Garmin Forerunner 570 42mm vs Instinct 2X Solar
Size, specs & wrist fit compared
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Which one fits you
On wrists narrower than about 53mm, the Forerunner 570 42mm is the safer pick — it stays proportionate down to roughly 45mm, where the Instinct 2X Solar starts to hang over the edge. Above 53mm both sit cleanly, and the Instinct 2X Solar gives you more presence.
The Instinct 2X Solar wears larger than the Forerunner 570 42mm (50mm vs 42.4mm case), giving it more wrist presence — and needing a wider wrist to sit cleanly.
The Forerunner 570 42mm is the slimmer of the two (12.9mm vs 14.5mm), so it slides under a cuff more easily.
On the wrist the Forerunner 570 42mm feels lighter (42g vs 67g, case only).
The Forerunner 570 42mm is middle-of-the-pack for thickness among the 720 42mm watches in the database.
The Instinct 2X Solar is 7.6mm wider, 7.6mm longer, 1.6mm thicker and 25g heavier than the Forerunner 570 42mm. Both are circular.
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For sports watches, lug-to-lug (L2L) is what matters most — it decides whether a watch overhangs your wrist. Bulky is fine; overhang is not.
Measure at the point where you wear your watch — typically just below the wrist bone.
Flat width — lay your arm on a table, palm facing up, and measure straight across the top of your wrist with a ruler. Bone to bone; do not follow the curve down the sides.
Around — wrap a tape measure snugly round the wrist. No tape? Wrap a strip of paper, mark the overlap and hold the strip against a ruler.
Width ≠ circumference. They are different numbers — around 170mm is about 64mm across — so set the toggle to whichever one you actually measured before you type it in.
Garmin Forerunner® 570 - 42mm
Case 42.4mm · Lug-to-lug 42.4mm · Thickness 12.9mm · 42g
Balanced Fit
42.4mm on a 55mm wrist
Comfortably inside the edges of your wrist, and it seats and sits low enough to wear without thinking about it.
On a 55mm wrist the sweet spot is 47–53mm lug to lug. This one is 42.4mm, so you could go bigger.
Measure where you wear it, just below the wrist bone. Either of these works — the tool converts between them.
- 1. Flat width — arm flat on a table, palm up. Measure straight across the top of the wrist, bone to bone, ignoring the curve down the sides.
- 2. Around — a tape, or a strip of paper marked and held against a ruler, snug the whole way round.
Leather: Attaches at the lugs, so the case back rests on your skin. Thins and softens with wear. Typical figures, not this model’s own.
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- Across the wrist6.3mm spare each side
Comfortable, with visible skin either side.
- Off the wrist12.9mm off the skin
Normal sports-watch height for a wrist this size. (12.9mm case, back against the skin)
- How it seats~4.2mm under the rim
Seats well, with the case back following most of the wrist.
- Weight on the wrist42g
Light enough to forget you have it on. (0.8g per mm of wrist)
Garmin Instinct® 2X Solar
Case 50.0mm · Lug-to-lug 50.0mm · Thickness 14.5mm · 67g
Sweet Spot
50mm on a 55mm wrist
Across the wrist it works — 2.5mm spare each side — but a tall watch on this wrist. Fine over a sleeve, awkward under one.
On a 55mm wrist the sweet spot is 47–53mm lug to lug. This one is 50mm.
Measure where you wear it, just below the wrist bone. Either of these works — the tool converts between them.
- 1. Flat width — arm flat on a table, palm up. Measure straight across the top of the wrist, bone to bone, ignoring the curve down the sides.
- 2. Around — a tape, or a strip of paper marked and held against a ruler, snug the whole way round.
Leather: Attaches at the lugs, so the case back rests on your skin. Thins and softens with wear. Typical figures, not this model’s own.
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- Across the wrist2.5mm spare each side
Fills the wrist without reaching the edge.
- Off the wrist14.5mm off the skin
A tall watch on this wrist. Fine over a sleeve, awkward under one. (14.5mm case, back against the skin)
- How it seats~8.0mm under the rim
Wide enough that the edge of the case back lifts clear of the skin.
- Weight on the wrist67g
Substantial without being a burden — the usual weight of a steel watch on a wrist this size. (1.2g per mm of wrist)
2D Dimension Schematics
Every case drawn to scale on a shared centre — from above, and in profile against the wrist.
