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Dan Bracaglia

Garmin just dropped two new entry-level smartwatches — why the Garmin Forerunner 70 and 170 could be the best beginner running watches in 2026

Close-up of the new Garmin Forerunner 70 and Forerunner 170 running watches.

Garmin just announced a refresh of the brand’s entry-level running watch lineup. Replacing the Garmin Forerunner 55 and Forerunner 165, meet the new Garmin Forerunner 70 and Forerunner 170.

The former is designed to help newbie runners get into the sport, while the latter is for runners looking to take their training to the next level. Both sport bright, colorful AMOLED screens and identical case designs, available in an alluring range of colors.

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