Coros Launches Pace 4 Smartwatch for Runners

Coros has launched the Pace 4, an updated lightweight smartwatch aimed at runners and endurance athletes, featuring a vibrant AMOLED display and enhanced battery life for under $250. The device, available now worldwide through Coros and select retailers, starts at $249 in the United States, £229 in the United Kingdom, and AU$479 in Australia, marking a modest increase from the $229 price of its predecessor, the Pace 3.

The Pace 4 builds on the streamlined design that has defined the Pace series since its inception, maintaining a featherlight 32-gram weight with the optional nylon strap and a 43-millimeter polymer case that's just 11.8 millimeters thick. At the heart of the upgrade is a 1.2-inch AMOLED touchscreen with 390-by-390-pixel resolution and up to 1,500 nits of brightness, a shift from the Pace 3's memory-in-pixel display. This change improves visibility in direct sunlight and indoors, while the always-on mode supports up to 30 hours of GPS tracking. Coros officials note that the mineral glass cover remains, providing scratch resistance suitable for daily wear and activities like swimming, with 5 ATM water resistance.

Battery performance stands out, with ratings of 19...