Coros Pace 3 vs Coros Vertix 2S
Coros Pace 3 (2023, listed at $229) and Coros Vertix 2S (2024, listed at $699) are both sport watches, so the choice comes down to specifics.
Specs last updated · prices are list prices
Coros Pace 3
Ultralight runner's bargain — dual-frequency GPS at 30g, 24-day battery, EvoLab analytics.
Coros Vertix 2S
40-day adventure beast — offline global maps, dual-frequency GPS, titanium bezel.
The verdict
On the numbers we track, Coros Pace 3 wins on weight (30 g vs 72 g) and price ($229 vs $699); Coros Vertix 2S wins on battery life (40 days vs 24 days), tracked features (5 vs 2) and water rating (10ATM vs 5ATM).
Bottom line: on raw specs the Coros Vertix 2S leads 3 to 2, 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 Vertix 2S |
|---|---|---|
| Battery (rated) | 24 days | 40 days |
| Weight | 30 g | 72 g |
| List price | $229 | $699 |
| Water rating | 5ATM | 10ATM |
| Tracked features | 2 | 5 |
| Case size | 42 mm | 50 mm |
| Display | MIP | MIP |
| Works with | both iPhone and Android | both iPhone and Android |
| Listed best for | running and multisport and triathlon | outdoor adventure and multisport and triathlon |
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
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 Vertix 2S (3)
- blood-oxygen (SpO₂)
- offline maps
- swim tracking
Which one should you pick?
Pick the Coros Pace 3 if…
- You want to spend less: it lists for $470 less.
- You want a lighter watch: 30 g vs 72 g.
- Your main use is running: it is listed for that and the Coros Vertix 2S is not.
- You might switch phones: it works with both iPhone and Android, the Coros Vertix 2S only works with Android.
Skip it if…
- • You want a bright, vivid AMOLED screen — this one uses a lower-power display.
Pick the Coros Vertix 2S if…
- You want fewer charges: about 40 days per charge vs 24 days.
- You need blood-oxygen (SpO₂), offline maps and swim tracking, which the Coros Pace 3 does not list.
- Your main use is outdoor adventure: it is listed for that and the Coros Pace 3 is not.
- You might switch phones: it works with both iPhone and Android, the Coros Pace 3 only works with Android.
- You want the newer model (2024 vs 2023).
Skip it if…
- • You have a small wrist (under about 160 mm) — the 50 mm case we list is large (check whether a smaller size is sold).
- • You want something light enough to sleep in — it weighs 72 g.
- • You want a bright, vivid AMOLED screen — this one uses a lower-power display.
Frequently asked questions
Which has better battery life, the Coros Pace 3 or the Coros Vertix 2S?
The Coros Vertix 2S has the longer rated battery life: about 40 days per charge against 24 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 Vertix 2S?
The Coros Pace 3 has the lower list price: $229 against $699 in our database. List prices change often, so check Amazon for today's price.
Do the Coros Pace 3 and Coros Vertix 2S 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 Vertix 2S?
Coros Pace 3: 5ATM is suitable for showering and pool swimming, but not for high-speed water sports or diving. Coros Vertix 2S: 10ATM is suitable for swimming and surface water sports. It is not a dive rating unless the maker says so.
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