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Updated · wheninmanila.com · Jun 3
Garmin Launches 3 Forerunner Watches Starting at PHP 15,990
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Updated · wheninmanila.com · Jun 3

Garmin Launches 3 Forerunner Watches Starting at PHP 15,990

3 articles · Updated · wheninmanila.com · Jun 3

Summary

  • Garmin opened pre-orders for the Forerunner 70, 170 and 170 Music ahead of their June 3 launch, targeting runners with new GPS smartwatches priced from PHP 15,990 to PHP 22,290.
  • All three models carry 1.2-inch AMOLED displays, touchscreens, a 5-button design, built-in GPS and training tools, while adding health tracking, smart notifications and more than 80 sports apps.
  • Forerunner 70 offers up to 13 days of battery life and features quick workouts, Garmin Coach plans and advanced metrics such as training readiness, running power and running dynamics.
  • Forerunner 170 trims battery life to 10 days but adds Garmin Pay, while the 170 Music also supports phone-free downloads of songs, podcasts and playlists for wireless headphone playback.
  • The lineup extends Garmin's push in fitness wearables by aiming premium running features at new and aspiring runners rather than only higher-end Forerunner users.

Insights

With premium features in mid-tier watches, what will define Garmin's next elite Forerunner?
Can Garmin's specialized focus win the 'wearables war' against the ecosystem power of Apple?
As Garmin eyes AI coaching, when will watches predict our health instead of just tracking it?