Garmin Forerunner 170 Music vs Google Pixel Watch 4 - 41mm
Size, specs & wrist fit compared
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Which one fits you
On wrists narrower than about 45mm, the Google Pixel Watch 4 - 41mm is the safer pick — it stays proportionate down to roughly 43mm, where the Garmin Forerunner 170 Music starts to hang over the edge. Above 45mm both sit cleanly, and the Garmin Forerunner 170 Music gives you more presence.
The Garmin Forerunner 170 Music wears larger than the Google Pixel Watch 4 - 41mm (42.6mm vs 41mm case), giving it more wrist presence — and needing a wider wrist to sit cleanly.
On the wrist the Google Pixel Watch 4 - 41mm feels lighter (31g vs 41g, case only).
Among the 314 43mm watches we hold thickness for, the Garmin Forerunner 170 Music is thinner than 84%, so it wears flatter than its width suggests.
The Google Pixel Watch 4 - 41mm is middle-of-the-pack for thickness among the 375 41mm watches in the database.
The Garmin Forerunner 170 Music is 1.6mm wider, 1.6mm longer, 0.4mm thinner and 10g heavier than the Google Pixel Watch 4 - 41mm. Both are circular.
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For sports watches, lug-to-lug (L2L) is what matters most — it decides whether a watch overhangs your wrist. Bulky is fine; overhang is not.
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Measure at the point where you wear your watch — typically just below the wrist bone
Wrist width ≠ circumference. We need the flat width across the top of your wrist where the watch sits, not how far around.
Garmin Forerunner 170 Music
Case 42.6mm · Lug-to-lug 42.6mm · Thickness 11.9mm · 41g
Balanced Fit
42.6mm on a 55mm wrist
Comfortably inside the edges of your wrist, and it seats and sits low enough to wear without thinking about it.
On a 55mm wrist the sweet spot is 47–53mm lug to lug. This one is 42.6mm, so you could go bigger.
- 1. Lay your arm flat, palm up.
- 2. Measure the flat width across the top of your wrist — not the circumference.
- 3. Measure where you wear it, just below the wrist bone.
Leather: Attaches at the lugs, so the case back rests on your skin. Thins and softens with wear. The default: depth about seven tenths of the width. Typical figures, not this model’s own.
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- Across the wrist6.2mm spare each side
Comfortable, with visible skin either side.
- Off the wrist11.9mm off the skin
Normal sports-watch height for a wrist this size. (11.9mm case, back against the skin)
- How it seats~4.2mm under the rim
Seats well, with the case back following most of the wrist.
- Weight on the wrist41g
Light enough to forget you have it on. (0.7g per mm of wrist)
Google Pixel Watch 4 - 41mm
Case 41.0mm · Lug-to-lug 41.0mm · Thickness 12.3mm · 31g
Balanced Fit
41mm on a 55mm wrist
Comfortably inside the edges of your wrist, and it seats and sits low enough to wear without thinking about it.
On a 55mm wrist the sweet spot is 47–53mm lug to lug. This one is 41mm, so you could go bigger.
- 1. Lay your arm flat, palm up.
- 2. Measure the flat width across the top of your wrist — not the circumference.
- 3. Measure where you wear it, just below the wrist bone.
Leather: Attaches at the lugs, so the case back rests on your skin. Thins and softens with wear. The default: depth about seven tenths of the width. Typical figures, not this model’s own.
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- Across the wrist7.0mm spare each side
Comfortable, with visible skin either side.
- Off the wrist12.3mm off the skin
Normal sports-watch height for a wrist this size. (12.3mm case, back against the skin)
- How it seats~3.7mm under the rim
Seats well, with the case back following most of the wrist.
- Weight on the wrist31g
Light enough to forget you have it on. (0.6g per mm of wrist)
2D Dimension Schematics
Every case drawn to scale on a shared centre — from above, and in profile against the wrist.
