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Which Is the Better Running Watch: Coros Pace 3 vs. Garmin Forerunner 265/265S
Dec 12, 2024
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Garmin makes excellent running watches, but they aren’t the only brand runners love. Coros is a worthy competitor with a devoted following. Its fans say that the Pace series of watches are just as good as Garmin’s Forerunners, but at drastically lower prices. So I’m comparing the Coros Pace 3 ($229) with Garmin’s Forerunner 265 and 265S (that's the same watch, in different sizes—both cost $449).
I’m going to grade on a slight curve, since these watches are in such wildly different price ranges. If they’re truly comparable, I’ll give the win to Coros for getting the job done while saving you money. But if the Garmin turns out to be a better watch, it’s going to get the crown—we’re looking for a great watch here, not only a good bargain.
Where these watches fit into their respective product lines
The Garmin Forerunner 265 is my pick (so far) for the all around best running watch out there. It has more training and recovery features than the Forerunner 55 or 165, but lacks some of the fancier features (like maps) of the Forerunner 965. The Forerunners are only one of Garmin’s many lines of watches; they also have lifestyle watches like the Vivoactive 5, and fancier and more specialized sport watches like the Fenix. In short, for this comparison I’ve picked a solid Garmin running watch with some nice features that isn’t the bottom or the top of the line.
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