COROS PACE 3 vs RingConn Gen 3
Our pick: COROS PACE 3 takes it — 85 vs 82.
Both are strong — the call comes down to what you prioritise:
- COROS PACE 3 — You want a light, accurate, long-lasting running/triathlon watch with serious training tools at a low price.
- RingConn Gen 3 — You want Oura-level sleep and recovery data for yourself or clients without a monthly fee, and battery life matters more to you than workout tracking.
COROS PACE 3
An ultralight, no-nonsense running watch with accurate dual-frequency GPS and huge battery life for the money — still one of the best value GPS watches around, now that its price has dropped below the newer PACE 4.
RingConn Gen 3
RingConn's subscription-free formula, refined: up to 14 days per charge, a universal charging case, new haptic alerts and vascular trend insights. It is slightly thicker than the Gen 2, exercise heart rate still lags and the price climbs to 369 EUR, but it remains the strongest no-subscription alternative to Oura.
Compare side-by-side
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