Compare · Updated 31 Oct 2026
COROS PACE 4 vs Garmin Forerunner 165
Get the COROS PACE 4. Dual-band GPS, triathlon modes, and twice the GPS battery. The Forerunner 165 has a few more smart features, and that's it.
We may earn a commission from these links.
Which one is for you?
Coros Pace 4
Long runs, triathlons, GPS that holds near tall buildings, weeks between charges? Then it's the PACE 4.
Is the COROS PACE 4 worth it?Forerunner 165
Get the 165 if this sounds like you: a few more smartwatch features, Garmin's app, cheaper where you are.
Is the Garmin Forerunner 165 worth it?Key differences
Coros Pace 4Forerunner 165
GPS
Dual-band✓
Single-band, slow to lock on
Battery
Up to 19 days, 41 hours of GPS✓
Up to 11 days, about 19 hours of GPS
Triathlon
Multisport modes✓
None
Smart features
No payments or music apps
More, still basic✓
Related pages
How we reached this verdict
We compared independent expert reviews with the manufacturer's specifications, then checked it's sold at a major retailer where you live. We don't test products ourselves.
Sources: Tom's Guide, TechRadar, TechRadar, TechRadar, Tom's Guide, Tom's Guide, Android Central, manufacturer specifications.
Updated 31 Oct 2026How we decide