Coros PACE 4 vs Garmin Forerunner 570
Coros PACE 4 (2026, listed at $279) and Garmin Forerunner 570 (2025, listed at $549) are both sport watches, so the choice comes down to specifics.
Specs last updated · table prices are list prices; each card shows Amazon's current price when available
Coros PACE 4
Ultralight 1.2-inch AMOLED runner at 33 g with the nylon band: dual-frequency GPS, offline music and maps, voice notes and up to 19 days of daily use.
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, Coros PACE 4 wins on battery life (19 days vs 11 days), weight (33 g vs 50 g) and price ($279 vs $549); Garmin Forerunner 570 wins on tracked features (7 vs 6).
Bottom line: on raw specs the Coros PACE 4 leads 3 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 | Coros PACE 4 | Garmin Forerunner 570 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery (rated) | 19 days | 11 days |
| Weight | 33 g | 50 g |
| List price | $279 | $549 |
| Water rating | 5ATM | 5ATM |
| Tracked features | 6 | 7 |
| Case size | 43.4 mm | 47 mm |
| Display | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Works with | both iPhone and Android | both iPhone and Android |
| Listed best for | running and multisport and triathlon | running and multisport and triathlon |
| Released | 2026 | 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 (5)
- built-in GPS
- blood-oxygen (SpO₂)
- on-device music
- AMOLED display
- swim tracking
Only Coros PACE 4 (1)
- offline maps
Only Garmin Forerunner 570 (2)
- ECG
- contactless payments
Which one should you pick?
Pick the Coros PACE 4 if…
- You want to spend less: it lists for $270 less.
- You want fewer charges: about 19 days per charge vs 11 days.
- You want a lighter watch: 33 g vs 50 g.
- You need offline maps, which the Garmin Forerunner 570 does not list.
- You might switch phones: it works with both iPhone and Android, the Garmin Forerunner 570 only works with Android.
Skip it if…
- • You want to pay from your wrist — it has no contactless payments.
Pick the Garmin Forerunner 570 if…
- You need ECG and contactless payments, which the Coros PACE 4 does not list.
- You might switch phones: it works with both iPhone and Android, the Coros PACE 4 only works with Android.
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 Coros PACE 4 or the Garmin Forerunner 570?
The Coros PACE 4 has the longer rated battery life: about 19 days per charge against 11 days. These are manufacturer ratings; heavy GPS, always-on display and cellular use will cut both.
Which is cheaper, the Coros PACE 4 or the Garmin Forerunner 570?
The Coros PACE 4 has the lower list price: $279 against $549 in our database. List prices change often, so check Amazon for today's price.
Do the Coros PACE 4 and Garmin Forerunner 570 work with iPhone and Android?
Yes, they have the same phone support: both iPhone and Android.
Which is better for swimming, the Coros PACE 4 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
Coros PACE 4
Garmin Forerunner 570
It is not the top pick for any standard quiz profile.
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