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COROS PacevsSuunto Race

$250
price gap
COROS Pace cheaper
28g
lighter
COROS Pace
COROS Pace
Buy/Wait:good

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Suunto Race
Buy/Wait:good

Early in release cycle

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COROS PaceSuunto Race
Pricing
Starting price$249$499
Subscription✓ None✓ None
Hardware
Weight32g60g
Water resistance5ATM100m
Battery19 days16 days
Always-on display
GPS
Cellular
PlatformiOS & AndroidiOS & Android
TierSports GPSSports GPS
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ReleasedNov 10, 2025Aug 27, 2025
Cycle advicegoodgood
Deals adviceneutralneutral
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Health Sensors

COROS Pace only
No exclusive sensors
Both
4 shared
Heart RateContinuous or on-demand pulse tracking
SpO2Blood oxygen saturation, tracked during sleep
HRVHeart rate variability — stress & recovery scores
Training LoadCumulative workout stress over time
Suunto Race only
No exclusive sensors

Why buy each?

COROS Pace

AMOLED display at 32g and $249

First COROS Pace with AMOLED — a vivid 1.2" touchscreen in a 32g nylon-band body, making it the lightest AMOLED GPS running watch at this price.

41 hours GPS, 19-day battery

16 more GPS hours than the Pace 3, with 19 days typical use. Best-in-class battery life for a sub-$250 AMOLED GPS running watch.

Multi-band GPS and voice features

Dual-frequency L1+L5 GPS for precise tracking in cities and trails, plus built-in voice pin recording and audio lap alerts — new for the Pace line.

Suunto Race

Significantly improved heart rate accuracy

The redesigned optical HR sensor on Race 2 delivers far more reliable readings during high-intensity sessions — a notable weak point of the original Race that has been addressed.

Dual-frequency GPS at 55h

Dual-frequency L1+L5 multi-constellation GPS for sub-meter precision in urban areas and dense forests, with 55 continuous GPS hours on a single charge.

1.5" AMOLED, thinner and lighter

The display grows to 1.5" at 2000 nits while the case slims to 12.5mm and drops to 76g — more readable in sunlight and easier to wear day-to-day than its predecessor.

Quick Winner

The right pick depends on what you optimize for.

For the budget
COROS Pace wins

$249 vs $499 over 3 years · no required subscription.

For battery life
COROS Pace wins

19 days vs 16 days battery.

For health depth
COROS Pace wins

4 sensors.

For daily comfort
COROS Pace wins

32g · no required subscription.

Bottom Line

Technical gaps
  1. Weight. Pace is 28g lighter — relevant for all-day comfort and sleep.
  2. Water resistance. Race rates 100m vs 5ATM on Pace.
Commercial gaps
  1. Hardware cost. Pace is $250 cheaper upfront ($249 vs $499).
Pick the COROS Pace if…

Serious runners on a budget who want multi-band GPS accuracy, a bright AMOLED display, long battery life, and COROS's training analytics (EvoLab) without paying Garmin mid-range prices. The Pace 4's 32g weight also makes it the lightest AMOLED GPS running watch available.

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Pick the Suunto Race if…

Competitive road and trail runners who want Suunto's precise multi-band GPS tracking and a vivid AMOLED display in a lighter, thinner package. A strong alternative to Garmin for athletes who prefer Suunto's clean interface and ecosystem.

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