Garmin Fenix 7S Pro Solar Edition vs Forerunner 570 42mm
Size, specs & wrist fit compared
Which one fits you
Both need much the same wrist: neither overhangs from 15 cm (5.9 in) round, and both are in their sweet spot around 16–18 cm. Wrist size will not decide between these two.
What else differs
- Screen: the Fenix 7S Pro Solar Edition uses a memory-in-pixel screen that is easy to read in sunlight and sips battery, the Forerunner 570 42mm a bright AMOLED screen.
- Battery: 11 days for the Fenix 7S Pro Solar Edition against 10 days for the Forerunner 570 42mm in everyday use; 37 hours for the Fenix 7S Pro Solar Edition against 18 hours for the Forerunner 570 42mm with GPS on.
The Fenix 7S Pro Solar Edition and Forerunner 570 42mm share a near-identical 42mm case, so on the wrist the difference is thickness and weight.
The Forerunner 570 42mm is 0.4mm wider, 1.2mm thinner and 21g lighter than the Fenix 7S Pro Solar Edition.
Fenix 7S Pro Solar Edition
Forerunner 570 42mm
Case width
42mm
42.4mm+0.4mm
Thickness
14.1mm
12.9mm−1.2mm
Weight
63g
42g−21g
Fenix 7S Pro Solar Edition or Forerunner 570 42mm by wrist size
| Wrist round (mm left each side) | Fenix 7S Pro Solar Edition≈48.5mm lug to lug, est. | Forerunner 570 42mm≈49mm lug to lug, est. |
|---|---|---|
| 14 cm / 5.5 in | Overhangs (1.7mm over) | Overhangs (1.9mm over) |
| 15 cm / 5.9 in | Overhangs (0.1mm over) | Overhangs (0.3mm over) |
| 16 cm / 6.3 in | Sweet spot (1.6mm) | Sweet spot (1.3mm) |
| 17 cm / 6.7 in | Sweet spot (3.2mm) | Sweet spot (2.9mm) |
| 18 cm / 7.1 in | Balanced (4.8mm) | Balanced (4.5mm) |
| 19 cm / 7.5 in | Balanced (6.4mm) | Balanced (6.1mm) |
| 20 cm / 7.9 in | Balanced (8mm) | Balanced (7.8mm) |
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Battery life compared
Fenix 7S Pro Solar EditionForerunner 570 42mm
Battery saver
38 days +87 days—Expedition
26 days +43 days—Smartwatch
11 days +14 days10 daysMax battery GPS
90 hours +162 hours—GPS only
37 hours +46 hours18 hoursAll systems
26 hours +30 hours—All systems + multi-band
15 hours +16 hours13 hoursGPS with music
—9 hoursAll systems + multi-band with music
—8 hoursAll systems with music
7 hours—
Amber figures are the solar-assisted runtime the manufacturer publishes for that mode.
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2D Dimension Schematics
- Garmin Fenix 7S Pro Solar Edition 42mm × ≈48.5mm (est.) · 14.1mm thick
- Garmin Forerunner 570 42mm 42.4mm × ≈49mm (est.) · 12.9mm thick
3D preview
Fenix 7S Pro Solar Edition vs Forerunner 570 42mm on a wrist
Specifications
The short version
7 key specs| Spec | GarminFenix 7S Pro Solar Edition | GarminForerunner 570 42mm |
|---|---|---|
| Case Width | 42mm | 42.4mm |
| Thickness | 14.1mm | 12.9mm |
| Weight | 63g | 42g |
| Shape | Circular | Circular |
| Display type | Sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP) | AMOLED (optional always-on mode) |
| Battery life | Smartwatch: Up to 11 days/14 days with solar* Battery Saver Watch Mode: Up to 38 days/87 days with solar* GPS Only: Up to 37 hours/46 hours with solar** All Satellite Systems: Up to 26 hours/30 hours with solar* All Satellite Systems + Multi-band: Up to 15 hours/16 hours with solar** All Satellite Systems + Music: Up to 7 hours Max Battery GPS: Up to 90 hours/162 hours with solar** Expedition GPS: Up to 26 days/43 days with solar* *Solar charging, assuming all-day wear with 3 hours per day outside in 50,000 lux conditions **Solar charging, assuming use in 50,000 lux conditions | Smartwatch mode: Up to 10 days GPS-Only GNSS mode: Up to 18 hours SatIQ (AutoSelect) GNSS mode: Up to 14 hours All-Systems GNSS mode + Multi-Band: Up to 13 hours GPS-Only GNSS mode with music: Up to 9 hours SatIQ (AutoSelect) GNSS mode with music: Up to 8 hours All-Systems GNSS mode + Multi-Band with music: Up to 8 hours See Details |
| Released | 2023 | 2025 |
Where the specifications differ
