Suunto Run vs Coros PACE 3
Both are good picks with different strengths. The Suunto Run has offline maps, has an AMOLED screen and has a bigger 46 mm case, while the Coros PACE 3 lasts longer (15 days), has a sunlight-readable MIP screen and has a smaller 41.9 mm case.
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Key differences
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Battery life
Evenly matched
Similar battery life: up to 12 days and 15 days.
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GPS
Suunto Run wins
The Suunto Run adds maps on the wrist.
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Display
Suunto Run wins
The Suunto Run has an AMOLED screen against MIP.
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Health
Evenly matched
Much the same health sensors.
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Weight
Coros PACE 3 wins
The Coros PACE 3 is lighter: 30 g against 36 g.
Other differences
- Maps Suunto Run wins
The Suunto Run shows downloadable maps on the wrist; the Coros PACE 3 only shows a breadcrumb trail.
- Case size Depends on you
The Suunto Run has a bigger 46 mm case; the Coros PACE 3 is 41.9 mm, a better fit for smaller wrists.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Suunto Run if…
- 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.
- You want a bigger screen and larger buttons: its case is the larger one.
Choose the Coros PACE 3 if…
- You hate charging: it's rated for up to 15 days in smartwatch mode.
- You train outdoors in bright sun: its MIP-style screen stays readable and saves battery.
- You have a smaller wrist: its case is the smaller one.
- You wear it to bed or have small wrists: it weighs 30 g.
Full spec comparison
The Suunto Run leads on GPS and navigation, while the Coros PACE 3 leads on battery life and size and durability.
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Overview
| Spec | Suunto Run | Coros PACE 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Suunto | Coros |
| Series | — | PACE |
| Versions | — | Silicone band, Nylon band |
| Colours | Lime | — |
Platform & apps
Both work with the same phones and software.
| Spec | Suunto Run | Coros PACE 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Suunto | Coros |
| Works with | — | iPhone and Android |
| Storage | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Subscription | — | Not needed |
Display
On the display, it comes down to what you need.
The Suunto Run has a bright, colourful AMOLED screen; the Coros PACE 3 uses MIP, easy to read in sunlight and light on the battery. The Suunto Run has an AMOLED screen, while the Coros PACE 3 has a sunlight-readable MIP screen.
| Spec | Suunto Run | Coros PACE 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Display type | AMOLED | MIP |
| Display name | — | Always-On Memory LCD |
| Screen size | — | 1.2 in |
| Resolution | 466 x 466 | 240 x 240 |
| Pixel density | 353 ppi | 283 ppi |
| Colour display | Yes | Yes |
| Always-on display | Yes | Yes |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Controls | touchscreen, crown | touchscreen, buttons, crown |
Design & durability
The Coros PACE 3 is ahead on size and durability.
The Suunto Run has a bigger 46 mm case; the Coros PACE 3 is 41.9 mm, a better fit for smaller wrists. The Suunto Run has a bigger 46 mm case, while the Coros PACE 3 has a smaller 41.9 mm case and is lighter.
| Spec | Suunto Run | Coros PACE 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Case sizes | 46 mm | 41.9 mm |
| Dimensions | 46 x 46 x 11.5 mm | 41.9 x 41.9 x 11.7 mm |
| Thickness | 11.5 mm | 11.7 mm |
| Weight (case) | 36 g | 30 g |
| Weight with band | — | 39 g |
| Case material | Glass fibre reinforced polyamide | Fiber Reinforced Polymer |
| Bezel material | Stainless steel | Fiber Reinforced Polymer |
| Lens | Gorilla Glass | Mineral Glass |
| Band material | Nylon textile | Silicone / Nylon |
| Band width | 22 mm | 22 mm |
| Band fitting | — | Quick Release |
| Fits wrists | 125-175 mm | 130-215 mm |
| Water resistance | 5 ATM | 5 ATM |
| Operating temperature | -20 to 55 °C | -20 to 50 °C |
Battery
The Coros PACE 3 is ahead on battery life.
It lasts longer (15 days), and the Suunto Run doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Suunto Run | Coros PACE 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery (smartwatch mode) | 12 days | 15 days |
| Battery (GPS) | — | 38 hours |
| Battery (multi-band GPS) | 20 hours | 15 hours |
| All battery modes | Smartwatch: 12 days; Battery saver: 20 days; Multi-band GPS: 20 hours; All satellite systems: 30 hours; Battery saver: 40 hours | 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 |
| Battery type | Li-ion | Lithium-ion |
| Full charge time | — | 120 min |
GPS & navigation
The Suunto Run is ahead on GPS and navigation.
It has offline maps, and the Coros PACE 3 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Suunto Run | Coros PACE 3 |
|---|---|---|
| GPS | Built-in | Built-in |
| Multi-band GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Satellite systems | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS |
| Maps | Downloadable maps | Breadcrumb trail |
| Navigation features | waypoints, course import | Checkpoint, back-to-start, Deviation Alert, Touchscreen-Enabled Map Control, Safety Alerts |
Health & sensors
Both track much the same health data.
Heart rate, sleep and the extra sensors line up closely.
| Spec | Suunto Run | Coros PACE 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | optical HR, SpO2, barometer, compass, thermometer | optical HR, SpO2, accelerometer, gyroscope, barometer, compass, thermometer |
| Heart-rate tracking | 24/7 | — |
| Heart-rate variability | Yes | Yes |
| Blood oxygen (SpO2) | Yes | Yes |
| Sleep tracking | Sleep stages | Sleep stages |
| Stress tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Energy score | Daily resource level | — |
| Readiness score | Recovery Index | — |
Training
Training features are evenly matched.
| Spec | Suunto Run | Coros PACE 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Sport profiles | 34 | — |
| Triathlon / multisport | Yes | Yes |
| Swim tracking | Pool and open water | — |
| Underwater heart rate | — | Yes |
| Training metrics | VO2 max, training load, training effect, recovery time, race predictor, lactate threshold, HRV status | VO2 max, training load, race predictor, Recovery, threshold zones, Running Fitness, Resting Heart Rate, HRV |
| External sensors | Bluetooth HR strap, foot pod, power meter | Bluetooth sensors, COROS POD/POD 2 |
Smart features
Both offer much the same smart features.
| Spec | Suunto Run | Coros PACE 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Notifications | Yes | Yes |
| Message replies | Android | — |
| Music storage | Yes | Yes |
| Find my phone | — | Yes |
| Find my watch | — | Yes |
Diving, golf & more
Neither has a specialist edge here.
| Spec | Suunto Run | Coros PACE 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Diving | — | None |