Garmin said on the 13th that it will release new GPS running smartwatches, the Forerunner 70 and the Forerunner 170. Aimed broadly at everyone from beginner runners to experienced runners seeking to improve their times, the watches are designed so users can intuitively use the functions needed for running.
Both models have a 1.2-inch AMOLED display, a touchscreen, and a five-button control layout. The Forerunner 70 provides basic running metrics such as distance, time, lap pace, and wrist-based heart rate, and newly adds a Quick Workout feature that suggests customized workouts when the user sets workout time and intensity. It also supports workouts alternating between walking and running, allowing beginners to continue training without pressure.
The Forerunner 170 adds versatility on top of that. The Forerunner 170 Music connects with music streaming services so users can listen to music and podcasts without a smartphone. Both models provide health and training data including training readiness, training status, running power, sleep management, and heart rate variability.
Garmin also introduced the watch in North America as a "GPS watch that helps start your running journey" and began sales on May 15. In the United States, the suggested prices are $249.99 for the Forerunner 70, $299.99 for the Forerunner 170, and $349.99 for the 170 Music. In Korea, sales begin on the 20th of this month, with prices of 399,000 won, 479,000 won, and 559,000 won, respectively.