Coros Pace 3 vs Garmin Forerunner 965

Coros Pace 3 (38 h GPS, 39 g) vs Garmin Forerunner 965 (31 h GPS, 53 g). Side-by-side spec comparison: battery, weight, maps, multi-band GPS and price. Which GPS watch should you buy?

Coros Pace 3CorosCoros Pace 3

Trail running GPS watch with track navigation, barometric altimeter and up to 38 h battery life in GPS mode. Lightweight (39 g), accurate and with offline maps. Best value for mountain navigation.

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Garmin Forerunner 965GarminGarmin Forerunner 965

Premium running watch with a 1.4" AMOLED display, onboard topo maps, multi-band GPS and music. Up to 31 h in GPS mode (19 h multi-band) and 23 days in smartwatch mode, at just 53 g. Garmin's top running watch without the bulk of a Fenix: ideal for marathons and single-day ultras with accurate navigation.

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Spec-by-spec comparison

SpecCoros Pace 3Garmin Forerunner 965
GPS battery38 h31 h
Multi-band battery15 h19 h
Smartwatch24 days23 days
Weight39 g53 g
Maps
Multi-band
Music
DisplayMIPAMOLED
PriceEntryHigh-end

GPS battery = each manufacturer's standard GPS mode; multi-band = dual-frequency (maximum accuracy). On Suunto, Polar Grit and Amazfit T-Rex the GPS figure already corresponds to dual-band mode. Figures verified against the manufacturer.

Verdict

For maximum autonomy on long ultras, Coros Pace 3 lasts longer in GPS mode. If you want the lightest watch on your wrist, go for Coros Pace 3. On budget, Coros Pace 3 is the more affordable option.

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Frequently asked questions

Which lasts longer, Coros Pace 3 or Garmin Forerunner 965?
Coros Pace 3 offers 38 h of GPS battery and Garmin Forerunner 965 offers 31 h, so Coros Pace 3 lasts longer for long efforts.
Which one is lighter?
Coros Pace 3 weighs 39 g and Garmin Forerunner 965 weighs 53 g; Coros Pace 3 is the lighter of the two.
Do both have onboard maps?
Yes, both Coros Pace 3 and Garmin Forerunner 965 include onboard topo maps.
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