{"id":20032,"date":"2024-05-05T15:25:59","date_gmt":"2024-05-05T13:25:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fitness-tracker-test.info\/?p=20032"},"modified":"2024-11-02T18:04:04","modified_gmt":"2024-11-02T17:04:04","slug":"coros-pace-3-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fitness-tracker-test.info\/en\/coros-pace-3-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Coros Pace 3 Review &#8211; Great value for money"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>The Coros Pace 3 does sport many useful features at an attractive price. I&#8217;ve had the opportunity to test the sports watch for weeks and can share my experiences with you here.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"ftt-image-1244447641\" style=\"width: 895px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href='\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-68.jpg' data-fancybox data-caption='Coros Pace 3 in profile'><img aria-describedby=\"caption-ftt-image-1244447641\" alt='Coros Pace 3 held in hand' title='Coros Pace 3 in profile' data-mw='885' src='\/media\/885\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-68.jpg' sizes='(max-width: 295px) 295px,\n(max-width: 450px) 450px,\n885px' srcset='\/media\/295\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-68.jpg 295w,\/media\/450\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-68.jpg 450w,\/media\/885\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-68.jpg 885w,\/media\/1250\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-68.jpg 1250w' width='885' height='586' class='ftt-img size-large' \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-ftt-image-1244447641\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Coros Pace 3 in profile<\/p><\/div>\n<section data-template=\"verdict-intro\">\n    <div class=\"ftt-verdict-grid\">\n        <div class=\"ftt-verdict-stars\">\n            <div class=\"ftt-verdict-score\" title=\"Rating: 88%\">\n                <div style=\"width: calc(var(--rating-star-width) * 88 \/ 100 + 10px)\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/plugins\/ftt-verdict\/img\/stars-solid.svg\" alt=\"Wertung: 88%\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div style=\"padding-top: 4px\">Rating: 88%<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"ftt-verdict-procons ftt-grid cols-1\">\n                            <div>\n                    <strong>Pros<\/strong>\n                    <ul>\n                                                    <li>numerous sports functions<\/li>\n                                                    <li>fast multi-band GPS<\/li>\n                                                    <li>great value for money<\/li>\n                                            <\/ul>\n                <\/div>\n                                        <div>\n                    <strong>Cons<\/strong>\n                    <ul>\n                                                    <li>slow USB data transfer<\/li>\n                                                    <li>lots of plastic<\/li>\n                                            <\/ul>\n                <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n        <div class=\"ftt-verdict-summary\">\n            <h2 class=\"ftt-verdict\" data-toc-id='QAldT'>Verdict<\/h2>\n            \n<p>In my opinion, the Coros Pace 3 is currently the sports watch when it comes to value for money. I was particularly impressed by its long battery life, ease of use and extensive range of functions. The low weight makes the watch largely forgettable in everyday life &#8211; also because it keeps a low profile when it comes to smart features.<\/p>\n<p>The simple choice of materials and the slow transfer of MP3 files are minor shortcomings of the watch but do not detract from the great product.<br \/>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<p>Coros is one of the lesser-known brands, especially on the European market. Wrongly so, as the company offers a range of sports watches that can easily compete with Garmin and Polar.<\/p>\n<p>Coros offers entry-level models in the Pace series, while the current Vertix models cover the other end of the performance spectrum. In the entry-level segment in particular, Coros has launched a new model, the Coros Pace 3, which in many respects is similar to its predecessor, the Pace 2, but still offers a range of new features.<\/p>\n<h2 data-toc-id='Z7sA7'>Coros Pace 3 vs. Pace 2 &#8211; What&#8217;s New?<\/h2>\n<p>Coros launched the Pace 2 in August 2020. It&#8217;s therefore not surprising that the Pace 3 does offer many new features:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3 data-toc-id='MNALH'>Multiband GPS<\/h3>\n<p>Coros was one of the first companies to incorporate multi-band GPS into its watches. Meanwhile, the more robust method of positioning is not only found in the premium models but is also offered by the Pace 3.\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3 data-toc-id='HxVu1'>PPG Sensor with SpO2 Measurement<\/h3>\n<p>A new feature is the enhanced PPG sensor on the back, which has 5 LEDs and four photodiodes. Compared to the Pace 2, the Pace 3 also offers SpO2 (peripheral oxygen saturation) measurement.\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3 data-toc-id='RTFFy'>HRV Tracking<\/h3>\n<p>The measurement of heart rate variability (HRV) can also be attributed to the new PPG sensor. HRV is measured during the night and indicates physical stress deviations from the average values (e.g. due to exercise or illness).\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3 data-toc-id='DqSOq'>Touchscreen<\/h3>\n<p>The 1.2-inch display of the Pace 3 has not increased in size or resolution compared to the Pace 2, but it does respond to tapping and swiping gestures.\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3 data-toc-id='ruTY6'>Music Storage and Playback<\/h3>\n<p>The Pace 3 allows MP3 files to be stored on the watch and played on headphones or loudspeakers via Bluetooth. There is 4 GB of storage space available for this purpose.\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3 data-toc-id='OzjoG'>Wi-Fi<\/h3>\n<p>The new Wi-Fi capabilities of the Pace 3 do not currently benefit the transfer of MP3 files, as they only serve to speed up the installation of firmware updates.\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The smaller and more modern technology also improves battery life. More on this later&#8230;<\/p>\n<h2 data-toc-id='aT9lE'>Specifications<\/h2>\n[ftt_comparison id=&#8217;17&#8217;]\n<h2 data-toc-id='itJaG'>Package Contents<\/h2>\n<p>For those who have been following developments or already own a wearable, it&#8217;s no surprise that the contents of most product packaging are relatively predictable.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ftt-image-163743005\" style=\"width: 895px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href='\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-lieferumfang.jpg' data-fancybox data-caption='Coros Pace 3 &#8211; Package Contents'><img aria-describedby=\"caption-ftt-image-163743005\" loading='lazy' alt='Opened packaging of the Coros Pace 3 in Red' title='Coros Pace 3 &#8211; Package Contents' data-mw='885' src='\/media\/885\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-lieferumfang.jpg' sizes='(max-width: 295px) 295px,\n(max-width: 450px) 450px,\n885px' srcset='\/media\/295\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-lieferumfang.jpg 295w,\/media\/450\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-lieferumfang.jpg 450w,\/media\/885\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-lieferumfang.jpg 885w,\/media\/1250\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-lieferumfang.jpg 1250w' width='885' height='586' class='ftt-img size-large' \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-ftt-image-163743005\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Coros Pace 3 &#8211; Package Contents<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The Coros Pace 3 is no exception, and so after opening the box you&#8217;ll find:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"strong\">\n<li>Coros Pace 3 sports watch<\/li>\n<li>2x spare spring bars<\/li>\n<li>USB charging cable<\/li>\n<li>Safety\/warranty information<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"ftt-image-151472431\" style=\"width: 895px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href='\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-ersatzteile.jpg' data-fancybox data-caption='Coros Pace 3 &#8211; Spare Spring Bars'><img aria-describedby=\"caption-ftt-image-151472431\" loading='lazy' alt='Spare parts for the Coros Pace 3' title='Coros Pace 3 &#8211; Spare Spring Bars' data-mw='885' src='\/media\/885\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-ersatzteile.jpg' sizes='(max-width: 295px) 295px,\n(max-width: 450px) 450px,\n885px' srcset='\/media\/295\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-ersatzteile.jpg 295w,\/media\/450\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-ersatzteile.jpg 450w,\/media\/885\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-ersatzteile.jpg 885w,\/media\/1250\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-ersatzteile.jpg 1250w' width='885' height='586' class='ftt-img size-large' \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-ftt-image-151472431\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Coros Pace 3 &#8211; Spare Spring Bars<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Coros largely dispenses with plastic, only the protection on the display of the watch is made of plastic.<\/p>\n<h2 data-toc-id='WzxAc'>First Impression<\/h2>\n<p>When unpacking the Pace 3, I experienced a deja-vu moment because the Coros Pace 2 and the new Pace 3 are virtually identical.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ftt-image-218920427\" style=\"width: 895px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href='\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-vergleich-pace-2.jpg' data-fancybox data-caption='Coros Pace 3 vs. Coros Pace 2'><img aria-describedby=\"caption-ftt-image-218920427\" loading='lazy' alt='Coros Pace 2 in Black and Coros Pace 3 in Red side by side' title='Coros Pace 3 vs. Coros Pace 2' data-mw='885' src='\/media\/885\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-vergleich-pace-2.jpg' sizes='(max-width: 295px) 295px,\n(max-width: 450px) 450px,\n885px' srcset='\/media\/295\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-vergleich-pace-2.jpg 295w,\/media\/450\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-vergleich-pace-2.jpg 450w,\/media\/885\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-vergleich-pace-2.jpg 885w,\/media\/1250\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-vergleich-pace-2.jpg 1250w' width='885' height='586' class='ftt-img size-large' \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-ftt-image-218920427\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Coros Pace 3 vs. Coros Pace 2<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Admittedly, the strap of the Pace 3 is two millimetres wider, the markings on the bezel are different, and the shape of a button on the right-hand side of the case is slightly different, but all in such small dimensions that you have to look for the differences.<\/p>\n<p>Otherwise, as with the Pace 2, the simple design and the simple, but by no means poor construction of the Pace 3 are striking.<\/p>\n<p>The case continues to be made entirely of fiber-reinforced polymer, and the display is protected by chemically hardened glass.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ftt-image-955109047\" style=\"width: 895px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href='\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-ppg-sensoren.jpg' data-fancybox data-caption='Coros Pace 3 &#8211; PPG Sensors on the back'><img aria-describedby=\"caption-ftt-image-955109047\" loading='lazy' alt='Sensors of the Coros Pace 3 on the back of the watch' title='Coros Pace 3 &#8211; PPG Sensors on the back' data-mw='885' src='\/media\/885\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-ppg-sensoren.jpg' sizes='(max-width: 295px) 295px,\n(max-width: 450px) 450px,\n885px' srcset='\/media\/295\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-ppg-sensoren.jpg 295w,\/media\/450\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-ppg-sensoren.jpg 450w,\/media\/885\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-ppg-sensoren.jpg 885w,\/media\/1250\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-ppg-sensoren.jpg 1250w' width='885' height='586' class='ftt-img size-large' \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-ftt-image-955109047\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Coros Pace 3 &#8211; PPG Sensors on the back<\/p><\/div>\n<p>This has one decisive advantage, and that is the lower weight. At just 30 grams, the Pace 3 is only one gram heavier than the Pace 2 and is still an absolute lightweight.