Coros Pace 3 vs Garmin fēnix 8

Both have (2)

• built-in GPS
• on-device music

Only Coros Pace 3 (0)

Nothing unique.

Only Garmin fēnix 8 (5)

• blood-oxygen (SpO₂)
• contactless payments
• AMOLED display
• offline maps
• swim tracking

Pick the Coros Pace 3 if…

• You want to spend less: it lists for $870 less.
• You want fewer charges: about 24 days per charge vs 16 days.
• You want a lighter watch: 30 g vs 73 g.
• You might switch phones: it works with both iPhone and Android, the Garmin fēnix 8 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 Garmin fēnix 8 if…

• You need blood-oxygen (SpO₂), contactless payments, AMOLED display, 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).
• You swim or paddle: 10ATM vs 5ATM.

Skip it if…

• • You have a small wrist (under about 160 mm) — the 47 mm case we list is large (check whether a smaller size is sold).
• • You want something light enough to sleep in — it weighs 73 g.
• • You are watching your budget — the list price is $1099.