Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
The Forerunner 70 is Garmin's new, entry-level smart fitness watch. At $250, it's Garmin's cheapest Forerunner device, but does it behave like one? CNET Senior Video Producer Owen Poole swaps his premium Garmin for the Forerunner 70 to see how it stacks up.
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0:00 Do You Need a Premium Smartwatch?
0:28 Unboxing and Initial Impressions of the Garmin Forerunner 70
1:13 Display Quality and Band Comfort
2:04 Initial App Setup and Feature Overview
2:46 Real-World GPS Accuracy Trail Test
4:03 Sensor Limitations: What the Forerunner 70 is Missing
4:19 Health Tracking, Software Updates, and Garmin Coach
5:39 Battery Life Comparison: Weeks vs. Days
6:23 Missing Conveniences: Garmin Pay and Music Playback
6:53 Watch Face Limitations and Final Verdict
7:12 Alternatives: Garmin Forerunner 170 vs. Fitbit Air
Credits:
Videographers - Owen Poole & Dillon Lopez
Video Editor - Owen Poole
Host/Writer - Owen Poole
Thumbnail Designer - Zain bin Awais
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The Forerunner 70 is Garmin's new, entry-level smart fitness watch. At $250, it's Garmin's cheapest Forerunner device, but does it behave like one? CNET Senior Video Producer Owen Poole swaps his premium Garmin for the Forerunner 70 to see how it stacks up.
You can find the products mentioned in this video linked below
Garmin Forerunner® 70, 43mm, Tidal Blue zdcs.link/9w0G6K
*CNET may get commission on this offer.
Read more about it on CNET.com
Best Fitness Trackers For Outdoor Workouts and Activities zdcs.link/QGjV3Y
Garmin Brings Its Best Training Tools to Its Cheapest Running Watches zdcs.link/Qxo74m
0:00 Do You Need a Premium Smartwatch?
0:28 Unboxing and Initial Impressions of the Garmin Forerunner 70
1:13 Display Quality and Band Comfort
2:04 Initial App Setup and Feature Overview
2:46 Real-World GPS Accuracy Trail Test
4:03 Sensor Limitations: What the Forerunner 70 is Missing
4:19 Health Tracking, Software Updates, and Garmin Coach
5:39 Battery Life Comparison: Weeks vs. Days
6:23 Missing Conveniences: Garmin Pay and Music Playback
6:53 Watch Face Limitations and Final Verdict
7:12 Alternatives: Garmin Forerunner 170 vs. Fitbit Air
Credits:
Videographers - Owen Poole & Dillon Lopez
Video Editor - Owen Poole
Host/Writer - Owen Poole
Thumbnail Designer - Zain bin Awais
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