Garmin Forerunner 170 vs Ultrahuman Ring AIR
Our pick: Garmin Forerunner 170 takes it — 85 vs 82.
Both are strong — the call comes down to what you prioritise:
- Garmin Forerunner 170 — You coach runners or endurance clients and want Garmin's readiness and load metrics on a first 'real' training watch, without the €500 tier.
- Ultrahuman Ring AIR — You want continuous sleep, recovery and HRV data — with an optional metabolic angle — without locking clients into a monthly subscription.
Garmin Forerunner 170
A software-led upgrade on the 165: Training Readiness, Training Status, running power and dynamics and Garmin Pay arrive at the entry price, on the same AMOLED and sensor. Street prices have settled near where the 165 was, but battery is a touch shorter and GPS is still single-band.
Ultrahuman Ring AIR
An accurate, feather-light recovery ring with a standout metabolic-health angle — and, unlike Oura, no subscription. Softer workout tracking is the trade.
Compare side-by-side
| Garmin Forerunner 17085Scorefrom€250.56Review → | Ultrahuman Ring AIR82Scorefrom€234.53Review → | |
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