Coros Pace 3 vs Garmin eTrex SE Handheld GPS
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Lightweight dual-frequency GPS sport watch with breadcrumb navigation, optical heart rate and up to 17-day battery life.
Check price Full details →Entry-level handheld GPS with multi-satellite support (GPS + GLONASS). Runs on 2 AA batteries up to 168 hours. Reliable offline navigation for remote hiking wit...
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Coros Pace 3 vs Garmin eTrex SE Handheld GPS: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Coros Pace 3 wins — at 39 g it is 118 g (75%) lighter than the Garmin eTrex SE Handheld GPS (157 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.