Garmin’s newest mid-range running and multisport watch has gotten smarter with a vibrant OLED screen, voice assistant, and improved sensors. The Forerunner 570 continues the company’s running watch updates, now featuring more precise GPS and better heart rate monitoring. This model replaces the popular 265 and sits just below the 970, offering a similar design to the flagship but with some features removed for a lower price.
However, at £450 (€550/$550/A$999), the 570 is still pricey compared to most mid-range competitors and edges close to premium watch territory.
The 570 comes with several hardware and software upgrades over the 265. It’s available in 42mm or 47mm sizes and in a variety of colors—or classic black for a more subtle look.
The speaker above the strap delivers clear alerts during runs, as well as Bluetooth calling and voice assistant support. The watch feels premium with its polycarbonate body, metal buttons, and aluminum bezel, paired with a bright, sharp OLED touchscreen.
Like the Fenix 8 and Forerunner 970, the 570 includes Garmin’s new offline voice commands for quick access to timers, settings, and activity tracking. It also connects to your phone’s voice assistant (Siri or Gemini) and lets you take calls from your wrist.
The 570 shares the same updated interface as the 970, making it a better smartwatch for notifications and music control. It supports Google Maps (Android only) and can download apps like Spotify, Amazon Music, and YouTube Music for offline listening. Garmin Pay works for contactless payments, though UK bank support is limited.
The 47mm model lasts about five days with the always-on display, slightly less than the 970 or 265. Reducing the brightness adds roughly a day of battery life, while turning off the always-on display extends it to around 10 days.
### Specifications:
– Screen: 1.2in or 1.4in AMOLED
– Case size: 42mm or 47mm
– Thickness: 12.9mm
– Band size: 20mm or 22mm
– Weight: 42g or 50g
– Storage: 8GB
– Water resistance: 50m (5ATM)
– Sensors: Multiband GPS, Glonass, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou, compass, thermometer, heart rate, pulse Ox
– Connectivity: Bluetooth, ANT+, Wi-Fi
### Running & Activity Tracking
The bright display makes it easy to view multiple metrics at a glance—up to eight data fields per screen. The Forerunner 570 includes Garmin’s latest optical heart rate sensor and dual-band GPS for highly accurate tracking. With over 85 built-in sport profiles, it covers nearly any activity.
For runners and triathletes, it offers nearly everything the 970 does, including wrist-based power, running dynamics, adaptive coaching plans, and fitness metrics like VO2 Max. The only missing features are offline maps (it provides breadcrumb navigation instead) and Garmin’s newer impact load and running tolerance tools.
It also includes Garmin’s excellent recovery features, like training readiness, which remain some of the best in the industry.Here’s a more natural and fluent version of your text while keeping the original meaning intact:
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The battery life is decent but not class-leading, lasting about 14 hours with maximum accuracy settings or around 8 hours when also streaming offline Spotify music via Bluetooth headphones. This falls short of the 970’s performance by several hours.
The watch charges via a USB-C cable that plugs into the port next to the sensors on the back. It reaches 70% in roughly 40 minutes and fully charges in 83 minutes.
The 570 includes most of Garmin’s latest health tracking features, such as the excellent Body Battery system, sleep coaching, daily health summaries, stress monitoring, women’s health tracking, and heart health insights. However, it lacks ECG functionality—a notable omission, especially since similarly priced competitors from Apple, Google, and Samsung offer it.
### Sustainability
The watch is repairable through Garmin’s support services. The battery retains at least 90% of its original capacity after two years of weekly charging. While the watch doesn’t use recycled materials, Garmin provides recycling programs for new purchases. Security updates are guaranteed until at least May 2027, though the company typically supports devices longer.
### Price
The Garmin Forerunner 570 costs £459.99 (€549.99/$549.99/A$999). For comparison:
– Garmin Fenix 8: from £780
– Forerunner 970: £630
– Forerunner 165: £250
– Coros Pace 3: £219
– Suunto Run: £199
– Polar Pacer Pro: £299
### Verdict
The Forerunner 570 is an excellent running watch, but its price makes it hard to wholeheartedly recommend. It boasts vibrant colors, a crisp OLED display, and many of the 970’s best features. Its GPS and heart rate tracking are among the most accurate, and it integrates seamlessly with Garmin’s top-tier training and recovery systems. It also functions well as a daily smartwatch.
However, the lack of offline maps, a built-in flashlight, ECG, and the latest running metrics is harder to justify at this price. At £460, it struggles to compete with more feature-packed rivals, making it a better pick when discounted.
Pros:
– Bright OLED screen
– Phone and offline voice control
– Garmin Pay
– Extensive tracking and recovery analysis for running and other sports
– Offline Spotify support
– Button and touch controls
– Highly accurate GPS
Cons:
– Expensive
– No ECG
– No offline maps
– No running tolerance metrics
– No built-in flashlight
– Limited Garmin Pay bank support
– Fewer smartwatch features compared to Apple/Google/Samsung
– Shorter battery life than other Forerunner models
Offline Spotify (and other music services) remains a standout feature that most dedicated running watches still can’t match.
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