Apple Watch Series 9 vs COROS PACE 4
Sqwod verdict
Our pick: Apple Watch Series 9 takes it — 85 vs 84.
Both are strong — the call comes down to what you prioritise:
- Apple Watch Series 9 — You want one device for training, daily life, and health basics.
- COROS PACE 4 — You coach runners or triathletes and want accurate GPS, a readable AMOLED and two-plus weeks of battery at a mid-range price, without Garmin's markup.
Our pick 
Apple Watch Series 9
85Score · High
from €419
The best all-rounder — workouts, notifications, sleep, ECG — no subscription. Battery and depth-of-recovery data are the compromises.
COROS PACE 4
84Score · Medium
from €267.50
The PACE 3 formula with a bright AMOLED: still ultralight, accurate on GPS and good for up to 19 days, now with a microphone, an action button and, since the September 2026 update, offline maps in beta. It costs about 40 EUR more than the PACE 3 does now, which is the only real catch.
Compare side-by-side
| Apple Watch Series 985Scorefrom€419Review → | COROS PACE 484Scorefrom€267.50Review → | |
|---|---|---|
| Form factor | Watch | — |
| Battery life | ~18 h (36 h low-power) | — |
| Screen | Always-on OLED | — |
| Sleep tracking | Basic | — |
| Recovery / HRV | HRV metrics | — |
| Subscription | None (Fitness+ optional) | — |
| Water resistance | 50 m | — |
Prices are our researched reference points.
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