COROS PACE 4 vs Garmin Forerunner 165
Sqwod verdict
Our pick: Garmin Forerunner 165 takes it — 86 vs 84.
Both are strong — the call comes down to what you prioritise:
- COROS PACE 4 — You coach runners or triathletes and want accurate GPS, a readable AMOLED and two-plus weeks of battery at a mid-range price, without Garmin's markup.
- Garmin Forerunner 165 — You coach runners or endurance clients and want Garmin's training data without the €500 tier.
COROS PACE 4
84Score · Medium
from €267.50
The PACE 3 formula with a bright AMOLED: still ultralight, accurate on GPS and good for up to 19 days, now with a microphone, an action button and, since the September 2026 update, offline maps in beta. It costs about 40 EUR more than the PACE 3 does now, which is the only real catch.
Our pick 
Garmin Forerunner 165
86Score · High
from €175
The best-value entry into Garmin's training ecosystem — bright AMOLED, ~11-day battery, and the metrics that matter, without the €500 price.
Compare side-by-side
| COROS PACE 484Scorefrom€267.50Review → | Garmin Forerunner 16586Scorefrom€175Review → | |
|---|---|---|
| Form factor | — | Watch (running) |
| Battery life | — | ~11 days |
| Screen | — | AMOLED |
| Sleep tracking | — | Yes |
| Recovery / HRV | — | Body Battery |
| Subscription | — | None |
| Water resistance | — | 50 m (5 ATM) |
Prices are our researched reference points.
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