Garmin - Forerunner 570 47mm

Garmin FR 570 here, the battery is ok but it only lasts for 5/6 days max if you are active and use gps...

Still one of the best when it comes to performance/price. Performance is super nice, long battery time, many functions. But ofc if you have enough money, go for a newer model like FR 570. I dont know much about swimming. Probably the FR 9xx is better for that.

agree, as a runner preparing for half marathon I wouldn't go without training metrics such as training readiness [Garmin Running Watch Comparison | Which Watch](https://www.garmin.com/en-US/which-watch/running/compare/) The FR 570 is the successor of the 265 (which should be cheaper now), in my opinion the newer sensors are a plus for the 570, the phone functionality is more a feature to ignore as you still need a smartphone paired and connected.

first, you won't run any faster or better with a new garmin, so what do you expect from a new watch? I would go with the fr 265 as sombody wrote the 255 is outdated. But I have to admit, every Garmin is outdated after release because of their policies, you won't get any funcional updates after release, only bug fixes. So the 265 was followed by the actual 570. BUT, the only FR with maps and navigation (which was essential for me) is the fr 970 [Garmin Running Watch Comparison | Which Watch](https://www.garmin.com/en-US/which-watch/running/compare/) even the 570 lacks maps and navigation. You could go with the FR 965 which is the previous model to the fr 970... if you don't need navigation check with the 265 (cheaper) or 570 (newer one, mor features)

Just got a FR 570 to replace a Fenix 7 - WAY more comfortable to wear because lighter weight and less chunky profile, also maybe the lugs sit different relative to the back of the watch, so it lies flatter on my wrist than the difference in thickness might suggest. Probably less durable/beatable than a Fenix long term, but so far so good. Excellent choice for your use case. Note that if you want maps you’ll need the top model.

You're probably going to get each brand's fans telling you theirs is the best. The Garmin Forerunner 200- or 500-series will give you great coverage of running and cycling. I'm less sure about swimming. I know people do it but I'm not much of a swimmer. I think there are some tricks to setting it up well. It should give you ok coverage of basketball. You'll see how it impacts your overall fitness picture. I found the weightlifting module unusable but people do use it. Must-have accessory - an external heart rate sensor. I think there's a right thing for swimming in particular. It should work fine for the other stuff. The handlebars adapter. If maps are important to you, within Garmin you really need two devices.

Sounds like a good plan. I can't remember which Fenix was the first to be a dive watch but the only other is the much more expensive Descent. If you don't need the additional features from the Descent and the Fenix replaces a dive computer, it seems like you end up getting a really good value. It's worth comparing to some of the Forerunners if the dive aspect doesn't look that strong to you. I think the 255, 265 and 570 do everything you need for actual training functions. The 955, 965 and 970 add maps and the 970 adds a running tolerance function that might be helpful for marathon training. How much do you run now? Do you have a training plan picked out? While Garmin has all of Daily Suggested Workouts, adaptive training plans, and fully pre-set training plans, they all have their issues for a marathon. I actually quite like DSW but more for filling in the gaps and helping maintain balance. https://lifehacker.com/health/what-its-like-to-train-for-a-race-with-garmins-training-plans

DC Rainmaker has some pretty good reviews, including of Amazfit et al. Generally people who like smartwatches generally find Garmin just ok at being a smartwatch. I feel like they're good enough to find out I really dislike them in general without spending extra money, but my wife and daughter both wear smartwatches most of the time. As a sports watch, I think the bottom-tier Forerunner is pretty disappointing. The 200- and 500-series models give you a much broader feature set, though of course it comes at a price. I think the 255 is probably still peak value since the 265 got a nicer screen and price hike without a lot of new features and the 570 came out earlier this year and is the current model. The Instinct 2 could also be a good pick. There's a comparison tool on Garmin's website. DC Rainmaker too, I think, and he'll let you compare across brands. When I came back to running in like 2011 or so, I just wanted an interval timer. Since then I've really appreciated pace and heart rate feedback and tracking and lately training load/load focus and Daily Suggested Workouts. Also lactate threshold auto detection because that field test sucks!

Lots of options. Check out the Venu series, Vivofit, and Vivoactive. IMO the value-added aspects of the Forerunner are around running and other aerobic endurance sports. Are those relevant to you?

Forerunner can be a great alternative to Fenix if you're price conscious. Or just last generation Fenix. Do you care about maps?

Forerunner does that stuff too. In general, higher-end Garmins add, they don't take away. Are you serious about any of your sports? Like planning seasons, building for events, that kind of thing?

Changed my mind... I think without an explicit indoor rowing activity profile and VO2max, the extra analysis stuff on the Forerunner won't really work. Not sure if any of the watches have that. I know there are some accepted equations to estimate that stuff, though I think you'd also need a reasonably accurate power meter on your rowing machine. So yeah, Venu or whatever is fine.

My opinion, go with the Forerunner. Check out all the chatter from people moving on from their Apple Watches - I get that some of the newer ones have much better support for running but you say you have an older one. And you're not going to want to carry your phone either. How much running have you done up to now?

If FR 570 has "resume later" than that alone would be a a winner. I hated with my Venu 3 that if I'd cycle to work, I would have to create two activities since Venu auto saves after 30 minutes and no way to stop it.

Garmin is pretty sly in how they differentiate their watches. I think the Forerunner 165 ($250) would do just about everything you want. Running, cycling (the watch can broadcast HR to the bike computer, a hidden feature), pool swim, and open-water swim. All the sleep and readiness monitoring features(take them with a grain of salt). What it doesn’t support is the “Multisport” app, which can track a triathlons (as a sequence of any combo of other workouts). I’m sure it *could* and they just disable it on this model. Is “multisport“ essential? **NO.** You can track an entire triathlon as a run (or whatever), pressing the lap button before and after each transition, giving you the timing. Or, you can pay $300 more and get the FR 570 (or certain others), which has the “multisport” feature. (That’s how they get you to pay more— with one tiny software feature!)

570 has a 5-button layout vs 2-button layout on the venu 4. 570 lacks a flashlight. both lack maps.

if you're trying a lot of new hikes, loading up hikes on the watch is great and I've liked it on my forerunner.

Go with Forerunner series. You won't regret.

FR 570 or FR 970.

There's an app that after a few hours of games and surveys it gives you a 20% off MSRP code. It's been verified for many users over the years and still kicking. I for the life of me can't remember the app tho. Not sure if that'll help you with your purchase. I wish I could it before spending MSRP on my 570 lol

I know it's not a common opinion here but I'm loving my FR 570. I know battery is only 6-11 or so days depending how you use it, but that's absolutely okay for me. I mainly powerlift, casual hikes, treadmill, walking.

I have the 570 great little watch. I don't go anywhere without my phone and if I'm running I'm not staring at my watch as my arm swings for topo maps to be of any help. There are a few map 'apps' you can install from Garmin that will allow you to download a smaller map of your area you're going to run / hike at if you simply need the visuals.