Garmin's Forerunner 70 Debuts as a Feature-Pilled Budget GPS Watch
Garmin’s Forerunner 70 is a feature-dense upgrade to the budget line, bringing a 1.2” AMOLED display in a 43mm case, touchscreen, upgraded HR sensor, a revamped UI, Training Readiness and Training Status, expanded health metrics, an on-device Quick Workout Creator, and 60+ sport profiles—all for around $249. It undercuts competitors with a rich feature set while omitting offline maps and some high-end extras; the related Forerunner 170 adds open-water swimming and meditation, while the 70 forgoes those features.