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 28 2026
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.
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
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
Should you buy the Garmin Forerunner 570 42mm?
The Garmin Forerunner 570 42mm is a runner's watch for smaller wrists, with multi-band GPS, the Elevate Gen 5 sensor, and a speaker and mic for calls. It ranks eighth of ten at $549.99, and that price is the whole story. Satisfaction scores 96, the highest in the category, so people who own one love it. But you are paying $300 more than a COROS PACE 4 for a watch without maps. Buy it if the Garmin training ecosystem is non-negotiable and you want the 42 mm size.
Where it earns its score
- Highest satisfaction in the category. A 96 for Satisfaction and 91 for Reliability, the strongest pair of those two scores among all ten watches.
- Multi-band GPS with SatIQ. Dual-frequency accuracy across GPS, GLONASS, and Galileo.
- Latest Garmin sensor. Elevate Gen 5 heart rate with skin-temperature sensing.
- Calls from the wrist. Speaker and mic, which the Instinct 3 and PACE 4 lack.
What to know first
- Value scores 66. At $549.99 you get breadcrumb navigation only, no maps, no ECG app, no flashlight.
- Ten days of battery. Up to 18 hours of GPS, less than half the PACE 4's 41 hours.
- Gorilla Glass 3, not sapphire. With an aluminum bezel rather than steel or titanium.
- Warranty is the lowest factor. One year, scoring 55.
Our verdict
The Forerunner 570 42mm scores 80, a Good Buy, and it is a very good running watch at a hard-to-justify price. Buy it if you want Garmin training features in a small AMOLED case and can find a discount. Otherwise the COROS PACE 4 scores 83 at $249 with maps, and the Venu 3S at $288 offers calls in a similar size.
COROS PACE 4
Questions buyers ask
Does the Garmin Forerunner 570 have maps?
No. It uses breadcrumb navigation. The Forerunner 970 adds full-color maps for $749.99.
Forerunner 570 or Forerunner 970?
The 570 scores 80 at $549.99; the 970 scores 80 at $749.99 but adds maps, ECG, a flashlight, sapphire glass, and 15 days of battery. If you want maps, the 970 is the better spend.
How long does the Forerunner 570 42mm battery last?
Up to 10 days in smartwatch mode and up to 18 hours in GPS mode.
Ready to check it out?
Garmin Forerunner 570 42mm · ViperScore 80 · Good Buy · $549.99
How the other 9 gps smartwatches scored
83Garmin Instinct 3 AMOLED
83COROS PACE 4
82Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 40mm
82Amazfit T-Rex 3
81Garmin Venu 3S 41mm
81Garmin fenix 8 AMOLED 47mm
81Apple Watch Ultra 3
80Garmin Forerunner 970
78Google Pixel Watch 4 45mm
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