COROS PACE 3

If you run several times a week and want a minimal, high‑value GPS running watch that stays out of the way, the COROS PACE 3 is built for you: it pairs an ultralight 30 g body with GPS navigation, advanced training plans, wrist heart‑rate and SpO2 sensors, sleep tracking and onboard music so you can leave your phone at home. ## What makes it worth it The Pace 3 stands out because it actually balances weight, battery and accuracy — the 30 g case makes it one of the lightest full‑feature GPS watches available, and COROS quotes up to 38 hours of continuous GPS use which beats many mid‑range rivals like the Forerunner 255 (around mid‑20s hours). Dual‑frequency GNSS improves positioning in high‑rise or tree‑lined areas, the app includes route planning and breadcrumb navigation so you won’t get lost, and COROS adds training plans and music playback on a watch that still costs noticeably less than premium Garmin alternatives. ## Where it falls short The screen is a compact 1.2‑inch touchscreen which feels cramped for maps and long notifications, and some third‑party integrations and app ecosystem options aren’t as mature as Garmin’s. A few hands‑on reviews also note the optical heart‑rate sensor can struggle in specific situations (for example over tattooed skin). Buy this if you want the lightest, longest‑lasting GPS watch for everyday running and multisport training; skip it if you need a larger on‑watch map experience or deep third‑party app support.

£199