Garmin Forerunner 165 vs COROS Pace 3 // What's the Best Running & Fitness Watch for the Money?
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- In-depth comparison of the COROS Pace 3 and Garmin Forerunner 165 covering smartwatch features, fitness features, and health features. You can get the Pace 3 here: geni.us/CorosP... and the Forerunner 165 here: geni.us/Foreru... (affiliate links that help support the channel - thanks!)
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The comparison everybody was waiting for! Amazing you made this comparison.
Happy to help!
Can't speak to the Garmin but I love the COROS so far as a new runner. Had it just over a week and still have 25% battery remaining. Lots of good data in the app but not overwhelming. Coming from an Apple Watch Series 7, it's a big step up for my use case. Would highly recommend.
How's the other health features on it like sleep and heart rate tracking? Does it surpass the apple health app?
@@saintejulius Honestly I just switched back to Apple with the Ultra 2. I mean I guess it depends how much you actually need all that data. Coros definitely tells you a bit more about what your stats actually mean. With the upcoming WatchOS update that will add training load and other wellness features, I think they will be more equal.
@@rfezzieI’ve had a similar journey
Im so glad I went with Coros Pace 3!! I was worried about the brightness of the screen but it actually does well outdoors and when you use it. I absolutely love mine.
I prefer Garmin over Coros.
I LOVE my coros! For what you pay, coros gives you so much more.
@@blitzenJunior Did you buy or have it and actually use it?
@@santiagocarlin9130 Seriously!! The more I use it, the more features I find! Has everything I need!
@@santiagocarlin9130such as?
Great comparison, both watches look like good options. One thing I noticed is that Coros is so much better at UI design both in the app and on the watch. Take a look at 7:52 for instance, the display of the data is much more visually appealing on the Coros.
I already bought my Forerunner 165 but still watching
Great comparison! I have the Forerunner 255 recently got it love it & got it for $250 but ended up getting the coros 3 as well and love it at well so keeping both 🙌🏽
Which one would you say is better.
@@ShockPantherI'd be interested on that feedback as well.
I just purchased the 255 but have slightly feeling I'd like the Coros more! Dang.....
I'm going to send a lot of people to this video. Thank you for making this!
Appreciate it, Matt!
The comparison that we all wanted...
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In my country garmin 165 had similar price with coros apex 2
i ended up buying the coros pace 3 as my first running watch, its coming here tomorrow and im so excited
Great comparison! I went for FR165 coming from Apple watch and been using it for a month now. Using it mainly for running and gym activities and I agree with You, it is ideal for what I used it for. So far no complaints here even the battery life (Compared to what I had previously 🤣)
same here!
Im going to send a lot of people in this video! Thank you for making this!
Thank you!
I bought the Coros Pace 3 and returned it because of the screen. I really like OLED so much more. I have the Garmin Forerunner 165 now and absolutely loving it.
Same 👍
I really like OLED = I really like blank black display 😂
I went for the coros pace 3.. i done need vibrant display or some smart features..i just need a watch to accurately track my activity matrixes and great battery life.. i only charge it for a while when im in d shower.. been using it for 2 months now and I've gotten a couple of firmware updates too.. it's taken my running game to a different stratosphere.. that said, im pretty sure d 165 is a good watch too.. just not necessarily for my use case
just bought FR165 last week. after watch this video I'm very happy to choose FR165 over Pace3.
Nice comparison! Thanks for this. Garmin 165music ed for me. Coming from AW for many years.
Very welcome and enjoy your watch!
The COROS Pace 3 is my first running watch and I couldn’t be more pleased with it. I use a heart rate strap for more accurate and instantaneous data. I’ve no experience with Garmin so it’s hard for me to say if it’s better or not. But this is a good comparison review. I use the Pace 3 exclusively for running and hiking and it’s been flawless. The Training Load is really helpful to get a feel for planning my weekly training, I’m now used to it resetting with the start of a new week and plan accordingly. The battery life is outstanding. Love the COROS app too.
Which heart rate strap do you use?
Music 🎶, brightness and the contactless payment are what makes me go with the Garmin.
I'm happy I found this video! I have a Coros pace 3 right now and it's good, until it's not, customer service has been a nightmare to get my watch fixed under warranty. So I was looking at comparisons for a different watch.
This is what I was waiting for quite some time already! But will go to COROS Pace 3 on the features and price as I learned from the video. Also battery is better in the Pace 3.
Great comparison. But honestly, if i could find the Forerunner 255 in this price range(which is possible), even if it's used, i would take the 255 instead of both of these watches anyday. Even 255 is 2 years old, it is a better thing.
Depends, really. Some don't require the metrics of the 255.
It’s too dim.
I'd say if you're a more casual runner, the 165 would prolly be preferable over the 255 just for the AMOLED display.
This. Best watch for the price for sure.
Just used the pace pro in my garmin 165 music this weekend in a race, got 2nd place in my category and actually felt more rested to sprint the last kilometer. I love that if you set a course, it also takes inclination into account when giving you a pace to keep up during that split
I tested both and I'm loving the 165.
