Garmin debuts Forerunner 570, updates older models and discounts

Garmin has expanded and refined its Forerunner running-watch family this year, introducing the midrange Forerunner 570 while issuing a software update for several older Forerunner models and maintaining broad retail discounts across its lineup. The moves underscore Garmin’s push to offer a spectrum of choices for runners and multisport athletes while improving the performance of legacy devices, company statements and recent reviews show.

The Forerunner 570, reviewed by multiple outlets, arrives as a brighter, more polished successor in Garmin’s running watch range. It is offered in 42mm and 47mm sizes, features a high-brightness 1.2- or 1.4-inch OLED display, dual-band GPS and a speaker and microphone for voice control. Garmin positions the watch as a training-focused device with features such as Training Readiness, Training Status and race planning tools, while reviewers note it omits on-watch map tiles and advanced sensors such as ECG that appear on higher-end models.

Garmin’s stated battery specification for the 570 is up to 11 days in smartwatch mode. Reviewers and testers have reported that realistic, active use with frequent GPS sessions and the bright OLED panel reduces...