Coros Pace 3 vs Suunto Race 2
Coros Pace 3 (38 h GPS, 39 g) vs Suunto Race 2 (55 h GPS, 65 g). Side-by-side spec comparison: battery, weight, maps, multi-band GPS and price. Which GPS watch should you buy?
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.
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SuuntoSuunto Race 2Racing watch with a 1.5" 2,000-nit AMOLED display, dual-band GPS and free offline maps. Up to 55 h in the most accurate mode and 18 days in smartwatch mode. Rotating crown, 115+ sport modes and 32 GB of storage for maps. A lot of watch for the money versus Garmin.
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| Spec | Coros Pace 3 | Suunto Race 2 |
|---|---|---|
| GPS battery | 38 h | 55 h |
| Multi-band battery | 15 h | Yes |
| Smartwatch | 24 days | 18 days |
| Weight | 39 g | 65 g |
| Maps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Multi-band | ✓ | ✓ |
| Music | – | – |
| Display | MIP | AMOLED |
| Price | Entry | Mid-range |
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, Suunto Race 2 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.