Coros
Coros Pace 3 (Pro)
Fitness · 2023 · Pro
84
/ 100
From $280
VS
Apple Watch Ultra 2 wins by 9
Apple
Apple Watch Ultra 2
S9 SiP · 49mm titanium · 3000 nits
93
/ 100
From $799
Specdex verdict
Apple Watch Ultra 2 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Coros Pace 3 (Pro) lands at 84 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 at 93. That puts Apple Watch Ultra 2 ahead by 9 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Coros Pace 3 (Pro) if…
- ✓Extended battery life vs smartwatches
- ✓Sleep + recovery metrics
- ✓Activity-specific modes
Pick Apple Watch Ultra 2 if…
- ✓Brightest smartwatch display
- ✓Excellent health sensors
- ✓Rugged titanium build
Coros Pace 3 (Pro) 84
vs 93 Apple Watch Ultra 2
Score breakdown
Coros Pace 3 (Pro)
84 battery 94
display 74
fitness 84
health 84
durability 84
Apple Watch Ultra 2
93 battery 78
display 96
fitness 94
health 95
durability 94
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Coros Pace 3 (Pro) | Apple Watch Ultra 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Fitness tracker / ring / bike computer | — |
| Variant | Pro | — |
| Release year | 2023 | — |
| Chip | — | Apple S9 SiP |
| Display | — | 49 mm LTPO OLED, 3000 nits |
| Battery | — | Up to 36 h (72 h low-power) |
| Water | — | 100 m |
| GPS | — | Dual-frequency L1/L5 |
Coros Pace 3 (Pro)
Pros
- +Extended battery life vs smartwatches
- +Sleep + recovery metrics
- +Activity-specific modes
Cons
- −Notifications limited
- −No smartwatch app store
- −Some require subscription
Apple Watch Ultra 2
Pros
- +Brightest smartwatch display
- +Excellent health sensors
- +Rugged titanium build
Cons
- −~36h battery still short
- −Requires iPhone
- −Large for small wrists
FAQ: Coros Pace 3 (Pro) vs Apple Watch Ultra 2
Which is better, Coros Pace 3 (Pro) or Apple Watch Ultra 2? +
Apple Watch Ultra 2 scores 93 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 9. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Coros Pace 3 (Pro) worth the price? +
At $280, Coros Pace 3 (Pro) delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in battery.
Is Apple Watch Ultra 2 worth the price? +
At $799, Apple Watch Ultra 2 delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in display.
Does Coros Pace 3 (Pro) or Apple Watch Ultra 2 last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.