Between the Apex 2 and PACE 3, the Apex 2 comes out ahead in gps mode, while the PACE 3 wins on multi-band gps. Overall, the Apex 2 scores 47.2 and the PACE 3 scores 46.6 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are nearly even on the Mars Score (47.2 vs 46.6). The decision is not about overall quality — both clear the bar — it is about which specific trade-offs fit your use.
Pick the Apex 2 if you care most about gps mode. The biggest gaps in its favor are gps mode.
Pick the PACE 3 if you care most about multi-band gps. Its strongest claims are multi-band gps.
Both ship with comparable smartwatch mode, solar charging, ecg, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity says both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Why Coros - Apex 2 wins
- ▲GPS mode — 18.42% more. 45 h vs 38 h.
Why Coros - PACE 3 wins
- ▲Has Multi-band GPS.
Spec comparison
GPS & Sensors
| Spec | Coros - Apex 2 | Coros - PACE 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-band GPS | false | truelead |
| Barometric altimeter | true | true |
| Heart rate | true | true |
| ECG | false | false |
| Pulse Ox | true | true |
Battery
| Spec | Coros - Apex 2 | Coros - PACE 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Smartwatch mode | 17 days | 17 days |
| GPS mode | 45 hlead | 38 h |
| Solar charging | false | false |
Design
| Spec | Coros - Apex 2 | Coros - PACE 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Case size | 43 mmlead | 42 mm |
| Weight | 53 g | 39 glead |
| Water resistanceⓘ | 5 ATM | 5 ATM |
Spec-level deep dives
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