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Overdue for a refresh — no successor announced yet. Prices should be at their lowest
📅 Add launch to calendarWell past its release cycle with no successor announced — prices at historic lows
The COROS Pace 3, released September 2023, is the most running-optimised GPS watch under $250. Multi-band GPS, 38-day battery (17h in GPS mode), dual-frequency GNSS, running power, and full COROS training analytics come in a 30g titanium-bezel case — lighter than most competitors at twice the price.
At 30 grams, the Pace 3 is among the lightest GPS watches available — yet delivers 38 days typical use and 17 hours continuous GPS.
Dual-frequency L1+L5 GPS typically found on $400+ watches — available on the Pace 3 at $229.
Running power, training load, base fitness, threshold metrics, and race predictor — a serious analytics suite that rivals Garmin at a lower cost.
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.
COROS Pace 3 has longer battery (38 days vs 11 days), running power, and a lighter build. Garmin FR165 has an AMOLED display, Body Battery, and Garmin's broader ecosystem. For pure running performance, COROS. For all-day smartwatch wear with running, Garmin.
Yes, basic breadcrumb maps for navigation. It does not have full topographic maps like the COROS Apex 2 Pro or Garmin Fenix.
Yes — it supports swim, bike, and run with automatic discipline transitions. The lightweight build and long GPS battery make it a popular triathlon race watch.
17 hours in GPS mode — enough for most ultramarathons and long trail runs. In daily smartwatch use: 38 days. Best-in-class battery life for a sub-$250 GPS running watch.
Yes for training — it logs GPS activities, plays offline music, and provides breadcrumb navigation without a phone present. A phone is only needed to sync data to the COROS app or download routes.