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ftt-image-1425245442\" style=\"width: 895px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href='\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-nylonarmband.jpg' data-fancybox data-caption='Coros Pace 3 &#8211; Nylon Strap with Velcro Closure'><img aria-describedby=\"caption-ftt-image-1425245442\" loading='lazy' alt='Nylon strap with Velcro closures' title='Coros Pace 3 &#8211; Nylon Strap with Velcro Closure' data-mw='885' src='\/media\/885\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-nylonarmband.jpg' sizes='(max-width: 295px) 295px,\n(max-width: 450px) 450px,\n885px' srcset='\/media\/295\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-nylonarmband.jpg 295w,\/media\/450\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-nylonarmband.jpg 450w,\/media\/885\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-nylonarmband.jpg 885w,\/media\/1250\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-nylonarmband.jpg 1250w' width='885' height='586' class='ftt-img size-large' \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-ftt-image-1425245442\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Coros Pace 3 &#8211; Nylon Strap with Velcro Closure<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The nylon strap contributes positively to this, but could be 1-2 cm longer to fit comfortably over large hands. It definitely shouldn&#8217;t be shorter for me.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking of the strap: the Coros Pace 3 is available with a silicone or nylon strap. If you want to do something good for your skin, I really recommend the textile nylon strap, as it leads to significantly less skin irritation when the watch is worn constantly.<\/p>\n<h2 data-toc-id='Rkyuz'>Display<\/h2>\n<p>The Pace 3 is still equipped with a 1.2&#8243; transflective MIP display. It has a resolution of 240 x 240 pixels and can only display 64 colors, but it is extremely energy-efficient.<\/p>\n<p>Because the display can do without a backlight in most situations, the watch&#8217;s battery can last up to 17 days with the display always on.<\/p>\n<p>The display technology used has its advantages and disadvantages:<\/p>\n<div class=\"cols-2\">\n<h3 data-toc-id='JJMa3'>Advantages<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Always-On feature<\/li>\n<li>Energy-efficient<\/li>\n<li>High contrast in bright ambient light (e.g., direct sunlight)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-toc-id='DA4G6'>Disadvantages<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Lower resolution<\/li>\n<li>Limited color representation<\/li>\n<li>Low contrast in low ambient light (e.g., at dusk)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>Even though AMOLED displays are now found in many sports watches, including the premium segment, I still find the advantages of MIP displays greater during outdoor sports than those of AMOLED displays, which otherwise demonstrate their advantages more clearly in all other situations.<\/p>\n<h2 data-toc-id='CCfX4'>Features<\/h2>\n<p>Let&#8217;s take a look at the features of the Pace 3, which I&#8217;ll divide into common and sports functions as usual. But let&#8217;s start with the basics of the Pace 3.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ftt-image-535034040\" style=\"width: 895px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href='\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-watchface.jpg' data-fancybox data-caption='Coros Pace 3 &#8211; Watchface'><img aria-describedby=\"caption-ftt-image-535034040\" loading='lazy' alt='Watchface of the Coros Pace 3 with black background and red accent color' title='Coros Pace 3 &#8211; Watchface' data-mw='885' src='\/media\/885\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-watchface.jpg' sizes='(max-width: 295px) 295px,\n(max-width: 450px) 450px,\n885px' srcset='\/media\/295\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-watchface.jpg 295w,\/media\/450\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-watchface.jpg 450w,\/media\/885\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-watchface.jpg 885w,\/media\/1250\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-watchface.jpg 1250w' width='885' height='586' class='ftt-img size-large' \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-ftt-image-535034040\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Coros Pace 3 &#8211; Watchface<\/p><\/div>\n<p>When you look at the watch, it usually displays the watch face. These days it&#8217;s more than a dial and most often display the time and several other metrics.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ftt-image-1835220961\" style=\"width: 895px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href='\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-auswahl-watchface.jpg' data-fancybox data-caption='Coros Pace 3 &#8211; Exchange and color design of watchfaces'><img aria-describedby=\"caption-ftt-image-1835220961\" loading='lazy' alt='Selection of alternative watchfaces directly on the watch' title='Coros Pace 3 &#8211; Exchange and color design of watchfaces' data-mw='885' src='\/media\/885\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-auswahl-watchface.jpg' sizes='(max-width: 295px) 295px,\n(max-width: 450px) 450px,\n885px' srcset='\/media\/295\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-auswahl-watchface.jpg 295w,\/media\/450\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-auswahl-watchface.jpg 450w,\/media\/885\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-auswahl-watchface.jpg 885w,\/media\/1250\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-auswahl-watchface.jpg 1250w' width='885' height='586' class='ftt-img size-large' \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-ftt-image-1835220961\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Coros Pace 3 &#8211; Exchange and color design of watchfaces<\/p><\/div>\n<p>By the way, Coros has extended the number of different watch faces alot so that there should be something suitable for everyone.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ftt-grid cols-3\">\n  <a href='\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-p3-app-16.jpg' data-fancybox data-caption='Coros Pace 3 - Watchfaces (Extract) 1\/6'><img loading='lazy' alt='Representation of various watchfaces in the Coros app' title='Coros Pace 3 - Watchfaces (Extract) 1\/6' data-mw='885' src='\/media\/885\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-p3-app-16.jpg' sizes='(max-width: 295px) 295px,\n(max-width: 450px) 450px,\n885px' srcset='\/media\/295\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-p3-app-16.jpg 295w,\/media\/450\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-p3-app-16.jpg 450w,\/media\/885\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-p3-app-16.jpg 885w,\/media\/1250\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-p3-app-16.jpg 1250w' width='885' height='1772' class='ftt-img size-large' \/><\/a>\n  <a href='\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-p3-app-17.jpg' data-fancybox data-caption='Coros Pace 3 - Watchfaces (Extract) 2\/6'><img loading='lazy' alt='Representation of various watchfaces in the Coros app' title='Coros Pace 3 - Watchfaces (Extract) 2\/6' data-mw='885' src='\/media\/885\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-p3-app-17.jpg' sizes='(max-width: 295px) 295px,\n(max-width: 450px) 450px,\n885px' srcset='\/media\/295\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-p3-app-17.jpg 295w,\/media\/450\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-p3-app-17.jpg 450w,\/media\/885\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-p3-app-17.jpg 885w,\/media\/1250\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-p3-app-17.jpg 1250w' width='885' height='1772' class='ftt-img size-large' \/><\/a>\n  <a href='\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-p3-app-18.jpg' data-fancybox data-caption='Coros Pace 3 - Watchfaces (Extract) 3\/6'><img loading='lazy' alt='Representation of various watchfaces in the Coros app' title='Coros Pace 3 - Watchfaces (Extract) 3\/6' data-mw='885' src='\/media\/885\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-p3-app-18.jpg' sizes='(max-width: 295px) 295px,\n(max-width: 450px) 450px,\n885px' srcset='\/media\/295\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-p3-app-18.jpg 295w,\/media\/450\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-p3-app-18.jpg 450w,\/media\/885\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-p3-app-18.jpg 885w,\/media\/1250\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-p3-app-18.jpg 1250w' width='885' height='1772' class='ftt-img size-large' \/><\/a>\n  <a href='\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-p3-app-19.jpg' data-fancybox data-caption='Coros Pace 3 - Watchfaces (Extract) 4\/6'><img loading='lazy' alt='Representation of various watchfaces in the Coros app' title='Coros Pace 3 - Watchfaces (Extract) 4\/6' data-mw='885' src='\/media\/885\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-p3-app-19.jpg' sizes='(max-width: 295px) 295px,\n(max-width: 450px) 450px,\n885px' srcset='\/media\/295\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-p3-app-19.jpg 295w,\/media\/450\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-p3-app-19.jpg 450w,\/media\/885\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-p3-app-19.jpg 885w,\/media\/1250\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-p3-app-19.jpg 1250w' width='885' height='1772' class='ftt-img size-large' \/><\/a>\n  <a href='\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-p3-app-20.jpg' data-fancybox data-caption='Coros Pace 3 - Watchfaces (Extract) 5\/6'><img loading='lazy' alt='Representation of various watchfaces in the Coros app' title='Coros Pace 3 - Watchfaces (Extract) 5\/6' data-mw='885' src='\/media\/885\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-p3-app-20.jpg' sizes='(max-width: 295px) 295px,\n(max-width: 450px) 450px,\n885px' srcset='\/media\/295\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-p3-app-20.jpg 295w,\/media\/450\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-p3-app-20.jpg 450w,\/media\/885\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-p3-app-20.jpg 885w,\/media\/1250\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-p3-app-20.jpg 1250w' width='885' height='1772' class='ftt-img size-large' \/><\/a>\n  <a href='\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-p3-app-21.jpg' data-fancybox data-caption='Coros Pace 3 - Watchfaces (Extract) 6\/6'><img loading='lazy' alt='Representation of various watchfaces in the Coros app' title='Coros Pace 3 - Watchfaces (Extract) 6\/6' data-mw='885' src='\/media\/885\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-p3-app-21.jpg' sizes='(max-width: 295px) 295px,\n(max-width: 450px) 450px,\n885px' srcset='\/media\/295\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-p3-app-21.jpg 295w,\/media\/450\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-p3-app-21.jpg 450w,\/media\/885\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-p3-app-21.jpg 885w,\/media\/1250\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-p3-app-21.jpg 1250w' width='885' height='1772' class='ftt-img size-large' \/><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<p>If you can&#8217;t do anything with the watch faces offered, you can create your own watch face via the app.<\/p>\n<p>Starting from the watch face, you can switch to the widgets using the digital crown or swipe gestures. They are somewhat reminiscent of the Garmin widgets and display the daily readings in a short and concise form.