Question 1

Which is better, Garmin Forerunner 265 Music or COROS PACE 3?

Accepted Answer

Based on our testing, the Garmin Forerunner 265 Music scores higher overall at 9.1/10. The Garmin Forerunner 265 Music scored 9.1/10 and the COROS PACE 3 scored 8.5/10 in our Best Running Watches with Music 2026 evaluation.

Question 2

Is the Garmin Forerunner 265 Music worth it over the COROS PACE 3?

Accepted Answer

The Garmin Forerunner 265 Music scores 9.1/10 while the COROS PACE 3 scores 8.5/10. The Garmin Forerunner 265 Music is our "Best Overall" pick in the Best Running Watches with Music 2026 category.

Garmin Forerunner 265 Music vs COROS PACE 3: Which to Buy?