Coros PACE 3
Score: 73/100
Garmin vívoactive 5 Ivory
Score: 82/100Rankings
The Garmin vívoactive 5 offers an AMOLED touchscreen, extensive sport and health tracking features, and an impressive 11-day battery life, making it a versatile fitness companion. It lacks premium health sensors such as ECG and has limited media functionality. Best for active users who value long battery life and a rich suite of sport apps without needing advanced medical-grade sensors.
The COROS Pace 3 provides solid dual-frequency GPS accuracy, long battery life and lightweight strap options in a 1.2" transflective LCD watch. Its heavier 150 g case, absence of built-in audio and limited mapping features are notable drawbacks. Suited for runners and triathletes who prioritize battery and GPS over extensive smartwatch features.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
38 hours | 264 hoursbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 150 g | 36 gbest |
1.2 inchesbest | 1.2 inchesbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 11.7 mm | 11.1 mmbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Battery Life (hours) | 38 hours | 264 hours |
Display(3) | ||
Display Size (inches) | 1.2 inches | 1.20 inches |
Display Resolution | 260x260 | 390x390 |
Display Type | Transflective LCD | AMOLED |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 150 g | 36 g |
Thickness (mm) | 11.7 mm | 11.1 mm |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers commend the COROS Pace Pro for its industry-leading battery life, robust offline mapping and advanced health sensors, but point out its bulkier profile, lack of built-in audio and limited music controls compared to higher-priced competitors.
Consumers overwhelmingly appreciate the long battery endurance, lightweight comfort and accurate GPS, while noting occasional heart-rate sensor glitches and the missing charging cable.
“Battery lasts "360 hours" in mixed use; lightweight (30-49 g) and comfortable for runs/sleep; accurate multi-sport tracking.”
“Take your running watch to the next level... premium tool to pace you through epic excursions.”