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ftt-grid cols-2\">\n  <a href='\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-widget-running-fitness.jpg' data-fancybox data-caption='Coros Pace 3 - Widgets'><img loading='lazy' alt='Representation of the 'Running Fitness' widget on the Coros Pace 3' title='Coros Pace 3 - Widgets' data-mw='885' src='\/media\/885\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-widget-running-fitness.jpg' sizes='(max-width: 295px) 295px,\n(max-width: 450px) 450px,\n885px' srcset='\/media\/295\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-widget-running-fitness.jpg 295w,\/media\/450\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-widget-running-fitness.jpg 450w,\/media\/885\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-widget-running-fitness.jpg 885w,\/media\/1250\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-widget-running-fitness.jpg 1250w' width='885' height='586' class='ftt-img size-large' \/><\/a>\n  <a href='\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-widget-erholung.jpg' data-fancybox data-caption='Coros Pace 3 - Widgets'><img loading='lazy' alt='Representation of the 'Recovery' widget on the Coros Pace 3' title='Coros Pace 3 - Widgets' data-mw='885' src='\/media\/885\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-widget-erholung.jpg' sizes='(max-width: 295px) 295px,\n(max-width: 450px) 450px,\n885px' srcset='\/media\/295\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-widget-erholung.jpg 295w,\/media\/450\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-widget-erholung.jpg 450w,\/media\/885\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-widget-erholung.jpg 885w,\/media\/1250\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-widget-erholung.jpg 1250w' width='885' height='586' class='ftt-img size-large' \/><\/a>\n  <a href='\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-widget-sonnenaufgang.jpg' data-fancybox data-caption='Coros Pace 3 - Widgets'><img loading='lazy' alt='Representation of the 'Sunrise and Sunset' widget on the Coros Pace 3' title='Coros Pace 3 - Widgets' data-mw='885' src='\/media\/885\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-widget-sonnenaufgang.jpg' sizes='(max-width: 295px) 295px,\n(max-width: 450px) 450px,\n885px' srcset='\/media\/295\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-widget-sonnenaufgang.jpg 295w,\/media\/450\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-widget-sonnenaufgang.jpg 450w,\/media\/885\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-widget-sonnenaufgang.jpg 885w,\/media\/1250\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-widget-sonnenaufgang.jpg 1250w' width='885' height='586' class='ftt-img size-large' \/><\/a>\n  <a href='\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-widget-luftdruck.jpg' data-fancybox data-caption='Coros Pace 3 - Widgets'><img loading='lazy' alt='Representation of the 'Air Pressure' widget on the Coros Pace 3' title='Coros Pace 3 - Widgets' data-mw='885' src='\/media\/885\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-widget-luftdruck.jpg' sizes='(max-width: 295px) 295px,\n(max-width: 450px) 450px,\n885px' srcset='\/media\/295\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-widget-luftdruck.jpg 295w,\/media\/450\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-widget-luftdruck.jpg 450w,\/media\/885\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-widget-luftdruck.jpg 885w,\/media\/1250\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-widget-luftdruck.jpg 1250w' width='885' height='586' class='ftt-img size-large' \/><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<p>If you tap on a widget, the detailed view opens, in which the metrics are displayed in a little more detail. You can&#8217;t really get much out of the display, as in most cases it is a classification of the current day&#8217;s values compared to the previous days.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ftt-image-503845473\" style=\"width: 895px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href='\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-hrv-status.jpg' data-fancybox data-caption='Coros Pace 3 &#8211; Widget with HRV status'><img aria-describedby=\"caption-ftt-image-503845473\" loading='lazy' alt='Representation of the HRV status on the Coros Pace 3' title='Coros Pace 3 &#8211; Widget with HRV status' data-mw='885' src='\/media\/885\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-hrv-status.jpg' sizes='(max-width: 295px) 295px,\n(max-width: 450px) 450px,\n885px' srcset='\/media\/295\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-hrv-status.jpg 295w,\/media\/450\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-hrv-status.jpg 450w,\/media\/885\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-hrv-status.jpg 885w,\/media\/1250\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-hrv-status.jpg 1250w' width='885' height='586' class='ftt-img size-large' \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-ftt-image-503845473\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Coros Pace 3 &#8211; Widget with HRV status<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"ftt-grid cols-3 cols-1-xs\">\n  <a href='\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-hrv-aktuell.jpg' data-fancybox data-caption='Coros Pace 3 - Widget &#039;HRV status&#039;'><img loading='lazy' alt='Current HRV value on the Coros Pace 3' title='Coros Pace 3 - Widget &#039;HRV status&#039;' data-mw='885' src='\/media\/885\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-hrv-aktuell.jpg' sizes='(max-width: 295px) 295px,\n(max-width: 450px) 450px,\n885px' srcset='\/media\/295\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-hrv-aktuell.jpg 295w,\/media\/450\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-hrv-aktuell.jpg 450w,\/media\/885\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-hrv-aktuell.jpg 885w,\/media\/1250\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-hrv-aktuell.jpg 1250w' width='885' height='586' class='ftt-img size-large' \/><\/a>\n  <a href='\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-hrv-beschreibung.jpg' data-fancybox data-caption='Coros Pace 3 - Detailed view &#039;HRV status&#039;'><img loading='lazy' alt='Textual description of the HRV value on the Coros Pace 3' title='Coros Pace 3 - Detailed view &#039;HRV status&#039;' data-mw='885' src='\/media\/885\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-hrv-beschreibung.jpg' sizes='(max-width: 295px) 295px,\n(max-width: 450px) 450px,\n885px' srcset='\/media\/295\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-hrv-beschreibung.jpg 295w,\/media\/450\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-hrv-beschreibung.jpg 450w,\/media\/885\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-hrv-beschreibung.jpg 885w,\/media\/1250\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-hrv-beschreibung.jpg 1250w' width='885' height='586' class='ftt-img size-large' \/><\/a>\n  <a href='\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-hrv-verlauf.jpg' data-fancybox data-caption='Coros Pace 3 - Detailed view &#039;HRV status&#039;'><img loading='lazy' alt='Trend of the HRV value of the last days on the Coros Pace 3' title='Coros Pace 3 - Detailed view &#039;HRV status&#039;' data-mw='885' src='\/media\/885\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-hrv-verlauf.jpg' sizes='(max-width: 295px) 295px,\n(max-width: 450px) 450px,\n885px' srcset='\/media\/295\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-hrv-verlauf.jpg 295w,\/media\/450\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-hrv-verlauf.jpg 450w,\/media\/885\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-hrv-verlauf.jpg 885w,\/media\/1250\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-hrv-verlauf.jpg 1250w' width='885' height='586' class='ftt-img size-large' \/><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<p>I&#8217;ve shown this using the &#8220;HRV status&#8221; metric.<\/p>\n<p>By swiping right or pressing the button below the digital crown, you can return to the widgets.<\/p>\n<p>Overall, operation via the touchscreen is smooth and precise. However, as the display remains cleaner, I use the crown and the buttons almost exclusively on the Pace 3.<\/p>\n<h3 data-toc-id='Lozz7'>Common Functions<\/h3>\n<p>As Coros offers GPS sports watches across its entire product portfolio and not smartwatches, the range of functions in everyday life is rather limited. The focus is on sport.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ftt-image-1756793323\" style=\"width: 895px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href='\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-aktivitaeten.jpg' data-fancybox data-caption='Coros Pace 3 &#8211; Number of steps'><img aria-describedby=\"caption-ftt-image-1756793323\" loading='lazy' alt='Display of daily activities on the Pace 3' title='Coros Pace 3 &#8211; Number of steps' data-mw='885' src='\/media\/885\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-aktivitaeten.jpg' sizes='(max-width: 295px) 295px,\n(max-width: 450px) 450px,\n885px' srcset='\/media\/295\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-aktivitaeten.jpg 295w,\/media\/450\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-aktivitaeten.jpg 450w,\/media\/885\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-aktivitaeten.jpg 885w,\/media\/1250\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-aktivitaeten.jpg 1250w' width='885' height='586' class='ftt-img size-large' \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-ftt-image-1756793323\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Coros Pace 3 &#8211; Number of steps<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The Pace 3 naturally records the steps you take throughout the day. It does this at a decent level, but is not directly comparable with other providers. Each brand uses its own algorithms.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ftt-image-1435939591\" style=\"width: 895px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href='\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-schritte-verlauf.jpg' data-fancybox data-caption='Coros Pace 3 &#8211; Steps in the last few days'><img aria-describedby=\"caption-ftt-image-1435939591\" loading='lazy' alt='Trend of the number of steps over the last few days on the Pace 3 display' title='Coros Pace 3 &#8211; Steps in the last few days' data-mw='885' src='\/media\/885\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-schritte-verlauf.jpg' sizes='(max-width: 295px) 295px,\n(max-width: 450px) 450px,\n885px' srcset='\/media\/295\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-schritte-verlauf.jpg 295w,\/media\/450\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-schritte-verlauf.jpg 450w,\/media\/885\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-schritte-verlauf.jpg 885w,\/media\/1250\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-schritte-verlauf.jpg 1250w' width='885' height='586' class='ftt-img size-large' \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-ftt-image-1435939591\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Coros Pace 3 &#8211; Steps in the last few days<\/p><\/div>\n<p>And to be honest, I don&#8217;t have to hit exactly 10,000 steps at the end of the day. If I want to increase my level of activity, I do it over a longer period of time. If the watch delivers values that deviate from reality, I don&#8217;t mind as long as it delivers these values consistently.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ftt-grid cols-2 cols-1-xs\">\n  <a href='\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-herzfrequenz-verlauf.jpg' data-fancybox data-caption='Coros Pace 3 - Widget &#039;Heart Rate&#039;'><img loading='lazy' alt='Representation of the heart rate trend over the last few hours' title='Coros Pace 3 - Widget &#039;Heart Rate&#039;' data-mw='885' src='\/media\/885\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-herzfrequenz-verlauf.jpg' sizes='(max-width: 295px) 295px,\n(max-width: 450px) 450px,\n885px' srcset='\/media\/295\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-herzfrequenz-verlauf.jpg 295w,\/media\/450\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-herzfrequenz-verlauf.jpg 450w,\/media\/885\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-herzfrequenz-verlauf.jpg 885w,\/media\/1250\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-herzfrequenz-verlauf.jpg 1250w' width='885' height='586' class='ftt-img size-large' \/><\/a>\n  <a href='\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-schlafphasen.jpg' data-fancybox data-caption='Coros Pace 3 - Widget &#039;Sleep Duration \/ Phases&#039;'><img loading='lazy' alt='Representation of sleep phases from last night on the watch display' title='Coros Pace 3 - Widget &#039;Sleep Duration \/ Phases&#039;' data-mw='885' src='\/media\/885\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-schlafphasen.jpg' sizes='(max-width: 295px) 295px,\n(max-width: 450px) 450px,\n885px' srcset='\/media\/295\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-schlafphasen.jpg 295w,\/media\/450\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-schlafphasen.jpg 450w,\/media\/885\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-schlafphasen.jpg 885w,\/media\/1250\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-schlafphasen.jpg 1250w' width='885' height='586' class='ftt-img size-large' \/><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<p>In addition, the Pace 3 records the calories burned, the number of floors climbed and the heart rate\/variability in the background. It also records sleep duration and phases.<\/p>\n<p>It can calculate sleep duration quite accurately, but when it comes to sleep stages, I don&#8217;t trust it any more than any other watch. If you need a detailed analysis, that&#8217;s what sleep labs are made for&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>When the paired smartphone is nearby, the Pace 3 mirrors notifications so you know if it&#8217;s worth reaching for your smartphone.