- Garmin Forerunner® 570 - 42mm42.4mm · 12.9mm thick
- Garmin Instinct® 2X Solar50mm · 14.5mm thick
3D preview
Forerunner® 570 - 42mm vs Instinct® 2X Solar on a wrist
Sized to your own wrist, turned any way you like.
Shapes are built from published measurements, not manufacturer 3D models — accurate proportions, generic dial.
Battery life compared
Furthest apart in Smartwatch mode, where the Instinct 2X Solar lasts 4.0× as long as the Forerunner 570 42mm (40 days against 10 days).
Forerunner 570 42mmInstinct 2X Solar
Battery Saver
—100 daysExpedition GPS Activity
—60 daysSmartwatch
10 days40 daysMax Battery GPS
—150 hoursGPS
—60 hoursAll Satellite Systems
—40 hoursAll Satellite Systems + Multi-Band
—27 hoursGPS-Only GNSS
18 hours—SatIQ GNSS
14 hours—All-Systems GNSS + Multi-Band
13 hours—GPS-Only GNSS with music
9 hours—SatIQ GNSS with music
8 hours—All-Systems GNSS + Multi-Band with music
8 hours—
Specifications
The short version
7 key specs| Spec | GarminForerunner® 570 - 42mm | GarminInstinct® 2X Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Case Width | 42.4mm | 50mm |
| Thickness | 12.9mm | 14.5mm |
| Weight | 42g | 67g |
| Shape | Circular | Circular |
| Display type | AMOLED (optional always-on mode) | Monochrome, sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP) |
| Battery life | 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 | Smartwatch: 40 days; unlimited with solar* GPS: 60 hours; 145 hours with solar** All Satellite Systems: 40 hours; 65 hours with solar* All Satellite Systems + Multi-Band: 27 hours; 36 hours with solar** Max Battery GPS Mode: 150 hours; unlimited with solar** Expedition GPS Activity: 60 days; unlimited with solar* Battery Saver Watch Mode: 100 days; unlimited 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 |
| Released | 2025 | 2023 |
Every specification
290 specs| Spec | Garmin Forerunner® 570 - 42mm | Garmin Instinct® 2X Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Family | Garmin | Garmin |
| General | ||
| Battery life | 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 | Smartwatch: 40 days; unlimited with solar* GPS: 60 hours; 145 hours with solar** All Satellite Systems: 40 hours; 65 hours with solar* All Satellite Systems + Multi-Band: 27 hours; 36 hours with solar** Max Battery GPS Mode: 150 hours; unlimited with solar** Expedition GPS Activity: 60 days; unlimited with solar* Battery Saver Watch Mode: 100 days; unlimited 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 |
| Battery type | Lithium ion | Lithium ion |
| Display Size | 1.2" (30.4 mm) diameter | custom, two-window design; 1.1” x 1.1” (27 x 27 mm) |
| Color display | Yes | — |
| Lens Material | Corning® Gorilla® Glass 3 | Power Glass™ |
| Bezel Material | aluminum | fiber-reinforced polymer |
| Memory/History | 8 GB | 64 MB |
| Strap material | silicone | silicone |
| Charging method | Garmin proprietary plug charger | Garmin proprietary plug charger |
| Large font option | Yes | — |
| Display resolution | 390 x 390 pixels | 176 x 176 pixels |
| Quick Release bands | yes (20 mm, Industry standard) | — |
| Built-in speaker/microphone | Yes | — |
| Case material | — | fiber-reinforced polymer |
| QuickFit® watch band compatible | — | yes (26 mm) |
| Sensors | ||
| GPS | Yes | Yes |
| QZSS | Yes | — |
| BeiDou | Yes | — |
| Compass | Yes | Yes |
| GLONASS | Yes | Yes |
| Galileo | Yes | Yes |
| Gyroscope | Yes | Yes |
| Thermometer | Yes | Yes |
| Accelerometer | Yes | Yes |
| SatIQ™ Technology | Yes | — |
| Ambient light sensor | Yes | — |
| Barometric altimeter | Yes | Yes |
| Pulse Ox Blood Oxygen Saturation Monitor | Yes | Yes |
| Garmin Elevate™ wrist heart rate monitor | Yes | Yes |
| Product Info | ||
| Main SKU | 010-02970-00 | 010-02805-10 |
