COROS PACE 3
The Coros Pace 3 is an ultra-lightweight GPS running watch (30 g). It features dual-frequency multi-GNSS GPS, up to 24 days of battery life in daily use, an SpO2 sensor and a built-in music player. It remains a smart choice if you don't need the AMOLED touchscreen or offline maps of the more recent Coros Pace 4
The Coros Pace 3 watch is now available at i-Run!
It's a very comprehensive watch. Whether you're running your first 10K or preparing for a marathon, the Pace 3 has all the essentials: Training Hub to follow your training plans, sleep and recovery tracking, and battery life that lasts several weeks without recharging in daily use. It remains one of the lightest GPS running watches on the market.
Why choose the Coros Pace 3?
Progress every day
Access a wide range of structured training plans directly through the Coros app, with training load and recovery tracking thanks to the SpO2 sensor.
Excellent battery life
38 hours in standard GPS mode and up to 24 days in regular watch mode: enough to go several weeks without recharging, even during high-volume training weeks.
Low price and low weight
30 g on the scales and a price starting from around €200: the Pace 3 remains the most affordable option for serious kit without going over your budget.
Beginner runner
The Coros Pace 3 is the ideal entry point: it's easy to use straight away, with no complicated setup, and offers guided training plans that support you week after week, from your first jog to your first distance goals. Its generous battery life means fewer recharges, and its affordable price lets you get started without paying for features you won't need yet. A reassuring choice to progress at your own pace, with nothing superfluous.
Experienced runner and triathlete
The Pace 3 is ideal for triathletes. However, if you're an experienced athlete, take a look at the more recent Coros Pace model. It keeps the core features that made the Pace 3 so popular, lightness, battery life and GPS reliability, and adds a brighter, more responsive display along with mapping and the triathlon function. It's a step up for experienced runners who want greater ease of use without changing range, and these upgrades will make a real difference day to day.
Trail and ultra-trail runners
The Pace 3 is limited to breadcrumb navigation. For full map-based navigation, take a look at the Coros Pace 4, the Coros Apex or the Coros Vertix. These models offer accurate topographic maps, multi-frequency GPS that's more stable under tree cover, and battery life built for multi-day efforts. The reinforced cases of the Apex and Vertix handle impacts and the extreme conditions of ultra-trail running better, a real advantage when the route becomes uncertain.
Coros Pace 3: key features
Comprehensive sensors for full tracking
Improved optical heart rate monitor, SpO2 sensor (pulse oximeter), barometric altimeter, compass, gyroscope and thermometer. 5 ATM water resistance (suitable for swimming).
Music to help you give your best
4 GB of local storage for MP3 files, transferred via USB cable. With no built-in speaker, it requires Bluetooth headphones.
Transflective touchscreen
1.2" colour MIP touchscreen (240×240 px), protected by Corning Gorilla Glass for good readability outdoors.
Outstanding battery life
38 hours in standard GPS mode and up to 24 days in smartwatch mode. One of the best battery lives in its price range!
Coros Pace 3: frequently asked questions
What is the real battery life of the Coros Pace 3?
The Pace 3's battery life is 38 hours with standard GPS enabled, and up to 24 days in smartwatch mode without GPS (18 days with sleep tracking enabled).
Does the Coros Pace 3 have an SpO2 sensor?
The Coros Pace 3 sports watch features a pulse oximeter that helps you track your sleep and recovery. This measurement can also be useful at altitude, to monitor acclimatisation during mountain outings. SpO2 data can be viewed directly on the watch or in the Coros app, alongside heart rate tracking.
Is the Coros Pace 3 waterproof for swimming?
The Coros Pace 3 is a water-resistant watch. It is rated 5 ATM, making it suitable for both pool and open-water swimming.
Can you listen to music directly from the Coros Pace 3?
You can absolutely listen to music from the Coros Pace 3, thanks to 4 GB of local storage (MP3 files only, transferred via USB cable) and Bluetooth headphones. However, the watch does not have a built-in speaker, and Spotify and other streaming services are not supported.
Is the Coros Pace 3 compatible with Strava?
The Coros Pace 3 is compatible with Strava, Komoot and Apple Health through syncing with the Coros app. Whether you're preparing for a marathon, a trail run or simply your weekly running sessions, your data is automatically sent to the platform of your choice.