Garmin
fēnix 9 Pro 43mm AMOLED vs Forerunner 170
Device summary
Garmin
Forerunner 170
Full specifications
| Basic information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Starting price | — | — |
| Display size | 1.3-inch | 1.2-inch |
| Dimensions | 43.0 mm × 43.0 mm × 13.3 mm | 43.0 mm × 43.0 mm × 12.6 mm |
| Weight | 45 g | 45 g |
| Front material | — | — |
| Back material | — | — |
| Display | ||
| Display technology | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 416 × 416 | 390 × 390 |
| Peak brightness | 3000 nits | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Charging standard | Garmin proprietary clip / USB charging | Garmin proprietary clip / USB charging |
| Battery type | Lithium-ion | Lithium-ion |
| Connectivity | ||
| Cellular | GPS / multi-GNSS | GPS / multi-GNSS |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Build & durability | ||
| Frame | Titanium | Fiber-reinforced polymer |
| Ingress protection | 10 ATM | 5 ATM |
Basic information
Release year
- fēnix 9 Pro 43mm AMOLED
- 2026
- Forerunner 170
- 2026
Starting price
- fēnix 9 Pro 43mm AMOLED
- —
- Forerunner 170
- —
Display size
- fēnix 9 Pro 43mm AMOLED
- 1.3-inch
- Forerunner 170
- 1.2-inch
Dimensions
- fēnix 9 Pro 43mm AMOLED
- 43.0 mm × 43.0 mm × 13.3 mm
- Forerunner 170
- 43.0 mm × 43.0 mm × 12.6 mm
Weight
- fēnix 9 Pro 43mm AMOLED
- 45 g
- Forerunner 170
- 45 g
Front material
- fēnix 9 Pro 43mm AMOLED
- —
- Forerunner 170
- —
Back material
- fēnix 9 Pro 43mm AMOLED
- —
- Forerunner 170
- —
Display
Display technology
- fēnix 9 Pro 43mm AMOLED
- AMOLED
- Forerunner 170
- AMOLED
Resolution
- fēnix 9 Pro 43mm AMOLED
- 416 × 416
- Forerunner 170
- 390 × 390
Peak brightness
- fēnix 9 Pro 43mm AMOLED
- 3000 nits
- Forerunner 170
- —
Battery & charging
Charging standard
- fēnix 9 Pro 43mm AMOLED
- Garmin proprietary clip / USB charging
- Forerunner 170
- Garmin proprietary clip / USB charging
Battery type
- fēnix 9 Pro 43mm AMOLED
- Lithium-ion
- Forerunner 170
- Lithium-ion
Connectivity
Cellular
- fēnix 9 Pro 43mm AMOLED
- GPS / multi-GNSS
- Forerunner 170
- GPS / multi-GNSS
Bluetooth
- fēnix 9 Pro 43mm AMOLED
- Bluetooth
- Forerunner 170
- Bluetooth
NFC
- fēnix 9 Pro 43mm AMOLED
- Yes
- Forerunner 170
- Yes
Build & durability
Frame
- fēnix 9 Pro 43mm AMOLED
- Titanium
- Forerunner 170
- Fiber-reinforced polymer
Ingress protection
- fēnix 9 Pro 43mm AMOLED
- 10 ATM
- Forerunner 170
- 5 ATM
Key differences
The most meaningful measured gaps in size and weight — not an overall winner.
Thickness
Forerunner 170
0.7 mm thinner
Display size
fēnix 9 Pro 43mm AMOLED
0.1 in larger display · minor difference
Height
Very similar height
Width
Very similar width