Coros Pace 3 Review
COROS 3
COROS 3 RELEASE DATE
COROS announces the PACE 3; the latest edition to their incredible GPS Sport Watch range. Launching 29th August 2023, the full range of colours and band styles will launch online and in-stores at the Run Hub from early September 2023.
Preorder your COROS 3 now
THE COROS 3: WHAT'S NEW
Improving on its legendary predecessor the COROS PACE 2 in every way, the COROS PACE 3 includes:
- NEXT GENERATION GPS – A redesigned All Systems satellite chipset with optional Dual Frequency will keep your GPS data accurate, even in the most challenging circumstances, like high-rise cities or deep within the forest.
- GOING THE DISTANCE – With a longer battery life of 38 hours of continuous GPS tracking or 24 days of continuous daily use, PACE 3 maximizes time on your wrist and minimizes time spent charging.
- FOLLOW YOUR OWN PATH – Go beyond your neighbourhood and run confidently with a suite of powerful tools, including Breadcrumb Navigation and Turn-By-Turn Alerts.
- ALWAYS ON TOUCH DISPLAY – Enhances visibility in bright sunlight, with an Always On display and Night Mode for easy readability, even in the dark.
- MUSIC PLAYBACK – Download and playback MP3 Music directly from your watch and listen on your Bluetooth headphones or speakers.
- NEXT-GEN OPTICAL HEART RATE SENSOR – Accurate Heart Rate Data, Sleep Tracking, SpO2, and Wear Detection.
- NEW ACTIVITY MODES – Hiking, Trail Running, Ski, XC Ski, and Snowboard. COROS PACE 3 provides an extensive range of activity modes that are optimized for accurate measurement.
24/7 Comfort – Super-light with a sleek body and weighing just 30g, the COROS PACE 3 is made to be worn all day and night in completely distraction-free comfort.
COROS 3 FEATURES
COROS 3 COMPARISON
COROS 3 versus GARMIN Forerunner and Apple Watch Series 8
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COROS PACE 3 |
Garmin Forerunner 55 |
Garmin Forerunner 265 |
Garmin Forerunner 255 |
Apple Watch Series 8 (42mm) |
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GPS Battery Life |
38 hours |
Up to 20 hours |
Up to 24 hours |
Up to 30 hours |
7 hours |
Daily Battery Life |
24 days |
Up to 14 days |
Up to 15 days |
15 days |
18 hours |
Weight |
30g |
37g |
39g |
49g |
32g |
Satellite Systems |
Dual-Frequency |
Standard GPS |
Dual-Frequency |
Multi-band |
Standard GPS |
Display Size |
1.2 inch |
1.04 inch |
1.1 inch |
1.2 inch |
1.6 inch |
Display Type |
Always-On Memory-in-Pixel LCD |
Memory-in-Pixel LCD |
Optional Always-On Mode AMOLED |
Memory-in-Pixel LCD |
Retina LTPO OLED |
Water Resistance |
5 ATM |
5 ATM |
5 ATM |
5 ATM |
5 ATM |
COROS 3 SPECS
Get the specs from the latest COROS 3 release.
Display Size |
1.2 inch |
Display Resolution |
240 x 240 |
Display Type |
Touch Screen Always-On Memory LCD |
Screen Material |
Corning® Glass |
Bezel Material |
Fiber Reinforced Polymer |
Cover Material |
Fiber Reinforced Polymer |
Watch Band |
Quick Release |
Band Material |
Nylon |
Weight with Nylon Band |
30g |
Wireless Connection |
Bluetooth® 5.0 Dual Mode, Wi-Fi® 2.4GHz&5GHz |
Accessory Connection |
Bluetooth® |
Memory |
4 GB |
Satellite Chipset |
Dual Frequency All-Satellite GNSS Chipset |
IS THE COROS 3 WORTH IT?
The COROS 3 definitely wins in terms of lightness and battery longevity: but what about the tech itself? With so many to choose from, what makes the COROS 3 stand out from the crowd?
Read the latest software highlights from the COROS 3:
FOLLOW YOUR OWN PATH
Go beyond your neighborhood run in confidence with a suite of powerful tools including Turn-by-Turn navigation.
ROUTE PLANNING MADE EASY
Easily build custom routes, or search for a destination and instantly sync to PACE 3 on the Explore page in the COROS app.
TRAINING DOESN'T END AT BEDTIME
With 24/7 comfort, accurate sensors and epic battery life, PACE 3 provides detailed data on your sleep recovery night after night.
NEVER MISS A BEAT
From tracking your sleep, SpO2, and workout intensity, our next-gen optical heart rate sensor will give you the most accurate wrist-based measurements possible.
MUSIC
You can download and play MP3 file music directly from your watch and listen on your Bluetooth headphones or speakers.
MORE ACCURATE ACTIVITY MODES
Run, bike, swim, strength, and snow. PACE 3 provides an extensive range of activity modes that are optimized for accurate measurement. PACE 3 now includes 20+ sports modes, including cross-country running, hiking, ski double board, single board, cross-country skiing and other sports types
COROS 3: THE VERDICT
With the closest comparable model being the Garmin Forerunner 255 starting from €350, the COROS 3 is just as technically impressive but considerably lighter on the pocket.
COROS 3 includes +20 new activities so you can keep track of your fitness: whatever you chose to do. New activities include running, cross-country running, hiking, skiing, cross-country skiing and so much more. Whatever the adventure: COROS 3 has you covered.
With updated activities tracking being rolled out in the COROS 3 model, you can also now more accurately track all aspects of your activities from sleep recovery, workout times, next-gen heart rate monitoring and more. It's not just about the work-out you know.
VERDICT : WORTH IT ✅
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