Coros Pace Pro vs Polar Pacer

Coros Pace Pro

€349

Polar Pacer

€143.94

Quick verdict

Coros Pace Pro

€349

The better pick if you want:

A higher overall score (73 vs 57)
Longer battery (20 vs 7 days)
Multi-band GPS for better accuracy
Built-in maps

Polar Pacer

€143.94

The better pick if you want:

To spend $155.06 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 Pro· leads in 3

GPS batterySmartwatch batteryFeatures

Polar Pacer· leads in 2

LightnessAffordability

Tied

Water resistance

GPS battery
38 h
35 h
Smartwatch battery
20 daysTop 44%
7 days
Features
10
1
Water resistance
5 ATM
5 ATM
Lightness
49 gTop 19%
40 gTop 7%
Affordability
$299Top 19%
$144Top 1%

Technical Specifications

Compare features between Coros Pace Pro vs Polar Pacer

Best value in this comparisonOnly differences (16)

Essentials

€349

€143.94

October 2024

April 2023

Battery

Up to 20 days (6 days with always-on display)

Up to 7 days

Up to 38 hours (28 hours with always-on display)

—

Display

AMOLED always-on touchscreen

—

1.3"

—

416 x 416 pixels

—

Yes

Build & durability

Fiber-reinforced polymer

—

Fiber-reinforced polymer

—

Mineral glass

—

5 ATM

5 ATM (WR50)

Features

1500 nits

—

32 GB

—

Multi-band GNSS, Offline maps, Turn-by-turn directions, Route & back-to-start navigation, Barometric altimeter, Compass, Blood oxygen (SpO2), AMOLED display, Touchscreen, Music on the watch

Route & back-to-start navigation

Ready to buy?

Have you used the Coros Pace Pro before?

Help the community by answering

Have you used the Polar Pacer before?

Help the community by answering

Video Reviews

Watch real-world YouTube reviews from content creators and the Trail Running community.

See all 10 video reviews

Coros Pace Pro

Polar Pacer

Visual Comparison

See the differences between Coros Pace Pro and Polar Pacer in a side-by-side slider comparison.

Comparison Questions

Answers based on product data and key differences.

Ask your own question

Can't find what you're looking for? Ask anything about Coros Pace Pro vs Polar Pacer and our AI will answer.

Try asking:

Frequently Asked Questions

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

For value comparison: The Coros Pace Pro ($299) 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 Pro or the Polar Pacer?

The Coros Pace Pro is newer: it came out in October 2024, and the Polar Pacer in April 2023.

Looking for alternatives to Coros Pace Pro?

Closest in price, with what each one does better.

See all alternatives

Garmin Forerunner 170

Garmin

$300+$1Score 54−19

Compare with Coros Pace Pro

Amazfit T-Rex 3

Amazfit

$279.99−$19.01Score 86+13

Better than Coros Pace Pro at:

A higher overall score (86 vs 73)
To spend $19.01 less
Longer battery (27 vs 20 days)

Compare with Coros Pace Pro

Coros Pace 4

Coros

$269−$30Score 79+6

Better than Coros Pace Pro at:

A higher overall score (79 vs 73)
To spend $30 less

Compare with Coros Pace Pro

Popular Comparisons

Compare Coros Pace Pro or Polar Pacer with other top trail running watch from brands such as Coros, Polar and more.

Watch

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 Pro· leads in 3

GPS batterySmartwatch batteryFeatures

Polar Pacer· leads in 2

LightnessAffordability

Tied

Water resistance

GPS battery
38 h
35 h
Smartwatch battery
20 daysTop 44%
7 days
Features
10
1
Water resistance
5 ATM
5 ATM
Lightness
49 gTop 19%
40 gTop 7%
Affordability
$299Top 19%
$144Top 1%

Coros Pace Pro vs Polar Pacer

Coros Pace Pro

Polar Pacer

Quick verdict

Spec profile