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Coros Pace 3

The Coros Pace 3 is a lightweight GPS multisport watch with long battery life, SpO2, barometer, and navigation designed for running & triathlon.

Coros Pace 3
Coros·Watch
5 video reviews

€229

Cheaper than 88% of watch · category average €512

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Key specs

Battery (Smartwatch Mode)
Up to 17 days
Water Resistance
5 ATM
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Spec profile

Each axis ranks against the 34 products in Watch on the site: the further out, the more it stands out in that spec (lighter, cheaper…).

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Strengths

LightnessAffordability

Weak points

FeaturesWater resistance
  • GPS battery

    38 h
  • Smartwatch battery

    17 days
  • Features

    7
  • Water resistance

    5 ATM
  • Lightness

    39 gTop 1%
  • Affordability

    $229Top 7%

Technical Specifications

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Essentials

€229
August 2023

Battery

Up to 17 days

Display

No
No

Build & durability

5 ATM

Features

Multi-band GNSS, Route & back-to-start navigation, Barometric altimeter, Compass, Blood oxygen (SpO2), Touchscreen, Music on the watch
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Is the Coros Pace 3 a good investment for trail running in 2026?

At $229, the Coros Pace 3 represents solid value for 2026, especially for trail running enthusiasts.

When was the Coros Pace 3 released?

The Coros Pace 3 was released in August 2023.

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1Garmin Forerunner 70
Garmin Forerunner 70

Garmin

$250+$21Score 57−12
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2Suunto 9 Peak Pro
Suunto 9 Peak Pro

Suunto

$199−$30Score 75+6

Better than Coros Pace 3 at:

  • A higher overall score (75 vs 69)
  • To spend $30 less
  • Longer battery (21 vs 17 days)
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3Coros Pace 4
Coros Pace 4

Coros

$269+$40Score 79+10

Better than Coros Pace 3 at:

  • A higher overall score (79 vs 69)
  • Longer battery (19 vs 17 days)
  • Built-in maps
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