COROS

COROS PACE 3

A entry-level pick in the gps sports watches line-up, with 41 hours up front.

54/100
Mixed bag
Overall score · how we rate
41 hourstransflective
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Why we rate it

  • Multi-band (L1+L5)
  • Breadcrumb only
  • Route import (GPX)
  • No offline topo maps
  • No solar charging
Score profile

Where the COROS PACE 3 wins and loses

Scored against the gps sports watches class
GPSBatteryDesign824282
GPS
82
Battery
42
Design
82
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

GPS

Multi-band (L1+L5)Yes
Breadcrumb onlyYes
Route import (GPX)Yes
Barometric altimeterYes

Battery

GPS battery41 hours

Design

Screen size1.2 "
Screen typetransflective
Always-on displayYes
TouchscreenYes
Weight30 g

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Head to head

COROS PACE 3 vs Apple Apple Watch Ultra 2 GPS + Cellular 49mm Smartwatch

Highlighted cell = better in that row
GPSBatteryDesign
COROS PACE 3Apple Watch Ultra 2 GPS + Cellular 49mm Smartwatch
 COROSCOROS PACE 3This pageAppleApple Watch Ultra 2 GPS + Cellular 49mm Smartwatch
Overall score54 /100Better53 /100
Battery smartwatch36 hours
Battery gps41 hoursBetter36 hours
Multi band gpsYesYes
Weight30 g
Who it's for

Is the COROS PACE 3 right for you?

Buy it if
Buyers on a budget

Anyone who needs a dependable gps sports watche for the essentials without overspending.

Skip it if
Skip it if

You need offline topo maps, in which case a higher-tier gps sports watche is the better call.

Serious trainer
Logs every session and wants accurate metrics.
okay
Everyday wearer
Notifications, steps and sleep, all day comfort.
good
First-timer
New to wearables and weighing the basics.
excellent
Common questions

Before you buy

Is the COROS PACE 3 worth it?

It depends on what you need. It scores 54/100 against other gps sports watches, a entry-level result where the class average is around 56.

What stands out on the COROS PACE 3?

Its multi-band (l1+l5) stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.

How does it compare to the SUUNTO Vertical 2?

The SUUNTO Vertical 2 scores 55/100 versus this one at 54/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.