Coros Pace 3 vs Polar Grit X2 Pro

Coros Pace 3 (38 h GPS, 39 g) vs Polar Grit X2 Pro (43 h GPS, 64 g). Side-by-side spec comparison: battery, weight, maps, multi-band GPS and price. Which GPS watch should you buy?

Coros Pace 3CorosCoros Pace 3

Trail 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.

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Polar Grit X2 ProPolarPolar Grit X2 Pro

Polar's adventure multisport watch: 1.39" AMOLED display with sapphire, dual-frequency GPS and full-colour offline topo maps. 43 h of battery in training mode and MIL-STD-810H military standard. Top-tier recovery and training metrics for demanding trail and outdoor use.

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Spec-by-spec comparison

SpecCoros Pace 3Polar Grit X2 Pro
GPS battery38 h43 h
Multi-band battery15 hYes
Smartwatch24 days10 days
Weight39 g64 g
Maps
Multi-band
Music
DisplayMIPAMOLED
PriceEntryHigh-end

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.

Verdict

For maximum autonomy on long ultras, Polar Grit X2 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Which lasts longer, Coros Pace 3 or Polar Grit X2 Pro?
Coros Pace 3 offers 38 h of GPS battery and Polar Grit X2 Pro offers 43 h, so Polar Grit X2 Pro lasts longer for long efforts.
Which one is lighter?
Coros Pace 3 weighs 39 g and Polar Grit X2 Pro weighs 64 g; Coros Pace 3 is the lighter of the two.
Do both have onboard maps?
Yes, both Coros Pace 3 and Polar Grit X2 Pro include onboard topo maps.
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