Garmin
Garmin Forerunner 70
The Garmin Forerunner 70 lands as a entry-level gps sports watche, built around 23 hours.
43/100
23 hours
£215best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it
- Scores 43/100
- Built for the job
- No multi-band (l1+l5)
- No offline topo maps
Score profile
Scored against the gps sports watches classWhere the Garmin Forerunner 70 wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Battery
GPS battery23 hours
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowGarmin Forerunner 70 vs Garmin Garmin Forerunner 165 with Music 43mm
Garmin Forerunner 70Garmin Forerunner 165 with Music 43mm
| GarminGarmin Forerunner 70This page | GarminGarmin Forerunner 165 with Music 43mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 43 /100Better | 42 /100 |
| Battery gps | 23 hoursBetter | 19 hours |
Who it's for
Is the Garmin Forerunner 70 right for you?
Buy it if
Buyers on a budget
Anyone who needs a dependable gps sports watche for the essentials without overspending.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need multi-band (l1+l5), in which case a higher-tier gps sports watche is the better call.
Serious trainer
Logs every session and wants accurate metrics.
okay
Everyday wearer
Notifications, steps and sleep, all day comfort.
good
First-timer
New to wearables and weighing the basics.
excellent
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the Garmin Forerunner 70 worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 43/100 against other gps sports watches, a entry-level result where the class average is around 56.
What stands out on the Garmin Forerunner 70?
Its overall 43/100 rating against the rest of the gps sports watches class.
How does it compare to the COROS PACE 4?
The COROS PACE 4 scores 48/100 versus this one at 43/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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