COROS Pace 3 Review: Multi-tester verdict on COROS' big value GPS running watch

At well under £250 / $250, the COROS Pace 3 is a GPS running watch that promises to deliver big bang for buck value. The COROS Pace 3 upgrades are evolution not revolution but you now get a bigger battery life, Dual Frequency GPS and some new sport modes among the headlines. To find out if all that lives up to expectations - and improves on the popular Pace 2 - we've given in the multi-tester treatment. Hit play for our full COROS Pace 3 review.
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0:00 - Intro
0:36 - What's new?
3:20 - The good
12:02 - The not-so-good
16:53 - COROS Pace 3 Verdict
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[@dreseat123321]

can we appreciate the casual 74 v02 max sheeeesh

[@littlerunner4505]

I'm glad you touched on the HRM more than other reviewers did and that you had more than just one person testing. I have found with Coros (I used to have the Apex 42mm and sold it off last year) the accuracy of the optical HRM varies significantly person to person. Some people have no issues at all (I have lots of friends who swear by it). I always had major issues with accuracy, massive spikes often in the first 2 miles of a run. Even in warm weather, on tight as possible (verging on uncomfortable). I tried everything. Accurate HRM is nearly as important to me as GPS accuracy. It's second most important. I was hoping Coros Pace 3 with the newer looking hardware had made it comparable to Garmin but I suspect this isn't the case.

[@slai..]

V good watch for its price, design and functions. No regrets getting this over a Garmin.

[@vpnconsult]

What does this do better than a real Garmin 255? They are priced similar and next to weight I don't see any benefits of the Coros above the Garmin.

[@010MACS]

@@vpnconsultwith the coros you get to tell people with Garmin that they’re idiots lol (Garmin user here 😅)

[@Paul-xk5os]

@@vpnconsultwhere are you based that they’re the same price?

[@sik209ster]

@@vpnconsultthe Garmin is almost twice the price. ($400 for 255 music vs 230)

[@kduty236]

@@vpnconsult u are everywhere Garmin guy

[@b09d4n]

Thank you for the review. You mentioned Garmin 255 as a competitor. How's the display compared between the two? Which one is more readable, Garmin's 1.3Inch or Coros 1.2inch? I often find MIP displays quite dim indoors.

[@richt3993]

Does this model have the huge delay in updating the pace like the Vertix 2?

[@alebadenas3171]

Great video

[@Ginguredrunner]

Can you control music on your phone?

[@vinads1309]

Pace 3 sounds like Pastry..

[@snowwalker9999]

I've ordered this one. I could not decide between the Coros Pace 3, Apex pro or Garmin. I hope I won't regret it. I don't care about the music as I never listen to it when I run. But the only thing that bothers me is not having a real turn by turn GPS with a map.

[@StarBattle08]

How did it go?

[@barmo23]

Could switching from Garmin 745 to Coros Pace 3 make sense for a road runner who sometimes swims and does strength training?

[@luiseea2357]

Hello all, thanks for the review, between coros pace 3 and kiprun 900 GPS, for a runner that want a good HR monitor in the watch both on the same price in my country, which will you choose? I see that coros pace 3 has new HR monitor the same as apex 2 pro, so I guess it has a better HR monitor, but the metal case in kiprun 900 looks better, but then really I want the better and precise in terms of monitoring, thanks in advance, regards

[@JM5C]

Will buy this after my garmin 245M

[@rollie5579]

Don't bother , stick with Garmin 100x better.

[@moyolenovo3914]

I'm going to buy Garmin 245 non music instead of this pace 3. Price now is 130-150$ for a brand new one in stores where I live.

[@vpnconsult]

Why the downgrade?

[@anatolykorolev8262]

I got one as a gift, and had to return it.. the watch is very nice & light, but MIPs screen doesn’t do it for my eyes.. YMMV

[@moyolenovo3914]

I was interested in coros pace 2 but Kofuzi in his new review of pace 3 has told that both have a delay in pace data which was the data I need most. Because I've already got a watch that is quite accurate but has a delay in pace and heart rate.

[@leighsymons5619]

Yeah I saw that as well but have not heard it anywhere else so perhaps it was just an issue for him.

[@That_Ramdom]

I'm pretty that's only when ur going fast

[@metalsadman]

yeah it's sort of delayed, that's why I'm getting their POD 2, I already have their HRM which is quite accurate when linked with the Pace 3.

[@That_Ramdom]

@@metalsadman I don't think it's necessary. I'm pretty sure if it's a drastic change in pace idk tho

[@feartheroo42]

Ok, so I can get a Place 3 for the same price as a Fenix 6. I am not a hard-core athlete, but I do like the looks of the Fenix. heart rate and GPS accuracy are kind of important to me, but not dealbreakers. Just not sure if the old technology that probably will not be supported much longer would be worth it versus the new technology. I have some history in the Garmin ecosystem, but I can always change. I know it’s a tough question, but help?

