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Coros PACE Pro vs Coros Vertix 2S

Coros PACE Pro (2024, listed at $349) 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 Pro
sportwatch

Coros PACE Pro

Coros goes AMOLED — offline maps, dual-frequency GPS and 20-day battery for serious runners.

$349list price
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Coros Vertix 2S
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Coros Vertix 2S

40-day adventure beast — offline global maps, dual-frequency GPS, titanium bezel.

$699list price
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The verdict

On the numbers we track, Coros PACE Pro wins on weight (49 g vs 72 g) and price ($349 vs $699); Coros Vertix 2S wins on battery life (40 days vs 20 days) and water rating (10ATM vs 5ATM).

Bottom line: there is no clear winner on specs (2 to 2). Decide on phone support, how often you are willing to charge, your main sport and your budget, or run the free quiz to see how each ranks for your answers.

Spec by spec

Coros PACE Pro and Coros Vertix 2S specifications
SpecCoros PACE ProCoros Vertix 2S
Battery (rated)20 days40 days
Weight49 g72 g
List price$349$699
Water rating5ATM10ATM
Tracked features55
Case size46 mm50 mm
DisplayAMOLEDMIP
Works withboth iPhone and Androidboth iPhone and Android
Listed best forrunning and multisport and triathlonoutdoor adventure and multisport and triathlon
Released20242024

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 (4)

  • built-in GPS
  • on-device music
  • offline maps
  • swim tracking

Only Coros PACE Pro (1)

  • AMOLED display

Only Coros Vertix 2S (1)

  • blood-oxygen (SpO₂)

Which one should you pick?

Pick the Coros PACE Pro if…

  • You want to spend less: it lists for $350 less.
  • You want a lighter watch: 49 g vs 72 g.
  • You need AMOLED display, which the Coros Vertix 2S does not list.
  • 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 have a small wrist (under about 160 mm) — the 46 mm case we list is large (check whether a smaller size is sold).

Pick the Coros Vertix 2S if…

  • You want fewer charges: about 40 days per charge vs 20 days.
  • You need blood-oxygen (SpO₂), which the Coros PACE Pro does not list.
  • Your main use is outdoor adventure: it is listed for that and the Coros PACE Pro is not.
  • You might switch phones: it works with both iPhone and Android, the Coros PACE Pro only works with Android.
  • You swim or paddle: 10ATM vs 5ATM.

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 Pro or the Coros Vertix 2S?

The Coros Vertix 2S has the longer rated battery life: about 40 days per charge against 20 days. These are manufacturer ratings; heavy GPS, always-on display and cellular use will cut both.

Which is cheaper, the Coros PACE Pro or the Coros Vertix 2S?

The Coros PACE Pro has the lower list price: $349 against $699 in our database. List prices change often, so check Amazon for today's price.

Do the Coros PACE Pro 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 Pro or the Coros Vertix 2S?

Coros PACE Pro: 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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