Apple Watch Series 11 vs Garmin Forerunner 570
Apple Watch Series 11 (2025, listed at $429) and Garmin Forerunner 570 (2025, listed at $549) are different kinds of watch: a smartwatch and a sport watch. That changes what you give up for what you get.
Specs last updated · prices are list prices
Apple Watch Series 11
The 2025 iPhone all-rounder — brighter always-on AMOLED, hypertension alerts, faster on-device Siri.
Garmin Forerunner 570
Mid-range runner reinvented — speaker, mic, ECG and dual-band GPS in a colorful aluminum case.
The verdict
On the numbers we track, Apple Watch Series 11 wins on weight (36 g vs 50 g) and price ($429 vs $549); Garmin Forerunner 570 wins on battery life (11 days vs 1.5 days).
Check your phone first. The Apple Watch Series 11 works with iPhone only; the Garmin Forerunner 570 works with both iPhone and Android. A watch that does not pair with your phone is not an option however good its specs are.
Bottom line: on raw specs the Apple Watch Series 11 leads 2 to 1, but five spec categories are only a starting point. Match it to your phone, your main sport and your budget before you decide, or run the free quiz to see how each ranks for your answers.
Spec by spec
| Spec | Apple Watch Series 11 | Garmin Forerunner 570 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery (rated) | 1.5 days | 11 days |
| Weight | 36 g | 50 g |
| List price | $429 | $549 |
| Water rating | 5ATM | 5ATM |
| Tracked features | 7 | 7 |
| Case size | 46 mm | 47 mm |
| Display | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Works with | iPhone only | both iPhone and Android |
| Listed best for | everyday wellness, health tracking, gym and strength work and running | running and multisport and triathlon |
| Released | 2025 | 2025 |
Trophy marks the better value on the five measurable specs. Battery is the manufacturer's rating, not our test. How we score is on the methodology page.
Feature overlap
Both have (7)
- built-in GPS
- ECG
- blood-oxygen (SpO₂)
- on-device music
- contactless payments
- AMOLED display
- swim tracking
Only Apple Watch Series 11 (0)
Nothing unique.
Only Garmin Forerunner 570 (0)
Nothing unique.
Which one should you pick?
Pick the Apple Watch Series 11 if…
- You want to spend less: it lists for $120 less.
- You want a lighter watch: 36 g vs 50 g.
- Your main use is everyday wellness, health tracking and gym and strength work: it is listed for that and the Garmin Forerunner 570 is not.
Skip it if…
- • You use an Android phone — it only pairs with iPhone.
- • You do not want to charge often — it is rated for about 1.5 days per charge.
- • You have a small wrist (under about 160 mm) — the 46 mm case we list is large (check whether a smaller size is sold).
Pick the Garmin Forerunner 570 if…
- You want fewer charges: about 11 days per charge vs 1.5 days.
- Your main use is multisport and triathlon: it is listed for that and the Apple Watch Series 11 is not.
- You use an Android phone: the Apple Watch Series 11 does not pair with it.
Skip it if…
- • You have a small wrist (under about 160 mm) — the 47 mm case we list is large (check whether a smaller size is sold).
Frequently asked questions
Which has better battery life, the Apple Watch Series 11 or the Garmin Forerunner 570?
The Garmin Forerunner 570 has the longer rated battery life: about 11 days per charge against 1.5 days. These are manufacturer ratings; heavy GPS, always-on display and cellular use will cut both.
Which is cheaper, the Apple Watch Series 11 or the Garmin Forerunner 570?
The Apple Watch Series 11 has the lower list price: $429 against $549 in our database. List prices change often, so check Amazon for today's price.
Do the Apple Watch Series 11 and Garmin Forerunner 570 work with iPhone and Android?
Check your phone first. The Apple Watch Series 11 works with iPhone only; the Garmin Forerunner 570 works with both iPhone and Android. A watch that does not pair with your phone is not an option however good its specs are.
Which is better for swimming, the Apple Watch Series 11 or the Garmin Forerunner 570?
Neither has an edge on water rating: both are rated 5ATM. 5ATM is suitable for showering and pool swimming, but not for high-speed water sports or diving.
Not sure either is right for you?
Nine questions about your phone, sport, wrist and budget, scored against all of our watches with the reasoning shown.
Take the free quizWhere each one ranks #1 in our quiz
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