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Garmin Forerunner 570 vs Google Pixel Watch 4

Garmin Forerunner 570 (2025, listed at $549) and Google Pixel Watch 4 (2025, listed at $379) are different kinds of watch: a sport watch and a smartwatch. That changes what you give up for what you get.

Specs last updated · prices are list prices

Leads on raw specs: Google Pixel Watch 4(1–3)
Garmin Forerunner 570
sportwatch

Garmin Forerunner 570

Mid-range runner reinvented — speaker, mic, ECG and dual-band GPS in a colorful aluminum case.

$549list price
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Google Pixel Watch 4
smartwatch

Google Pixel Watch 4

Gemini-powered Pixel Watch — domed Actua 360 display, satellite SOS, repairable design.

$379list price
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The verdict

On the numbers we track, Garmin Forerunner 570 wins on battery life (11 days vs 1.3 days); Google Pixel Watch 4 wins on weight (37 g vs 50 g), price ($379 vs $549) and tracked features (8 vs 7).

Check your phone first. The Garmin Forerunner 570 works with both iPhone and Android; the Google Pixel Watch 4 works with Android only. A watch that does not pair with your phone is not an option however good its specs are.

Bottom line: on raw specs the Google Pixel Watch 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

Garmin Forerunner 570 and Google Pixel Watch 4 specifications
SpecGarmin Forerunner 570Google Pixel Watch 4
Battery (rated)11 days1.3 days
Weight50 g37 g
List price$549$379
Water rating5ATM5ATM
Tracked features78
Case size47 mm45 mm
DisplayAMOLEDAMOLED
Works withboth iPhone and AndroidAndroid only
Listed best forrunning and multisport and triathloneveryday wellness, health tracking and running
Released20252025

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 Garmin Forerunner 570 (0)

Nothing unique.

Only Google Pixel Watch 4 (1)

  • offline maps

Which one should you pick?

Pick the Garmin Forerunner 570 if…

  • You want fewer charges: about 11 days per charge vs 1.3 days.
  • Your main use is multisport and triathlon: it is listed for that and the Google Pixel Watch 4 is not.
  • You use an Android phone: the Google Pixel Watch 4 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).

Pick the Google Pixel Watch 4 if…

  • You want to spend less: it lists for $170 less.
  • You want a lighter watch: 37 g vs 50 g.
  • You need offline maps, which the Garmin Forerunner 570 does not list.
  • Your main use is everyday wellness and health tracking: it is listed for that and the Garmin Forerunner 570 is not.

Skip it if…

  • • You use an iPhone — it needs an Android phone for full features.
  • • You do not want to charge often — it is rated for about 1.3 days per charge.

Frequently asked questions

Which has better battery life, the Garmin Forerunner 570 or the Google Pixel Watch 4?

The Garmin Forerunner 570 has the longer rated battery life: about 11 days per charge against 1.3 days. These are manufacturer ratings; heavy GPS, always-on display and cellular use will cut both.

Which is cheaper, the Garmin Forerunner 570 or the Google Pixel Watch 4?

The Google Pixel Watch 4 has the lower list price: $379 against $549 in our database. List prices change often, so check Amazon for today's price.

Do the Garmin Forerunner 570 and Google Pixel Watch 4 work with iPhone and Android?

Check your phone first. The Garmin Forerunner 570 works with both iPhone and Android; the Google Pixel Watch 4 works with Android only. A watch that does not pair with your phone is not an option however good its specs are.

Which is better for swimming, the Garmin Forerunner 570 or the Google Pixel Watch 4?

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.

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Where each one ranks #1 in our quiz

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