Care to share why?
@@janatarumsrihandono5672 I like the Buttons more and it looks less cheap. But mainly the display looks much better and it took very long to find gps on the coros. The only thing I liked more about the coros was the watch band, which I replaced on the garmin for around 10€.
care to share why?
@@19ept65 mainly better display and i liked the app more, also the gps was slow on my pace 3
@@19ept65 only thing i liked more about the pace 3 was the band, which i switched on my garmin
This was an excellent quality video. Subbed and liked the video. Off to buy the FR 165 now!
Thanks and enjoy your new watch!
I have all these,in my opinion coros is far far far better than Garmin even as compared to epix. It's not the final data all about.. it's the accuracy during exercise.. most accurate heart rate sensor in COROS, sleep analysis best, software best, integration with phone best.. it's the best watch ⌚❤.. yes the screen brightness is dull in COROS but during the exercise MIp scree is looking much better.. remember coros is for workout not like apple watch
Again it will last long
Where have you seen that heart rate and hrv on coros better than Garmin ? What kind of weed are you taking ? Even the single gps on Garmin fr 165 beat coros pace 3 multi band gps, go check. On the corner coros pace 3 sucks
Decided to go for the Pace 3. Because of the outdoor recreational sport.
As a snowboarder. This watch will help me with the GPS on the mountain.
Does it have map navigation while still using it for the whole activity?
If you are a swimmer the heartrate monitor from the Coros doesn’t work. I means that the other information as trainingload is also not accurate. So choose the 165.
very nice comparison... love to watch it, dude...
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Excellent comparison and breakdown. Thanks.
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I REALLY NEEDED IT. Thanks man.
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which one do you ended up buying?
Awesome video as always brother keep em coming!!
Thanks!!
10.34 Solid bike date, mate! 💪 That elevation and speed with such a low heart rate is strong!
Continually impressed that a relatively small company like Garmin can compete with Chinese companies and American tech giants.
Garmin is a small company??
@@sophiagray3191 compared to apple, Google, Samsung.. Yes
Already bought the Coros Pace 3 and it arrived yesterday but I couldn't resist watching this. Honestly I might have gone for the 165 if I saw this first but so far I'm liking the Pace 3. That said... a big reason I wanted a new watch was better heart rate monitoring. My old Samsung Sport would always lose the heart rate completely if I was sweating which kind of ruined the point of the monitor. Wondering if I should give the 165 a try but I'd hate to have to deal with returning one of them and if I had the budget to keep both I may as well go for a watch in a higher price bracket instead. I don't love how much variation there was in your tests of GPS and HR monitoring on the Pace 3.
Definitely test it…you’ll regret it if you don’t. The 165 is a great device, I love mine. But I am wondering too if I should try the Coros, my dilemma though is I know I won’t prefer the MIP screen. But I’m still curious lol
Did you keep or return the Coros?
@@Noah_527 kept it, it's been great while training for my half-marathon coming up in a few weeks
I’m not in the market for either one, very happy with my Epix Pro, but it was, as always, educational and entertaining to watch this clip. Well done and thank you!
Thanks so much!
Great comparison. Coros also sell a heart-rate monitor and a GPS pod, I'd be curious to hear your thoughts about purchasing the Pace 3 and the add-ons versus going with a higher-end watch?
Hey! Thanks for the video! Pretty great comparison!
I'm checking some reviews to decide which watch to buy (it will be my first one) mainly for running, and to last at least 3 years. (I really don't care about the screen being AMOLED or not).
Where I live, Coros Pace 3 is about 90 dollars more expensive than the FR165, so not that cost-friendly as in other countries, and the FR165 is looking better in this specific scenario. I'd like to ask which one do you indicate in this case, is the Pace 3 worth the extra money? They seem very alike in almost all topics, and I see that lots of people tend to choose it because it's cheaper, but my case is quite the opposite.
I have the 45 and just realised it is not compatible to the HRM. Now I am thinking of the 265 + HRM VS Pacer 3+ HRM+ POD it seems to be bang for buck.
For the 165 without music, can you still control you listening to your Spotify? Just in the sense of skipping songs or lowering the music ?
Yes you can 🔥
The display on the garmin is enough reason for me to get the garmin.
Yep! Can never go to Coros because of the dial instead of buttons, It will be a nightmare in winter when operating the watch with gloves on.
It seems that the coros has more snow related activities like snowboarding but they have a dial instead. It must not be an actual issue
@@jamesonrichards5105 Sure! go ahead and buy one and let us know how well it works.
I know it will not work for me; I will not be able to use it without removing gloves and I hate doing that as my hands are always freezing.
What would anyone recommend when getting either of these watches ? What one is worth the money ?
"which is what a lot of us do of course" -- I laughed aloud at this 😀 I have been running for 10+ years now, still not enough self control to do negative splits 😀 Thanks for the vid, nice comparison!