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ftt-image-540930601\" style=\"width: 895px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href='\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-benachrichtigung.jpg' data-fancybox data-caption='Coros Pace 3 &#8211; Display of notifications from the paired smartphone'><img aria-describedby=\"caption-ftt-image-540930601\" loading='lazy' alt='Display of a notification on the Pace 3' title='Coros Pace 3 &#8211; Display of notifications from the paired smartphone' data-mw='885' src='\/media\/885\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-benachrichtigung.jpg' sizes='(max-width: 295px) 295px,\n(max-width: 450px) 450px,\n885px' srcset='\/media\/295\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-benachrichtigung.jpg 295w,\/media\/450\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-benachrichtigung.jpg 450w,\/media\/885\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-benachrichtigung.jpg 885w,\/media\/1250\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-benachrichtigung.jpg 1250w' width='885' height='586' class='ftt-img size-large' \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-ftt-image-540930601\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Coros Pace 3 &#8211; Display of notifications from the paired smartphone<\/p><\/div>\n<p>As with all Coros watches, some metrics can only be analysed on the watch and not in the app. You don&#8217;t always need this, but I would like to see the number of floors climbed over time.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ftt-image-1678809312\" style=\"width: 895px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href='\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-musikplayer.jpg' data-fancybox data-caption='Coros Pace 3 &#8211; Playback of MP3 files'><img aria-describedby=\"caption-ftt-image-1678809312\" loading='lazy' alt='Display of the music player on the Coros Pace 3' title='Coros Pace 3 &#8211; Playback of MP3 files' data-mw='885' src='\/media\/885\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-musikplayer.jpg' sizes='(max-width: 295px) 295px,\n(max-width: 450px) 450px,\n885px' srcset='\/media\/295\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-musikplayer.jpg 295w,\/media\/450\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-musikplayer.jpg 450w,\/media\/885\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-musikplayer.jpg 885w,\/media\/1250\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-musikplayer.jpg 1250w' width='885' height='586' class='ftt-img size-large' \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-ftt-image-1678809312\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Coros Pace 3 &#8211; Playback of MP3 files<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The musical capabilities of the Pace 3 only impress me on paper. Yes, the watch can store and play up to 4 GB of MP3 files via Bluetooth. But since the transfer speed to the device is extremely slow, it&#8217;s no fun.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, compared to the Pace 2, the Pace 3 can shine with a small new function: the weather forecast.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ftt-image-885893110\" style=\"width: 895px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href='\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-wetter-aktuell.jpg' data-fancybox data-caption='Coros Pace 3 &#8211; Weather forecast on the watch'><img aria-describedby=\"caption-ftt-image-885893110\" loading='lazy' alt='Display of the current weather on the Pace 3 display' title='Coros Pace 3 &#8211; Weather forecast on the watch' data-mw='885' src='\/media\/885\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-wetter-aktuell.jpg' sizes='(max-width: 295px) 295px,\n(max-width: 450px) 450px,\n885px' srcset='\/media\/295\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-wetter-aktuell.jpg 295w,\/media\/450\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-wetter-aktuell.jpg 450w,\/media\/885\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-wetter-aktuell.jpg 885w,\/media\/1250\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-wetter-aktuell.jpg 1250w' width='885' height='586' class='ftt-img size-large' \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-ftt-image-885893110\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Coros Pace 3 &#8211; Weather forecast on the watch<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"ftt-grid cols-2\">\n  <a href='\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-wetter-vorhersage-stunden.jpg' data-fancybox data-caption='Coros Pace 3 - Forecast for the next few hours'><img loading='lazy' alt='Weather forecast for the upcoming hours on the Pace 3 display' title='Coros Pace 3 - Forecast for the next few hours' data-mw='885' src='\/media\/885\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-wetter-vorhersage-stunden.jpg' sizes='(max-width: 295px) 295px,\n(max-width: 450px) 450px,\n885px' srcset='\/media\/295\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-wetter-vorhersage-stunden.jpg 295w,\/media\/450\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-wetter-vorhersage-stunden.jpg 450w,\/media\/885\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-wetter-vorhersage-stunden.jpg 885w,\/media\/1250\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-wetter-vorhersage-stunden.jpg 1250w' width='885' height='586' class='ftt-img size-large' \/><\/a>\n  <a href='\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-wetter-vorhersage-tage.jpg' data-fancybox data-caption='Coros Pace 3 - Forecast for the next few days'><img loading='lazy' alt='Weather forecast for the upcoming days on the Pace 3 display' title='Coros Pace 3 - Forecast for the next few days' data-mw='885' src='\/media\/885\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-wetter-vorhersage-tage.jpg' sizes='(max-width: 295px) 295px,\n(max-width: 450px) 450px,\n885px' srcset='\/media\/295\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-wetter-vorhersage-tage.jpg 295w,\/media\/450\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-wetter-vorhersage-tage.jpg 450w,\/media\/885\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-wetter-vorhersage-tage.jpg 885w,\/media\/1250\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-wetter-vorhersage-tage.jpg 1250w' width='885' height='586' class='ftt-img size-large' \/><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<p>This is based on the current location and shows:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"strong\">\n<li>Temperature (current)<\/li>\n<li>Temperature (highs and lows)<\/li>\n<li>Temperature (wind chill)<\/li>\n<li>Precipitation probability<\/li>\n<li>Humidity<\/li>\n<li>UV index<\/li>\n<li>Wind speed\/direction<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It also includes forecasts for the next 6 hours and the next 7 days.<\/p>\n<h3 data-toc-id='rvkxq'>Sports Functions<\/h3>\n<p>When it comes to sports, the Pace 3 naturally has more to offer. Let me walk you through the range of functions step by step.<\/p>\n<p>Pressing the crown opens the sports menu. Here, you can not only choose the sports you want to record but also find training plans, workouts, fitness tests, and a view of past recordings.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ftt-image-341844085\" style=\"width: 895px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href='\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-training-menu.jpg' data-fancybox data-caption='Coros Pace 3 &#8211; Sports menu'><img aria-describedby=\"caption-ftt-image-341844085\" loading='lazy' alt='Display of the Pace 3 sports menu' title='Coros Pace 3 &#8211; Sports menu' data-mw='885' src='\/media\/885\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-training-menu.jpg' sizes='(max-width: 295px) 295px,\n(max-width: 450px) 450px,\n885px' srcset='\/media\/295\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-training-menu.jpg 295w,\/media\/450\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-training-menu.jpg 450w,\/media\/885\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-training-menu.jpg 885w,\/media\/1250\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-training-menu.jpg 1250w' width='885' height='586' class='ftt-img size-large' \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-ftt-image-341844085\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Coros Pace 3 &#8211; Sports menu<\/p><\/div>\n<p>By default, Coros offers sports profiles for 23 sports. Since that may not be sufficient for everyone, you can add custom sports profiles. Let me briefly illustrate this using the example of my new sport, &#8220;Walking the Dog,&#8221; then we can explain the sports profiles in general.<\/p>\n<p>A sports profile is a logical wrapper around a set of settings and includes:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"strong\">\n<li>Profile name<\/li>\n<li>Icon representation<\/li>\n<li>Category<\/li>\n<li>Data pages (number and layout)<\/li>\n<li>Data fields (number)<\/li>\n<li>Data fields (assignment of metrics)<\/li>\n<li>Sport alarm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This repeats for each sports profile.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ftt-grid cols-3\">\n  <a href='\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-p3-app-01.jpg' data-fancybox data-caption='Coros Pace 3 - Custom sports profile'><img loading='lazy' alt='Defining a custom sports profile in the Coros app' title='Coros Pace 3 - Custom sports profile' data-mw='885' src='\/media\/885\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-p3-app-01.jpg' sizes='(max-width: 295px) 295px,\n(max-width: 450px) 450px,\n885px' srcset='\/media\/295\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-p3-app-01.jpg 295w,\/media\/450\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-p3-app-01.jpg 450w,\/media\/885\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-p3-app-01.jpg 885w,\/media\/1250\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-p3-app-01.jpg 1250w' width='885' height='1772' class='ftt-img size-large' \/><\/a>\n  <a href='\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-p3-app-02.jpg' data-fancybox data-caption='Coros Pace 3 - Custom sports profile'><img loading='lazy' alt='Defining a custom sports profile in the Coros app' title='Coros Pace 3 - Custom sports profile' data-mw='885' src='\/media\/885\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-p3-app-02.jpg' sizes='(max-width: 295px) 295px,\n(max-width: 450px) 450px,\n885px' srcset='\/media\/295\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-p3-app-02.jpg 295w,\/media\/450\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-p3-app-02.jpg 450w,\/media\/885\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-p3-app-02.jpg 885w,\/media\/1250\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-p3-app-02.jpg 1250w' width='885' height='1772' class='ftt-img size-large' \/><\/a>\n  <a href='\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-p3-app-03.jpg' data-fancybox data-caption='Coros Pace 3 - Custom sports profile'><img loading='lazy' alt='Defining a custom sports profile in the Coros app' title='Coros Pace 3 - Custom sports profile' data-mw='885' src='\/media\/885\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-p3-app-03.jpg' sizes='(max-width: 295px) 295px,\n(max-width: 450px) 450px,\n885px' srcset='\/media\/295\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-p3-app-03.jpg 295w,\/media\/450\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-p3-app-03.jpg 450w,\/media\/885\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-p3-app-03.jpg 885w,\/media\/1250\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-p3-app-03.jpg 1250w' width='885' height='1772' class='ftt-img size-large' \/><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<p>You can also change some of the details for existing sports profiles. The name and icon, as well as the category, cannot be changed. However, for the predefined sports profiles, you can define more than one data page where up to 8 data fields can be displayed.