COROS Pace Pro vs Garmin 265 vs Suunto Race S vs Polar M3 (Watch BEFORE You Buy!)

Which has the best running training programs?

Which watch has an option for continuous interval timer For example, 5 minutes run, 1 minute walk? Even better with vibration for alarm? Thx!

thinking about getting the forerunner 255 on sale at 240

Many years ago, I had a Polar watch with METAL backing.
That was a PAIN!
In the wintertime, with temps down to -10 to -15 degr. Celcius, running with the watch exposed, gave serious frostbites on the skin.
And in general, cold weather made the watch a cold spot.
In general, the build quality felt cheap...
Left Polar after that, never looked back.

I'm really waiting for the successor fo the Forerunner 265 to change my Forerunner 55.
Anyway they seem all very good sport watch

I'm confused to choose between 265 or 965. I do Trail and maps battery will be good on 965 but thw watch is big for my wrist

What about updates support? How many years? I know Garmin and Coros are good at the updates.

Great video thanks you for sharing

Coros is very interesting. It just lacks a airplane mode at this time to convince me. Hope it will be soon developed.

Have a Garmin but wanted to try the Coros Pace Pro. Agree with everything in your review. Did find that after pairing some Shokz headphones and going for a run the music would either dip in and out or there would be a crackle. Also I was hoping that Nav/Pace alerts would be verbal rather than just on screen with a beep and vibration. Have emailed Coros support but it will probably get sent back. Do like the metrics though and the Coros app.

We just gonna glaze over that map performance of the Suunto, and call it "Just like the Coros and Polar." Wat? I am actually surprised at how bad the competition is, how can UI performance be so good and fluid, but maps look like it's from 10 years ago?

I love how you keep your reviews neutral, despite your preferences. I'm into Coros ecosystem right now, the main reason is for support and the new features I keep getting on my watch. I must say I'm really intrigued by the Suunto race S for the built quality and app store, I just don't know if I can survive without web interface

The Polar M3 looks great! I love my V3, but if they had been released at the same time I would have chosen the M3!

Polar or Suunto🤔

This just shows how good of a deal the 255 is right now. It's pretty much the exact same watch as the 265, and the few extra features, like Training Readiness, are more than made up for by the better screen of the 255 (yes, MIP is better for a sports watch, don't @ me). It's the same price as the 165, and I've even seen it on sale for around 200 euros.

Actualmente tengo el Suunto Race y voy a regalar a mi chica el Race S, creo que no comentas nada sobre zonesense de Suunto y esto, para mi es definitivo, tener diariamente el equivalente a una prueba de esfuerzo para un deportista puede ser determinante, a mi, me ha cambiado la forma de entrenar, tengo los datos reales de mis umbrales, no solo los de Fc.

As a non runner, but a tennis player and a general sporty person is it worth considering aw9/10 or should i stick to these watches u compared in the video?

With the arrival of vantage m3, the v3 may get a price drop.😮

Great review Dave! I watched it when I ran on the treadmill this evening. One thing I’d recommend is to add the size and weight comparison because this is quite important for wearing experiences.

Man this watches are good but im going for amazfit trex 3 all day. ✌🏼

Nice.. I've been using the pace 3 for 6 months.. almost hasn't left my arm the entire time. My Apple watch was doing the job but after using the pace3 and not charging it for 3'ish weeks I was sold. I really thought if it just had a nicer/amoled screen it would be perfect. I may get one.. I do really like the lightweight feeling of the pace 3 too. I know the Pro is a little bigger/heavier so not sure if that's gonna annoy me. Good old Amazon though.. I'll give it a few weeks.

Streaming music apps downloads and a bright display are the most important factors for me.

its confused whih one is which one ? if you put the "Name" on scareen or post on the watch belt ? thanks

I am due a watch upgrade and have been looking really closely at and would love to go with a Coros or Suunto as my next watch since Garmin ramped up their pricing (e.g. charging premium prices for plastic watches). Garmin are too expensive now, but the lack of proper music service integration on Coros and Suunto is sadly a deal breaker on those watches for me. Got so used to running with my watch and headphones I cannot go back to carrying a phone.

