Coros PACE 3 vs Coros PACE Pro
The PACE Pro has the edge: it lasts longer (20 days), has offline maps and has an AMOLED screen. The PACE 3 still has a sunlight-readable MIP screen and is lighter, so it's worth a look if that matters more to you.
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Key differences
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Battery life
PACE Pro wins
The Coros PACE Pro lasts up to 20 days against 15 days.
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GPS
PACE Pro wins
The Coros PACE Pro adds maps on the wrist.
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Display
PACE Pro wins
The Coros PACE Pro has an AMOLED screen against MIP.
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Health
Evenly matched
Much the same health sensors.
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Weight
PACE 3 wins
The Coros PACE 3 is lighter: 30 g against 37 g.
Other differences
- Maps PACE Pro wins
The PACE Pro shows downloadable maps on the wrist; the PACE 3 only shows a breadcrumb trail.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the PACE 3 if…
- You train outdoors in bright sun: its MIP-style screen stays readable and saves battery.
- You wear it to bed or have small wrists: it weighs 30 g.
- You want it to slide under a sleeve: it's 11.7 mm thick.
Choose the PACE Pro if…
- You hate charging: it's rated for up to 20 days in smartwatch mode.
- You hike or explore new routes: it has maps on the wrist, no signal needed.
- You want a vivid, phone-like screen: it has AMOLED-class colour and contrast.
Full spec comparison
The PACE 3 leads on size and durability, while the PACE Pro leads on battery life and GPS and navigation.
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Overview
| Spec | Coros PACE 3 | Coros PACE Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Coros | Coros |
| Series | PACE | PACE |
| Versions | Silicone band, Nylon band | — |
Platform & apps
Both work with the same phones and software.
| Spec | Coros PACE 3 | Coros PACE Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Coros | Coros |
| Works with | iPhone and Android | iPhone and Android |
| Chipset | — | Ambiq Apollo510 |
| Storage | 4 GB | — |
| Subscription | Not needed | — |
Display
The PACE Pro is ahead on the display.
The PACE Pro has a bright, colourful AMOLED screen; the PACE 3 uses MIP, easy to read in sunlight and light on the battery. The PACE 3 has a sunlight-readable MIP screen, while the PACE Pro has an AMOLED screen and has a bigger screen.
| Spec | Coros PACE 3 | Coros PACE Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Display type | MIP | AMOLED |
| Display name | Always-On Memory LCD | — |
| Screen size | 1.2 in | 1.3 in |
| Resolution | 240 x 240 | 416 x 416 |
| Pixel density | 283 ppi | — |
| Peak brightness | — | 1,500 nits |
| Colour display | Yes | Yes |
| Always-on display | Yes | Yes |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Controls | touchscreen, buttons, crown | touchscreen, buttons, crown |
Design & durability
The PACE 3 is ahead on size and durability.
It is lighter and is slimmer, and the PACE Pro doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Coros PACE 3 | Coros PACE Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Case sizes | 41.9 mm | — |
| Dimensions | 41.9 x 41.9 x 11.7 mm | — |
| Thickness | 11.7 mm | 14.5 mm |
| Weight (case) | 30 g | 37 g |
| Weight with band | 39 g | 37 g |
| Case material | Fiber Reinforced Polymer | — |
| Bezel material | Fiber Reinforced Polymer | — |
| Lens | Mineral Glass | — |
| Band material | Silicone / Nylon | Nylon |
| Band width | 22 mm | — |
| Band fitting | Quick Release | — |
| Fits wrists | 130-215 mm | — |
| Water resistance | 5 ATM | 5 ATM |
| Operating temperature | -20 to 50 °C | — |
Battery
The PACE Pro is ahead on battery life.
It lasts longer (20 days), and the PACE 3 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Coros PACE 3 | Coros PACE Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Battery (smartwatch mode) | 15 days | 20 days |
| Battery (GPS) | 38 hours | — |
| Battery (multi-band GPS) | 15 hours | 31 hours |
| All battery modes | Smartwatch: 15 days; GPS: 38 hours; All satellite systems: 25 hours; Multi-band GPS: 15 hours; GPS: 10 hours; All satellite systems: 9 hours; Multi-band GPS + music: 7 hours | Smartwatch: 20 days; Always-on display: 6 days; All satellite systems: 38 hours; Multi-band GPS: 31 hours |
| Battery type | Lithium-ion | Li-ion |
| Charging | — | USB-C |
| Full charge time | 120 min | — |
GPS & navigation
The PACE Pro is ahead on GPS and navigation.
It has offline maps, and the PACE 3 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Coros PACE 3 | Coros PACE Pro |
|---|---|---|
| GPS | Built-in | Built-in |
| Multi-band GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Satellite systems | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS | — |
| Maps | Breadcrumb trail | Downloadable maps |
| Navigation features | Checkpoint, back-to-start, Deviation Alert, Touchscreen-Enabled Map Control, Safety Alerts | turn-by-turn |
Health & sensors
Both track much the same health data.
Heart rate, sleep and the extra sensors line up closely.
| Spec | Coros PACE 3 | Coros PACE Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | optical HR, SpO2, accelerometer, gyroscope, barometer, compass, thermometer | optical HR, SpO2 |
| Heart-rate variability | Yes | — |
| Blood oxygen (SpO2) | Yes | Yes |
| Sleep tracking | Sleep stages | Basic |
| Stress tracking | Yes | Yes |
Training
Training features are evenly matched.
| Spec | Coros PACE 3 | Coros PACE Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Triathlon / multisport | Yes | — |
| Underwater heart rate | Yes | — |
| Training metrics | VO2 max, training load, race predictor, Recovery, threshold zones, Running Fitness, Resting Heart Rate, HRV | training status, race predictor, recovery time |
| External sensors | Bluetooth sensors, COROS POD/POD 2 | Bluetooth HR strap, foot pod |
Smart features
Both offer much the same smart features.
| Spec | Coros PACE 3 | Coros PACE Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Notifications | Yes | Yes |
| Music storage | Yes | — |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Find my phone | Yes | Yes |
| Find my watch | Yes | — |
Diving, golf & more
Neither has a specialist edge here.
| Spec | Coros PACE 3 | Coros PACE Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Diving | None | — |