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ftt-grid cols-3\">\n  <a href='\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-p3-app-23.jpg' data-fancybox data-caption='Coros Pace 3 - Data pages and data fields 1\/3'><img loading='lazy' alt='Selection of data pages and data fields for a sports profile in the Coros app' title='Coros Pace 3 - Data pages and data fields 1\/3' data-mw='885' src='\/media\/885\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-p3-app-23.jpg' sizes='(max-width: 295px) 295px,\n(max-width: 450px) 450px,\n885px' srcset='\/media\/295\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-p3-app-23.jpg 295w,\/media\/450\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-p3-app-23.jpg 450w,\/media\/885\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-p3-app-23.jpg 885w,\/media\/1250\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-p3-app-23.jpg 1250w' width='885' height='1772' class='ftt-img size-large' \/><\/a>\n  <a href='\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-p3-app-24.jpg' data-fancybox data-caption='Coros Pace 3 - Data pages and data fields 2\/3'><img loading='lazy' alt='Selection of data pages and data fields for a sports profile in the Coros app' title='Coros Pace 3 - Data pages and data fields 2\/3' data-mw='885' src='\/media\/885\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-p3-app-24.jpg' sizes='(max-width: 295px) 295px,\n(max-width: 450px) 450px,\n885px' srcset='\/media\/295\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-p3-app-24.jpg 295w,\/media\/450\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-p3-app-24.jpg 450w,\/media\/885\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-p3-app-24.jpg 885w,\/media\/1250\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-p3-app-24.jpg 1250w' width='885' height='1772' class='ftt-img size-large' \/><\/a>\n  <a href='\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-p3-app-25.jpg' data-fancybox data-caption='Coros Pace 3 - Data pages and data fields 3\/3'><img loading='lazy' alt='Selection of data pages and data fields for a sports profile in the Coros app' title='Coros Pace 3 - Data pages and data fields 3\/3' data-mw='885' src='\/media\/885\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-p3-app-25.jpg' sizes='(max-width: 295px) 295px,\n(max-width: 450px) 450px,\n885px' srcset='\/media\/295\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-p3-app-25.jpg 295w,\/media\/450\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-p3-app-25.jpg 450w,\/media\/885\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-p3-app-25.jpg 885w,\/media\/1250\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-p3-app-25.jpg 1250w' width='885' height='1772' class='ftt-img size-large' \/><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<p>For alarms, you can set threshold values or durations. When these values are reached, the watch notifies you with vibration and beeps. The values include:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"strong\">\n<li>Distance<\/li>\n<li>Pace<\/li>\n<li>Cadence<\/li>\n<li>Heart rate<\/li>\n<li>Power<\/li>\n<li>Nutrition intake<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Standard settings include notifications after every kilometer traveled. Because not all metrics make sense for all sports, they differ from profile to profile.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ftt-grid cols-3\">\n  <a href='\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-p3-app-27.jpg' data-fancybox data-caption='Coros Pace 3 - Data pages and data fields 1\/3'><img loading='lazy' alt='Selection of distance alarm for a sports profile in the Coros app' title='Coros Pace 3 - Data pages and data fields 1\/3' data-mw='885' src='\/media\/885\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-p3-app-27.jpg' sizes='(max-width: 295px) 295px,\n(max-width: 450px) 450px,\n885px' srcset='\/media\/295\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-p3-app-27.jpg 295w,\/media\/450\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-p3-app-27.jpg 450w,\/media\/885\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-p3-app-27.jpg 885w,\/media\/1250\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-p3-app-27.jpg 1250w' width='885' height='1772' class='ftt-img size-large' \/><\/a>\n  <a href='\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-p3-app-29.jpg' data-fancybox data-caption='Coros Pace 3 - Data pages and data fields 2\/3'><img loading='lazy' alt='Selection of pace warning for a sports profile in the Coros app' title='Coros Pace 3 - Data pages and data fields 2\/3' data-mw='885' src='\/media\/885\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-p3-app-29.jpg' sizes='(max-width: 295px) 295px,\n(max-width: 450px) 450px,\n885px' srcset='\/media\/295\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-p3-app-29.jpg 295w,\/media\/450\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-p3-app-29.jpg 450w,\/media\/885\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-p3-app-29.jpg 885w,\/media\/1250\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-p3-app-29.jpg 1250w' width='885' height='1772' class='ftt-img size-large' \/><\/a>\n  <a href='\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-p3-app-33.jpg' data-fancybox data-caption='Coros Pace 3 - Data pages and data fields 3\/3'><img loading='lazy' alt='Selection of power warning for a sports profile in the Coros app' title='Coros Pace 3 - Data pages and data fields 3\/3' data-mw='885' src='\/media\/885\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-p3-app-33.jpg' sizes='(max-width: 295px) 295px,\n(max-width: 450px) 450px,\n885px' srcset='\/media\/295\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-p3-app-33.jpg 295w,\/media\/450\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-p3-app-33.jpg 450w,\/media\/885\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-p3-app-33.jpg 885w,\/media\/1250\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-p3-app-33.jpg 1250w' width='885' height='1772' class='ftt-img size-large' \/><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<p>So much for the theoretical basics &#8211; let&#8217;s do some sports.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ftt-image-1433990045\" style=\"width: 895px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href='\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/PXL_20240228_154116789.jpg' data-fancybox data-caption='Coros Pace 3 &#8211; Selected sports profile just before recording'><img aria-describedby=\"caption-ftt-image-1433990045\" loading='lazy' alt='Coros Pace 3 on wrist with sports menu opened just before recording' title='Coros Pace 3 &#8211; Selected sports profile just before recording' data-mw='885' src='\/media\/885\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/PXL_20240228_154116789.jpg' sizes='(max-width: 295px) 295px,\n(max-width: 450px) 450px,\n885px' srcset='\/media\/295\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/PXL_20240228_154116789.jpg 295w,\/media\/450\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/PXL_20240228_154116789.jpg 450w,\/media\/885\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/PXL_20240228_154116789.jpg 885w,\/media\/1250\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/PXL_20240228_154116789.jpg 1250w' width='885' height='498' class='ftt-img size-large' \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-ftt-image-1433990045\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Coros Pace 3 &#8211; Selected sports profile just before recording<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Before starting, you select the appropriate sports profile via the sports menu. While the Pace 3 searches for GNSS signals and paired sensors, you can quickly modify some settings, including intervals.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ftt-image-1470164294\" style=\"width: 895px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href='\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-training-intervall.jpg' data-fancybox data-caption='Coros Pace 3 &#8211; Ad-hoc interval training'><img aria-describedby=\"caption-ftt-image-1470164294\" loading='lazy' alt='Settings for interval training directly on the Pace 3' title='Coros Pace 3 &#8211; Ad-hoc interval training' data-mw='885' src='\/media\/885\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-training-intervall.jpg' sizes='(max-width: 295px) 295px,\n(max-width: 450px) 450px,\n885px' srcset='\/media\/295\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-training-intervall.jpg 295w,\/media\/450\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-training-intervall.jpg 450w,\/media\/885\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-training-intervall.jpg 885w,\/media\/1250\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-training-intervall.jpg 1250w' width='885' height='586' class='ftt-img size-large' \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-ftt-image-1470164294\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Coros Pace 3 &#8211; Ad-hoc interval training<\/p><\/div>\n<p>When searching for satellite signals (e.g. GPS), the Pace 3 is among the very quick responders. Typically, a stable GNSS signal is available within a few seconds.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ftt-image-1474475087\" style=\"width: 895px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href='\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/PXL_20240228_161558926.jpg' data-fancybox data-caption='Coros Pace 3 &#8211; Data page with 6 data fields'><img aria-describedby=\"caption-ftt-image-1474475087\" loading='lazy' alt='Coros Pace 3 during recording with display showing six data fields' title='Coros Pace 3 &#8211; Data page with 6 data fields' data-mw='885' src='\/media\/885\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/PXL_20240228_161558926.jpg' sizes='(max-width: 295px) 295px,\n(max-width: 450px) 450px,\n885px' srcset='\/media\/295\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/PXL_20240228_161558926.jpg 295w,\/media\/450\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/PXL_20240228_161558926.jpg 450w,\/media\/885\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/PXL_20240228_161558926.jpg 885w,\/media\/1250\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/PXL_20240228_161558926.jpg 1250w' width='885' height='498' class='ftt-img size-large' \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-ftt-image-1474475087\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Coros Pace 3 &#8211; Data page with 6 data fields<\/p><\/div>\n<p>During the activity, the watch displays the data pages stored in the profile. They can be switched by swiping or using the digital crown.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ftt-image-1266411808\" style=\"width: 895px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href='\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/PXL_20240228_161539112.jpg' data-fancybox data-caption='Coros Pace 3 &#8211; Heart rate with heart rate zones'><img aria-describedby=\"caption-ftt-image-1266411808\" loading='lazy' alt='Data page showing heart rate and heart rate zone on the Pace 3' title='Coros Pace 3 &#8211; Heart rate with heart rate zones' data-mw='885' src='\/media\/885\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/PXL_20240228_161539112.jpg' sizes='(max-width: 295px) 295px,\n(max-width: 450px) 450px,\n885px' srcset='\/media\/295\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/PXL_20240228_161539112.jpg 295w,\/media\/450\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/PXL_20240228_161539112.jpg 450w,\/media\/885\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/PXL_20240228_161539112.jpg 885w,\/media\/1250\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/PXL_20240228_161539112.jpg 1250w' width='885' height='498' class='ftt-img size-large' \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-ftt-image-1266411808\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Coros Pace 3 &#8211; Heart rate with heart rate zones<\/p><\/div>\n<p>After the activity, the sports watch displays a variety of metrics collected during the activity. If you don&#8217;t find the peace to review the values on the display immediately after the activity, you can also view the recording at a later time.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ftt-image-55689985\" style=\"width: 895px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href='\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-training-zusammenfassung.jpg' data-fancybox data-caption='Coros Pace 3 &#8211; Insight into recorded data'><img aria-describedby=\"caption-ftt-image-55689985\" loading='lazy' alt='Brief summary of the recorded activity directly on the Pace 3' title='Coros Pace 3 &#8211; Insight into recorded data' data-mw='885' src='\/media\/885\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-training-zusammenfassung.jpg' sizes='(max-width: 295px) 295px,\n(max-width: 450px) 450px,\n885px' srcset='\/media\/295\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-training-zusammenfassung.jpg 295w,\/media\/450\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-training-zusammenfassung.jpg 450w,\/media\/885\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-training-zusammenfassung.jpg 885w,\/media\/1250\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-training-zusammenfassung.jpg 1250w' width='885' height='586' class='ftt-img size-large' \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-ftt-image-55689985\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Coros Pace 3 &#8211; Insight into recorded data<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"ftt-grid cols-3 cols-2-xs\">\n  <a href='\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-training-historie.jpg' data-fancybox data-caption=''><img loading='lazy' alt='Selection of a recorded training on the Pace 3' data-mw='885' src='\/media\/885\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-training-historie.jpg' sizes='(max-width: 295px) 295px,\n(max-width: 450px) 450px,\n885px' srcset='\/media\/295\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-training-historie.jpg 295w,\/media\/450\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-training-historie.jpg 450w,\/media\/885\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-training-historie.jpg 