#8Garmin Forerunner 570 42mm

Product Review · GPS Smartwatches · #8 Ranked

Garmin Forerunner 570 42mm

Mid-tier AMOLED running watch, small-wrist size · Reviewed by Drew · amazon.com live, Sept 9 2026

80
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Rank #8 of 10 · GPS Smartwatches
$549.99
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The verdict

Why it scored a 80

At $549.99, the Garmin Forerunner 570 42mm is a mid-tier AMOLED running watch for smaller wrists, with multi-band GPS, the Elevate Gen 5 sensor, calls from the wrist, and Garmin's full training suite. Satisfaction leads at 96 and Reliability sits at 91 on a 4.8-star average, while Value drags at 66 because owners and reviewers flag the list price as high for a watch without maps. It also skips the ECG app, flashlight, and sapphire glass, and its 10-day battery is the shortest of the Garmins here. It is for runners who want a light, small Garmin with top training metrics and do not need maps.

Key specs

What you're getting

  • 1.2-inch AMOLED, 390 x 390, 42 mm case, about 42 g
  • Up to 10 days smartwatch mode, up to 18 hr GPS mode
  • Multi-band GPS with SatIQ across GPS, GLONASS and Galileo
  • Elevate Gen 5 HR sensor with skin-temperature sensing
  • Speaker and mic for calls; 5 ATM rating, 8 GB storage
  • Aluminum bezel with Gorilla Glass 3 lens, not sapphire
  • 1-year warranty; Garmin Connect free, no subscription
  • Breadcrumb navigation only - no maps, ECG app or flashlight

ViperScore breakdown

FactorScoreWeightPoints
Value66×25%16.5
Quality88×20%17.6
Features80×15%12.0
Reliability91×15%13.7
Satisfaction96×15%14.4
Warranty55×10%5.5
Weighted total80

At a glance

  • Up to 10 days smartwatch mode, 18 hr GPS
  • Multi-band GPS with SatIQ; no onboard maps
  • 42 mm, ~42 g; speaker and mic for calls; 5 ATM
  • Price$549.99
  • TierMid-tier AMOLED running watch, small-wrist size
  • Category rank#8 of 10
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