- Garmin Forerunner 170 Music42.6mm · 11.9mm thick
- Google Pixel Watch 4 - 41mm41mm · 12.3mm thick
3D preview
Garmin Forerunner 170 Music vs Google Pixel Watch 4 - 41mm on a wrist
Sized to your own wrist, turned any way you like.
Shapes are built from published measurements, not manufacturer 3D models — accurate proportions, generic dial.
Battery life compared
Furthest apart in Smartwatch mode, where the Garmin Forerunner 170 Music lasts 8.0× as long as the Google Pixel Watch 4 - 41mm (10 days against 30 hours).
Garmin Forerunner 170 MusicGoogle Pixel Watch 4 - 41mm
Smartwatch
10 days1.25 daysBattery Saver
—48 hours
Specifications
The short version
6 key specs| Spec | GarminForerunner 170 Music | GooglePixel Watch 4 - 41mm |
|---|---|---|
| Case Width | 42.6mm | 41mm |
| Thickness | 11.9mm | 12.3mm |
| Weight | 41g | 31g |
| Shape | Circular | Circular |
| Display type | AMOLED (optional always-on mode) | OLED/AMOLED |
| Released | 2026 | 2025 |
Every specification
343 specs| Spec | Garmin Forerunner 170 Music | Google Pixel Watch 4 - 41mm |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Family | Garmin | — |
| General | ||
| Weight | 41 g | — |
| Battery life | Smartwatch mode: Up to 10 days (4 days display always-on) Battery Saver Smartwatch mode: Up to 19 days GPS-Only GNSS mode: Up to 20 hours All-Systems GNSS mode: Up to 14 hours GPS-Only GNSS mode with music: Up to 7.5 hours All-Systems GNSS mode with music: Up to 6.5 hours See Details | — |
| Battery type | Lithium ion | — |
| Display Size | 1.2" (30.4 mm) diameter | — |
| Color display | Yes | — |
| Lens material | chemically strengthened glass | — |
| Physical size | 42.6 x 42.6 x 11.9 mm Fits wrists with a circumference of 126-203 mm | — |
| Bezel material | fiber-reinforced polymer | — |
| Memory/History | 4 GB | — |
| Strap material | silicone | — |
| Charging method | Garmin proprietary plug charger | — |
| Large font option | Yes | — |
| Display resolution | 390 x 390 pixels | — |
| Quick Release bands | yes (20 mm, Industry standard) | — |
| Sensors | ||
| Stocks | Yes | — |
| Calendar | Yes | — |
| Passcode | Yes | — |
| Calculator | Yes | — |
| Color shift | Yes | — |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth®, ANT+®, Wi-Fi® | — |
| Garmin Share | Yes | — |
| Hourly alert | Yes | — |
| Color filters | Yes | — |
| Find My Phone | Yes | — |
| Evening report | Yes | — |
| Morning report | Yes | — |
| Red shift mode | Yes | — |
| Spoken watch face | Yes | — |
| Weather forecasts | Yes | — |
| Smart Notifications | Yes | — |
| Smart trainer control | Yes | — |
| Smartphone compatibility | iPhone®, Android™ | — |
| Controls smartphone music | Yes | — |
| On-device Connect IQ™ Store | Yes | — |
| Plays and controls watch music | Yes | — |
| Find My Phone during GPS activity | Yes | — |
| Pairs with Garmin Connect™ Mobile | Yes | — |
| Compatible with Garmin Messenger app | Yes | — |
| Find My Garmin (helps locate lost device) | Yes | — |
| Battery saver (customizable low power watch) | Yes | — |
| Realtime settings sync with Garmin Connect™ mobile | Yes | — |
| View images from notifications on watch (Android™ only) | Yes | — |
| Text response/reject phone call with text (Android™ only) | Yes | — |
| Connect IQ™ (downloadable watch faces, data fields and apps) | Yes | — |
| has GPS | — | Yes |
| has a compass | — | Yes |
| Has a barometer | — | Yes |
| has a gyroscope | — | Yes |
| Has a cadence sensor | — | Yes |
| has an accelerometer | — | Yes |
