Smartwatches · COROS
COROS PACE 3- Display type:
- Touchscreen
- Display size:
- 1.2 in
- Reference price:
- SAR 1,199
COROS PACE 3 vs Garmin Approach J1: which one suits you?
The two differ in 3 of the specs we have recorded, and the Garmin Approach J1 is cheaper by SAR 271 (prices checked 4 Nov 2026).
Which one should you choose?
Choose the
COROS PACE 3 if you care about:- Charge less often through the week (17 days vs 0.6 days)
Choose the
Garmin Approach J1 if you care about:- Paying less: cheaper by SAR 271
- Lower weight: 29 g vs 100 g
The deciding difference here: battery life and weight and price.
Compares recorded specs; a missing spec does not mean the feature is absent.
Smartwatches · Garmin
Garmin Approach J1- Display type:
- AMOLED
- Display size:
- 1.2 in
- Reference price:
- SAR 928
Key differences
Display type
TouchscreenAMOLEDBattery life
✓ 17 days0.6 daysWeight
100 g✓ 29 g
Specifications side by side
9 of 9 specs
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| Spec | | |
|---|---|---|
| Reference price | SAR 1,199 | SAR 928 |
| Battery life | ✓ 17 days | 0.6 days |
| Phone compatibility | — | Smartphone (iOS and Android) |
| Built-in GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Display type | Touchscreen | AMOLED |
| Case material | Silicon | — |
| Weight | 100 g | ✓ 29 g |
| Display size | 1.2 in | 1.2 in |
| Heart-rate tracking | Yes | — |
| Dimensions | 10.5 x 10.5 x 10.5 centimeters cm | — |
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Direct comparison questions
What is the difference in battery life between the COROS PACE 3 and the Garmin Approach J1?
Battery life is higher on the COROS PACE 3: 17 days vs 0.6 days on the Garmin Approach J1. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.
What is the difference in built-in GPS between the COROS PACE 3 and the Garmin Approach J1?
No difference here: built-in GPS is Yes on both.
What is the difference in display type between the COROS PACE 3 and the Garmin Approach J1?
COROS PACE 3: Touchscreen; Garmin Approach J1: AMOLED. This is a spec difference, not a verdict that one is better overall.
What is the difference in display size between the COROS PACE 3 and the Garmin Approach J1?
No difference here: display size is 1.2 in on both.