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Garmin Forerunner 170 review from three runners: The best Garmin for runners?

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Garmin Forerunner 170 review from three runners: The best Garmin for runners?

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Garmin Forerunner 170 review from three runners: The best Garmin for runners?

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Jun 10, 202629:416.6K views
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The Run TestersRunningGarmin Forerunner 170

The Garmin Forerunner 170 replaces the Forerunner 165 in Garmin’s line-up and is the most full-featured entry-level running watch from the brand, offering smart features like music and NFC payments plus a barometric altimeter as key upgrade on the cheaper Forerunner 70. Mike, Kieran and Nick have been testing the Forerunner 170 over the past few weeks; here’s our full review.

00:00​​​​ - Intro
00:15 - Design & Key Stats
03:04 - The Run Test: Likes
15:04 - The Run Test: Dislikes
20:43 - Verdict & Alternatives

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