Got the Fenix 7pro I am completely happy but the MIP Display is so annoying for me… I will Switch got an amoled Display. Because I got a Small wrist will but the fr265 or wait for Next year fr

Suunto fits my needs the best! Amazing watch. I am happy with it.

Fantastic video Dave! I know it takes a LOT of work to get a video like this put together. You make a good case for each watch depending on user needs while giving plenty of detail for each of them. 💪🏃

Coming from a pixel watch 2, like the accuracy and speedometer, sleep tracking but hate the battery life.

What do you recommend? I am looking for a 10 day battery life minimum but not sure which could give me similar accuracy and a better battery life.

The smart watch features don't really interest me.

Something to also mention, which seems to be always overlooked- Garmin and suunto are the only two that have menstrual cycle tracking. Doesn’t apply to everyone, but that doesn’t mean it should be a feature to ignore.

Best eco system?

No idea why but Garmin has an aggressive stance on health metrics interpretation. Bottoming out to 5% is the regular, not the exception. Having a lot of comparison with Apple, I just know that it's not so much my behavior but rather the interpretation. Just waiting for a new Race S to arrive, looking forward to getting some perspective on the ecosystem. What is your experience comparing Suunto and Garmin concerning general health estimates?

race s awesome

suunto nawigacja działa najpłynniej, niż w innych droższych jak garmin zegarkach

Coros or amazfit t rex3 or garmen decent 2x?

Suunto race s cannot to do for cycling?

So many important and basic features were not covered

I would really like to switch from Garmin but to me it just seems that no one can compete when it comes to the complete package. It is also the thing that you can have both the watch and the bike computer synced to the same app. Already owning the HRM-Pro doesn't help either. The Suunto Race is compelling though.

what you recommend between forerunner 265 and suunto race s? price wise, forerunner 265 currently has a lower price than the suunto race s in my place. anybody can help me to further narrow it down and probably help me decide 😅? thanks!

Garmin is the biggest loser here. Not only is it several hundred dollars more (in Oz), the gps battery life sucks for ultras, though it’s good for road runners. Plus no topo mapping and old style breadcrumb navigation. And it’s plastic. Unless you’re clearly in the Garmin fold the others, particularly the Suunto are better buys (use case dependent of course)

Coros got the best tool for training. Just broke my half marathon PB and training for my first marathon after getting Pace 3 since March. Had never been so motivated with Garmin.

I love my 265, I just wish they had a better app and website.

Apple Watch Ultra 2. I don’t buy these inferior products anymore.

I watched the comparison video and I like everything about the Garmin because I have some ant plus cycling computers and Garmin radar but I hate the breadcrumb mapping, any idea what model next up has full mapping from 265?

Suunto bcoz of the looks.. already have the epix gen2

Have been testing the Garmin (Fenix E). 1) Disappointing that Garmin put not all their options in 1 App (Garmen Connect App) You need at least two Apps. 2) you can not share a Google Maps route with the Garmin watch. 3) Garmin Connect App does not have a route builder. 4) You can only pair 1 device (mobile) with your Garmin watch. Quickly paring my Android tablet - only possible by first un-pairing my mobile and then try again. 5) Almost impossible to create a route on the Garmin watch when you're inside. Conclusion: do not spend your fortune on a Fenix E.

Tou forgot to mention as many other testers that only suunto (in fact their whole line) has build deepth meter

I am in the market for these watches, being an Android watch user (Galaxy) it has been an unpleasant experience using my current watch for running being it hard to pace with GPS accuracy issues. I am leaning towards just waiting for the Forerunner 975 which supposedly is expected to be announced March 2025. But the Coros looks so sleek and modern and looks like it has a great software/app experience over the Garmin.

Team All Black Suunto 🎉

Very helpful. Thank you!

Amazfit hands down the best for your money 🤑