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Coros Pace 3 vs Suunto MC-2

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

Coros Pace 3 is the lighter option — 36 g lighter than the Suunto MC-2 (48% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec Coros Pace 3 Suunto MC-2
Weight 39 g · 0.039 kg · 0.09 lb 75 g · 0.075 kg · 0.17 lb
Brand Coros Suunto
Category Navigation Navigation
Coros Pace 3
39 g

Lightweight dual-frequency GPS sport watch with breadcrumb navigation, optical heart rate and up to 17-day battery life.

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Suunto MC-2
75 g

Mirror sighting compass with declination adjustment and clinometer for precise backcountry navigation.

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Coros Pace 3 vs Suunto MC-2: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Coros Pace 3 wins — at 39 g it is 36 g (48%) lighter than the Suunto MC-2 (75 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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