885w,\/media\/1250\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-training-historie.jpg 1250w' width='885' height='586' class='ftt-img size-large' \/><\/a>\n  <a href='\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-training-zusammenfassung-1.jpg' data-fancybox data-caption=''><img loading='lazy' alt='Display of metrics on the Pace 3' data-mw='885' src='\/media\/885\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-training-zusammenfassung-1.jpg' sizes='(max-width: 295px) 295px,\n(max-width: 450px) 450px,\n885px' srcset='\/media\/295\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-training-zusammenfassung-1.jpg 295w,\/media\/450\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-training-zusammenfassung-1.jpg 450w,\/media\/885\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-training-zusammenfassung-1.jpg 885w,\/media\/1250\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-training-zusammenfassung-1.jpg 1250w' width='885' height='586' class='ftt-img size-large' \/><\/a>\n  <a href='\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-training-zusammenfassung-2.jpg' data-fancybox data-caption=''><img loading='lazy' alt='Display of metrics on the Pace 3' data-mw='885' src='\/media\/885\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-training-zusammenfassung-2.jpg' sizes='(max-width: 295px) 295px,\n(max-width: 450px) 450px,\n885px' srcset='\/media\/295\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-training-zusammenfassung-2.jpg 295w,\/media\/450\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-training-zusammenfassung-2.jpg 450w,\/media\/885\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-training-zusammenfassung-2.jpg 885w,\/media\/1250\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-training-zusammenfassung-2.jpg 1250w' width='885' height='586' class='ftt-img size-large' \/><\/a>\n  <a href='\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-training-zusammenfassung-pace.jpg' data-fancybox data-caption=''><img loading='lazy' alt='Display of pace on the Pace 3' data-mw='885' src='\/media\/885\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-training-zusammenfassung-pace.jpg' sizes='(max-width: 295px) 295px,\n(max-width: 450px) 450px,\n885px' srcset='\/media\/295\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-training-zusammenfassung-pace.jpg 295w,\/media\/450\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-training-zusammenfassung-pace.jpg 450w,\/media\/885\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-training-zusammenfassung-pace.jpg 885w,\/media\/1250\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-training-zusammenfassung-pace.jpg 1250w' width='885' height='586' class='ftt-img size-large' \/><\/a>\n  <a href='\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-training-zusammenfassung-pace-zonen.jpg' data-fancybox data-caption=''><img loading='lazy' alt='Display of pace zones on the Pace 3' data-mw='885' src='\/media\/885\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-training-zusammenfassung-pace-zonen.jpg' sizes='(max-width: 295px) 295px,\n(max-width: 450px) 450px,\n885px' srcset='\/media\/295\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-training-zusammenfassung-pace-zonen.jpg 295w,\/media\/450\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-training-zusammenfassung-pace-zonen.jpg 450w,\/media\/885\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-training-zusammenfassung-pace-zonen.jpg 885w,\/media\/1250\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-training-zusammenfassung-pace-zonen.jpg 1250w' width='885' height='586' class='ftt-img size-large' \/><\/a>\n  <a href='\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-training-zusammenfassung-herzfrequenz-verlauf.jpg' data-fancybox data-caption=''><img loading='lazy' alt='Display of heart rate graph on the Pace 3' data-mw='885' src='\/media\/885\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-training-zusammenfassung-herzfrequenz-verlauf.jpg' sizes='(max-width: 295px) 295px,\n(max-width: 450px) 450px,\n885px' srcset='\/media\/295\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-training-zusammenfassung-herzfrequenz-verlauf.jpg 295w,\/media\/450\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-training-zusammenfassung-herzfrequenz-verlauf.jpg 450w,\/media\/885\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-training-zusammenfassung-herzfrequenz-verlauf.jpg 885w,\/media\/1250\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-training-zusammenfassung-herzfrequenz-verlauf.jpg 1250w' width='885' height='586' class='ftt-img size-large' \/><\/a>\n  <a href='\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-training-zusammenfassung-herzfrequenz-zonen.jpg' data-fancybox data-caption=''><img loading='lazy' alt='Display of heart rate zones on the Pace 3' data-mw='885' src='\/media\/885\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-training-zusammenfassung-herzfrequenz-zonen.jpg' sizes='(max-width: 295px) 295px,\n(max-width: 450px) 450px,\n885px' srcset='\/media\/295\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-training-zusammenfassung-herzfrequenz-zonen.jpg 295w,\/media\/450\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-training-zusammenfassung-herzfrequenz-zonen.jpg 450w,\/media\/885\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-training-zusammenfassung-herzfrequenz-zonen.jpg 885w,\/media\/1250\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-training-zusammenfassung-herzfrequenz-zonen.jpg 1250w' width='885' height='586' class='ftt-img size-large' \/><\/a>\n  <a href='\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-training-zusammenfassung-leistung.jpg' data-fancybox data-caption=''><img loading='lazy' alt='Display of power measurement on the Pace 3' data-mw='885' src='\/media\/885\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-training-zusammenfassung-leistung.jpg' sizes='(max-width: 295px) 295px,\n(max-width: 450px) 450px,\n885px' srcset='\/media\/295\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-training-zusammenfassung-leistung.jpg 295w,\/media\/450\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-training-zusammenfassung-leistung.jpg 450w,\/media\/885\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-training-zusammenfassung-leistung.jpg 885w,\/media\/1250\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-training-zusammenfassung-leistung.jpg 1250w' width='885' height='586' class='ftt-img size-large' \/><\/a>\n  <a href='\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-training-zusammenfassung-schrittlaenge.jpg' data-fancybox data-caption=''><img loading='lazy' alt='Display of step length on the Pace 3' data-mw='885' src='\/media\/885\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-training-zusammenfassung-schrittlaenge.jpg' sizes='(max-width: 295px) 295px,\n(max-width: 450px) 450px,\n885px' srcset='\/media\/295\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-training-zusammenfassung-schrittlaenge.jpg 295w,\/media\/450\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-training-zusammenfassung-schrittlaenge.jpg 450w,\/media\/885\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-training-zusammenfassung-schrittlaenge.jpg 885w,\/media\/1250\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-training-zusammenfassung-schrittlaenge.jpg 1250w' width='885' height='586' class='ftt-img size-large' \/><\/a>\n  <a href='\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-training-zusammenfassung-hoehe-verlauf.jpg' data-fancybox data-caption=''><img loading='lazy' alt='Display of altitude graph on the Pace 3' data-mw='885' src='\/media\/885\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-training-zusammenfassung-hoehe-verlauf.jpg' sizes='(max-width: 295px) 295px,\n(max-width: 450px) 450px,\n885px' srcset='\/media\/295\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-training-zusammenfassung-hoehe-verlauf.jpg 295w,\/media\/450\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-training-zusammenfassung-hoehe-verlauf.jpg 450w,\/media\/885\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-training-zusammenfassung-hoehe-verlauf.jpg 885w,\/media\/1250\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-training-zusammenfassung-hoehe-verlauf.jpg 1250w' width='885' height='586' class='ftt-img size-large' \/><\/a>\n  <a href='\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-training-zusammenfassung-dauer.jpg' data-fancybox data-caption=''><img loading='lazy' alt='Display of activity duration and recommended recovery time on the Pace 3' data-mw='885' src='\/media\/885\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-training-zusammenfassung-dauer.jpg' sizes='(max-width: 295px) 295px,\n(max-width: 450px) 450px,\n885px' srcset='\/media\/295\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-training-zusammenfassung-dauer.jpg 295w,\/media\/450\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-training-zusammenfassung-dauer.jpg 450w,\/media\/885\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-training-zusammenfassung-dauer.jpg 885w,\/media\/1250\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-training-zusammenfassung-dauer.jpg 1250w' width='885' height='586' class='ftt-img size-large' \/><\/a>\n  <a href='\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-training-zusammenfassung-rundenzeiten.jpg' data-fancybox data-caption=''><img loading='lazy' alt='Display of lap or interval times on the Pace 3' data-mw='885' src='\/media\/885\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-training-zusammenfassung-rundenzeiten.jpg' sizes='(max-width: 295px) 295px,\n(max-width: 450px) 450px,\n885px' srcset='\/media\/295\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-training-zusammenfassung-rundenzeiten.jpg 295w,\/media\/450\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-training-zusammenfassung-rundenzeiten.jpg 450w,\/media\/885\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-training-zusammenfassung-rundenzeiten.jpg 885w,\/media\/1250\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-training-zusammenfassung-rundenzeiten.jpg 1250w' width='885' height='586' class='ftt-img size-large' \/><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<p>After synchronizing, the data appears in the app in the same extent.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ftt-grid cols-4 cols-2-xs\">\n  <a href='\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-p3-app-34.jpg' data-fancybox data-caption='Coros App - Evaluation of an activity 1\/4'><img loading='lazy' alt='Evaluation of an activity in the Coros app - Route' title='Coros App - Evaluation of an activity 1\/4' data-mw='885' src='\/media\/885\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-p3-app-34.jpg' sizes='(max-width: 295px) 295px,\n(max-width: 450px) 450px,\n885px' srcset='\/media\/295\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-p3-app-34.jpg 295w,\/media\/450\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-p3-app-34.jpg 450w,\/media\/885\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-p3-app-34.jpg 885w,\/media\/1250\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-p3-app-34.jpg 1250w' width='885' height='1772' class='ftt-img size-large' \/><\/a>\n  <a href='\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-p3-app-36.jpg' data-fancybox data-caption='Coros App - Evaluation of an activity 2\/4'><img loading='lazy' alt='Evaluation of an activity in the Coros app - Metrics' title='Coros App - Evaluation of an activity 2\/4' data-mw='885' src='\/media\/885\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-p3-app-36.jpg' sizes='(max-width: 295px) 295px,\n(max-width: 450px) 450px,\n885px' srcset='\/media\/295\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-p3-app-36.jpg 295w,\/media\/450\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-p3-app-36.jpg 450w,\/media\/885\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-p3-app-36.jpg 885w,\/media\/1250\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-p3-app-36.jpg 1250w' width='885' height='1772' class='ftt-img size-large' \/><\/a>\n  <a href='\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-p3-app-37.jpg' data-fancybox data-caption='Coros App - Evaluation of an activity 3\/4'><img loading='lazy' alt='Evaluation of an activity in the Coros app - Curves' title='Coros App - Evaluation of an activity 3\/4' data-mw='885' src='\/media\/885\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-p3-app-37.jpg' sizes='(max-width: 295px) 295px,\n(max-width: 450px) 450px,\n885px' srcset='\/media\/295\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-p3-app-37.jpg 295w,\/media\/450\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-p3-app-37.jpg 450w,\/media\/885\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-p3-app-37.jpg 885w,\/media\/1250\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-p3-app-37.jpg 1250w' width='885' height='1772' class='ftt-img size-large' \/><\/a>\n  <a href='\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-p3-app-38.jpg' data-fancybox data-caption='Coros App - Evaluation of an activity 4\/4'><img loading='lazy' alt='Evaluation of an activity in the Coros app - Curves' title='Coros App - Evaluation of an activity 4\/4' data-mw='885' src='\/media\/885\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-p3-app-38.jpg' sizes='(max-width: 295px) 295px,\n(max-width: 450px) 450px,\n885px' srcset='\/media\/295\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-p3-app-38.jpg 295w,\/media\/450\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-p3-app-38.jpg 450w,\/media\/885\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-p3-app-38.jpg 885w,\/media\/1250\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-p3-app-38.jpg 1250w' width='885' height='1772' class='ftt-img size-large' \/><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<h3 data-toc-id='PJ5CW'>Connection with external sensors<\/h3>\n<p>If the built-in sensors are not sufficient, the Pace 3 seamlessly connects via Bluetooth with almost any external sensor.