28 differences| Spec | Garmin Fenix 7S Pro Solar Edition | Garmin Forerunner 570 42mm |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Battery life | Smartwatch: Up to 11 days/14 days with solar* Battery Saver Watch Mode: Up to 38 days/87 days with solar* GPS Only: Up to 37 hours/46 hours with solar** All Satellite Systems: Up to 26 hours/30 hours with solar* All Satellite Systems + Multi-band: Up to 15 hours/16 hours with solar** All Satellite Systems + Music: Up to 7 hours Max Battery GPS: Up to 90 hours/162 hours with solar** Expedition GPS: Up to 26 days/43 days with solar* *Solar charging, assuming all-day wear with 3 hours per day outside in 50,000 lux conditions **Solar charging, assuming use in 50,000 lux conditions | Smartwatch mode: Up to 10 days GPS-Only GNSS mode: Up to 18 hours SatIQ (AutoSelect) GNSS mode: Up to 14 hours All-Systems GNSS mode + Multi-Band: Up to 13 hours GPS-Only GNSS mode with music: Up to 9 hours SatIQ (AutoSelect) GNSS mode with music: Up to 8 hours All-Systems GNSS mode + Multi-Band with music: Up to 8 hours See Details |
| Display Size | 1.2” (30.4 mm) diameter | 1.2" (30.4 mm) diameter |
| Lens Material | Power Glass™ | Corning® Gorilla® Glass 3 |
| Bezel Material | stainless steel | aluminum |
| Memory/History | 32 GB | 8 GB |
| Display resolution | 240 x 240 pixels | 390 x 390 pixels |
| Product Info | ||
| Main SKU | 010-02776-00 | 010-02970-00 |
| Product ID | 865925 | 1463821 |
| Product Name | fēnix® 7S Pro – Solar Edition | Forerunner® 570 - 42mm |
| Release Date | 6/1/2023 | 5/15/2025 |
| Product Variation | Silver with Graphite Band | Slate Gray Aluminum with Translucent Black/Black Band |
| Running Features | ||
| Lactate threshold | yes (with compatible accessory) | Yes |
| What You'll Love | ||
| Display type | Sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP) | AMOLED (optional always-on mode) |
| Water rating | 10 ATM | 5 ATM |
| Training status | Yes | yes (improved) |
| Pulse Ox blood oxygen | Yes | yes (spot-check, and optional all-day acclimation and in sleep) |
| Battery life (smartwatch mode) | Up to 11 days14 days with solar | Up to 10 days |
| Activity Profiles | ||
| Wellness | Walking, Pilates, Yoga, Indoor Walking | Walking, Pilates, Yoga, Indoor Walking, Mobility |
| Multisport | Swimming/Running, Triathlon | Triathlon, Duathlon, Brick, Pool Triathlon, Swimming/Running |
| On the Water | Stand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing, Kayaking, Surfing, Kiteboarding, Windsurfing, Fishing, Boating, Sailing, Sail Racing, Water Skiing, Wakeboarding, Wakesurfing, Tubing, Snorkeling, Sailing Expedition, Whitewater | Stand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing, Kayaking, Fishing, Boating |
| Snow & winter | Skiing, Snowboarding, Backcountry Snowboarding, XC Classic Skiing, XC Skate Skiing, Backcountry Skiing, Ice Skating, Snowshoeing | Skiing, Snowboarding, XC Classic Skiing, XC Skate Skiing, Ice Skating, Snowshoeing |
| Outdoor recreation | Hiking, Indoor Climbing, Bouldering, Climbing, Hunting, Horseback Riding, Golfing, Disc Golf, Archery | Hiking, Rucking, Mountaineering, Indoor Climbing, Bouldering, Hunting, Horseback Riding, Golfing, Disc Golf, Archery |
| Other activity profiles | Jumpmaster, Tactical, Inline Skating | Inline skating |
| Swimming Features | ||
| Heart rate from external HRM (real-time during rests, interval and session stats during rests, and automatic heart rate download post-swim) | yes (with HRM-Tri, HRM-Swim, HRM-Pro or HRM-Pro Plus) | yes (with HRM-Swim, HRM-Pro, HRM-Pro Plus or HRM 600) |
| Outdoor Recreation | ||
| Fish forecast | Yes | yes (via Connect IQ™) |
| Daily Smart Features | ||
| Stocks | Yes | yes (optional Connect IQ app) |
| Health & Wellness Monitoring | ||
| Fitness age | yes (in app) | Yes |
| Safety and Tracking Features | ||
| Live Event Sharing | Yes | Android™ Only |
The other 196 specifications both list are identical.
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