COROS Pace Pro

Launched Oct 2024 · Sports watch

71
GoodGifng score
Good for runningGood for batteryGood for outdoor

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Score breakdown

Health tracking
72

Steady HR near Polar H10; weak in intervals; ECG uncertified

Smart features
38

Basic notifications, MP3 only; no payments or calls

Battery
84

About 20-day claim held up; 31 h dual-band GPS

Display
82

Bright 1500-nit AMOLED, but scratches easily

Fitness & GPS
89

GPS near Fenix 8, offline maps; wrist HR spotty cycling

Build & comfort
70

Light polymer case; easily scratched glass

Each part is rated on one scale for every smartwatch and band, from reviewers' accuracy tests and measured battery life where they exist, what reviewers found, specs and owner reports. It rates the product itself, not how good it is for the price.

Pros

  • Much brighter AMOLED than older COROS screens
  • GPS distance near a Garmin Fenix 8 and HR close to a Polar H10 on long runs
  • Easy offline maps driven by the crown
  • Long battery and fast hardware for future updates
  • Run and hike distances nearly identical to a Garmin Fenix 8
  • Steady-run HR average matched a chest strap
  • Bigger buttons, faster chip and better maps than the Pace 3

Cons

  • Struggles with fast HR changes in anaerobic efforts
  • Plastic case and plain watch faces
  • No NFC, music streaming or rich notifications
  • Reads 1-8 bpm low during quick track intervals
  • Some city-street drift
  • Software largely unchanged
  • Optical HR often wrong, especially cycling - use a chest strap
  • A real Garmin rival for runners: HR averages within 1-2 bpm of a Polar H10 and 13.17 vs 13.20 miles against a Fenix 8, though software and notifications feel dated.

  • Side-by-side test: distances within a few hundredths of a mile of a Fenix 8 and HR averages within 1-2 bpm of a Polar H10, but it lags on sprints.

  • the5krunnerOct 2024

    A decent upgrade for Pace 2/3 owners but priced too high for a challenger brand; GPS scored 81% in their test and wrist HR was often poor on rides.

  • Recommended for athletes: multi-band tracks nearly identical to a Garmin Enduro 3 even under trees; HR near-perfect versus a Polar H10 on easy runs but weaker in intervals.

  • T3 IndiaApr 2025

    A credible rival with excellent training and recovery tools and a great screen, though it could be smarter and cheaper (only the free preview could be read).

Full specs

Basics
Softwareown/RTOS
Works withAndroid, iPhone
Display
Screen1.3" · AMOLED · 416x416
Peak brightness1500 nits (maker's figure)
Always-on displayYes
Battery
Maker's figure20 days, 6 days with always-on
With GPS on38 h
Chargingproprietary cable, about 1.5 h to full
Health & fitness
Heart rateYes
Blood oxygen (SpO2)Yes
ECGYes
Skin temperatureNo
Blood pressureNo
GPSBuilt-in, dual-band
Barometer / compassbarometer, compass
Health features24/7 heart rate, SpO2, ECG (not medically certified, no AFib alerts), sleep stages and naps, HRV, EvoLab training load and recovery
Smart features
CallingNo
AppsNo apps
MapsYes
Reply to messagesNo
Music on the watchYes
Build
Casepolymer, reinforced mineral glass glass
Sizes46 mm
Weight37 g
Thickness12.25 mm
Water resistance5 ATM
Other
Warranty2 years
ColoursBlue, Grey