I walked 5,500 steps with the Garmin Forerunner 570 vs Amazfit Active Max — and it's not even close

Close-up of the Amazfit Active Max next to the Garmin Forerunner 570 on a bright orange table.

The Garmin Forerunner series consistently makes our list of best smartwatches, and for good reason. Whether you’re a beginner on a budget, a marathon-seasoned pro, or something in between, there’s almost certainly a Garmin Forerunner watch for you.

Price-wise, the entry-level Garmin Forerunner 55 starts at just $169 (though it's even cheaper right now), while the most advanced Forerunner 965 — which boasts support for offline maps, a seriously bright AMOLED screen, and additional running-centric training metrics and tools — starts at $599.