Garmin Forerunner 70, 170, and 170 music now in the Philippines, starts at PHP 15,990

Garmin brings its latest wearable products to the Philippines.

Garmin Forerunner 70 and 170

Sports-ready smartwatch lineup

Garmin has introduced three new additions to its entry-level running watch lineup, the Forerunner 70, Forerunner 170, and Forerunner 170 Music, bringing several capabilities previously reserved for higher-priced models down to a more accessible price point.

All three watches feature a 1.2-inch AMOLED touchscreen display alongside five physical buttons, housed in a lightweight plastic frame. New colorways include teal, lilac, citron, and soft pink.

The most notable addition is the inclusion of Training Readiness, Training Status, wrist-based running power, and running dynamics, metrics that had previously been limited to Garmin's premium tiers. 

Additionally, the built-in Garmin Coach plans now adapt daily based on recovery data and recent performance. Beginner-oriented programming includes run/walk intervals and lower-mileage schedules. A Quick Workouts feature allows users to input their available time and desired intensity to generate an on-the-spot session.

Other strap colors

The watches support more than 80 activity profiles, covering cycling, swimming, and strength training, among others. Health tracking includes heart rate, pace, distance, Body Battery energy monitoring, stress levels, and breathing rate. 

A LiveTrack safety feature allows designated contacts to follow a user's location during outdoor activities.

The three models are differentiated primarily by added functionality. The base Forerunner 70 lacks contactless payment support, which is available on the Forerunner 170. The Forerunner 170 Music adds onboard storage for music and podcasts, enabling phone-free listening.

Battery life is rated at up to 13 days in smartwatch mode for the Forerunner 70, and up to 10 days for the two Forerunner 170 variants, according to Garmin's internal testing.

Compared to consumer smartwatches such as the Apple Watch or Samsung Galaxy Watch, the display falls short in sharpness and smoothness. Garmin's focus remains on outdoor screen visibility, extended battery life, and button-based navigation suited to active use.

Garmin Forerunner 70, 170, 170 music key specs, features:

• Display: 1.2-inch AMOLED touchscreen with five physical side buttons
• Lightweight plastic frame; available in teal, lilac, citron, and soft pink
• Advanced training tools: Training Readiness, Training Status, wrist-based running power, and running dynamics, formerly limited to higher-tier models
• Adaptive coaching: Daily-adjusted Garmin Coach plans based on recovery and performance; beginner-friendly run/walk programming
• Quick Workouts: Generates sessions based on available time and effort preference
• Activity tracking: 80+ sports profiles, including cycling, swimming, and strength training
• Health monitoring: Heart rate, pace, distance, Body Battery, stress, and breathing rate
• Safety: LiveTrack for real-time location sharing
• Battery life: Up to 13 days (FR70) / 10 days (FR170 models) in smartwatch mode
• GPS: Standard only; multi-band reserved for the Forerunner 570 series

Model differences:

• Forerunner 70: base model, no contactless payments
• Forerunner 170: adds Garmin Pay
• Forerunner 170 Music: adds onboard music and podcast storage

Price and availability

Garmin Forerunner 70 - PHP 15,990

Garmin Forerunner 170 - PHP 19,290

Garmin Forerunner 170 Music - PHP 22,290

You may check Garmin's official Shopee and Lazada pages to purchase.

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