| Monitors perspiration | — | No |
| Has a heart rate monitor | — | Yes |
| Has a temperature sensor | — | Yes |
| Monitors blood oxygenation levels | — | Yes |
| Variant | ||
| Color | Whitestone with Whitestone/Cloud Blue Band | — |
| Available Colors | Whitestone with Whitestone/Cloud Blue Band; Black with Black/Amp Yellow Band; Red Pink with Red Pink/Mango Band ; Teal Green with Teal Green/Citron Band | — |
| Clock Features | ||
| Sleep | yes (advanced) | — |
| Hydration | yes (in Garmin Connect™ and optional Connect IQ™ widget) | — |
| Breathwork | Yes | — |
| Meditation | Yes | — |
| Fitness age | Yes | — |
| Sleep coach | Yes | — |
| Health status | Yes | — |
| Nap detection | Yes | — |
| All-day stress | Yes | — |
| Women's health | yes (in Garmin Connect™ and optional Connect IQ™ widget) | — |
| Health snapshot | Yes | — |
| Respiration rate | Yes | — |
| Lifestyle logging | Yes | — |
| Resting heart rate | Yes | — |
| Breathing variations | Yes | — |
| Relaxation reminders | Yes | — |
| Abnormal heart rate alerts | yes (high and low) | — |
| Relaxation breathing timer | Yes | — |
| Body Battery™ energy monitor | Yes | — |
| Heart rate (constant, every second) | Yes | — |
| Cycling Features | ||
| Pool swim workouts | Yes | — |
| Time and distance alerts | Yes | — |
| Auto rest (pool swim only) | Yes | — |
| Drill logging (pool swim only) | Yes | — |
| Countdown start (pool swim only) | Yes | — |
| Underwater wrist-based heart rate | Yes | — |
| "Repeat on" rest timer (pool swim only) | Yes | — |
| Basic rest timer (up from 0) (pool swim only) | Yes | — |
| Stroke type detection (freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly) (pool swim only) | Yes | — |
| Pool swim metrics (lengths, distance, pace, stroke count, swim efficiency (SWOLF), calories) | Yes | — |
| Open-water swim metrics (distance, pace, stroke count/rate, stroke distance, swim efficiency (SWOLF), calories) | Yes | — |
| Heart rate from external HRM (real-time during rests, interval and session stats during rests, and automatic heart rate download post-swim) | Yes | — |
| Running Features | ||
| Auto rest | Yes | — |
| UltraTrac mode | Yes | — |
| Vertical speed | Yes | — |
| Elevation profile | Yes | — |
| Total ascent/descent | Yes | — |
| Future elevation plot | Yes | — |
| Distance to destination | Yes | — |
| Sun and moon information | Yes | — |
| Rest Timer (Ultra Run only) | Yes | — |
| What You'll Love | ||
| Timer | Yes | — |
| Stopwatch | Yes | — |
| Time/date | Yes | — |
| Alarm clock | Yes | — |
| Touchscreen | Yes | — |
| Display type | AMOLED (optional always-on mode) | — |
| Water rating | 5 ATM | — |
| GPS Time Sync | Yes | — |
| Garmin Pay™ | Yes | — |
| Music storage | Yes | — |
| Training status | Yes | — |
| Smart wake alarm | Yes | — |
| Training readiness | Yes | — |
| Sunrise/sunset times | Yes | — |
| Pulse Ox blood oxygen | yes (spot-check, and optional all-day and in sleep) | — |
| Sleep score and insights | Yes | — |
| Automatic daylight saving time | Yes | — |
| Battery life (smartwatch mode) | Up to 10 days | — |
| Activity Profiles | ||
| Assistance | Yes | — |
| Live Event Sharing | Android™ Only | — |
| Incident Detection during select activities | Yes | — |
| Incident detection alert on phone for wearables | Yes | — |
| Outdoor Recreation | ||
| Up Ahead | Yes | — |
| TracBack® | Yes | — |
| Back to start | Yes | — |
| Point-to-point navigation | Yes | — |
| Bread crumb trail in real time | Yes | — |
