The Forerunner 570 & 970 have made Garmin's tiered strategy clearer than ever

Garmin 970/570 may be the final nail in the Forerunner MIP coffin

A few days ago Garmin launched the Forerunner 970 and 570. Both came with AMOLED displays, putting to rest any hope that we’d see updated MIP variants. This is a shift that’s been brewing for a while. But with these two new models, it feels like a line has been crossed. Garmin is moving on For years, the Forerunner line was known for using MIP screens. They were simple, effective and ideal for outdoor use. The Forerunner 55, 255 and 955 were the…

The Forerunner 570 & 970 have made Garmin's tiered strategy clearer than ever

Garmin will continue to restrict features to prop up its flagships, no matter how much mid-tier watches like the Forerunner 570 cost.