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COROS PacevsGarmin Epix

COROS Pace
Buy/Wait:bad

Overdue for a refresh — no successor announced yet. Prices should be at their lowest

Best for: Serious runners on a budget who want multi-band GPS accuracy, long battery life, and a training-focused analytics platform (EvoLab) without paying Garmin flagship prices. Also a strong choice for anyone who wants a lightweight race watch with full-featured training data.

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Garmin Epix
Buy/Wait:bad

Overdue for a refresh — no successor announced yet. Prices should be at their lowest

Best for: Multisport athletes and outdoor enthusiasts who want the most visually impressive Garmin watch without sacrificing analytics. If you want Fenix-level capability with a beautiful display and don't need maximum battery life, the Epix Pro is the answer.

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COROS PaceGarmin Epix
TierSports GPSSports GPS
PlatformiOS & AndroidiOS & Android
Battery38 days16 days
Always-on display
GPS
Cellular
Health sensorshr, spo2, hrv, training loadhr, spo2, hrv, stress, body battery, training readiness
ReleasedSep 1, 2023Aug 31, 2023
Cycle length700 days590 days
Cycle advicebadbad
Deals advicegoodgood
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Why buy each?

COROS Pace

38-day battery in a 30g watch

At 30 grams, the Pace 3 is among the lightest GPS watches available — yet delivers 38 days typical use and 17 hours continuous GPS.

Multi-band GPS at entry price

Dual-frequency L1+L5 GPS typically found on $400+ watches — available on the Pace 3 at $229.

COROS EvoLab analytics

Running power, training load, base fitness, threshold metrics, and race predictor — a serious analytics suite that rivals Garmin at a lower cost.

Garmin Epix

Best display in Garmin's lineup

AMOLED always-on display with significantly higher resolution and brightness than the Fenix MIP display — a meaningful advantage for readability in all conditions.

Fenix analytics in a slimmer case

Running dynamics, full TopoActive maps, training load, advanced sleep, race predictor — the complete Garmin suite in a less bulky package than the Fenix 8.

Up to 31 days battery (Sapphire Solar)

The Epix Pro Sapphire Solar edition achieves 31 days in smartwatch mode via solar charging — near-Fenix endurance with superior display quality.