Tom's Guide80
Performs well and looks great, but is not a smart buy at full price given missing maps and stronger alternatives.
Garmin Forerunner 570
5 expert reviews#16 of 23 smartwatches
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recommend
recommend
Best for bright-screen running tracking
Critics’ consensus
5 professional reviewers tested the Garmin Forerunner 570, and 2 recommend it. Most praised: display and health tracking. Most common complaint: price.
Reviewed by Tom's Guide, TechRadar, Android Central and 2 more
The catch: It is pricey, with no offline maps, and cheaper watches offer more.
Critics agree
Scores run from 80 to 834 printed scores, 1 estimated · printed scores only: 80
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What do critics say about the Garmin Forerunner 570?
TechRadar80
A stylish mid-range training watch with accurate tracking and bright display, held back by middling value and shorter battery life.
Android Central80
A good running watch with a standout look, but omissions like offline maps and ECG make its price hard to justify.
Trusted Reviews80
A perfectly capable sports watch whose pricing undermines it, since cheaper rivals offer more.
NBC Select83est.
Top pick for runners, with strong training tools and accurate multi-band GPS in two sizes.
Scores are converted to 0–100. "est." means the outlet gave no number, so we estimated one from its verdict and checked our estimates against ratings outlets print. How we check estimates
What critics praise most
Display3 of 5
Health tracking3 of 5
Performance2 of 5
What critics dislike most
Price5 of 5
Battery life2 of 5
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Common questions
Is the Garmin Forerunner 570 worth it?
Critics are divided: 2 of 5 recommend it. It is pricey, with no offline maps, and cheaper watches offer more.
Do critics agree about the Garmin Forerunner 570?
Critics agree: scores range from 80 (Tom's Guide) to 83 (NBC Select), a spread of 3 points across 5 reviews. Reviewers broadly agree.
What do critics dislike about the Garmin Forerunner 570?
Price (5 of 5 reviews), Battery life (2 of 5 reviews).
What is the best alternative to the Garmin Forerunner 570?
The Apple Watch Series 11 (critic score 88), top pick, narrowly.