| Product ID | 1463821 | 884585 |
| Product Name | Forerunner® 570 - 42mm | Instinct® 2X Solar |
| Release Date | 5/15/2025 | 4/12/2023 |
| Product Variation | Slate Gray Aluminum with Translucent Black/Black Band | Graphite |
| Clock Features | ||
| Timer | Yes | Yes |
| Stopwatch | Yes | Yes |
| Time/date | Yes | Yes |
| Alarm clock | Yes | Yes |
| GPS Time Sync | Yes | Yes |
| Sunrise/sunset times | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic daylight saving time | Yes | Yes |
| Cycling Features | ||
| Courses | Yes | Yes |
| Race an activity | Yes | Yes |
| Power meter compatible | Yes | Yes |
| Power curve and % FTP workouts | Yes | — |
| Compatible with Varia™ lights | Yes | Yes |
| Compatible with Varia headlight camera | Yes | — |
| Speed and cadence sensor support (w/sensor) | Yes | Yes |
| Bike lap and lap maximum power (with power sensor) | Yes | Yes |
| Compatible with Varia™ radar (rear-facing radar) | Yes | Yes |
| Compatible with Vector™ and Rally™ (power meters) | Yes | Yes |
| Compatible with Varia Vision™ (head-mounted display) | Yes | — |
| Alerts (triggers alarm when you reach goals including time, distance, heart rate or calories) | Yes | Yes |
| MTB Grit & Flow | — | Yes |
| Advanced cycling dynamics | — | yes (in app) |
| FTP (Functional Threshold Power) | — | Yes |
| Golfing Features | ||
| PinPointer | Yes | — |
| Handicap scoring | Yes | — |
| Tournament legal | Yes | Yes |
| Digital scorecard | Yes | Yes |
| Garmin AutoShot™ | Yes | Yes |
| Round timer/odometer | Yes | Yes |
| Auto CourseView updates | Yes | Yes |
| Yardage to layups/doglegs | Yes | Yes |
| Hazards and course targets | Yes | Yes |
| Pairs with Garmin Golf app | Yes | Yes |
| Green View with manual pin position | Yes | Yes |
| CT10 Automatic club tracking compatible (requires accessory) | Yes | Yes |
| Yardage to F/M/B (distance to front, middle and back of green) | Yes | Yes |
| Stat tracking (strokes, putts per round, greens and fairways hit) | Yes | Yes |
| Measures shot distance (calculates exact yardage for shots from anywhere on course) | automatic | manual |
| Running Features | ||
| Run workouts | Yes | Yes |
| Running power | Yes | Yes |
| Race predictor | Yes | Yes |
| Foot pod capable | Yes | Yes |
| Running dynamics | Yes | yes (with compatible accessory) |
| Lactate threshold | Yes | yes (with compatible accessory) |
| Grade-adjusted pace | Yes | Yes |
| Trail run auto climb | Yes | Yes |
| Performance condition | Yes | Yes |
| Run/Walk/Stand detection | Yes | Yes |
| Stride length (real time) | Yes | yes (with compatible accessory) |
| PacePro™ Pacing Strategies | Yes | — |
| Projected race time and pace | Yes | — |
| Vertical oscillation and ratio | Yes | yes (with compatible accessory) |
| Ground contact time and balance | yes (GCT balance with accessory) | yes (with compatible accessory) |
| GPS-based distance, time and pace | Yes | Yes |
| Course- and weather-specific race predictor | Yes | — |
| Cadence (provides real-time number of steps per minute) | Yes | Yes |
| What You'll Love | ||
| Touchscreen | Yes | — |
| Display type | AMOLED (optional always-on mode) | Monochrome, sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP) |
| Water rating | 5 ATM | 10 ATM |
| Garmin Pay™ | Yes | Yes |
| Music storage | Yes | — |
| Multi-band GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Training status | yes (improved) | Yes |
| Training readiness | Yes | Yes |
| Pulse Ox blood oxygen | yes (spot-check, and optional all-day acclimation and in sleep) | Yes |
| Sleep score and insights | Yes | Yes |
| Battery life (smartwatch mode) | Up to 10 days | 40 daysUnlimited with solar |
| Make calls and send texts via voice | yes (with paired compatible smartphone) | — |
| LED flashlight | — | Yes |
