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Coros PACE Pro vs Garmin fēnix 8

Coros PACE Pro (2024, listed at $349) and Garmin fēnix 8 (2024, listed at $1099) are both sport watches, so the choice comes down to specifics.

Specs last updated · prices are list prices

Leads on raw specs: Coros PACE Pro(3–2)
Coros PACE Pro
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Coros PACE Pro

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

$349list price
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Garmin fēnix 8
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Garmin fēnix 8

Garmin's no-compromise multisport flagship — built-in dive computer, AMOLED, multi-band GPS.

$1,099list price
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The verdict

On the numbers we track, Coros PACE Pro wins on battery life (20 days vs 16 days), weight (49 g vs 73 g) and price ($349 vs $1099); Garmin fēnix 8 wins on tracked features (7 vs 5) and water rating (10ATM vs 5ATM).

Bottom line: on raw specs the Coros PACE Pro 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

Coros PACE Pro and Garmin fēnix 8 specifications
SpecCoros PACE ProGarmin fēnix 8
Battery (rated)20 days16 days
Weight49 g73 g
List price$349$1099
Water rating5ATM10ATM
Tracked features57
Case size46 mm47 mm
DisplayAMOLEDAMOLED
Works withboth iPhone and Androidboth iPhone and Android
Listed best forrunning and multisport and triathlonmultisport and triathlon, outdoor adventure and running
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 (5)

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

Only Coros PACE Pro (0)

Nothing unique.

Only Garmin fēnix 8 (2)

  • blood-oxygen (SpO₂)
  • contactless payments

Which one should you pick?

Pick the Coros PACE Pro if…

  • You want to spend less: it lists for $750 less.
  • You want fewer charges: about 20 days per charge vs 16 days.
  • You want a lighter watch: 49 g vs 73 g.
  • You might switch phones: it works with both iPhone and Android, the Garmin fēnix 8 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 Garmin fēnix 8 if…

  • You need blood-oxygen (SpO₂) and contactless payments, 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 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.

Frequently asked questions

Which has better battery life, the Coros PACE Pro or the Garmin fēnix 8?

The Coros PACE Pro has the longer rated battery life: about 20 days per charge against 16 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 Garmin fēnix 8?

The Coros PACE Pro has the lower list price: $349 against $1099 in our database. List prices change often, so check Amazon for today's price.

Do the Coros PACE Pro and Garmin fēnix 8 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 Garmin fēnix 8?

Coros PACE Pro: 5ATM is suitable for showering and pool swimming, but not for high-speed water sports or diving. Garmin fēnix 8: 10ATM is suitable for swimming and surface water sports. It is not a dive rating unless the maker says so.

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