| Daily Smart Features | ||
| HIIT workouts | Yes | — |
| Yoga workouts | Yes | — |
| Cardio workouts | Yes | — |
| Pilates workouts | Yes | — |
| Strength workouts | Yes | — |
| Garmin Cycling Coach | Yes | — |
| Garmin Running Coach | Yes | — |
| Garmin fitness coach | Yes | — |
| Garmin Coach - Strength | Yes | — |
| Garmin Running Coach Experts | Yes | — |
| On-screen workout muscle maps | Yes | — |
| Garmin Coach - Prebuilt Cycling Plans | Yes | — |
| Daily Suggested Workout - Running (Pace and Heart Rate Based) | Yes | — |
| Mapping & Navigation | ||
| Courses | Yes | — |
| Race an activity | Yes | — |
| Power meter compatible | Yes | — |
| Compatible with Varia™ lights | Yes | — |
| Compatible with Varia headlight camera | Yes | — |
| Speed and cadence sensor support (w/sensor) | Yes | — |
| Bike lap and lap maximum power (with power sensor) | Yes | — |
| Compatible with Varia™ radar (rear-facing radar) | Yes | — |
| Compatible with Vector™ and Rally™ (power meters) | Yes | — |
| Alerts (triggers alarm when you reach goals including time, distance, heart rate or calories) | Yes | — |
| Activity Tracking Features | ||
| % HRR | Yes | — |
| % HR max | Yes | — |
| HR zones | Yes | — |
| HR alerts | Yes | — |
| Shortcuts | Yes | — |
| HRV status | Yes | — |
| Load ratio | Yes | — |
| Manual lap | Yes | — |
| Rest timer | Yes | — |
| Auto max HR | Yes | — |
| Finish time | Yes | — |
| HR calories | Yes | — |
| Voice alerts | Yes | — |
| Custom alerts | Yes | — |
| Physio TrueUp | Yes | — |
| Recovery time | Yes | — |
| Training load | Yes | — |
| VO2 Max (Run) | Yes | — |
| Course guidance | Yes | — |
| Training effect | Yes | — |
| Race an Activity | Yes | — |
| Advanced workouts | Yes | — |
| Interval training | Yes | — |
| Race glance/widget | Yes | — |
| Training load focus | Yes | — |
| VO2 Max (Trail Run) | Yes | — |
| GPS speed and distance | Yes | — |
| Configurable lap alerts | Yes | — |
| Customizable data pages | Yes | — |
| Unified training status | Yes | — |
| Touch and/or button lock | Yes | — |
| Activity history on watch | Yes | — |
| Downloadable training plans | Yes | — |
| Training effect (anaerobic) | Yes | — |
| HRM running pace and distance | Yes | — |
| Customizable activity profiles | Yes | — |
| Auto Pause® automatic timer halt | Yes | — |
| Respiration rate (during exercise) | yes (with compatible accessory) | — |
| Auto Lap® interval tracking feature | Yes | — |
| Primary benefit (Training Effect labels) | Yes | — |
| HR broadcast (broadcasts HR data over ANT+® to paired devices) | Yes | — |
| Improved interval (includes open repeats, intervals data page, rest screen and auto detection) | Yes | — |
| Workout and Training Plans | ||
| Gym | Strength, HIIT, Cardio, Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping,, Floor Climbing, Indoor Rowing, Jump Roping | — |
| Swim | Pool Swimming, Open Water Swimming | — |
| Cycling | Biking, Road Biking, Mountain Biking, Gravel Biking, Bike Commuting, Bike Touring, eBiking, eMountain Biking, Indoor Biking, Cyclocross | — |
| Wellness | Walking, Pilates, Yoga , Indoor Walking, Mobility, Meditation, Breathwork | — |
| In the ring | Boxing, Mixed Martial Arts | — |
| Team sports | Basketball, Volleyball, Field Hockey, Ice Hockey, Football/Soccer, American Football, Lacrosse, Rugby, Ultimate Disc, Cricket, Softball, Baseball | — |
| Motor sports | Motorcycling, Overlanding, Motocrossing, ATVing, Snowmobiling | — |