<\/p>\n<p>The watch doesn&#8217;t really care whether it&#8217;s a chest strap heart rate monitor, optical wristband heart rate monitor, Stryd sensors, or similar devices. Owners of numerous accessories will be pleased to know that more than one sensor of a type can be stored in the watch.<\/p>\n<p>By the way, the Pace 3 does not support ANT+ &#8211; but that&#8217;s not a big deal anymore.<\/p>\n<h3 data-toc-id='qePsd'>GNSS accuracy<\/h3>\n<p>For many products, accuracy in location tracking and heart rate monitoring determines success or failure. Let&#8217;s start with location tracking. Some might say GPS accuracy, but this is only partially true.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to GPS, the Pace 3 supports GLONASS, Galileo, Beidou, and QZSS. However, you can only choose from:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"strong\">\n<li>GPS only<\/li>\n<li>all satellite systems<\/li>\n<li>all satellite systems + multiband<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For my runs, the Pace 3 always had access to all GNSS and had to forego multiband because its use here in the outskirts of Berlin doesn&#8217;t add much value. At the same time, the deciduous forests in the area are sparse and don&#8217;t challenge the watch much.<\/p>\n<a href='\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/01-coros-pace-3-maps-01.jpg' data-fancybox data-caption=''><img loading='lazy' alt='Track recorded with the Coros Pace 3 compared to other sports watches' data-mw='885' src='\/media\/885\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/01-coros-pace-3-maps-01.jpg' sizes='(max-width: 295px) 295px,\n(max-width: 450px) 450px,\n885px' srcset='\/media\/295\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/01-coros-pace-3-maps-01.jpg 295w,\/media\/450\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/01-coros-pace-3-maps-01.jpg 450w,\/media\/885\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/01-coros-pace-3-maps-01.jpg 885w,\/media\/1250\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/01-coros-pace-3-maps-01.jpg 1250w' width='885' height='443' class='ftt-img size-large' \/><\/a>\n<p>From some distance, the Pace 3 and its competitors seem to perform quite similar. The Garmin Forerunner 245 is perhaps the one that deviates most. Admittedly, it&#8217;s the oldest model in the test field.<\/p>\n<p>On closer inspection, the differences to the Forerunner 245 become clear, while the Pace 3 presents a very uniform picture. The straightness of the lines sometimes gives rise to the suspicion that Coros is smoothing out the values a little. Personally, I think it&#8217;s fine for watches to do this in order to compensate for inaccuracies when determining location.<\/p>\n<a href='\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/01-coros-pace-3-maps-02.jpg' data-fancybox data-caption=''><img loading='lazy' alt='Detailed view of deviations in the track recorded with the Coros Pace 3 compared to other sports watches' data-mw='885' src='\/media\/885\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/01-coros-pace-3-maps-02.jpg' sizes='(max-width: 295px) 295px,\n(max-width: 450px) 450px,\n885px' srcset='\/media\/295\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/01-coros-pace-3-maps-02.jpg 295w,\/media\/450\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/01-coros-pace-3-maps-02.jpg 450w,\/media\/885\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/01-coros-pace-3-maps-02.jpg 885w,\/media\/1250\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/01-coros-pace-3-maps-02.jpg 1250w' width='885' height='443' class='ftt-img size-large' \/><\/a>\n<p>In fact, in all areas of the run you can see how cleanly the sections are recorded by the Pace 3.<\/p>\n<a href='\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/01-coros-pace-3-maps-03.jpg' data-fancybox data-caption=''><img loading='lazy' alt='Detailed view of deviations in the track recorded with the Coros Pace 3 compared to other sports watches' data-mw='885' src='\/media\/885\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/01-coros-pace-3-maps-03.jpg' sizes='(max-width: 295px) 295px,\n(max-width: 450px) 450px,\n885px' srcset='\/media\/295\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/01-coros-pace-3-maps-03.jpg 295w,\/media\/450\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/01-coros-pace-3-maps-03.jpg 450w,\/media\/885\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/01-coros-pace-3-maps-03.jpg 885w,\/media\/1250\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/01-coros-pace-3-maps-03.jpg 1250w' width='885' height='443' class='ftt-img size-large' \/><\/a>\n<p>Another attempt, this time in direct comparison with the Pace 2. From a bird&#8217;s eye view, everything still looks quite uniform&#8230;<\/p>\n<a href='\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/03-coros-pace-3-maps-01.jpg' data-fancybox data-caption=''><img loading='lazy' alt='Track recorded with the Coros Pace 3 compared to other sports watches' data-mw='885' src='\/media\/885\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/03-coros-pace-3-maps-01.jpg' sizes='(max-width: 295px) 295px,\n(max-width: 450px) 450px,\n885px' srcset='\/media\/295\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/03-coros-pace-3-maps-01.jpg 295w,\/media\/450\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/03-coros-pace-3-maps-01.jpg 450w,\/media\/885\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/03-coros-pace-3-maps-01.jpg 885w,\/media\/1250\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/03-coros-pace-3-maps-01.jpg 1250w' width='885' height='443' class='ftt-img size-large' \/><\/a>\n<p>&#8230;but the differences become apparent when you take a closer look again. Once more, it&#8217;s the Forerunner 245 that takes different paths. But the Pace 2 also has to make do with a much older GPS chip, which is noticeable in the recorded data.<\/p>\n<a href='\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/03-coros-pace-3-maps-02.jpg' data-fancybox data-caption=''><img loading='lazy' alt='Detailed view of deviations in the track recorded with the Coros Pace 3 compared to other sports watches' data-mw='885' src='\/media\/885\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/03-coros-pace-3-maps-02.jpg' sizes='(max-width: 295px) 295px,\n(max-width: 450px) 450px,\n885px' srcset='\/media\/295\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/03-coros-pace-3-maps-02.jpg 295w,\/media\/450\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/03-coros-pace-3-maps-02.jpg 450w,\/media\/885\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/03-coros-pace-3-maps-02.jpg 885w,\/media\/1250\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/03-coros-pace-3-maps-02.jpg 1250w' width='885' height='443' class='ftt-img size-large' \/><\/a>\n<p>Here again, you can see how solid the route tracking of the Pace 3 is. Even the significantly more expensive Polar Vantage V3 doesn&#8217;t perform better. Coros seems to have successfully focused on the antenna design of the Pace 3. The plastic housing undoubtedly contributes positively to this.<\/p>\n<a href='\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/03-coros-pace-3-maps-03.jpg' data-fancybox data-caption=''><img loading='lazy' alt='Detailed view of deviations in the track recorded with the Coros Pace 3 compared to other sports watches' data-mw='885' src='\/media\/885\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/03-coros-pace-3-maps-03.jpg' sizes='(max-width: 295px) 295px,\n(max-width: 450px) 450px,\n885px' srcset='\/media\/295\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/03-coros-pace-3-maps-03.jpg 295w,\/media\/450\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/03-coros-pace-3-maps-03.jpg 450w,\/media\/885\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/03-coros-pace-3-maps-03.jpg 885w,\/media\/1250\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/03-coros-pace-3-maps-03.jpg 1250w' width='885' height='443' class='ftt-img size-large' \/><\/a>\n<p>No matter where you look at the corners and ends of the runs, the Coros Pace 3 delivers a great performance. Yes, it will certainly look different when running in the city centre, between narrow streets and tall buildings. But with a healthy mix of open spaces, terraced houses with a limited number of storeys and sections in the woods, the Pace 3 has nothing to hide.<\/p>\n<h3 data-toc-id='ARw88'>Heart rate accuracy<\/h3>\n<p>To get an impression of the accuracy of the PPG sensor, the Pace 3 accompanied me during jogging, hiking, and on the ergometer. Let&#8217;s start with a steady 5 km run.<\/p>\n<a href='\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/01-coros-pace-3-hr-01.svg' data-fancybox data-caption=''><img loading='lazy' alt='Heart rate trend during a sports activity measured with the Coros Pace 3 compared to other sports watches and chest straps' src='\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/01-coros-pace-3-hr-01.svg' width='' height='' class='ftt-img size-large' \/><\/a>\n<p>Like me, most products need some time to find their rhythm at the start of a run. This is not always characterised by precision in the first few metres, and the Polar H10 chest strap is not ideal either. However, this equalises out with all models after a short time.<\/p>\n<a href='\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/01-coros-pace-3-hr-02.svg' data-fancybox data-caption='Deviation between Coros Pace 3 and Polar H10'><img loading='lazy' alt='Heart rate trend during a sports activity measured with the Coros Pace 3 compared to other sports watches and chest straps' title='Deviation between Coros Pace 3 and Polar H10' src='\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/01-coros-pace-3-hr-02.svg' width='' height='' class='ftt-img size-large' \/><\/a>\n<p>Otherwise, all sensors cope well with the steady trend and seem to deliver identical values in terms of measurement accuracy. The deviations from the Polar H10 are very small. As a reminder: the more blue areas you see in the charts, the further apart the two devices are.<\/p>\n<a href='\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-hr-01.svg' data-fancybox data-caption=''><img loading='lazy' alt='Heart rate trend during a sports activity measured with the Coros Pace 3 compared to other sports watches and chest straps' src='\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-hr-01.svg' width='' height='' class='ftt-img size-large' \/><\/a>\n<p>On the next attempt, the Coros Pace 2 stands out unpleasantly. This is actually something I haven&#8217;t experienced with it in recent years. Compared to the Polar H10 chest strap and the Polar Ignite 3, the gaps are smaller. However, there are still a few small outliers compared to the chest strap.<\/p>\n<a href='\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-hr-01-diff.svg' data-fancybox data-caption='Deviation between Coros Pace 3 and Polar H10'><img loading='lazy' alt='Heart rate trend during a sports activity measured with the Coros Pace 3 compared to other sports watches and chest straps' title='Deviation between Coros Pace 3 and Polar H10' src='\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-hr-01-diff.svg' width='' height='' class='ftt-img size-large' \/><\/a>\n<p>The deviations between the Pace 3 and the previous model are more erratic. Although they are only short periods, they come with large fluctuations.<\/p>\n<a href='\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-hr-02.svg' data-fancybox data-caption='Deviation between Coros Pace 3 and Coros Pace 2'><img loading='lazy' alt='Deviation between Coros Pace 3 and Coros Pace 2' title='Deviation between Coros Pace 3 and Coros Pace 2' src='\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-pace-3-hr-02.svg' width='' height='' class='ftt-img size-large' \/><\/a>\n<p>The Pace 3 stumbling occasionally is evident in the first three intervals. However, it is in good company because the significantly more expensive Polar Vantage V3 shows the same issues in the following four intervals.