Coros Pace 3 (Standard)
Fitness · 2023 · Standard
Apple Watch Ultra 2 Aluminum 45mm
2023 · Fitness + health
Apple Watch Ultra 2 Aluminum 45mm takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Coros Pace 3 (Standard) lands at 84 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 Aluminum 45mm at 93. That puts Apple Watch Ultra 2 Aluminum 45mm ahead by 9 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Coros Pace 3 (Standard) if…
- ✓Extended battery life vs smartwatches
- ✓Sleep + recovery metrics
- ✓Activity-specific modes
Pick Apple Watch Ultra 2 Aluminum 45mm if…
- ✓Multi-day fitness tracking
- ✓GPS + heart rate
- ✓Notification mirroring
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testFitness
Apple Watch Ultra 2 Aluminum 45mmCompared on the fitness sub-score
Apple Watch Ultra 2 Aluminum 45mm leads on fitness (93 vs 84).
Health
Apple Watch Ultra 2 Aluminum 45mmCompared on the health sub-score
Apple Watch Ultra 2 Aluminum 45mm leads on health (91 vs 84).
Durability
Apple Watch Ultra 2 Aluminum 45mmCompared on the durability sub-score
Apple Watch Ultra 2 Aluminum 45mm leads on durability (86 vs 84).
Value for money
Coros Pace 3 (Standard)Specdex score per dollar at MSRP
Coros Pace 3 (Standard) more score per dollar ($230 vs $799).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Coros Pace 3 (Standard) | Apple Watch Ultra 2 Aluminum 45mm |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Fitness tracker / ring / bike computer | — |
| Variant | Standard | — |
| Release year | 2023 | 2023 |
Coros Pace 3 (Standard)
- +Extended battery life vs smartwatches
- +Sleep + recovery metrics
- +Activity-specific modes
- −Notifications limited
- −No smartwatch app store
- −Some require subscription
Apple Watch Ultra 2 Aluminum 45mm
- +Multi-day fitness tracking
- +GPS + heart rate
- +Notification mirroring
- −Battery life varies dramatically
- −Companion phone required
- −Screen-on drains battery
FAQ: Coros Pace 3 (Standard) vs Apple Watch Ultra 2 Aluminum 45mm
Which is better, Coros Pace 3 (Standard) or Apple Watch Ultra 2 Aluminum 45mm? +
Apple Watch Ultra 2 Aluminum 45mm scores 93 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 9. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Coros Pace 3 (Standard) worth the price? +
At $230, Coros Pace 3 (Standard) delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in battery.
Is Apple Watch Ultra 2 Aluminum 45mm worth the price? +
At $799, Apple Watch Ultra 2 Aluminum 45mm delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in fitness.
Does Coros Pace 3 (Standard) or Apple Watch Ultra 2 Aluminum 45mm 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.
Which is better for fitness, Coros Pace 3 (Standard) or Apple Watch Ultra 2 Aluminum 45mm? +
Apple Watch Ultra 2 Aluminum 45mm — leads on fitness (93 vs 84). Compared on the fitness sub-score.
Which is better for health, Coros Pace 3 (Standard) or Apple Watch Ultra 2 Aluminum 45mm? +
Apple Watch Ultra 2 Aluminum 45mm — leads on health (91 vs 84). Compared on the health sub-score.