| On the water | Stand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing, Kayaking, Snorkeling | — |
| Racket sports | Tennis, Pickleball, Badminton, Squash, Table Tennis, Padel, Platform Tennis, Racquetball | — |
| Indoor running | Treadmill Running, Indoor Track Running, Virtual Running | — |
| Outdoor running | Running, Outdoor Track Running, Trail Running, Ultra Running, Obstacle Racing | — |
| Snow and winter | Skiing, Snowboarding, XC Classic Skiing, XC Skate Skiing, Ice Skating, Snowshoeing | — |
| Outdoor recreation | Hiking, Rucking, Mountaineering, Horseback Riding, Disc Golf, Archery | — |
| Other activity profiles | Inline Skating | — |
| Health & Wellness Monitoring | ||
| GPS | Yes | — |
| Compass | Yes | — |
| GLONASS | Yes | — |
| Galileo | Yes | — |
| Gyroscope | Yes | — |
| Thermometer | Yes | — |
| Accelerometer | Yes | — |
| Ambient light sensor | Yes | — |
| Barometric altimeter | Yes | — |
| Pulse Ox Blood Oxygen Saturation Monitor | Yes | — |
| Garmin Elevate™ wrist heart rate monitor | Yes | — |
| Safety and Tracking Features | ||
| TrueUp™ | Yes | — |
| Move IQ™ | Yes | — |
| Step counter | Yes | — |
| Floors climbed | Yes | — |
| Calories burned | Yes | — |
| Distance traveled | Yes | — |
| Intensity minutes | Yes | — |
| Automatic rep counting | Yes | — |
| Move Alert movement options | Yes | — |
| Garmin Connect™ Challenges app | yes (optional Connect IQ app) | — |
| Move alerts (displays on device after a period of inactivity) | Yes | — |
| Auto goal (learns your activity level and assigns a daily step goal) | Yes | — |
| Training, Planning and Analysis Features | ||
| Run workouts | Yes | — |
| Quick workout | Yes | — |
| Running power | Yes | — |
| Race predictor | Yes | — |
| Foot pod capable | Yes | — |
| Running dynamics | Yes | — |
| Grade-adjusted pace | Yes | — |
| Run/Walk/Stand detection | Yes | — |
| Stride length (real time) | Yes | — |
| PacePro™ Pacing Strategies | Yes | — |
| Vertical oscillation and ratio | Yes | — |
| Ground contact time and balance | yes (GCT balance with accessory) | — |
| GPS-based distance, time and pace | Yes | — |
| Course- and weather-specific race predictor | Yes | — |
| Cadence (provides real-time number of steps per minute) | Yes | — |
| Design | ||
| width | — | 41 |
| height | — | 41 |
| volume | — | 20.68 cm³ |
| weight | — | 31 g |
| thickness | — | 12.3 |
| ATM rating | — | 5 ATM |
| resolution | — | 408 x 408 px |
| screen size | — | 1.2 inches |
| Display type | — | OLED/AMOLED |
| Has a display | — | Yes |
| pixel density | — | 320 ppi |
| water resistance | — | Waterproof |
| Always-On Display | — | Yes |
| has a touch screen | — | Yes |
| Gorilla Glass version | — | Gorilla Glass 5 |
| waterproof depth rating | — | 50 m |
| Watch band is replaceable | — | Yes |
| Has sapphire glass display | — | No |
| Ingress Protection (IP) rating | — | IP68 |
| has branded damage-resistant glass | — | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| charge time | — | 1.25 hours |
| battery life | — | 1.25 days |
| battery power | — | 325 mAh |
| has wireless charging | — | Yes |
| has a removable battery | — | No |
| Has a solar power battery | — | No |
| has a rechargeable battery | — | Yes |
| battery life in power save mode | — | 48 hours |
| Features | ||
| RAM | — | 2GB |
| release date | — | 2025-08-20 |
| Has a stopwatch | — | Yes |
| Has smart alarm | — | No |
| warranty period | — | 1 years |
| Has call control | — | Yes |
| Has silent alarm | — | Yes |
