Verified / Wearables & trackers · Updated 17 Oct 2026
Newer model available: COROS PACE 4 (since November 2025). This review covers the previous model.
Sqwod Verified · Wearables & trackers
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.
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The read
Should you buy it?
Buy it if…
You want a light, accurate, long-lasting running/triathlon watch with serious training tools at a low price.
Skip it if…
You want a lifestyle smartwatch with a bright touchscreen, offline maps, or an app store.
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Value / Deal
Crowd & price figures from public sources, as of 17 Oct 2026. Live aggregation is rolling out, so figures may change.
The COROS PACE 3 remains one of the best value running watches you can buy. At around €229 it undercuts comparable Garmins while delivering dual-frequency GPS, a featherweight ~30 g build and up to 17 days of battery. Runners and triathletes get proper training tools (structured workouts, EvoLab load tracking and reliable data logging) without paying flagship money, which is why reviewers from TechRadar to 220 Triathlon rate it so highly on value.
It is not a lifestyle smartwatch: there is no touchscreen, no offline maps and notifications are basic. Since COROS launched the AMOLED PACE 4 in late 2025 and cut the PACE 3’s price, the PACE 3 is now the budget pick rather than the newest option, which is exactly why it is such strong value if pure running performance, low weight and battery life are what you care about.
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