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5.3Display5.3
2.9Battery life2.9
4.9Health tracking4.9
4.7Sports & outdoor4.8
3.1Build & durability3.1
Dimensions
Size comparison
Forerunner 170Forerunner 170 Music
| Forerunner 170 | Forerunner 170 Music | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 42.6 mm | 42.6 mm | = |
| Width | 42.6 mm | 42.6 mm | = |
| Thickness | 11.9 mm | 11.9 mm | = |
| Weight | 41 g | 41 g | = |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Forerunner 170 better than Forerunner 170 Music?
Forerunner 170 has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Why is Forerunner 170 Music better than Forerunner 170?
Forerunner 170 Music has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Specifications
Side by side
| Design & durability | ||
| Case size | 43 mm | 43 mm |
| Weight | 41 g | 41 g |
| Thickness | 11.9 mm | 11.9 mm |
| Height | 42.6 mm | 42.6 mm |
| Width | 42.6 mm | 42.6 mm |
| Case material | Plastic / polymer | Plastic / polymer |
| Sapphire crystal | No | No |
| Lens / cover glass | chemically strengthened glass | chemically strengthened glass |
| Strap material | silicone | silicone |
| Water resistance | 5 ATM | 5 ATM |
| Water rating (maker) | 5 ATM | 5 ATM |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 1.2″ | 1.2″ |
| Display technology | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Panel | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| AMOLED / OLED display | Yes | Yes |
| Always-on display | Yes | Yes |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Resolution (width) | 390 px | 390 px |
| Resolution (height) | 390 px | 390 px |
| Pixel density | 325 ppi | 325 ppi |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life (smartwatch mode) | 10 days | 10 days |
| Battery life with always-on display | 4 days | 4 days |
| Battery saver mode | 19 days | 19 days |
| GPS battery life | 20 h | 20 h |
| Battery type | Lithium ion | Lithium ion |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Charging | Garmin proprietary plug charger | Garmin proprietary plug charger |
| Health sensors | ||
| Optical heart rate | Yes | Yes |
| Blood oxygen (SpO2) | Yes | Yes |
| Temperature sensor | Yes | Yes |
| HRV tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Sleep tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, Elevate wrist heart rate monitor, Pulse Ox blood oxygen saturation monitor, Barometric altimeter, Compass, Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Thermometer, Ambient light sensor | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, Elevate wrist heart rate monitor, Pulse Ox blood oxygen saturation monitor, Barometric altimeter, Compass, Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Thermometer, Ambient light sensor |
| Sports & navigation | ||
| Built-in GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Satellite systems | GLONASS, GALILEO | GLONASS, GALILEO |
| Barometric altimeter | Yes | Yes |
| Compass | Yes | Yes |
| Sport profiles | 78 | 79 |
| Connectivity | ||
| NFC payments | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 4 |
| ANT+ sensors | Yes | Yes |
| Smart features | ||
| Music on the watch | — | Yes |
| Storage | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Third-party apps | Yes | Yes |
| Platform | ||
| Operating system | Garmin OS | Garmin OS |
| Platform | Proprietary | Proprietary |
| Works with | iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
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