| Solar Charging | — | Yes |
| Activity Profiles | ||
| Gym | Strength, HIIT, Cardio, Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Floor Climbing, Indoor Rowing, Jump Roping | Strength, HIIT, Cardio, Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Floor Climbing, Indoor Rowing |
| Swim | Pool Swimming, Open Water Swimming | Pool Swimming, Open Water Swimming |
| Cycling | Biking, Road Biking, Mountain Biking, Gravel Biking, Bike Commuting, Bike Touring, eBiking, eMountain Biking, Indoor Biking, Cyclocross, BMX | Biking, Road Biking, Mountain Biking, Gravel Biking, Bike Commuting, Bike Touring, eBiking, eMountain Biking, Indoor Biking |
| Wellness | Walking, Pilates, Yoga, Indoor Walking, Mobility | Walking, Pilates, Yoga |
| Multisport | Triathlon, Duathlon, Brick, Pool Triathlon, Swimming/Running | Triathlon |
| In the ring | Boxing, Mixed Martial Arts | Boxing, Mixed Martial Arts |
| Team sports | Basketball, Volleyball, Field Hockey, Ice Hockey, Football/Soccer, American Football, Lacrosse, Rugby, Ultimate Disc, Cricket, Softball, Baseball | Basketball, Volleyball, Field Hockey, Ice Hockey, Football/Soccer, American Football, Lacrosse, Rugby, Ultimate Disc, Cricket, Softball, Baseball |
| On the Water | Stand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing, Kayaking, Fishing, Boating | Stand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing, Kayaking, Surfing, Kiteboarding, Windsurfing, Fishing, Boating, Whitewater |
| Racket sports | Tennis, Pickleball, Badminton, Squash, Table Tennis, Padel, Platform Tennis, Racquetball | Tennis, Pickleball, Badminton, Squash, Table Tennis, Padel |
| Snow & winter | Skiing, Snowboarding, XC Classic Skiing, XC Skate Skiing, Ice Skating, Snowshoeing | Skiing, Snowboarding, Backcountry Snowboarding, XC Classic Skiing, Backcountry Skiing, Ice Skating, Snowshoeing |
| Indoor running | Treadmill Running, Indoor Track Running, Virtual Running | Treadmill Running, Indoor Track Running |
| Outdoor running | Running, Outdoor Track Running, Trail Running, Ultra Running, Obstacle Racing | Running, Outdoor Track Running, Trail Running |
| Outdoor recreation | Hiking, Rucking, Mountaineering, Indoor Climbing, Bouldering, Hunting, Horseback Riding, Golfing, Disc Golf, Archery | Hiking, Indoor Climbing, Bouldering, Climbing, Hunting, Horseback Riding, Archery |
| Other activity profiles | Inline skating | Jumpmaster, Tactical |
| Motor sports | — | Motorcycling, Overlanding, Motocrossing, ATVing, Snowmobiling |
| Swimming Features | ||
| Pool swim workouts | Yes | Yes |
| Critical swim speed | Yes | — |
| Time and distance alerts | Yes | Yes |
| Auto rest (pool swim only) | Yes | Yes |
| Drill logging (pool swim only) | Yes | Yes |
| Pacing alerts (pool swim only) | Yes | — |
| Countdown start (pool swim only) | Yes | Yes |
| Underwater wrist-based heart rate | Yes | Yes |
| "Repeat on" rest timer (pool swim only) | Yes | Yes |
| Basic rest timer (up from 0) (pool swim only) | Yes | Yes |
| Stroke type detection (freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly) (pool swim only) | Yes | Yes |
| Pool swim metrics (lengths, distance, pace, stroke count, swim efficiency (SWOLF), calories) | Yes | Yes |
| Open-water swim metrics (distance, pace, stroke count/rate, stroke distance, swim efficiency (SWOLF), calories) | Yes | Yes |
| 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-Swim, HRM-Pro, HRM-Pro Plus or HRM 600) | Yes |
| Outdoor Recreation | ||
| Up Ahead | Yes | — |
| Auto rest | Yes | — |
| TracBack® | Yes | Yes |
| Back to start | Yes | Yes |
| Fish forecast | yes (via Connect IQ™) | — |
| UltraTrac mode | Yes | Yes |
| Vertical speed | Yes | Yes |
| Area calculation | yes (via Connect IQ™) | Yes |
| Elevation profile | Yes | Yes |
