Coros Pace 4 vs Polar Pacer

Coros Pace 4

€269

Polar Pacer

€143.94

Quick verdict

Coros Pace 4

€269

The better pick if you want:

A higher overall score (79 vs 57)
Longer battery (19 vs 7 days)
Multi-band GPS for better accuracy
Built-in maps

Polar Pacer

€143.94

The better pick if you want:

To spend $125.06 less

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…).

Center: lowest in the category · Edge: highest

Coros Pace 4· leads in 3

GPS batterySmartwatch batteryFeatures

Polar Pacer· leads in 1

Affordability

Tied

Water resistanceLightness

GPS battery
41 hTop 44%
35 h
Smartwatch battery
19 daysTop 49%
7 days
Features
11Top 46%
1
Water resistance
5 ATM
5 ATM
Lightness
40 gTop 7%
40 gTop 7%
Affordability
$269Top 13%
$144Top 1%

Technical Specifications

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Essentials

€269

€143.94

November 2025

April 2023

Battery

Up to 19 days (6 days with always-on display)

Up to 7 days

Up to 41 hours (30 hours with always-on display)

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Display

AMOLED always-on touchscreen

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1.2"

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390 x 390 pixels

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Yes

Build & durability

Fiber-reinforced polymer

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Fiber-reinforced polymer

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Mineral glass

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5 ATM

5 ATM (WR50)

Features

1500 nits

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4 GB

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Multi-band GNSS, Offline maps, Turn-by-turn directions, Route & back-to-start navigation, Barometric altimeter, Compass, Blood oxygen (SpO2), AMOLED display, Touchscreen, Microphone / voice, Race predictor & pacing

Route & back-to-start navigation

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Which offers better value: Coros Pace 4 vs Polar Pacer?

For value comparison: The Coros Pace 4 ($269) provides premium features compared to the Polar Pacer ($143.94). Consider your budget and the specific features that matter most for your trail running setup.

Which is newer, the Coros Pace 4 or the Polar Pacer?

The Coros Pace 4 is newer: it came out in November 2025, and the Polar Pacer in April 2023.

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Better than Coros Pace 4 at:

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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…).

Center: lowest in the category · Edge: highest

Coros Pace 4· leads in 3

GPS batterySmartwatch batteryFeatures

Polar Pacer· leads in 1

Affordability

Tied

Water resistanceLightness

GPS battery
41 hTop 44%
35 h
Smartwatch battery
19 daysTop 49%
7 days
Features
11Top 46%
1
Water resistance
5 ATM
5 ATM
Lightness
40 gTop 7%
40 gTop 7%
Affordability
$269Top 13%
$144Top 1%

Coros Pace 4 vs Polar Pacer

Coros Pace 4

Polar Pacer

Quick verdict

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