COROS PACE 3: specs, who it fits and compatible phones
COROS PACE 3 is a sport watch released in 2023 that works with iPhone and Android. It lists Dual-band GNSS, 5ATM and Mineral glass.
Specifications
| Release year | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Case size | 42 mm |
| Display | MIP |
| Battery as listed | About 15 days of regular use · 38 GPS hours |
| Water rating | 5ATM |
| Glass | Mineral glass |
| Case material | Polymer |
| GPS type | Dual-band GNSS |
| Operating system | COROS OS |
| Works with | iPhone and Android |
| Connection | None |
| Plan needed | None |
| Health sensors | SpO2, HRV |
Who it fits
- Works with iPhone and Android.
- Lists an exact water rating of 5ATM or higher.
How it compares
Closest models from COROS
| Model | Release year | Case size | Battery as listed | Water rating | GPS type | Works with |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COROS PACE Pro | 2024 | 46 mm | Up to 20 days · 38 GPS hours | 5ATM | Dual-band GNSS + maps | iOS and Android |
| COROS Vertix 2S | 2024 | 50.3 mm | 40 days · 118 GPS hours (approx.) | 10ATM | Dual-band GNSS + maps | iOS and Android |
| COROS Pace 4 | 2025 | 42 mm | 19 days · 41 GPS hours | 5ATM | Dual-band GNSS | iOS and Android |
Closest models from other brands
| Model | Release year | Case size | Battery as listed | Water rating | GPS type | Works with |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polar Vantage V3 | 2023 | 47 mm | 12 days · 53 GPS hours (approx.) | 5ATM | Dual-band GNSS + maps | iOS and Android |
| Suunto Vertical | 2023 | 49 mm | Up to 60 days (solar) | 10ATM | Dual-band GNSS + maps | iOS and Android |
| Polar Vantage M3 | 2024 | 44 mm | Up to 7 days · 30 workout hours | - | Dual-band GNSS + maps | iOS and Android |
Compared with COROS PACE Pro, COROS PACE 3 lists a smaller case (42 mm against 46 mm), an older release year (2023 against 2024) and Polymer case material, where COROS PACE Pro lists Fiber-reinforced polymer.
Compared with COROS Vertix 2S, COROS PACE 3 lists a lower ATM rating (5 against 10), a smaller case (42 mm against 50.3 mm) and an older release year (2023 against 2024).
Compared with COROS Pace 4, COROS PACE 3 lists an older release year (2023 against 2025).
Compared with Polar Vantage V3, COROS PACE 3 lists a smaller case (42 mm against 47 mm) and Polymer case material, where Polar Vantage V3 lists Aluminum/polymer.
Compared with Suunto Vertical, COROS PACE 3 lists a lower ATM rating (5 against 10), a smaller case (42 mm against 49 mm) and Polymer case material, where Suunto Vertical lists Solar titanium.
Compared with Polar Vantage M3, COROS PACE 3 lists an older release year (2023 against 2024), Polymer case material, where Polar Vantage M3 lists Reinforced polymer + stainless-steel bezel and Mineral glass glass, where Polar Vantage M3 lists Gorilla Glass 3.
Only values listed exactly are compared.
Position in the catalog
Its case size of 42 mm is larger than 0% of 30 sport watches with a single exact size. Its exact water rating of 5ATM is above 0% of 47 sport watches with a single exact ATM rating. It was released in 2023. Among 52 sport watches with an exact release year, 8% were released in 2023 or earlier and 100% were released in 2023 or later.
Phone compatibility and plan
No plan is listed as needed.
Sensors and features are listed as the maker names them and are not medical measurements.
Related guides and lists
- Battery life explained
- Phone compatibility
- Water resistance ratings
- Sensors explained
- COROS smartwatches
- All models
Last verified September 26, 2026
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