Detailed comparison and review of Coros Pace 2 and Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare size, design, functions, battery capacities, but also other key features of both smartwatches and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the watch that best fits your needs and expectations.
GENERAL | Coros Pace 2 | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) |
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Product Type | Sport watch | Smart watch |
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Operating System | - | WatchOS |
Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | iOS 16 or later |
Activity/Sport | Running, cycling, trekking, indoor running, triathlon, pool swimming, open water swimming, strength training, gym cardio, GPS cardio | - |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Audio Input | - | Microphone |
Audio Output | - | Speaker |
Body Details | With silicone band: 35 g With nylon band: 29 g |
Case only: 32 g |
Body Material | Fibre reinforced polymer | Aerospace-grade aluminium alloy |
Protection | Waterproof | Water-resistant, dust-resistant, crack-resistant |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Coros Pace 2 | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, thermometre, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, electrical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor, gyroscope, temperature sensing, optical heart sensor (3d gen), always-on altimeter |
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Tracking Data | Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken | Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, sleep stages, menstrual cycle, ECG, ovulation phase, rapid eye movement (REM) |
Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
Features | - | Call handling, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, Family Setup support, International Emergency Calling, Crash Detection, noise monitoring, Compass Waypoint, brightness: 1000 nits, Edge-to-edge display |
Notifications | Calendar, SMS, social apps, incoming calls | Calendar, SMS, Email, high and low heart rate, irregular rhythm, cardio fitness |
Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
Feedback Type | Vibration alert, visual interface | Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface |
Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/BeiDou receiver | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver |
Payment Technology | - | Apple Pay |
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes |
IoT Intelligent Assistant | - | Siri |
IoT Voice Controlled | - | Direct |
CONNECTIVITY | Coros Pace 2 | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, ANT+ | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 |
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DISPLAY | Coros Pace 2 | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) |
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Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour | Retina LTPO OLED - colour |
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Resolution | 240 x 240 pixels | 352 x 430 pixels |
Screen Size | 1.2" | - |
Colour Depth | 6-bit (64 colours) | - |
Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass (scratch resistant glass) | Ion-X glass |
Always On Display (AOD) | - | Yes |
INPUT DEVICE | Coros Pace 2 | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) |
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Type | Single push-button, digital dial | Touch sensitive screen |
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CASE | Coros Pace 2 | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) |
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Case Size | - | 41 mm |
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Case Shape | Round | Rectangular |
Case Back | - | Sapphire crystal and ceramic back |
Case Details | Navy | Midnight aluminium | Starlight aluminium | Red aluminium | Silver aluminium |
Crown Type | - | Digital with haptic feedback |
BAND | Coros Pace 2 | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) |
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Band Type | Band | Sport band |
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Band Size | - | Regular |
Band Width | 20 mm | - |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | - | 130-200 mm |
Changeable | Yes | Yes |
Clasp Type | Buckle | Pin-and-tuck |
Band Material | Silicone | Fluoroelastomer |
Band Colour | Navy | Midnight | Starlight | Red | White |
STORAGE | Coros Pace 2 | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) |
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Storage Capacity | - | 32 GB |
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CPU | Coros Pace 2 | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) |
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Manufacturer | - | Apple |
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CPU Type | - | S8 SiP |
Features | - | W3 Apple wireless chip, U1 chip |
BATTERY | Coros Pace 2 | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) |
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Technology | - | Lithium Ion |
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Battery Life | 20 day(s) | 18 hours |
Battery Life Details | Regular usage - up to 20 days UltraMax GPS mode - up to 60 hour(s) Full GPS mode - up to 30 hour(s) |
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Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
Recharge Time | 2 hour(s) | - |
Wireless Charging | - | Yes |
MISCELLANEOUS | Coros Pace 2 | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) |
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Included Accessories | Charging cable | Magnetic fast charger to USB-C cable (1 m) |
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Preloaded Software | - | Apple Pay, GymKit |
Compliant Standards | - | IP6X |
SAR Value | - | 0.17 W/kg (head), 0.28 W/kg (limb) |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 50 m |
Max Operating Temperature | 60 °C | - |
Min Operating Temperature | -20 °C | - |
Manufacturer Model Number | - | A2770 |
Warranty | 2-year warranty | 1-year warranty |