[@7bimbim]

Nice

[@Gimlet6051]

Is it better than garmin 955 music?

[@dnserror89]

Better than the 955? No, of course not... different league and completely different price.

[@papaosem]

This watch can do heart rate sharing? Like share heart rate data to cycling computer.

[@robyraziel9227]

Kiprun GPS 900 vs Coros Pace 3?

[@si4928]

is the screen better on the pace 3 vs pace 2?

[@nicksand5258]

Can I control my Music (Apple Music) with a coros?

[@jayzende6001]

No

[@HaseebBhatti-qs6ds]

Good

[@n.hermanto9667]

I wish it comes with 20 mm strap instead

[@Jay-sd9ye]

Not really a big difference between the 2&3. My 2 is still going strong. Idk if I'd upgrade it yet.

[@Jay-sd9ye]

@@kduty236 I haven't noticed anything. I'm still enjoying my pace 2. I won't be upgrading to the pace 3.

[@kduty236]

@@Jay-sd9ye thx dude cuz all my life I ran with my phone I need to choose between Pace 2 and 3 that fit my budget 😂

[@Jay-sd9ye]

@@kduty236 if your budget fits pace 3 I'll go for that. But I'm not going to upgrade mine. So not much difference. The 2 is a great choice

[@codeopold8241]

Do you recommend this over a Forerunner 255 music which is $40 more?

[@vpnconsult]

I wouldn't. Especially on build quality and durability coros doesn't have a good name.

[@sik209ster]

Where are you finding a 255 music for 270?

[@JaySizz]

Would have liked to hear you delve into potential battery longevity. After 2 years of use, my Pace 2 lost about 2/3 of its battery life. yeah, you read that right. Many others have had similar battery crashes just after the two year warranty is over. Some have speculated in coincides with updates and releases of new watches. Regardless of those conspiracy theories, it's disappointing. And they don't even recycle (let alone refurbish) their watches. Purely disposable.

[@Kiev-en-3-jours]

Totally unacceptable. I can't believe they can sell those watch in the EU. Replaceable batteries should be mandatory for all watches brands.

[@JaySizz]

@@Kiev-en-3-jours truly... mandatory is a great way to put it. anything less is deeply irresponsible.

[@vpnconsult]

A Garmin 255 is similarly priced and would be my choice.

[@klipk7296]

fyi 4 gigabits = 500 megabytes. I'm pretty sure the watch has 4 gigabytes of internal storage

[@richard_runs]

No NFC! 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@vpnconsult]

If you can get an Garmin 255 for the same price in the Sale, the Garmin would be my choice because of - Build quality - more accurate HR sensor - multisport support - ant+

[@lhzsdgsfbvv]

Yes. But the 255 is getting out of stock for low prices. ForeRunner MIPS devices are getting scarce.

[@That_Ramdom]

What's so bad about the build?

[@golli1237]

Please add a disclaimer that you have a partnership with Coros. Feel free to correct me if i missed it (or why you think it isn't needed), but just as in the first impressions video you again do not disclose this potential conflict of interest. The partnership itself isn't a problem, but not even taking the 5 seconds needed to disclose it in a 25min video really undermines your credibility.

[@LeeBoris974]

I don't think they do (maybe I missed something?), I know they have been setting up various things with YT channels, but lots of companies do that. They have basically said they are only going to send review products to channels that give them positive reviews, but again, not sure that is unique to them.

[@TheRunTesters]

Hey, the partnership with Coros we had ended a long time ago, we should have flagged that up!

[@golli1237]

@@TheRunTesters thanks for the reply and good to know. I was under the impression that it was still ongoing, since it is listed under partnerships on the website

[@LeeBoris974]

After the DC Rainmaker fiasco (basically they wrongly accused him of not giving an accurate review on their HR strap and the CEO was badmouthing him on social media), this company is effectively dead to me. Glad Garmin has some competition, but I will never buy one of their products.

[@zzzzzzz9077]

Ok

[@rollie5579]

For the money GARMIN is a much much better watch!!!

[@moyolenovo3914]

New Garmin 245 non music for 150$ now.

[@Kiev-en-3-jours]

Bad battery life? And it's way more expensive.

[@vpnconsult]

​​@@Kiev-en-3-joursA ForeRunner 255 has a more solid build, and lower battery degradation than the Coros products. In West Europe I have seen it priced lower then the Coros 3.

[@fisfdg]

Daaaang🦿 Does Nick really have a VO2 max of 74?!