Amazfit Cheetah Pro vs Coros Pace 3
Quick verdict
Choose the Amazfit Cheetah Pro if…
- You want an AMOLED display, onboard music and turn-by-turn navigation at the lowest price
- You prioritise the feature list over the depth of training analysis
Choose the Coros Pace 3 if…
- You want the most reliable training algorithm and app in this range
- You prioritise a very light watch (39 g) and the sunlight readability of a MIP screen
For maximum autonomy on long ultras, Amazfit Cheetah Pro lasts longer in GPS mode. If you want the lightest watch on your wrist, go for Coros Pace 3. On budget, Coros Pace 3 is the more affordable option.
Amazfit Cheetah Pro or Coros Pace 3? GPS battery (44 h vs 38 h), weight (43 g vs 39 g), maps and multi-band, with a clear verdict and a check of whether each lasts your whole race.
Pick by what you need
- If you want the lightest (39 g) → Coros Pace 3
- If you want to save without giving up the essentials → Coros Pace 3
Radar: where each watch wins
Absolute 0–100 scale, no exaggerated gaps: a tie stays a tie. Amazfit Cheetah Pro leads on 3 of 6 axes.
| Axis | Amazfit Cheetah Pro | Coros Pace 3 |
|---|---|---|
| GPS battery | 37/100 | 32/100 |
| Everyday battery | 47/100 | 80/100 |
| Lightness | 87/100 | 93/100 |
| Maps | 100/100 | 100/100 |
| Multi-band GPS | 43/100 | 25/100 |
| Display & extras | 100/100 | 0/100 |
GPS: 120 h = 100 · Weight: 35 g = 100, 95 g = 0 · Multi-band: by its battery (60 h = 100) · Display: AMOLED + music.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Spec | Amazfit Cheetah Pro | Coros Pace 3 |
|---|---|---|
| GPS battery | 44 h | 38 h |
| Multi-band battery | 26 h | 15 h |
| Smartwatch | 14 days | 24 days |
| Weight | 43 g | 39 g |
| Maps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Multi-band | ✓ | ✓ |
| Music | ✓ | – |
| Display | AMOLED | MIP |
| Price | Mid-range | Entry |
| Where to buy | View on Amazon(opens in a new tab) | View on Amazon(opens in a new tab) |
GPS battery = each manufacturer's standard GPS mode; multi-band = dual-frequency (maximum accuracy). On Suunto, Polar Grit and Amazfit T-Rex the GPS figure already corresponds to dual-band mode. Figures verified against the manufacturer.
AmazfitAmazfit Cheetah ProRunning watch with dual-band GPS, offline maps and a 1.45" AMOLED display, at a fraction of a Garmin's price. 44 h in GPS mode (26 h dual-band), onboard music and just 43 g. Titanium bezel and AI coach. The value pick for runners who want navigation without overspending.
View on Amazon(opens in a new tab)CorosCoros Pace 3Trail running GPS watch with track navigation, barometric altimeter and up to 38 h battery life in GPS mode. Lightweight (39 g), accurate and with offline maps. Best value for mountain navigation.
View on Amazon(opens in a new tab)Will it last your race? Real battery across 300 races
We estimated a mid-pack runner's finish time for every race in our calendar (distance, elevation and terrain) and added a 25% safety margin. Here's the result:
Amazfit Cheetah Pro lasts 285 of 300 races
Coros Pace 3 lasts 276 of 300 races
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| Race | Battery needed | Amazfit Cheetah Pro | Coros Pace 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lavaredo Ultra Trail120 km · 5800 m+ | 37 h | Lasts | Lasts |
| Grand Raid Ventoux by UTMB125 km · 5700 m+ | 37 h | Lasts | Lasts |
| SaintéLyon160 km · 4200 m+ | 40 h | Lasts | Dies |
| Gran Trail Trangoworld Aneto-Posets105 km · 6760 m+ | 40 h | Lasts | Dies |
| Canfranc-Canfranc100 km · 8848 m+ | 42 h | Lasts | Dies |
| Transgrancanaria128 km · 7500 m+ | 42 h | Lasts | Dies |
| Mongolia Trail Run170 km · 3800 m+ | 43 h | Lasts | Dies |
| Trail Menorca Camí de Cavalls185 km · 3500 m+ | 45 h | Dies | Dies |
Estimate for a mid-pack runner on the longest distance, standard GPS on ultras and multi-band on races under 12 h. Tap a race to see the watches we recommend for it.
Verdict
For maximum autonomy on long ultras, Amazfit Cheetah Pro lasts longer in GPS mode. If you want the lightest watch on your wrist, go for Coros Pace 3. On budget, Coros Pace 3 is the more affordable option.
Analysis: where they really differ
The battle of the most price-sensitive segment: two affordable trail watches with multi-band GPS and onboard maps. The Amazfit Cheetah Pro plays the hardware-for-money card: an AMOLED display, onboard music, offline maps with turn-by-turn navigation, a barometric altimeter and 44 h of GPS, all at 43 g. The Coros Pace 3 stays on a transflective MIP display with no music, but weighs even less (39 g), gives 38 h of GPS and, above all, is backed by a far more mature and reliable training app and algorithm, with years of load, recovery and fitness tracking. The key difference isn't on the spec sheet: it's the ecosystem. The Cheetah Pro offers more features on paper; the Pace 3 gives training data you can actually trust to plan with.
Choose the Amazfit Cheetah Pro if…
- You want an AMOLED display, onboard music and turn-by-turn navigation at the lowest price
- You prioritise the feature list over the depth of training analysis
- You don't follow a structured plan that relies on load and recovery metrics
Choose the Coros Pace 3 if…
- You want the most reliable training algorithm and app in this range
- You prioritise a very light watch (39 g) and the sunlight readability of a MIP screen
- You follow a plan and need load and recovery data you can trust