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The Garmin Forerunner 170 just launched, and it has immediately established itself as one of the best running watches available thanks to its lightweight design, accurate tracking, and handy smart features.It’s one of the more affordable Forerunner models in Garmin’s current line-up, offering some extra features compared with the entry-level Garmin Forerunner 70 and coming in substantially cheaper than the mid-range Garmin Forerunner 570.However, perhaps the most potent intra-Garmin competition actually comes from older watches, like the Garmin Forerunner 265. While the Forerunner 265’s software isn’t as up to date as the Forerunner 170’s, it offers almost all the same features plus a few upgrades, and is often close to the Forerunner 170’s price in sales.I’ve tested both watches extensively and compared them directly on a half-marathon run; here are the key differences you need to know about.
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Forerunner 170 Music
The new Garmin Forerunner 170 Music is a running-focused watch that packs in all of Garmin’s smart features, including music storage and NFC payments, alongside reliably accurate sports tracking and useful training analysis.
