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Garmin Forerunner 255 vs. COROS PACE 3: Which is the best affordable MIP running watch?


The PACE 3 costs much less than the Forerunner 255, but both have very similar tech. Is Garmin's MIP running watch worth paying extra for?

(Image credit: Michael Hicks / Android Central)Ultimately, your decision will come down to how you feel about the PACE 3's rotating crown and touchscreen compared to Garmin's patented five-button layout. Since November 2023, it's added customized marathon training plans, HRV stress tracking, a weather widget, turn-by-turn navigation, a running form test (with an optional Pod), and a wellness check tool to the PACE 3 (and other watches like the APEX 2). (Image credit: Michael Hicks / Android Central)If I had to highlight three specific Garmin tools I miss with COROS, I'd say Body Battery, daily suggested workouts, and tap-to-pay.

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