Between the PACE 3 and Enduro 3, the PACE 3 comes out ahead in several specs, while the Enduro 3 wins on gps mode and smartwatch mode. Overall, the PACE 3 scores 46.6 and the Enduro 3 scores 78.2 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Enduro 3 is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 31.6 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
The PACE 3 doesn't pull ahead on any single popular-comparison spec — its strengths sit in the spec table groups rather than the headline advantages.
Pick the Enduro 3 if you care most about gps mode and smartwatch mode. Its strongest claims are gps mode, smartwatch mode, solar charging.
Both ship with comparable multi-band gps, ecg, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Enduro 3 is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Coros - PACE 3 wins
- No decisive advantages.
Why Garmin - Enduro 3 wins
- ▲GPS mode — 742.11% more. 320 h vs 38 h.
- ▲Smartwatch mode — 111.76% more. 36 days vs 17 days.
- ▲Has Solar charging.
Spec comparison
GPS & Sensors
| Spec | Coros - PACE 3 | Garmin - Enduro 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-band GPS | true | true |
| Barometric altimeter | true | true |
| Heart rate | true | true |
| ECG | false | false |
| Pulse Ox | true | true |
Battery
| Spec | Coros - PACE 3 | Garmin - Enduro 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Smartwatch mode | 17 days | 36 dayslead |
| GPS mode | 38 h | 320 hlead |
| Solar charging | false | truelead |
Design
| Spec | Coros - PACE 3 | Garmin - Enduro 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Case size | 42 mm | 51 mmlead |
| Weight | 39 glead | 63 g |
| Water resistanceⓘ | 5 ATM | 10 ATMlead |
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