Customer reviews from Garmin
Garmin - Forerunner 70 GPS Smartwatch 43 mm Fiber-Reinforced polymer - Black - (2026)
Average customer rating
4.1
(33 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 33 reviews
5 Stars
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1 Star
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Customer Reviews for Garmin - Forerunner 70 GPS Smartwatch 43 mm Fiber-Reinforced polymer - Black - (2026)
Customer Rating
5
Entirely customizable
on September 23, 2026
Posted by: Trax
This is my first Garmin. It said this model was entry level however, the program and stats it provides is abundant. I was shocked to see that when I logged my weight training it knew which primary and secondary muscles I targeting without selecting it. I appreciate that I can add my running and trail shoes to the workouts so I’m not having to guess when I should replace them. The buttons are easy to negate as well as the touch screen. I like that I can personalize what I can see on the main clock face.
I can’t hear the alarm tones due to my partial hearing loss, but the watch allows me to turn off the tone and only have the vibration setting, which was a pleasant surprise.
Overall, I’m impressed with how much you’re able to customize it to your preference and how much detail it provides for workouts, hikes, or runs.
I can’t hear the alarm tones due to my partial hearing loss, but the watch allows me to turn off the tone and only have the vibration setting, which was a pleasant surprise.
Overall, I’m impressed with how much you’re able to customize it to your preference and how much detail it provides for workouts, hikes, or runs.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
3
Bare bones
on August 26, 2026
Posted by: Middle ground
The Garmin devices are either stripped down or loaded to the hilt. Need a device with barometer, pulsox, heart rate, color touch screen but without large storage capabilities. I presumed that this device would at least count floors while on GPS but nope. So much for my floor trends, previous heart rate trends as the new device seems to have changed all of that.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Great watch
on August 19, 2026
Posted by: Anonymous
I bought the watch a month ago and it is perfect for my needs. It is easy to set up and use, and has updated features compared to my previous forerunner 45. In addition, Garmin gave me a substantial discount because the lug broke on my 7 year old forerunner 45 that was clearly out of warranty. I highly recommend this watch and Garmin.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Forerunner 70
on August 18, 2026
Posted by: Goat
Excellent running watch with lots of data. Watch has long battery life too!
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
1
Bad
on August 18, 2026
Posted by: Skibby
It’s bad. And it doesn’t work good and it was a lot of money and I want it back
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Better than the 55
on August 14, 2026
Posted by: Canoer27
I had a Garmin 55 battery wasn’t lasting very long and was looking to upgrade watches. I like the options with the apps th 55 didn’t have SUP option, I do Marathon Canoe Racing, the canoeing app I had to use used up a lot of battery ! So far this watch in SUP mode works perfect !! Had the 55 about 4 years hoping the 70 battery lasts longer. So it’s been an excellent upgrade
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
love it
on August 14, 2026
Posted by: still going
Love the adjustable font size and variety of activities to choose from. Very accurate readings
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Forerunner® 70
on August 14, 2026
Posted by: DMF!
Great watch, easy to use, easy to set up, and track activities
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin