COROS PACE 4 vs Garmin Forerunner 570
COROS PACE 4 (#2, best value) vs Garmin Forerunner 570 (#4): in our Fitness & Sports Tracking scoring the COROS PACE 4 totals 9.1/10 and the Garmin Forerunner 570 8.3/10, the COROS PACE 4 leading on Battery Life and Value. At $249 versus $538.99, the COROS PACE 4 costs $289.99 less.
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Side by side
| COROS PACE 4 | Garmin Forerunner 570 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $249 | $538.99 |
| Display | 1.3" AMOLED | 1.3"/1.4" AMOLED |
| GPS | Dual-frequency | Multi-band GNSS |
| Battery | 41 hours GPS | 22 hours GPS |
| Weight | 32g | — |
| Water Resistance | 5 ATM | 5 ATM |
| Sensors | — | HR, SpO2 |
How they differ in real use
Built from our fitness sports smartwatches scoring, each product's published specifications, and verified owner feedback — not hands-on testing.
Both the COROS PACE 4 and the Garmin Forerunner 570 made our Top 5 Fitness & Sports Tracking, at #2 (best value) and #4. Best value running watch at $249 with dual-frequency GPS accuracy rivaling $500+ competitors. At 32 grams with 41-hour GPS battery, it delivers exceptional performance for half the price of premium alternatives. Mid-range entry to premium Garmin features with same Elevate Gen5 sensor as FR970. Two size options (42mm/47mm) at a more accessible price point than the FR970.
We score fitness & sports tracking on GPS Accuracy (30%), Training Metrics (30%), Battery Life (20%), Build Quality (10%) and Value (10%). On that basis the COROS PACE 4 totals 9.1 out of 10 and the Garmin Forerunner 570 8.3. The widest gap is Battery Life, where the COROS PACE 4 scores 10 against 8 for the Garmin Forerunner 570 — GPS runtime hours. Value also separates them: 10 for the COROS PACE 4 versus 8 for the Garmin Forerunner 570.
On paper, the specifications that actually differ: Display — 1.3" AMOLED on the COROS PACE 4 versus 1.3"/1.4" AMOLED on the Garmin Forerunner 570; GPS — Dual-frequency on the COROS PACE 4 versus Multi-band GNSS on the Garmin Forerunner 570; Battery — 41 hours GPS on the COROS PACE 4 versus 22 hours GPS on the Garmin Forerunner 570. They match on Water Resistance.
Pricing as of August 19, 2026: $249 for the COROS PACE 4 and $538.99 for the Garmin Forerunner 570, a $289.99 difference in the COROS PACE 4's favor. Owners praise the COROS PACE 4 for exceptional value at $249 and 32g ultralight; the most common complaint is smaller ecosystem than Garmin. Owners praise the Garmin Forerunner 570 for elevate Gen5 sensor and two size options (42/47mm); the most common complaint is fewer metrics than FR970.
COROS PACE 4
- Exceptional value at $249
- 32g ultralight
- 41-hour GPS battery
- Dual-frequency GPS accuracy
- Smaller ecosystem than Garmin
- No music storage
- Basic smartwatch features
Garmin Forerunner 570
- Elevate Gen5 sensor
- Two size options (42/47mm)
- More accessible pricing
- Full Garmin ecosystem
- Fewer metrics than FR970
- No ECG
- No maps
Which should you buy?
The COROS PACE 4 is the better fit for value-conscious runners and ultralight preference — it is the higher-scoring pick here, chiefly for Battery Life and Value. The Garmin Forerunner 570 is the better fit for mid-range Garmin seekers and runners wanting quality sensors. Since the COROS PACE 4 is both the higher scorer and $289.99 cheaper, the Garmin Forerunner 570 only makes sense for mid-range Garmin seekers. The COROS PACE 4 is a poor fit for music playback needs; the Garmin Forerunner 570 is a poor fit for advanced metrics needs.
Choose the COROS PACE 4 if
- Value-conscious runners
- Ultralight preference
- Long GPS battery needs
Skip it if
- Music playback needs
- Smartwatch feature priority
Choose the Garmin Forerunner 570 if
- Mid-range Garmin seekers
- Runners wanting quality sensors
- Two-size preference
Skip it if
- Advanced metrics needs
- Map navigation needs
Common questions
Is the COROS PACE 4 better than the Garmin Forerunner 570?
In our Fitness & Sports Tracking ranking the COROS PACE 4 scores higher overall, 9.1 to 8.3, with the biggest advantage in Battery Life. The Garmin Forerunner 570 does not out-score it on any criterion we weigh.
How much more does the Garmin Forerunner 570 cost than the COROS PACE 4?
$289.99 more as of August 19, 2026: $538.99 for the Garmin Forerunner 570 against $249 for the COROS PACE 4. Prices move, so the merchant page shows the current figure.
What is the main difference between the COROS PACE 4 and the Garmin Forerunner 570?
The headline spec difference is Display: 1.3" AMOLED on the COROS PACE 4 versus 1.3"/1.4" AMOLED on the Garmin Forerunner 570. In use, the gap that matters most is Battery Life (10 vs 8 in our scoring): GPS runtime hours.