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Best Alternatives to Garmin Forerunner 570

Forerunner 570 is Garmin’s mid AMOLED with training readiness and Connect IQ — not Pace Pro’s COROS maps-and-battery bet, not 970’s current flagship. Keep it when Garmin sports science without 970 money is the job. Leave for Pace Pro when COROS battery/maps win, or to 165 when you only needed a first AMOLED.

Last updated: 12 Sept 2026 · Next review: Dec 2026

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Garmin Forerunner 265
8.0 Good
570 is Garmin mid AMOLED + training readiness in Connect — not COROS. Forerunner 265 is COROS battery/maps or a cheaper first AMOLED: proven AMOLED daily runner.
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Better than Forerunner 570
- Forerunner 265 if Garmin tax or missing COROS runtime is the fail
- Improves vs Forerunner 570: Proven AMOLED daily runner
What you give up
- You give up Garmin training readiness and Connect IQ
- Give up Forerunner 570: Bright AMOLED without flagship price
Who should switch
Move to Forerunner 265 for COROS GPS weeks, 165 beginner price, or 970 flagship — proven AMOLED daily runner.
Who should stay with Forerunner 570
Keep 570 when Garmin sports science without 970 money is the buy and superseded by Forerunner 570.
Best for
- Enough of what is built for without stretching it into another job.
- Over a generalist when GPS running watch is the weekly filter.
- Strong clearance value vs 570.
From € 449
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Previous Generation
Garmin Forerunner 965
9.2 Excellent
570 is Garmin mid AMOLED + training readiness in Connect — not COROS. Forerunner 965 is COROS battery/maps or a cheaper first AMOLED: full training suite.
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Better than Forerunner 570
- Forerunner 965 if Garmin tax or missing COROS runtime is the fail
- Improves vs Forerunner 570: Full training suite
What you give up
- You give up Garmin training readiness and Connect IQ
- Give up Forerunner 570: Bright AMOLED without flagship price
Who should switch
Move to Forerunner 965 for COROS GPS weeks, 165 beginner price, or 970 flagship — full training suite.
Who should stay with Forerunner 570
Keep 570 when Garmin sports science without 970 money is the buy and premium price.
Best for
- Enough of what is built for without stretching it into another job.
- Over a generalist when GPS running watch is the weekly filter.
From € 549
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Suunto Race S
8.1 Good
570 is Garmin mid AMOLED + training readiness in Connect — not COROS. Race S is COROS battery/maps or a cheaper first AMOLED: lighter Race form factor.
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Better than Forerunner 570
- Race S if Garmin tax or missing COROS runtime is the fail
- Improves vs Forerunner 570: Lighter Race form factor
What you give up
- You give up Garmin training readiness and Connect IQ
- Give up Forerunner 570: Bright AMOLED without flagship price
Who should switch
Move to Race S for COROS GPS weeks, 165 beginner price, or 970 flagship — lighter Race form factor.
Who should stay with Forerunner 570
Keep 570 when Garmin sports science without 970 money is the buy and shorter battery than full Race.
Best for
- Enough of what is built for without stretching it into another job.
- Over a generalist when GPS running watch is the weekly filter.
From € 349
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Better Value
COROS Pace Pro
8.9 Very Good
570 is Garmin mid AMOLED + training readiness in Connect — not COROS. Pace Pro is COROS battery/maps or a cheaper first AMOLED: very light for maps + AMOLED.
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Better than Forerunner 570
- Pace Pro if Garmin tax or missing COROS runtime is the fail
- Improves vs Forerunner 570: Very light for maps + AMOLED
What you give up
- You give up Garmin training readiness and Connect IQ
- Give up Forerunner 570: Bright AMOLED without flagship price
Who should switch
Move to Pace Pro for COROS GPS weeks, 165 beginner price, or 970 flagship — very light for maps + AMOLED.
Who should stay with Forerunner 570
Keep 570 when Garmin sports science without 970 money is the buy and smaller third-party app ecosystem than Garmin.
Best for
- Enough of what is built for without stretching it into another job.
- Over a generalist when GPS running watch is the weekly filter.
From € 349
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Better Value
COROS Pace 3
8.8 Very Good
570 is Garmin mid AMOLED + training readiness in Connect — not COROS. Pace 3 is COROS battery/maps or a cheaper first AMOLED: very light.
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Better than Forerunner 570
- Pace 3 if Garmin tax or missing COROS runtime is the fail
- Improves vs Forerunner 570: Very light
What you give up
- You give up Garmin training readiness and Connect IQ
- Give up Forerunner 570: Bright AMOLED without flagship price
Who should switch
Move to Pace 3 for COROS GPS weeks, 165 beginner price, or 970 flagship — very light.
Who should stay with Forerunner 570
