Garmin’s best running for beginners just crashed to its lowest price ever

Close-up of the Garmin Forerunner 170 — (Image credit: Tom's Guide)

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The Garmin Forerunner 170 isn’t just the best Garmin watch for beginner and intermediate runners; it’s also one of the best wallet-friendly running watches on the market today, particularly when it's selling for less than retail (which is rarely the case).

Thanks to Prime Day, you can scoop up the Garmin Forerunner 170 Music for just $314, reduced from $349. While those savings are modest, keep in mind this is a brand-new model for 2026, and a super-popular one at that.

Looking for something a little less spendy but nearly as capable? The Forerunner 170’s predecessor is also discounted. The Forerunner 165 is just $199 on Amazon and offers many of the same features in a similar package to the newer model.

I’m a big fan of the Garmin Forerunner 170 as a newby runner because it has all the features I want — like real-time pace, distance, and heart rate data, personalized training plans, race time predictions, recovery recommendations — and nothing I don’t.

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It’s also a darn-reliable little tracker for logging both indoor and outdoor workouts and even supports a wide range of team sports. Comfort-wise, the Forerunner 170 is seriously lightweight and compact, making for an exceptional all-day wearing experience. There are also a lot of fun styles to choose from; I’m personally most partial to the “Red Pink with Red Pink/Mango Band”.

While logging workouts and helping runners train may be its forte, the Forerunner 170 is no dummy. This model boasts a range of handy smart features, like support for NFC payments, storage for onboard music, mirrored smartphone notifications, and real-time location sharing. It even plays nice with a selection of must-have apps, including Google Maps.

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Dan Bracaglia is the Tom’s Guide editorial lead for all things smartwatches, fitness trackers and outdoor gear. With 15 years of experience as a consumer technology journalist testing everything from Oura Rings to instant cameras, Dan is deeply passionate about helping readers save money and make informed purchasing decisions. In the past year alone, Dan has assessed major product releases from the likes of Apple, Garmin, Google, Samsung, Polar and many others.

An avid outdoor adventurer, Dan is based in the U.S. Pacific Northwest where he takes advantage of the beautiful surroundings every chance he gets. A lover of kayaking, hiking, swimming, biking, snowboarding and exploring, he also makes every effort to combine his day job with his passions. When not assessing the sleep tracking and heart rate accuracy of the latest tach gadgets, you can find him photographing Seattle’s vibrant underground music community.