Every. Single. Run. 😂
I'm looking to replace my aging Vivoactice 3, but the VA5 really feels disappointing to me based on what I've seen. Any chance we could get a comparison between the FR165, VA5 and Venu 3?
i have had literally everything garmin... but now that i'm not using myfitnesspal (which syncs great with garmin), i'm open to new things -- always wanted to try a coros. kinda looking to switch teams...
Garmin has 5 buttons and still needs to into secondary menu to zoom and pan the map
Great video! I have watched it several times to decide between these watches. At some point all I hear is pastry instead of Pace 3 😂
😂but thanks!
No swimming drills on the coros... HUGE dealbreaker imo
I went with the 165 because I do weight lifting and fleet feet does a 10% military discount
In coros you can tracking how many reps in weight lifting and heatmap. Really awesome features
Coros Pace 3 ❤
loving my 165, battery could be a bit longer but thats no dealbreaker for me.
I have to charge my Apple Watch twice a day. I bought the 165 but I’m not ready to ruin my streak with my current watch yet. 😅
I really like the Forerunner 265. What would be the closest equivalent from Coros to this watch?
apex pro 2 m8
Would you say one wins over the other on durability? Their features are so close for my simple needs so one being extra durable would be a big decider. I lift a lot and work construction, so it needs to be able to handle some abuse haha. Thanks for the very helpful vid!
Hello, used the pace 3 previously. Because of its lightweight and plastic build, it seems to be more hardy and can take knocks around. Use a screen protector too for screen longevity!
FR165 better heart rate, GPS accuracy
I miss the Interval timer, instead u can only adjust the tempo zone.
Can we add badminton for fr 165?
1:58 My main concern with the Coros Pace 3 is actually regarding the display. I was wondering whether it is possible to turn on the backlightning permanently (at least permamently during a workout) or whether the backlight can be activated if I tilt my wrist a certain way (like with my Apple watch)? Appreciate any feedback - thank you all in advance!
Hello! Previous pace 3 user here. Backlight will be activated when you tilt your wrist, however the brightness level is fixed and is quite dim in dark surroundings. Can still see it but not the best.
@@alvinphua6367 thank you for your answer! If it wasn‘t for the lightning I would immediately go for the COROS pace 3 but I have read so many negative comments about the lightning in general..
What's your personal preference if you should buy something budget friendly?
Thks!
If u dont need music, then get d base model 165
Get the Pace 3, based on what I know, the software and most of the features are already packed in the Pace 3, even something from the upper models. The difference are mostly in the hardware (no Sapphire and Titanium), while the Garmin 165 lacks most of the features. And it would still get updates further down the road. If it is good enough for the fastest marathoner (Eluid Kipchoge) then it you can, bet that I can be good enough for you!
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I would like to know Des opinion since he had both.
That's a tough one for me. I prefer a 5 button configuration and the AMOLED display of the 165 but also could benefit from the cycling power meter support on the Pace 3.
Thanks for the review. I understand the screen on the Pace 3 cannot be configured to turn off and turn on with a gesture and instead is always on?
Is there any problem regarding fr 165 gps accuracy while on race day? Tho, there will be a problem if a lot of people use all the gps at once
No problems
Wicked! 🔥
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would love a huawei watch fit 3 review
Huawei watches are tough for me to cover properly since I live in the U.S. where they aren't available...sorry about that!
Anyone tried this for swimming? There are barely any reviews for it
I have my coros pace 2 for almost 2 years now, I'm looking to get a little bit of an upgrade vut I don't need something like a garmin fenix or a coros vertix or something like that. I also wont switch to polar. I'm looking a bit further into the coros pace 3 and the garmin forerunner 265 and the 165, I do think I would choose the 265 over the 165. But I think it would be best if I stayed with coros because the pace 2 has really satisfied me these past 2 years. Does anyone have some advise or experience with both? Do you have some dealbreaking facts about both of them because the comparison is really helpful but maybe someone has some more tips?
Hello! Previous pace 3 user here and switched to a current Garmin FR 255. The FR255/265 has slightly more smartwatch features that edges over the pace 3. Morning report works if you sleep with the watch, 265 has training readiness score, screen brightness can be adjusted, livetracking, a nice rolling activity report after you are done with the activity. Amoled display looks more modern on 265 but the battery life winner is definitely Pace 3. Coros app is easier to navigate. 265 design will also look more snazzy on your wrist as a daily wearable compared to Pace 3. Comes down to what features matter more to you! Hope this helps!
was the GPS test using duel band on the coros?
Yup, I usually use the highest accuracy settings on devices while testing unless specifically noted.
965 FTW
Does coros pace 3 connect to Zwift?
Does it both sync with Apple Fitness rings?
Garmini it's connected, but don't know about the Coros, haven't try it yet
Im not a fan of touch screen watch...anyone with me?
Pastries! 🤤
Casually flexing that VO2 max haha
165 GOOD
Coros feels like a garmin copy to me. A bit like apple and huawaii - not bad just would rather have the real thing
Almost same function with battery longevity on coros at half the price its coros hands down