<\/p>\n<a href='\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/04-coros-pace-3-hr-01.svg' data-fancybox data-caption=''><img loading='lazy' alt='Heart rate trend during a sports activity measured with the Coros Pace 3 compared to other sports watches and chest straps' src='\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/04-coros-pace-3-hr-01.svg' width='' height='' class='ftt-img size-large' \/><\/a>\n<a href='\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/04-coros-pace-3-hr-02.svg' data-fancybox data-caption=''><img loading='lazy' alt='Heart rate trend during a sports activity measured with the Coros Pace 3 compared to other sports watches and chest straps' src='\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/04-coros-pace-3-hr-02.svg' width='' height='' class='ftt-img size-large' \/><\/a>\n<p>When only comparing the Pace 3 and the chest strap heart rate monitor as a reference, the outliers become a little clearer against an otherwise decent trend.<\/p>\n<a href='\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/04-coros-pace-3-hr-03.svg' data-fancybox data-caption=''><img loading='lazy' alt='Heart rate trend during a sports activity measured with the Coros Pace 3 compared to other sports watches and chest straps' src='\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/04-coros-pace-3-hr-03.svg' width='' height='' class='ftt-img size-large' \/><\/a>\n<p>Subsequently, the blue area in the difference chart also increases.<\/p>\n<p>The proximity to the chest strap heart rate monitor is also reflected in relatively high r\u00b2 values. Only the Coros Heart Rate Monitor surpasses the Pace 3 with an r\u00b2 value of 0.986, better than the Pace 3&#8217;s 0.953.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ftt-grid cols-4\">\n<a href='\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/04-polar-h10-r2-coros-pace-3.svg' data-fancybox data-caption=''><img loading='lazy' alt='Chart showing heart rate measurement by the Coros Pace 3 compared to the Polar H10' src='\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/04-polar-h10-r2-coros-pace-3.svg' width='' height='' class='ftt-img size-large' \/><\/a>\n<a href='\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/04-polar-h10-r2-polar-vantage-v3.svg' data-fancybox data-caption=''><img loading='lazy' alt='Chart showing heart rate measurement by the Vantage V3 compared to the Polar H10' src='\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/04-polar-h10-r2-polar-vantage-v3.svg' width='' height='' class='ftt-img size-large' \/><\/a>\n<a href='\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/04-polar-h10-r2-coros-hrm.svg' data-fancybox data-caption=''><img loading='lazy' alt='Chart showing heart rate measurement by the Coros Heart Rate Monitor compared to the Polar H10' src='\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/04-polar-h10-r2-coros-hrm.svg' width='' height='' class='ftt-img size-large' \/><\/a>\n<a href='\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/04-polar-h10-r2-polar-verity-sense.svg' data-fancybox data-caption=''><img loading='lazy' alt='Chart showing heart rate measurement by the Polar Verity Sense compared to the Polar H10' src='\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/04-polar-h10-r2-polar-verity-sense.svg' width='' height='' class='ftt-img size-large' \/><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<p>I could provide numerous such evaluations here; the picture is always the same: the Pace 3 demonstrates decent performance, even if the measurements here and there aren&#8217;t &#8220;spot-on&#8221;. Compared to the Pace 2, it seems to deliver more solid values.<\/p>\n<h2 data-toc-id='yFy9e'>Software<\/h2>\n<p>The Coros app is free for iOS and Android alike. While there may be more visually appealing apps, it stands out positively in terms of clarity and structuring.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ftt-grid cols-4 cols-2-xs\">\n  <a href='\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-p3-app-51.jpg' data-fancybox data-caption='Coros App - Dashboard'><img loading='lazy' alt='Dashboard of the Coros App' title='Coros App - Dashboard' data-mw='885' src='\/media\/885\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-p3-app-51.jpg' sizes='(max-width: 295px) 295px,\n(max-width: 450px) 450px,\n885px' srcset='\/media\/295\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-p3-app-51.jpg 295w,\/media\/450\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-p3-app-51.jpg 450w,\/media\/885\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-p3-app-51.jpg 885w,\/media\/1250\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-p3-app-51.jpg 1250w' width='885' height='1772' class='ftt-img size-large' \/><\/a>\n  <a href='\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-p3-app-40.jpg' data-fancybox data-caption='Coros App - Steps Completed'><img loading='lazy' alt='Display of the 'Steps' metric in the Coros App' title='Coros App - Steps Completed' data-mw='885' src='\/media\/885\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-p3-app-40.jpg' sizes='(max-width: 295px) 295px,\n(max-width: 450px) 450px,\n885px' srcset='\/media\/295\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-p3-app-40.jpg 295w,\/media\/450\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-p3-app-40.jpg 450w,\/media\/885\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-p3-app-40.jpg 885w,\/media\/1250\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-p3-app-40.jpg 1250w' width='885' height='1772' class='ftt-img size-large' \/><\/a>\n  <a href='\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-p3-app-43.jpg' data-fancybox data-caption='Coros App - Stress'><img loading='lazy' alt='Display of the 'Stress' metric in the Coros App' title='Coros App - Stress' data-mw='885' src='\/media\/885\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-p3-app-43.jpg' sizes='(max-width: 295px) 295px,\n(max-width: 450px) 450px,\n885px' srcset='\/media\/295\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-p3-app-43.jpg 295w,\/media\/450\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-p3-app-43.jpg 450w,\/media\/885\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-p3-app-43.jpg 885w,\/media\/1250\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-p3-app-43.jpg 1250w' width='885' height='1772' class='ftt-img size-large' \/><\/a>\n  <a href='\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-p3-app-44.jpg' data-fancybox data-caption='Coros App - Heart Rate Variability'><img loading='lazy' alt='Display of the 'Heart Rate Variability' metric in the Coros App' title='Coros App - Heart Rate Variability' data-mw='885' src='\/media\/885\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-p3-app-44.jpg' sizes='(max-width: 295px) 295px,\n(max-width: 450px) 450px,\n885px' srcset='\/media\/295\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-p3-app-44.jpg 295w,\/media\/450\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-p3-app-44.jpg 450w,\/media\/885\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-p3-app-44.jpg 885w,\/media\/1250\/wp-content\/img\/test\/coros-pace-3\/coros-p3-app-44.jpg 1250w' width='885' height='1772' class='ftt-img size-large' \/><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<p>Here and there the translations into German seem a little awkward, but nothing that you can&#8217;t accept with a smile. Especially for most readers here, who would probably choose the English language settings.<\/p>\n<h2 data-toc-id='AJsrR'>Battery Life<\/h2>\n<p>Coros claims a battery life of up to 17 days in smartwatch mode. This could be accurate considering the daily loss of about 6 percent.<\/p>\n<p>Of course, I don&#8217;t wear a watch on my wrist for that long without exercising with it, so the battery runs out faster. The battery drains quickly when using all GNSS during sports, with GPS using both the L1 and L5 frequency bands, and additional music playback via Bluetooth.<\/p>\n<p>Overall, the battery life seems very appealing to me. During the review, I had another, albeit older sports watch on my other wrist. This one demanded power much more frequently.<\/p>\n<section data-template=\"verdict-new\">\n    <h2 class=\"ftt-verdict\" data-toc-id='wHXfn'>Coros Pace 3 - Verdict<\/h2>\n    <div class=\"ftt-verdict-grid\">\n        <div class=\"ftt-verdict-stars\" title=\"Rating: 88%\">\n            <div class=\"ftt-verdict-score\">\n                <div style=\"width: calc(var(--rating-star-width) * 88 \/ 100)\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/plugins\/ftt-verdict\/img\/stars-solid.svg\" alt=\"Rating: 88%\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div style=\"padding-top: 4px\">Score: 88%<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"ftt-verdict-procons ftt-grid cols-1\">\n                            <div>\n                    <strong>Pros<\/strong>\n                    <ul>\n                                                    <li>numerous sports functions<\/li>\n                                                    <li>fast multi-band GPS<\/li>\n                                                    <li>great value for money<\/li>\n                                            <\/ul>\n                <\/div>\n                                        <div>\n                    <strong>Cons<\/strong>\n                    <ul>\n                                                    <li>slow USB data transfer<\/li>\n                                                    <li>lots of plastic<\/li>\n                                            <\/ul>\n                <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"ftt-verdict-link\">\n                <div class=\"ftt-affiliate-container aap-template-84373\" data-template-name=\"verdict\" data-asin=\"B0CFQQ9FDL\" data-aap-links=\"{&quot;DE&quot;:&quot;amzn.to\/3ECgJmA&quot;,&quot;US&quot;:&quot;amzn.to\/3EtyKU5&quot;,&quot;FB&quot;:&quot;amzn.to\/3ECgJmA&quot;}\">\n        <div class=\"ftt-affiliate-background cf gradient-background\">\n            <div class=\"ftt-affiliate-info\">\n                <div>\n                    <div class=\"ftt-affiliate-grid\">\n                        \n                        <a class=\"cta\"\n                           href=\"\"\n                           data-link=\"amazon\"\n                           data-product=\"Coros Pace 3\"\n                           data-origin=\"produktbox-footer-kaufen\"\n                           onclick=\"__t('Produktbox', 'Coros Pace 3 - Kaufen', this)\"\n                           rel=\"external nofollow noopener sponsored\"\n                           target=\"_blank\"\n                           data-i18n=\"_i18n_buy\"\n                           data-i18n_title=\"_i18n_cta_title\"\n                           title=\"Buy on Amazon\"\n                           data-aap-link>Buy on Amazon<\/a>\n                        \n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <div class=\"ftt-affiliate-link\">Affiliate Link<sup>*<\/sup><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n                <div class=\"ftt-verdict-summary\">\n            <section>\n                \n<p>With small but significant improvements, Coros has succeeded in giving the Pace 2 a worthy successor. Admittedly, the appearance is in need of improvement and does not reflect the inner values of the Pace 3.<\/p>\n<p>At the same time, there is hardly a sports watch on the market that offers so many useful sports metrics and customisation options, coupled with a high level of connectivity.<\/p>\n<p>The accuracy of the GNSS tracking is high, often even higher than that of significantly more expensive products. The Pace 3 also shows few anomalies in heart rate measurement and is pleasingly close to the chest strap heart rate monitor.<\/p>\n<p>For me, the Pace 3 is definitely worth a recommendation, especially as the price of 249 euros is a challenge. The comparable Polar Pacer Pro and the Garmin Forerunner 255 are priced at \u20ac329 and \u20ac349 respectively (RRP). However, retail prices are already significantly lower, putting the Pace 3 under considerable pressure.<\/p>\n<p>With Coros constantly updating older models with new features, the Pace 3 could be the more attractive choice. Polar and Garmin tend to remain more consistent with their mid-range products in terms of features.<br \/>\n\n            <\/section>\n            <aside class=\"ftt-reader-power\">\n                <div>ONE MORE THING...<\/div>\n                <p>\n                    Can you imagine that this is a privately-run website? There's no office or editorial staff here,\n                    just me with a lot of passion and motivation to provide information, reviews, and news in a manner\n                    that large online magazines simply can't match. Even if English is not my first language, I hope\n                    you found this article useful.\n                <\/p>\n                <p>\n                    If you'd like to support this website or show appreciation for my work, please leave a comment,\n                    share a link, or use the Amazon link to buy anything (it doesn't have to be related to the subject\n                    of this article). 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