Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS Cellular) 45mm vs Coros Pace 3
Looking for an honest Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS Cellular) 45mm vs Coros Pace 3 comparison in 2026? We scored both smartwatches on the same six-dimension framework — performance, battery, display, camera, design and value — using identical methodology, so the numbers below are directly comparable. In our overall scoring the Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS Cellular) 45mm comes out ahead 37/100 to 34/100 — a 3-point gap. The widest gap is in display, where the Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS Cellular) 45mm pulls noticeably ahead. On price the Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS Cellular) 45mm undercuts the Coros Pace 3 by 24% ($160 vs $199), which materially changes the value calculus for budget-conscious buyers.
