RIP the popular Coros Pace 3. Here are your new affordabl...

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Real talk: Runners and fitness addicts have a surprising amount of choice RIP the popular Coros Pace 3.

Here are your new affordable alternatives By Andy Boxall Published Feb 11, 2026, 7:26 AM EST Andy is a seasoned technology journalist with more than 15 years experience in the mobile industry, writing for Digital Trends, Wired, and more. During that time he has reviewed hundreds of smartphones and tablets, dozens of smartwatches, and a host of smart rings and smartglasses too. (wild, right?)

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Sign in to your Android Police account Add Us On Summary Generate a summary of this story follow Follow followed Followed Like Like Thread Log in Here is a fact-based summary of the story contents: Try something different: Show me the facts Explain it like I’m 5 Give me a lighthearted recap Sports technology company Coros has discontinued the popular Coros Pace 3 smartwatch, a model loved by beginners, more experienced runners, and fitness addicts for its long battery life and helpful core features. It was also one of the few models available for less than $250, making it a solid option for those just starting out.

Why This Matters

Where does it leave eager buyers now? Gone, but not forgotten In a communication to members of the press, Coros has locked in the Coros Pace 3 is out of stock on its site, and will not be coming back. The Pace 3 was first dropped in mid 2023 and stayed around for a little longer than expected after the launch of the Coros Pace 4, which arrived in November 2025.

This is part of the broader shift happening across the tech industry right now.

The Bottom Line

The Pace 3 was first dropped in mid 2023 and stayed around for a little longer than expected after the launch of the Coros Pace 4, which arrived in November 2025. If you’ve been looking at the Coros Pace 3 but hadn’t got round to buying it yet, the Pace 4 is the most obvious alternative.

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