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Coros Pace Pro vs Garmin eTrex SE Handheld GPS

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

Coros Pace Pro is the lighter option — 120 g lighter than the Garmin eTrex SE Handheld GPS (76% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Coros Pace Pro Garmin eTrex SE Handheld GPS
Weight 37 g · 0.037 kg · 0.08 lb 157 g · 0.157 kg · 0.35 lb
Brand Coros Garmin
Category Navigation Navigation
Coros Pace Pro
37 g

AMOLED GPS running watch with 1.3-inch touchscreen. Features all five satellite systems for accurate hiking navigation with 38 hours GPS battery life.

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Garmin eTrex SE Handheld GPS
157 g

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 Pro vs Garmin eTrex SE Handheld GPS: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Coros Pace Pro wins — at 37 g it is 120 g (76%) 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.

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