- Coros Pace 4 smartwatch just launched
- It adds an AMOLED screen and better heart rate accuracy
- The price has increased slightly compared to the Coros Pace 3
If you like sleek, lightweight racing watches, the Coros Pace series has long offered strong competition. There was a lot to like about the Pace 3, but there’s stiff competition from the likes of the Garmin Forerunner 165 and Fitbit Versa 3. Can Coros keep up? We’re about to find out, as the company just announced an update to its popular Pace line.
The Coros Pace 4 comes with a range of updates but is still packed in the lightweight frame of its predecessor, retaining its 32g weight when paired with a nylon strap. This should be light enough that it doesn’t weigh you down when you’re out on the trails.
One of the biggest improvements to the Pace 4 is the addition of a 1.2-inch AMOLED touchscreen, bringing this aspect closer to the Coros Pace Pro watch. When we reviewed the Pace 3, we criticized it for its mineral glass LCD screen that could be a little difficult to see in bright sunlight. With the addition of AMOLED technology, you should be able to enjoy a brighter and clearer screen in all conditions.
Coros claims this has also improved the watch’s heart rate accuracy, giving you more accurate readings that should better reflect your actual heart health. This is thanks to a redesigned heart rate sensor that Coros claims is able to reduce aberrant spikes and dips in your measurements.
Even longer battery life
Beyond that, the Pace 4 comes with voice-activated controls thanks to a built-in microphone. That means you can now record workout logs, capture voice pins, jot down memos, and more, all without having to touch your watch screen.
Battery life has always been a strong point of the Pace 3, and the Pace 4 has improved it further. At 41 hours, you’ll get more power from the Pace 4 when connected to a five-satellite network than the Pace 3 would get when connected to two satellites (25 hours). In terms of GPS workouts, this is pretty impressive.
But not everything has changed. The design remains the same as what you’ll find on the Pace 3, while features like Virtual Pacer and race predictions carry over from the previous model. We praised the large number of metrics present with the Pace 3, so it’s good to see many of them in the new Pace 4.
As for price, the Coros Pace 4 will set you back $249 (£229 GBP) and is available now. This is a slight increase from the Pace 3’s $229/£219 price, but as affordability was one of the previous model’s main strengths, we’re glad to see the price hasn’t increased too much.
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