities such as cycling, swimming, strength training and fitness workouts.
What is HRV Status used for?
HRV Status monitors heart rate variability during sleep to provide insights into your recovery, overall health and readiness for your next training session.
General
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Strap material: Silicone
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Lens Material: Chemically strengthened glass
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Bezel Material: Fibre-reinforced polymer
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Quick Release bands: Yes (20 mm, Industry standard)
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Physical size: 42.6 x 42.6 x 11.9 mm
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Fits wrists with a circumference of 126-203 mm
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Weight: 41 g
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Display Size: 30.4 mm (1.2”) diameter
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Display Resolution: 390 x 390 pixels
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Colour display: Yes
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Large font option: Yes
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Battery type: Lithium ion
Battery life
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Smartwatch mode: Up to 10 days (4 days display always-on)
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Battery Saver Smartwatch mode: Up to 19 days
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GPS-Only GNSS mode: Up to 20 hours
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All-Systems GNSS mode: Up to 14 hours
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GPS-Only GNSS mode with music: Up to 7.5 days
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All-Systems GNSS mode with music: Up to 6.5 hours
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Charging method: Garmin proprietary plug charger
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Memory/History: 4 GB
Clock Features
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Time/date: Yes
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GPS Time Sync: Yes
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Automatic daylight-saving time: Yes
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Alarm clock: Yes
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Smart wake alarm: Yes
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Timer: Yes
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Stopwatch: Yes
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Sunrise/sunset times: Yes
Health & Wellness Monitoring
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Wrist-based heart rate (constant, every second): Yes
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Resting heart rate: Yes
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Abnormal heart rate alerts: Yes (high and low)
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Respiration Rate: Yes
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FITNESS AGE: Yes
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BODY BATTERY™ ENERGY MONITOR: Yes
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All-day stress: Yes
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Relaxation reminders: Yes
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Relaxation Breathing Timer: Yes
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Meditation: Yes
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Breathwork: Yes
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SLEEP: Yes (advanced)
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Sleep coach: Yes
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Breathing variations: Yes
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Nap detection: Yes
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Hydration: Yes (in Garmin Connect™ and optional Connect IQ™ widget)
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Women's Health: Yes (in Garmin Connect™ and optional Connect IQ™ widget)
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Health Snapshot: Yes
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Lifestyle logging: Yes
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Health status: Yes
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