Forerunner 265S

This. I even have an Apple Watch Ultra and still use my Garmin FR 265 for my runs. I actually wear both watches so I can run misc through my Apple and have cellular capability.

I have the 265s in pink and i love it

This is the one I have myself and I love it!

I switched from an AW to a gr265s two years ago. Would never go back! Aw’s battery sucked (couldn’t handle my long runs) and sure it is a cellphone in my wrist but I don’t want a bad cellphone on my wrist. Half of the shit didn’t even work well because I use mostly WhatsApp and google voice. I did like getting my notifications, having Spotify and Apple Watch though so that is why I went garmin and not coros. The only thing I miss is having audible but even Spotify works better in garmin. I would however say that if you don’t care for the smart phone functionality I would probably go coros over garmin. Garmin for me is the perfect balance: 5+ days of battery life, the main smart watch functionalities and an amazing sports watch! Have never used garmin+ and don’t plan to ever.

Let me confuse you a bit more😅 I got Garmin 265s, the waiting period for Pace 4 back then was 4 weeks, and ai couldn’t wait that ling after paying. Yes 265s is about $50 more than Pace 4, but I enjoy the watch.  It has option for garmin pay (had use for it only once, when my phone died, but feels good to have an option) And the music support is good Yeah, in my opinion 265 > Pace 4 > 165