Keep 570 when Garmin sports science without 970 money is the buy and smaller ecosystem than Garmin.
Best for
- Light GPS watch with long battery and are fine living in COROS training software.
- Prioritise on-wrist weight and essentials over Forerunner maps and smartwatch chrome.
- Comparing vs FR 165 and will actually use COROS' training workflow weekly.
From € 229
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Better Value
COROS Pace 4
8.6 Very Good
570 is Garmin mid AMOLED + training readiness in Connect — not COROS. Pace 4 is COROS battery/maps or a cheaper first AMOLED: just 32 g with nylon band—easy all-day racing weight.
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Better than Forerunner 570
- Pace 4 if Garmin tax or missing COROS runtime is the fail
- Improves vs Forerunner 570: Just 32 g with nylon band—easy all-day racing weight
What you give up
- You give up Garmin training readiness and Connect IQ
- Give up Forerunner 570: Bright AMOLED without flagship price
Who should switch
Move to Pace 4 for COROS GPS weeks, 165 beginner price, or 970 flagship — just 32 g with nylon band—easy all-day racing weight.
Who should stay with Forerunner 570
Keep 570 when Garmin sports science without 970 money is the buy and no full offline maps (step up to Apex 4 / Pace Pro).
Best for
- Building a clear role for instead of forcing one product to cover every session.
- Strong price-to-performance versus mid Garmin Forerunners.
From € 249
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Direct Competitor
Garmin Forerunner 970
9.1 Excellent
570 is Garmin mid AMOLED + training readiness in Connect — not COROS. Forerunner 970 is COROS battery/maps or a cheaper first AMOLED: full offline maps on a bright AMOLED.
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Better than Forerunner 570
- Forerunner 970 if Garmin tax or missing COROS runtime is the fail
- Improves vs Forerunner 570: Full offline maps on a bright AMOLED
What you give up
- You give up Garmin training readiness and Connect IQ
- Give up Forerunner 570: Bright AMOLED without flagship price
Who should switch
Move to Forerunner 970 for COROS GPS weeks, 165 beginner price, or 970 flagship — full offline maps on a bright AMOLED.
Who should stay with Forerunner 570
Keep 570 when Garmin sports science without 970 money is the buy and premium price.
Best for
- Will actually use maps, training load, and AMOLED daily.
- Already in Garmin Connect and want the high-end Forerunner feature set.
- ECG and advanced running metrics with HRM 600.
From € 689
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Direct Competitor
Amazfit Cheetah 2 Pro
8.4 Good
570 is Garmin mid AMOLED + training readiness in Connect — not COROS. Cheetah 2 Pro is COROS battery/maps or a cheaper first AMOLED: titanium runner-first chassis at 45.6 g without strap.
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Better than Forerunner 570
- Cheetah 2 Pro if Garmin tax or missing COROS runtime is the fail
- Improves vs Forerunner 570: Titanium runner-first chassis at 45.6 g without strap
What you give up
- You give up Garmin training readiness and Connect IQ
- Give up Forerunner 570: Bright AMOLED without flagship price
Who should switch
Move to Cheetah 2 Pro for COROS GPS weeks, 165 beginner price, or 970 flagship — titanium runner-first chassis at 45.6 g without strap.
Who should stay with Forerunner 570
Keep 570 when Garmin sports science without 970 money is the buy and 5 ATM and no documented payments — not a swim/pay daily smartwatch.
Best for
- Enough of what is built for without stretching it into another job.
- Over a generalist when GPS running watch is the weekly filter.
- Zepp Coach 5K–marathon plus gait, running power and lactate threshold.
From € 449
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Spec comparison of Garmin Forerunner 570 and alternatives
Watch	Battery	GPS	Maps	Weight	Score	Best for	From
Forerunner 570Source	18	Yes	No	—	8.7	Enough of what is built for without stretching it into another job., Over a generalist when GPS running watch is the weekly filter.	EUR 449
Pace Pro	38	Yes	Yes	37	8.9	Enough of what is built for without stretching it into another job., Over a generalist when GPS running watch is the weekly filter.	EUR 349
Forerunner 265	—	Yes	No	—	8.0	Enough of what is built for without stretching it into another job., Over a generalist when GPS running watch is the weekly filter.	EUR 449
Forerunner 970	26	Yes	Yes	—	9.1	Will actually use maps, training load, and AMOLED daily., Already in Garmin Connect and want the high-end Forerunner feature set.	EUR 689
Race S	—	Yes	Yes	—	8.1	Enough of what is built for without stretching it into another job., Over a generalist when GPS running watch is the weekly filter.	EUR 349
Pace 3	—	Yes	No	30	8.8	Light GPS watch with long battery and are fine living in COROS training software., Prioritise on-wrist weight and essentials over Forerunner maps and smartwatch chrome.	EUR 229
Forerunner 965	—	Yes	Yes	52	9.2	Enough of what is built for without stretching it into another job., Over a generalist when GPS running watch is the weekly filter.	EUR 549

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