Coros Pace 4 Pro Adds Titanium Build and 60-Hour GPS Battery for $449
The new Coros Pace 4 Pro features a brighter display and offline maps, targeting premium rivals at a lower price point.
Key points
- The Coros Pace 4 Pro costs $449 and features a titanium bezel with sapphire glass protection.
- It offers up to 60 hours of GPS battery life and includes offline mapping with 32 GB of storage.
- New features include a multichannel heart rate sensor, ECG monitoring, and voice note recording.
Coros has released the Pace 4 Pro, a premium-tier running watch priced at $449 that aims to compete with higher-end rivals while maintaining a lower cost. The device adds a titanium bezel, sapphire glass, and a larger display to the existing Pace line, positioning itself as a step up from the standard Pace 4.
According to Runner's World, the watch is designed for runners who want more functionality without the typical premium price tag. It introduces new sensors and navigation tools, though it retains the light, runner-focused design that made its predecessor popular.
New sensors and offline navigation
The Pace 4 Pro includes a new multichannel optical heart rate sensor intended to improve accuracy by sitting flush against the wrist. It also features offline topographic maps with 32 GB of storage, allowing for turn-by-turn navigation without a smartphone connection.
Additional features include a built-in speaker and microphone for recording voice notes during runs, as well as an ECG sensor and thermometer. The watch also supports triathlon and hybrid workout modes, catering to multisport athletes.
Brighter display and tougher build
The screen is a 1.47-inch AMOLED display, 22.5 percent larger than the previous model, with a peak brightness of 3,500 nits. This makes it the brightest and largest display Coros has produced for its running line.
The case is constructed with a titanium bezel and sapphire crystal to handle wear and tear. Despite the larger screen and tougher materials, the watch weighs only 43 grams, which is lighter than many competitors with similar specifications.
Battery life and trade-offs
Coros claims up to 60 hours of continuous GPS usage and 21 days of smartwatch mode. This represents a nearly 50 percent increase over the standard Pace 4, achieved through an adaptive refresh rate that drops to 1 Hz to conserve power.
The trade-off for this efficiency is an adaptive screen that dims significantly in low light, dropping to 2 nits. While the battery life is a major improvement, the accuracy of the new wrist-based heart rate sensor remains untested against chest straps, which is a common concern for runners.
