Coros Pace 3 vs Coros PACE 4
Coros Pace 3 (2023, listed at $229) and Coros PACE 4 (2026, listed at $279) are both sport watches, so the choice comes down to specifics.
Specs last updated · table prices are list prices; each card shows Amazon's current price when available
Coros Pace 3
Ultralight runner's bargain — dual-frequency GPS at 30g, 24-day battery, EvoLab analytics.
Coros PACE 4
Ultralight 1.2-inch AMOLED runner at 33 g with the nylon band: dual-frequency GPS, offline music and maps, voice notes and up to 19 days of daily use.
The verdict
On the numbers we track, Coros Pace 3 wins on battery life (24 days vs 19 days), weight (30 g vs 33 g) and price ($229 vs $279); Coros PACE 4 wins on tracked features (6 vs 2).
Bottom line: on raw specs the Coros Pace 3 leads 3 to 1, but five spec categories are only a starting point. Match it to your phone, your main sport and your budget before you decide, or run the free quiz to see how each ranks for your answers.
Spec by spec
| Spec | Coros Pace 3 | Coros PACE 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery (rated) | 24 days | 19 days |
| Weight | 30 g | 33 g |
| List price | $229 | $279 |
| Water rating | 5ATM | 5ATM |
| Tracked features | 2 | 6 |
| Case size | 42 mm | 43.4 mm |
| Display | MIP | AMOLED |
| Works with | both iPhone and Android | both iPhone and Android |
| Listed best for | running and multisport and triathlon | running and multisport and triathlon |
| Released | 2023 | 2026 |
Trophy marks the better value on the five measurable specs. Battery is the manufacturer's rating, not our test. How we score is on the methodology page.
Feature overlap
Both have (2)
- built-in GPS
- on-device music
Only Coros Pace 3 (0)
Nothing unique.
Only Coros PACE 4 (4)
- blood-oxygen (SpO₂)
- AMOLED display
- offline maps
- swim tracking
Which one should you pick?
Pick the Coros Pace 3 if…
- You want to spend less: it lists for $50 less.
- You want fewer charges: about 24 days per charge vs 19 days.
- You want a lighter watch: 30 g vs 33 g.
- You might switch phones: it works with both iPhone and Android, the Coros PACE 4 only works with Android.
- You want a display that stays readable in direct sun and sips power.
Skip it if…
- • You want a bright, vivid AMOLED screen — this one uses a lower-power display.
Pick the Coros PACE 4 if…
- You need blood-oxygen (SpO₂), AMOLED display, offline maps and swim tracking, which the Coros Pace 3 does not list.
- You might switch phones: it works with both iPhone and Android, the Coros Pace 3 only works with Android.
- You want the newer model (2026 vs 2023).
- You want a bright AMOLED screen.
Skip it if…
- • You want to pay from your wrist — it has no contactless payments.
Frequently asked questions
Which has better battery life, the Coros Pace 3 or the Coros PACE 4?
The Coros Pace 3 has the longer rated battery life: about 24 days per charge against 19 days. These are manufacturer ratings; heavy GPS, always-on display and cellular use will cut both.
Which is cheaper, the Coros Pace 3 or the Coros PACE 4?
The Coros Pace 3 has the lower list price: $229 against $279 in our database. List prices change often, so check Amazon for today's price.
Do the Coros Pace 3 and Coros PACE 4 work with iPhone and Android?
Yes, they have the same phone support: both iPhone and Android.
Which is better for swimming, the Coros Pace 3 or the Coros PACE 4?
Neither has an edge on water rating: both are rated 5ATM. 5ATM is suitable for showering and pool swimming, but not for high-speed water sports or diving. Only the Coros PACE 4 has a dedicated swim-tracking mode in our data.
Not sure either is right for you?
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Coros Pace 3
It is not the top pick for any standard quiz profile.