Coros Pace 3 vs Garmin Instinct 3 Solar
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 →Rugged GPS smartwatch with solar charging, 28-day battery in smartwatch mode, and unlimited battery in expedition GPS mode. Altimeter, compass included.
Check price Full details →Coros Pace 3 vs Garmin Instinct 3 Solar: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Coros Pace 3 wins — at 39 g it is 13 g (25%) lighter than the Garmin Instinct 3 Solar (52 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.
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