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Coros Pace Pro vs Garmin Forerunner 165

Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.

Coros Pace Pro is the lighter option — 2 g lighter than the Garmin Forerunner 165 (5% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Coros Pace Pro Garmin Forerunner 165
Weight 37 g · 0.037 kg · 0.08 lb
with optional nylon band
39 g · 0.039 kg · 0.09 lb
Brand Coros Garmin
Category Navigation Navigation
Coros Pace Pro
37 g

AMOLED GPS running watch with 1.3-inch touchscreen. Features all five satellite systems for accurate hiking navigation with 38 hours GPS battery life.

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Garmin Forerunner 165
39 g

Sleek GPS sports watch at 1.4oz. Lightweight design with multi-GNSS support.

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Coros Pace Pro vs Garmin Forerunner 165: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Coros Pace Pro wins — at 37 g it is 2 g (5%) lighter than the Garmin Forerunner 165 (39 g). That said, the heavier option may justify the extra grams with more capacity, durability or comfort, so weigh the trade-off against how you'll use it.

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