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.

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 I would go with the fr 265 as sombody wrote the 255 is outdated. But I have to admit, every Garmin is outdated after release because of their policies, you won't get any funcional updates after release, only bug fixes.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)

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.

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.

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.

I switched a month ago because of this exact reason. My Apple watch would last 12-14 hours tops. It shut down during one of my runs and that was it. Bought the Garmin Forerunner 570 and haven’t looked back.