| Total ascent/descent | Yes | Yes |
| Future elevation plot | Yes | Yes |
| Distance to destination | Yes | Yes |
| Sun and moon information | Yes | Yes |
| Point-to-point navigation | Yes | Yes |
| Rest Timer (Ultra Run only) | Yes | — |
| Bread crumb trail in real time | Yes | Yes |
| Barometric trend indicator with Storm Alert | Yes | Yes |
| Tides | — | Yes |
| Sight 'N Go | — | Yes |
| Tide glance | — | Yes |
| GPS coordinates | — | Yes |
| Reference point | — | Yes |
| Projected waypoint | — | Yes |
| Expedition GPS Activity | — | Yes |
| Daily Smart Features | ||
| Stocks | yes (optional Connect IQ app) | — |
| Calendar | Yes | Yes |
| Passcode | Yes | — |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth®, ANT+®, Wi-Fi® | Bluetooth®, ANT+® |
| Garmin Share | Yes | — |
| Find My Phone | Yes | Yes |
| Find My Watch | Yes | Yes |
| Voice command | Yes | — |
| Evening report | Yes | — |
| Morning report | Yes | Yes |
| Red shift mode | Yes | — |
| Weather forecasts | Yes | Yes |
| Smart Notifications | Yes | Yes |
| Smart trainer control | Yes | Yes |
| Smartphone compatibility | iPhone®, Android™ | iPhone®, Android™ |
| Controls smartphone music | Yes | Yes |
| On-device Connect IQ™ Store | Yes | — |
| Plays and controls watch music | Yes | — |
| Find My Phone during GPS activity | Yes | — |
| Pairs with Garmin Connect™ Mobile | Yes | Yes |
| Compatible with Garmin Messenger app | Yes | — |
| Battery saver (customizable low power watch) | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth phone calling and voice assistant support | Yes | — |
| Realtime settings sync with Garmin Connect™ mobile | Yes | Yes |
| View images from notifications on watch (Android™ only) | Yes | — |
| Text response/reject phone call with text (Android™ only) | Yes | Yes |
| Connect IQ™ (downloadable watch faces, data fields and apps) | Yes | Yes |
| VIRB® Remote | — | Yes |
| Activity Tracking Features | ||
| TrueUp™ | Yes | Yes |
| Move IQ™ | Yes | Yes |
| Step counter | Yes | Yes |
| Floors climbed | Yes | Yes |
| Calories burned | Yes | Yes |
| Distance traveled | Yes | Yes |
| Intensity minutes | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic rep counting | Yes | Yes |
| Garmin Connect™ Challenges app | yes (optional Connect IQ app) | yes (optional Connect IQ app) |
| Move alerts (displays on device after a period of inactivity) | Yes | Yes |
| Auto goal (learns your activity level and assigns a daily step goal) | Yes | Yes |
| Workout and Training Plans | ||
| HIIT workouts | Yes | Yes |
| Yoga workouts | Yes | Yes |
| Cardio workouts | Yes | Yes |
| Pilates workouts | Yes | Yes |
| Strength workouts | Yes | Yes |
| Multisport workouts | Yes | — |
| Garmin Cycling Coach | Yes | — |
| Garmin Running Coach | Yes | — |
| Garmin Triathlon Coach | Yes | — |
| Garmin Coach - Strength | Yes | — |
| Garmin Running Coach Experts | Yes | Yes |
| On-screen workout animations | Yes | — |
| On-screen workout muscle maps | Yes | — |
| Garmin Coach - Prebuilt Cycling Plans | Yes | Yes |
| Daily Suggested Workout - Cycling (Pace and Heart Rate Based) | Yes | Yes |
| Daily Suggested Workout - Running (Pace and Heart Rate Based) | Yes | Yes |
| Health & Wellness Monitoring | ||
| Sleep | yes (advanced) | Yes |
| Hydration | yes (in Garmin Connect™ and optional Connect IQ™ widget) | yes (in Garmin Connect™) |
| Breathwork | Yes | Yes |
| Meditation | Yes | — |
| Fitness age | Yes | yes (in app) |
| Sleep coach | Yes | — |
| Nap detection | Yes | — |
| All-day stress | Yes | Yes |
| Women's health | yes (in Garmin Connect™ and optional Connect IQ™ widget) | yes (in Garmin Connect™) |
| Health snapshot | Yes | Yes |
| Jet lag adviser | Yes | — |
| Respiration rate | Yes | Yes |
| Skin temperature | Yes | — |
