The Garmin Forerunner 570 is an advanced GPS running and triathlon watch offered in 42 mm and 47 mm sizes. Garmin pairs its bright AMOLED touchscreen with an aluminium bezel, multi-band GPS, music storage, Garmin Pay, training readiness and adaptive Garmin Coach plans. A built-in speaker and microphone support calls and voice functions when the watch is connected to a compatible phone.
The 47 mm version weighs 50 g and uses a 1.4-inch, 454 × 454 display. Garmin rates it for up to 11 days in smartwatch mode, 18 hours with GPS-only tracking, or 14 hours with multi-band GNSS. The smaller 42 mm model weighs 42 g, so buyers should compare fit as well as colour.
This generation suits runners who want detailed training and recovery guidance without stepping up to the more expensive Forerunner 970. It does not include the 970’s full-colour onboard maps or LED torch, making breadcrumb navigation and phone-linked features important considerations for trail use. Battery figures are manufacturer maximums and will vary with display, music, sensors and satellite settings. IMAGE PENDING.
What do people say about the Garmin Forerunner 570?
Owners frequently praise the Garmin Forerunner 570's bright AMOLED display, comfortable weight, accurate GPS and extensive running, triathlon and recovery data. Customers who have switched from older Garmin watches or an Apple Watch often appreciate the battery life and training features. Dutch Mantel buyers particularly like the display and fitness tracking, while a few find the price high or Garmin Connect difficult to navigate.
The disagreements matter: one Garmin customer reports battery drain from background monitoring, another finds the hardware too expensive relative to cheaper Forerunners, and some Best Buy reviews were incentivised. Independent French testers rate the sensor accuracy and screen highly but criticise the missing offline maps, absent ECG and weaker value compared with similarly priced competitors. Always-on display use can shorten real-world battery life considerably. The 42 mm case may fit smaller wrists better than the 47 mm model; this listing covers both sizes, while the cited customer reviews may refer to a particular variant.
Selected reviews: 4.41/5 (14 reviews). No separate wider-customer score is shown because the Garmin-origin reviews syndicated to Target may overlap other retailer populations, and individual selected ratings should not be counted twice.
Price guide (checked 27 October 2026): US$549.99 original US regular retail price, not a live stock or checkout guarantee. Regional prices vary; Garmin Singapore announced S$759 and Garmin Indonesia Rp9,239,000 at launch. Buying links include tracked-format Amazon US/Australia searches and genuine local retailer/manufacturer pages where a verified affiliate option was not established. Availability and commission attribution have not been confirmed.
Research sources: Best Buy customer reviews · Garmin customer reviews syndicated to Target · Mantel Netherlands reviews · Frandroid test · 01net test.
Methodology (27 October 2026): 14 individually sourced, English-paraphrased ratings: 4 original Garmin customer reviews syndicated via Target (English), 4 incentivised verified-purchase Best Buy customer reviews (English), 4 independent Mantel customers (translated from Dutch), and 2 independent French editorial assessments (Frandroid 7/10→3.50/5 and 01net 4.3/5). Selected arithmetic mean: 61.8 ÷ 14 = 4.41/5. The selected sample is not representative of all buyers. The four Mantel customer reviews exhaust that site's four visible ratings; customer aggregates from syndicated or overlapping pools are not combined. Imported reviews are not ARC-collected customer submissions. Public review JSON-LD/AggregateRating schema remains unverified.
Reviews
“The display, comfortable design and accurate fitness sensors impress, but the software remains complicated and this price is hard to justify without maps or ECG.”
“The light watch has an excellent AMOLED screen, precise GPS and heart-rate tracking, but its high price, shorter battery life and missing onboard maps weaken its value.”
“Switching from an Apple Watch gave me more useful sports features and longer battery life, although finding settings in Garmin Connect takes some effort.”
“It works well for running and monitoring health information such as sleep; I particularly value the battery and GPS.”
“I replaced a working Forerunner 735XT with the 570 for its aluminium bezel and colourful AMOLED display. The upgrade feels worthwhile, but it is costly.”
“The watch is expensive but feels well made, with a clear interface and lots of functions. Garmin could provide more helpful instructions.”
“Running measurements seem accurate, and I appreciate not needing to charge the watch every day.”
“The 47 mm watch feels lighter than expected, with a clear display, useful health and sleep data, dependable GPS and strong battery life; the many menus take time to learn.”
“Training and breathing information helped me tailor workouts and improve my two-mile time, although I would prefer a better watch strap.”
“The bright display, accurate GPS and detailed recovery metrics make this comfortable watch a reliable training companion, and syncing workouts is straightforward.”
“I like the lactate-threshold data and race predictions, but the Forerunner 570 costs too much when much of its hardware feels similar to cheaper Garmin models.”
“Replacing my old Fenix 3HR, I appreciate the lighter case, better elevation readings and improved wrist heart-rate tracking for running, cycling and skiing.”
“I prefer this lighter, more agile watch to my bulky Enduro. Its screen is brighter, though the shorter battery life is a trade-off I notice.”
“The watch has more features than I need for running and hiking, and I cannot fully disable some background tracking. Using power-saving mode between activities helps the battery last longer.”
