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COROS Pace 4 vs Suunto MC-2 Compass

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

COROS Pace 4 is the lighter option — 39 g lighter than the Suunto MC-2 Compass (55% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec COROS Pace 4 Suunto MC-2 Compass
Weight 32 g · 0.032 kg · 0.07 lb 71 g · 0.071 kg · 0.16 lb
Brand COROS Suunto
Category Navigation Navigation
COROS Pace 4
32 g

Ultralight AMOLED dual-band GPS sport watch with offline maps; 11.8mm thin, weighed with nylon band.

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Suunto MC-2 Compass
71 g

Mirrored compass with liquid-filled capsule. Best for thru-hikers needing accurate bearing with sighting mirror.

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COROS Pace 4 vs Suunto MC-2 Compass: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the COROS Pace 4 wins — at 32 g it is 39 g (55%) lighter than the Suunto MC-2 Compass (71 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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