Garmin Forerunner 570 47mm vs Forerunner 955
Size, specs & wrist fit compared
Which one fits you
Both need much the same wrist: neither overhangs from 16.5 cm (6.5 in) round, and both are in their sweet spot around 17.5–19.5 cm. Wrist size will not decide between these two.
What else differs
- Screen: the Forerunner 570 47mm has the larger screen, 1.4 in across against 1.3 in on the Forerunner 955, and the Forerunner 570 47mm uses a bright AMOLED screen, the Forerunner 955 a memory-in-pixel screen that is easy to read in sunlight and sips battery.
- Battery: 15 days for the Forerunner 955 against 11 days for the Forerunner 570 47mm in everyday use; 42 hours for the Forerunner 955 against 18 hours for the Forerunner 570 47mm with GPS on.
1.5mm thinner, the Forerunner 570 47mm is the one that slides under a shirt cuff.
The Forerunner 570 47mm is 0.5mm wider, 1.5mm thinner and 2g lighter than the Forerunner 955.
Forerunner 570 47mm
Forerunner 955
Case width
47mm
46.5mm−0.5mm
Thickness
12.9mm
14.4mm+1.5mm
Weight
50g
52g+2g
Forerunner 570 47mm or Forerunner 955 by wrist size
| Wrist round (mm left each side) | Forerunner 570 47mm≈54mm lug to lug, est. | Forerunner 955≈53.5mm lug to lug, est. |
|---|---|---|
| 14 cm / 5.5 in | Overhangs (4.4mm over) | Overhangs (4.2mm over) |
| 15 cm / 5.9 in | Overhangs (2.8mm over) | Overhangs (2.6mm over) |
| 16 cm / 6.3 in | Overhangs (1.2mm over) | Overhangs (0.9mm over) |
| 17 cm / 6.7 in | Bold (0.4mm) | Bold (0.7mm) |
| 18 cm / 7.1 in | Sweet spot (2mm) | Sweet spot (2.3mm) |
| 19 cm / 7.5 in | Sweet spot (3.6mm) | Sweet spot (3.9mm) |
| 20 cm / 7.9 in | Balanced (5.3mm) | Balanced (5.5mm) |
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Battery life compared
Furthest apart in GPS with music mode, where the Forerunner 955 lasts 4.7× as long as the Forerunner 570 47mm (42 hours against 9 hours).
Forerunner 570 47mmForerunner 955
Smartwatch
11 days15 daysUltratrac
—80 hoursGPS with music
9 hours42 hoursAll systems + multi-band with music
8 hours20 hoursGPS only
18 hours—All systems + multi-band
14 hours—
More comparisons
2D Dimension Schematics
- Garmin Forerunner 570 47mm 47mm × ≈54mm (est.) · 12.9mm thick
- Garmin Forerunner 955 46.5mm × ≈53.5mm (est.) · 14.4mm thick
3D preview
Forerunner 570 47mm vs Forerunner 955 on a wrist
Specifications
The short version
7 key specs| Spec | GarminForerunner 570 47mm | GarminForerunner 955 |
|---|---|---|
| Case Width | 47mm | 46.5mm |
| Thickness | 12.9mm | 14.4mm |
| Weight | 50g | 52g |
| Shape | Circular | Circular |
| Display type | AMOLED (optional always-on mode) | Sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP) |
| Battery life | Smartwatch mode: Up to 11 days GPS-Only GNSS mode: Up to 18 hours SatIQ (AutoSelect) GNSS mode: Up to 16 hours All-Systems GNSS mode + Multi-Band: Up to 14 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 mode: Up to 15 days GPS-only mode without music: Up to 42 hours All-Systems GNSS mode plus Multi-Band with music: Up to 8.5 hours All Systems GNSS mode plus Multi-Band without music: Up to 20 hours Ultratrac mode: Up to 80 hours See Details |
| Released | 2025 | 2022 |
Where the specifications differ
20 differences| Spec | Garmin Forerunner 570 47mm | Garmin Forerunner 955 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Battery life | Smartwatch mode: Up to 11 days GPS-Only GNSS mode: Up to 18 hours SatIQ (AutoSelect) GNSS mode: Up to 16 hours All-Systems GNSS mode + Multi-Band: Up to 14 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 mode: Up to 15 days GPS-only mode without music: Up to 42 hours All-Systems GNSS mode plus Multi-Band with music: Up to 8.5 hours All Systems GNSS mode plus Multi-Band without music: Up to 20 hours Ultratrac mode: Up to 80 hours See Details |
| Display Size | 1.4" (35.3 mm) diameter | 1.3" (33 mm) diameter |
| Lens Material | Corning® Gorilla® Glass 3 | Corning® Gorilla® Glass 3 DX |
| Bezel Material | aluminum | fiber-reinforced polymer |
| Memory/History | 8 GB | 32 GB |
| Display resolution | 454 x 454 pixels | 260 x 260 pixels |
| Product Info | ||
| Main SKU | 010-02971-00 | 010-02638-10 |
| Product ID | 1464001 | 777655 |
| Product Name | Forerunner® 570 - 47mm | Forerunner® 955 |
| Release Date | 5/15/2025 | 6/1/2022 |
| Product Variation | Slate Gray Aluminum with Translucent Black/Black Band | Black |
| Running Features | ||
| Ground contact time and balance | yes (GCT balance with accessory) | Yes |
| What You'll Love | ||
| Display type | AMOLED (optional always-on mode) | Sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP) |
| Battery life (smartwatch mode) | Up to 11 days | Up to 15 days |
| Activity Profiles | ||
| Wellness | Walking, Pilates, Yoga, Indoor Walking, Mobility | Walking, Pilates, Yoga, Indoor Walking |
| Multisport | Triathlon, Duathlon, Brick, Pool Triathlon, Swimming/Running | Swimming/Running, Triathlon |
| On the Water | Stand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing, Kayaking, Fishing, Boating | Stand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing, Kayaking |
| Snow & winter | Skiing, Snowboarding, XC Classic Skiing, XC Skate Skiing, Ice Skating, Snowshoeing | Skiing, Snowboarding, Backcountry Snowboarding, XC Classic Skiing, XC Skate Skiing, Backcountry Skiing, Ice Skating, Snowshoeing |
| Outdoor running | Running, Outdoor Track Running, Trail Running, Ultra Running, Obstacle Racing | Running, Outdoor Track Running, Trail Running, Ultra Running |
| Outdoor recreation | Hiking, Rucking, Mountaineering, Indoor Climbing, Bouldering, Hunting, Horseback Riding, Golfing, Disc Golf, Archery | Hiking, Indoor Climbing, Bouldering, Climbing, Golfing, Disc Golf, Archery |
The other 226 specifications both list are identical.
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