| Resting heart rate | Yes | Yes |
| Breathing variations | Yes | — |
| Relaxation reminders | Yes | — |
| Abnormal heart rate alerts | yes (high and low) | yes (high and low) |
| Relaxation breathing timer | Yes | Yes |
| Body Battery™ energy monitor | Yes | Yes |
| Wrist-based heart rate (constant, every second) | Yes | Yes |
| Safety and Tracking Features | ||
| Assistance | Yes | Yes |
| Live Event Sharing | Android™ Only | — |
| Incident Detection during select activities | Yes | Yes |
| Incident detection alert on phone for wearables | Yes | — |
| Training, Planning and Analysis Features | ||
| % HRR | Yes | Yes |
| % HR max | Yes | Yes |
| HR zones | Yes | Yes |
| HR alerts | Yes | Yes |
| Shortcuts | Yes | Yes |
| HRV status | Yes | Yes |
| Load ratio | Yes | — |
| Manual lap | Yes | Yes |
| Rest timer | Yes | — |
| Auto max HR | Yes | Yes |
| Auto scroll | Yes | Yes |
| Finish time | Yes | Yes |
| HR calories | Yes | Yes |
| Voice alerts | Yes | Yes |
| Custom alerts | Yes | Yes |
| Physio TrueUp | Yes | Yes |
| Recovery time | Yes | Yes |
| Training load | Yes | Yes |
| VO2 Max (Run) | Yes | Yes |
| Course guidance | Yes | Yes |
| Training effect | Yes | Yes |
| Virtual Partner | Yes | Yes |
| Race an Activity | Yes | Yes |
| Advanced workouts | Yes | Yes |
| Interval training | Yes | Yes |
| Race glance/widget | Yes | — |
| Training load focus | Yes | — |
| VO2 Max (Trail Run) | Yes | Yes |
| GPS speed and distance | Yes | Yes |
| Improved recovery time | Yes | Yes |
| Configurable lap alerts | Yes | Yes |
| Customizable data pages | Yes | Yes |
| Unified training status | Yes | Yes |
| Touch and/or button lock | Yes | Yes |
| Activity history on watch | Yes | Yes |
| Multisport auto transition | Yes | — |
| Downloadable training plans | Yes | Yes |
| Training effect (anaerobic) | Yes | Yes |
| Manual multisport activities | Yes | Yes |
| HRM running pace and distance | Yes | Yes |
| Heat and altitude acclimation | Yes | Yes |
| Customizable activity profiles | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Pause® automatic timer halt | Yes | Yes |
| Respiration rate (during exercise) | yes (with compatible accessory) | Yes |
| Auto Lap® interval tracking feature | Yes | Yes |
| Primary benefit (Training Effect labels) | Yes | Yes |
| HR broadcast (broadcasts HR data over ANT+® to paired devices) | Yes | yes (using ANT+) |
| Improved interval (includes open repeats, intervals data page, rest screen and auto detection) | Yes | — |
| Power Modes - customizable in-activity battery settings | — | Yes |
| Gaming Features | ||
| Gaming Activity | — | Yes |
| GameOn™ app compatible | — | Yes |
| Tactical Features | ||
| XERO™ Locations | — | Yes |
| Dual grid coordinates | — | Yes |
| Kid Activity Tracking Features | ||
| Toe-to-Toe™ Challenges app | — | yes (optional Connect IQ Toe-to-Toe™ Challenges app) |
Wrist Fit
Garmin Forerunner 570 42mm
Sits best on wrists ~45–61mm wide (≈ 12.0–16.3cm circumference).
Garmin Instinct 2X Solar
Sits best on wrists ~53–71mm wide (≈ 14.2–19.0cm circumference).
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Garmin Forerunner 570 42mm bigger than the Garmin Instinct 2X Solar?
The Garmin Instinct 2X Solar is bigger — 50mm vs 42.4mm case width.
Which fits a smaller wrist better, the Garmin Forerunner 570 42mm or the Garmin Instinct 2X Solar?
The Garmin Forerunner 570 42mm suits wrists around 45–61mm wide, and the Garmin Instinct 2X Solar around 53–71mm. The one with the smaller lower bound is the safer pick for a small wrist.
Can I see the Garmin Forerunner 570 42mm and Garmin Instinct 2X Solar side by side at true scale?
Yes — the schematics and photos above show both watches at matched scale, and our fit tool overlays each on your wrist width.