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Brunton TruArc 15 vs Coros Nomad

Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.

Brunton TruArc 15 is the lighter option — 21 g lighter than the Coros Nomad (34% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Brunton TruArc 15 Coros Nomad
Weight 40 g · 0.040 kg · 0.09 lb 61 g · 0.061 kg · 0.13 lb
Brand Brunton Coros
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Brunton TruArc 15
40 g

Global needle compass. Works anywhere on Earth.

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Coros Nomad
61 g

Rugged lightweight GPS watch at 2.2oz. Water-resistant with dual-band GNSS.

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Brunton TruArc 15 vs Coros Nomad: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Brunton TruArc 15 wins — at 40 g it is 21 g (34%) lighter than the Coros Nomad (61 g). That said, the heavier option may justify the extra grams with more capacity, durability or comfort, so weigh the trade-off against how you'll use it.

See where both rank against everything else in this category on the lightest navigation page, or browse the full gear weight database.

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