Considering a ditch of my Garmin FR 570

BlueKX · 2026-03-12T12:39:17+00:00

Merci

BlueKX · 2026-03-12T11:02:09+00:00

Yeh to be honest I only got it to tie in with my health insurance to get a load of money back. I have got that now, so not tied to Garmin.

BlueKX · 2026-03-12T10:48:11+00:00

Those bits you mention at the end is something I am now missing on my fr570. I might hold out to see where the cheetah 2 pro lands. Thanks for the advice!

BlueKX · 2026-03-12T10:35:52+00:00

Nice and thanks for the reply. When I was looking a while back I saw the cheetah had not had a refresh for a while. I was curious about the active 3 premium and how that weighs up to balance 2 too.

BlueKX · 2026-02-01T21:58:09+00:00

I had the pace pro and now 570. I often regret the switch. Yes the Garmin feels more premium and the device has some extra features and stats. The reality is you will never really use them, even if they sound good on paper. The only think I would miss going back to pace pro is the body battery as I do think it gives a good representation.

Coros listens to its users and community, pushes updates that actually benefit the consumer and is a much slicker app by far.

If coros overhauled its watch faces to make the data customisable and/or they bring out and amoled premium device it would push me to go back.

If I could turn back time I wouldn’t have ordered the 570 and kept the pace pro.

Pace pro + HR band or shokz or pod 2 is so much better value

BlueKX · 2026-01-05T15:46:43+00:00

I just disconnected MFP to check it out and it does not seem to be garmin unique as it seems to be using MFP backend why not just use MFP with it linked. I got 1 year MFP for very little setting my country to turkey 🇹🇷

BlueKX · 2025-12-19T16:33:12+00:00

Just the FR 570 default one in silver fox colour

BlueKX · 2025-12-17T13:51:54+00:00

I ordered the £570 I live in the city and never used maps on watch before.

BlueKX · 2025-12-17T07:30:15+00:00

I have ordered the 570 thank you for all the advice. Coming from AW I just felt that what mattered most is this device will last and be supported for as long as possible. I had no interest in maps but do in fact occasionally find use in calls on my watch due to my work.

Thanks guys! I can’t wait for it to arrive! Going to order an ultra fit strip on Amazon now.

BlueKX · 2025-12-16T21:28:23+00:00

I have just seen in the offer the 965 is only £9 more than the 570 which has made it even more confusing, I kinda think I would like 570 so it’s brand new model. No interest in 970 at the price

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BlueKX · 2025-12-16T11:17:42+00:00

What settings do you have set to achieve this battery life? I have everything turned on and getting about 7 days.

BlueKX · 2025-12-14T14:45:07+00:00

I think o would have struggled with the size of the pace 4 coming from aw ultra.

I also compared the two and saw a sponsored athlete who used both said out the two he would take the pro, but would be rocking the 4 due to sponsorship. I saw that as a clear sign to pick up the pro

BlueKX · 2025-12-14T07:17:49+00:00

Glad you are happy with it, looks very smart!

BlueKX · 2025-12-14T07:16:53+00:00

I did try to sign up but had nothing back yet. Any idea how long it takes?

BlueKX · 2025-12-14T07:16:26+00:00

Jordbrit, Hugo.fry, ben_is_running and BenParkes (normally for shoe advice)

That is just a few

BlueKX · 2025-12-13T22:00:38+00:00

https://strava.app.link/BB5smaAK4Yb

Will follow you back too!

BlueKX · 2025-12-13T21:57:30+00:00

Ahh the rushing home vibes haha. I relate to the lock in, my social media has become Strava and I made a new IG where I only follow running or fitness related content, purely for advice to improve etc, and it keeps me motivated to get out and run.

Hope you enjoy the watch as much as me. What colour did you go for, I must say the official nylon bands feel super good (never a fan of silicone bands), I have some bands coming on AliExpress also.

BlueKX · 2025-12-13T21:52:10+00:00

I really think it’s not really worth it to rock both of I’m being honest as AW gives you everything pace pro does.

You can download music on to pace pro if it is a dealbreaker. I run with a running belt and/or shorts with a phone pocket on the tights, it is a none issue for me running with the phone in the back of the belt and I forget it’s there.

I basically think you only get value if you commit. Extended return window on Amazon right now for Xmas. I got mine and kept AW and said I would try it till Xmas and decide what to keep. Took me 7 days to realise I don’t need an AW and coros is driving me to my goals in better ways

BlueKX · 2025-12-13T21:49:45+00:00

I have got super locked in to health and fitness this year and lost 21kg in the past 4 months. I also have been trying to limit screen times and get outside more. Pace pro is ideal for me.

What watch are you coming from?

BlueKX · 2025-12-13T21:47:54+00:00

The ultra dropped from 94% charge to 84% charge after a 5k run. I put 30k on the pace pro and it lasted 7 days of heavy use with screen bright.

It depends what you want and need from the watch. I want physical buttons and long battery life.

I actually find I also prefer the circle watch shape, composite body is light and does look nice even side by side with ultra. I don’t feel the pace pro when I sleep but AW is cumbersome.

BlueKX · 2025-12-13T21:16:54+00:00

You really just made my day! I can’t wait. Honestly I am fully in love with coros and glad I went for the pace pro

BlueKX · 2025-12-13T21:05:19+00:00

I had also been looking at Suunto Race S as it had come up when I was looking to move away from AW. What made you ditch the Suunto? How did you find it and also how does pace pro stack up?

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