COROS
Pace 4
8.6Very Good
Ultralight AMOLED value runner with dual-frequency GPS and standout stated battery for the price.
From € 249
Comparison
COROS Pace 4 vs Garmin Forerunner 165
Pace 4 leads on weight and dual-frequency battery claims. Forerunner 165 leads on Garmin Connect simplicity and coaching for new runners.
- Expert comparison
- Data driven
- Updated 1 September 2026
- GPS Watches
Garmin
Forerunner 165
7.6Solid
Entry AMOLED running watch with core Garmin training metrics for newer runners.
From € 249
Decision guide
When each shoe is the better buy — by training mix and conditions, not overall score alone.
Bottom line
Pace 4 when battery and dual-frequency value matter; Forerunner 165 when you want the simplest Garmin path.
COROS
Choose Pace 4 if…
- You want ultralight dual-frequency GPS and long battery.
Garmin
Choose Forerunner 165 if…
- You want a simple Garmin beginner watch.
Key Differences
Ecosystem
Pace 4: COROS app / no musicForerunner 165: Garmin Connect coachingTraining software and accessory ecosystems differ more than raw GPS basics.
Score Comparison
Pace 4Forerunner 165
GPS
9.07.2Battery
9.57.0Navigation
7.04.5Value
9.49.8
When each wins
Context winners by session type — use these with the decision guide above, not as a universal ranking.
Daily Training
Pace 4
Beginners
Forerunner 165
Lower complexity Garmin entry for first structured plans.
5K
Pace 4
Half Marathon
Pace 4
Marathon
Pace 4
Dual-frequency battery headroom for long runs and race day.
VSValue
TIE
Kitletics value scores are too close to call on current catalog pricing.
Specs
| Spec | Pace 4 | Forerunner 165 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPS Battery (hours) | 41 | — | — |
| Battery Smartwatch (days) | 19 | — | — |
| Multi-band GPS | Yes | No | — |
| Heart Rate | Yes | Yes | TIE |
| Running Dynamics | No | No | TIE |
| Maps | No | No | TIE |
| Navigation | Yes | No | — |
| Music | No | No | TIE |
| Training Readiness | No | No | TIE |
| Payments | No | No | TIE |
| Recovery Metrics | Yes | Yes | TIE |
| Display | Amoled | Amoled | TIE |
| Weight (g) | 32 | — | — |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes | TIE |
| Display Size (mm) | — | — | TIE |
| Battery Multi-band GPS (hours) | 31 | — | — |
| Offline Maps | No | — | — |
| GNSS Systems | — | — | — |
| Case Size (mm) | — | — | — |
| Triathlon / Multisport | — | — | — |
| Solar Charging | No | — | — |
| Compact / Small Wrist | — | — | — |
| Barometric Altimeter | Yes | — | — |
| Water Rating | 5 ATM | 5 ATM | TIE |
| Mobile Platform | — | — | — |
| ECG | No | No | TIE |
| LTE / Cellular | — | — | — |
| Physical Buttons | — | — | — |
| SpO2 | Yes | Yes | TIE |
| Wi-Fi | — | — | — |
| Strava Sync | Yes | — | — |
Current Prices
Regional prices · Netherlands
Prices last checked: 12 Sept 2026. Offer updates do not mean the editorial comparison was re-reviewed.
Top Alternatives
COROS Pace ProLeave Pace 4 for Pace Pro when a premium upgrade outweighs the source’s intermediate / advanced bias. Pace Pro centres on intermediate / advanced (weight sits higher on Pace Pro (37 vs 32)). You give up Pace 4 spec (weight 32, display amoled, GPS battery 41).
Garmin Vivoactive 6Vivoactive 6 is on the Pace 4 alternatives list for a lighter option. Vivoactive 6 brief: Lightweight AMOLED lifestyle-plus-running watch with Garmin Coach plans and broad sport a…. Pace 4 brief: Ultralight AMOLED value runner with dual-frequency GPS and standout stated battery for th…. Extra peer cue: garmin Coach running and strength plans in a mid price band. Peer spec: weight 23, display amoled, GPS battery 20.
Garmin Forerunner 570a same-role peer is the fork: Forerunner 570 (AMOLED mid-range running watch with multi-band GPS, music, and strong training tools with…) versus Pace 4 (Ultralight AMOLED value runner with dual-frequency GPS and standout stated battery for th…). Spec split — peer display amoled, GPS battery 18 vs source weight 32, display amoled, GPS battery 41.
COROS Pace 3Pick Pace 3 over Pace 4 only if very light is the weekly gap. Pace 3 is intermediate / high mileage; Pace 4 stays intermediate / advanced. Cost of the switch: smaller ecosystem than Garmin.
Suunto RunRun is on the Pace 4 alternatives list for a same-role peer. Run brief: Beginner-friendly AMOLED running watch around $200 with dual-band GPS and simple recovery…. Pace 4 brief: Ultralight AMOLED value runner with dual-frequency GPS and standout stated battery for th…. Extra peer cue: dual-band GPS unusual at this budget. Peer spec: weight 36, display amoled, GPS battery 20.
Polar PacerPace 4 vs Pacer is not a score swap. Pacer wins when a same-role peer and simple Polar Flow coaching at an accessible price beat just 32 g with nylon band—easy all-day racing weight. weight sits higher on Pacer (40 vs 32).
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