COROS PACE 3 GPS Sport Watch

Overview

A built-in GPS receiver and a mix of touchscreen and push button controls run the COROS W331, a round watch on a silicone band with a tang buckle. It pairs over Bluetooth with iOS and Android phones.

GPS, an elevation reading and a battery rated in weeks suit outdoor training that runs long. The limitation is odd data, from a very large battery figure to a case material that reads as silicon.

Who it's for

Outdoor runners and hikers who log routes and elevation are the setting, with a phone for sync. Buyers who want contactless payments or calls from the wrist, or who need tidy listing data, should look closer first.

Pros and cons

Performance notes

GPS mode is the largest drain on the cell, so the rated days apply to light use and fall with long tracked sessions. Heart rate readings depend on how snugly the band fits against the skin. Elevation tracking relies on the sensors named in the metrics list.

Where it stands among fitness trackers

• 910 mAh battery capacity: longer than 96% of the fitness trackers we list.
• 17 days battery average life: longer than 85% of the fitness trackers we list.

From the specs of the 43 fitness trackers we list; not a test result.

Specifications

Closest rivals on specs

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• Battery Average Life 17 vs 14 days (+21%)
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• Battery Average Life 17 vs 10 days (+70%)
• Screen Size 1.2 vs 1 inches (+20%)

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• Screen Size 1.2 vs 1 inches (+20%)
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