It is one of the brands with the most history and arguments in terms of sports watches thanks to their technological assetsbattery, sensors and screen. And now it arrives with its latest device, the Coros Pace 4.
It is about a very interesting evolution within sports watches for running, especially if the priority is weight, efficiency and a modern screen.
The Pace 4 weighs only 32 grams. With the strap included. This lightness is a great advantage for those whose goal is Spartan, without giving up the most advanced possible. Let’s go with examples.
In this version, Coros is betting on a bright, 1.2-inch touch AMOLED screen, with a resolution 164% higher than that of the Pace 3, which greatly improves sharpness. In high light conditions it looks much better than the previous version, but taking into account the weight and screen size, the choice of the sphere is essential so that we can see all the information.
We also highlight a notable improvement in autonomy: up to 41 hours with active GPS and close to 20 days in daily use. This represents a big improvement over the previous model: connected to five satellites, The Pace 4 performs almost twice as much as the previous version, which only connected to two.
Choirs has also included Integrated voice functions allow you to record notes or make edits without having to press buttons or the screen, but it does not include the option of bringing your own music.
In terms of modifications, the heart rate sensor has also been redesigned to offer more stable measurements and fewer erratic peaks. And it shows. Other sensors, such as blood oxygen levels or accelerometer and altimeter, also increase the quality of Pace 4, without influencing its price as much: €269.
Offline maps are simple indications or breadcrumbs, not the complete mapalthough it has advanced features such as race prediction, hare and virtual race and personalized marathon plans. Until recently, all these options, plus the sensors and the connection with five satellites, were something unique and exclusive to much more expensive models.
Verdict:
It is a perfect watch for minimalist runners, moderately known circuits and regular training. It has practically all the essential functions (we only miss the music) and the connectivity, screen and battery are extraordinary, even more so if we take into account the price.