| has HRV tracking | — | Yes |
| internal storage | — | 32GB |
| measures VO2 max | — | Yes |
| Has notifications | — | Yes |
| Has ECG technology | — | Yes |
| Locates your phone | — | Yes |
| has fall detection | — | Yes |
| has voice commands | — | Yes |
| Acquires GPS faster | — | No |
| Has vibrating alerts | — | Yes |
| shows readiness level | — | Yes |
| Can be used to answer calls | — | Yes |
| measures resting heart rate | — | Yes |
| has irregular heart rate warnings | — | Yes |
| has fast/slow heart rate notifications | — | Yes |
| Has a built-in camera remote control function | — | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| has NFC | — | Yes |
| SIM cards | — | 1 eSIM |
| Wi-Fi version | — | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| supports Wi-Fi | — | Yes |
| supports Galileo | — | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | — | 6 |
| has a cellular module | — | Yes |
| Is compatible with iOS | — | No |
| Is compatible with Android | — | Yes |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Has passcode | — | Yes |
| Is compatible with Windows | — | No |
| Is compatible with Mac OS X | — | No |
| has an external memory slot | — | No |
| has a battery level indicator | — | Yes |
| has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack | — | No |
| App & Software | ||
| Ad-free | — | Yes |
| Free app | — | Yes |
| Has coaching | — | Yes |
| Includes maps | — | Yes |
| Supports routes | — | Yes |
| Has achievements | — | Yes |
| Has goal setting | — | Yes |
| Has live tracking | — | Yes |
| Has exercise diary | — | Yes |
| Predicts ovulation | — | Yes |
| Can be personalised | — | Yes |
| Has weight tracking | — | Yes |
| Predicts start date | — | Yes |
| Tracks water intake | — | Yes |
| Has inactivity alerts | — | Yes |
| Has period notifications | — | Yes |
| Has temperature tracking | — | Yes |
| Doesn’t require account | — | No |
| Provides activity reports | — | Yes |
| Displays fertile window notifications | — | Yes |
| Counts how many calories you've burned | — | Yes |
| Activity tracking | ||
| Measures pace | — | Yes |
| Tracks distance | — | Yes |
| Tracks elevation | — | Yes |
| Designed for golf | — | No |
| Tracks your sleep | — | Yes |
| Tracks steps taken | — | Yes |
| Designed for diving | — | No |
| Has a route tracker | — | Yes |
| Has exercise tagging | — | Yes |
| Has multi-sport mode | — | No |
| Tracks calorie intake | — | Yes |
| Provides sleep reports | — | Yes |
| Detects activities automatically | — | Yes |
| Has a stroke counter for swimming | — | No |
Wrist Fit
Garmin Forerunner 170 Music
Sits best on wrists ~45–61mm wide (≈ 12.0–16.3cm circumference).
Google Pixel Watch 4 - 41mm
Sits best on wrists ~43–59mm wide (≈ 11.5–15.8cm circumference).
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Garmin Forerunner 170 Music bigger than the Google Pixel Watch 4 - 41mm?
The Garmin Forerunner 170 Music is bigger — 42.6mm vs 41mm case width.
Which fits a smaller wrist better, the Garmin Forerunner 170 Music or the Google Pixel Watch 4 - 41mm?
The Garmin Forerunner 170 Music suits wrists around 45–61mm wide, and the Google Pixel Watch 4 - 41mm around 43–59mm. The one with the smaller lower bound is the safer pick for a small wrist.
Can I see the Garmin Forerunner 170 Music and Google Pixel Watch 4 - 41mm side by side at true scale?
Yes — the schematics and photos above show both watches at matched scale, and our fit tool overlays each on your wrist width.