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General

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Series

PACE1Maker product pagecoros.com/pace4pro/specsRead 14 October 2026The page is the COROS PACE 4 Pro product. COROS names the PACE line.

Forerunner6Press releasegarmin.com/en-US/newsroom/press-release/sports-fitness/garmin-unveils-the-forerunner-570-and-forerunner-970-its-newest-gps-running-and-triathlon-smartwatches-for-performance-driven-athletesRead 30 September 2026

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

WPACE4P-BLK-N, WPACE4P-BLK, WPACE4P-WHT, W3373Maker product pageshop.coros.com/products/coros-pace-4-proRead 14 October 2026COROS store product JSON lists three SKUs: WPACE4P-BLK-N, WPACE4P-BLK and WPACE4P-WHT. W337 is the regulatory model from the FCC filing.12Regulatory filingfccid.co/fcc/2BBGF-W337Read 14 October 2026The filing identifies the hardware model as W337.

010-02969-00, 010-02969-01, 010-02969-02, 010-02969-10, 010-02969-11, 010-02969-121Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1462801Read 30 September 2026US part numbers 010-02969-00, -01, -022Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/1462801Read 30 September 2026

GTIN / EAN

810005786874, 810005786676, 8100057866833Maker product pageshop.coros.com/products/coros-pace-4-proRead 14 October 2026Variant barcodes: WPACE4P-BLK-N 810005786874, WPACE4P-BLK 810005786676, WPACE4P-WHT 810005786683.

753759349899, 753759349905, 075375934991210Retailer pageabt.com/Garmin-Forerunner-970-Smartwatch-47mm-Carbon-Gray-DLC-Titanium-Case-with-Black-Translucent-Whitestone-Band-0100296900/p/224204.htmlRead 30 September 2026Visible UPC 753759349899 for 00, 753759349905 for 01, and related Product JSON-LD gtin13 0753759349912 for 02.11Retailer pageabt.com/Garmin-Forerunner-970-Smartwatch-47mm-Whitestone-Titanium-Case-with-Whitestone-Translucent-Amp-Yellow-Band-0100296901/p/224205.htmlRead 30 September 2026Visible UPC 753759349905 for exact 010-02969-01.

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

22 September 202614Reviewtomsguide.com/wellness/smartwatches/coros-pace-4-pro-reviewRead 14 October 2026The review says the PACE 4 Pro launched on 22 September 2026.

15 May 20256Press releasegarmin.com/en-US/newsroom/press-release/sports-fitness/garmin-unveils-the-forerunner-570-and-forerunner-970-its-newest-gps-running-and-triathlon-smartwatches-for-performance-driven-athletesRead 30 September 2026

Status

Available3Maker product pageshop.coros.com/products/coros-pace-4-proRead 14 October 2026All three variants are marked available on the US store. The product was published on 2026-09-22.

Available1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1462801Read 30 September 2026On sale at 749.99 USD on the date accessed

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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Garmin Forerunner 96517Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Forerunner-970-Garmin-replaces-Forerunner-965-with-new-smartwatch-that-arrives-for-749.1017596.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck's headline says Garmin replaces the Forerunner 965 with the Forerunner 970 and the text says the 970 effectively succeeds the 965.

SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$4493Maker product pageshop.coros.com/products/coros-pace-4-proRead 14 October 2026List price 449.00 USD on the US store for all three variants. US sales tax is not included.

$749.996Press releasegarmin.com/en-US/newsroom/press-release/sports-fitness/garmin-unveils-the-forerunner-570-and-forerunner-970-its-newest-gps-running-and-triathlon-smartwatches-for-performance-driven-athletesRead 30 September 2026Suggested retail price $749.99

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

€4494Maker product pagecoros.com/de/buy/pace4proRead 14 October 2026COROS Germany store lists 449.00 EUR for all three variants. EUR prices include VAT. This is the current list price three weeks after launch. BikeRadar's launch report gives the same 449 EUR.16Press articlebikeradar.com/news/coros-pace-4-pro-smartwatchRead 14 October 2026Launch report: 389 GBP / 449 USD / 449 EUR.

€749.9912Press releasegarmin.com/fr-FR/newsroom/garmin-devoile-les-forerunner-570-et-forerunner-970-les-nouvelles-montres-gps-connectees-de-course-destinees-aux-runners-experts-et-aux-triathletesRead 30 September 2026Prix et disponibilite: May 21 availability, EUR 749.99 recommended retail price.

MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US, DE3Maker product pageshop.coros.com/products/coros-pace-4-proRead 14 October 2026US store page. The German store page is the other source.

US, GB, DE, EU1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1462801Read 30 September 20262Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/1462801Read 30 September 20263Maker product pagegarmin.com/de-DE/p/1462801Read 30 September 2026Same part numbers 010-02969-10, -11, -12

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black / Nylon, Black / Silicone, White / Silicone3Maker product pageshop.coros.com/products/coros-pace-4-proRead 14 October 2026Option names on the store, verbatim: Black / Silicone, White / Silicone, Black / Nylon.

Carbon Gray DLC Titanium with Black Case, Titanium with Whitestone Case, Soft Gold Titanium with French Gray Case1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1462801Read 30 September 2026

Segment

Sport2Maker product pagecoros.com/pace4proRead 14 October 2026COROS calls it a GPS sport watch and a multisport watch with dedicated run, bike, swim, triathlon and multi-sport modes.

Sport1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1462801Read 30 September 2026Listed under Sports & Fitness > Running

OS updates promisediYears of explicitly promised OS updates. A security-only support period does not establish an OS-upgrade promise.

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Security updates untiliExact end date published for security-update support of this model. Do not calculate it from a stated number of years. A security-only period does not promise OS upgrades.

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Case

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Case sizeiMarketed case-size options. The marketed size can differ from physical case height, such as ceramic editions. Base dimensions describe the smallest base-material case.

47.6mm1Maker product pagecoros.com/pace4pro/specsRead 14 October 2026COROS publishes no marketed case size. 47.6 mm is the stated length and width of the case.

47mm1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1462801Read 30 September 2026

Case shape

Round1Maker product pagecoros.com/pace4pro/specsRead 14 October 2026The display is round and the case outline in the maker product images is round.

Round1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1462801Read 30 September 2026Round body outline observed in the exact base-SKU manufacturer figure (010-02903-00 or 010-02969-00), whose image and model caption are in the public GarminAppBootstrap.

Case materialiMaterial of the housing body, not just the bezel. Use Mixed when the maker describes a mixture of housing/frame materials. Read the published-material field for the parts and proportions.

Fibre-reinforced polymer1Maker product pagecoros.com/pace4pro/specsRead 14 October 2026Materials: cover material Fiber Reinforced Polymer, bezel material Grade 5 Titanium Alloy. The overview and store copy also say TC4 titanium alloy, which is the same alloy as Grade 5. T3 and the5krunner describe a polymer body with a titanium bezel, so the housing is not classed as titanium.15Reviewt3.com/active/fitness-trackers/coros-pace-4-pro-reviewRead 14 October 2026The polymer case body feels a bit plasticky next to the titanium bezel and sapphire glass. This agrees with the maker's cover material and bezel material.

Fibre-reinforced polymer9Reviewirunfar.com/garmin-forerunner-970-reviewRead 30 September 2026Garmin uses a fiber-reinforced polymer case, with a titanium bezel

Case material (as published)

Fiber Reinforced Polymer cover with Grade 5 Titanium Alloy bezel1Maker product pagecoros.com/pace4pro/specsRead 14 October 2026Materials > Cover Material and Bezel Material.

Fiber-reinforced polymer case with titanium bezel9Reviewirunfar.com/garmin-forerunner-970-reviewRead 30 September 2026Design and Fit section explicitly distinguishes the polymer case and titanium bezel.

BackiMaterial of the back of the smallest base-material case. Other materials or regional editions can differ. See source notes.

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Case dimensionsiPhysical case height, width and thickness. The source note states exclusions such as the heart-rate sensor protrusion.

Height47.6Width47.6Thickness11.8mm(1.9 × 1.9 × 0.5 in)1Maker product pagecoros.com/pace4pro/specsRead 14 October 2026Size and Weight > Dimensions 47.6 x 47.6 x 11.8 mm. Height does not include the optical heart rate sensor. The overview calls 11.8 mm the width, but the spec table and reviews treat it as thickness.

Height47Width47Thickness12.9mm(1.9 × 1.9 × 0.5 in)1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1462801Read 30 September 2026

Weight (case only)iWatch body without a strap. An unqualified published weight must not be assumed to exclude the strap.

38g(1.3 oz)1Maker product pagecoros.com/pace4pro/specsRead 14 October 2026The overview comparison lists body weight 38 g for the PACE 4 Pro. The German page calls it Gehäusegewicht.2Maker product pagecoros.com/pace4proRead 14 October 2026PACE 4 Pro body weight 38 g in the comparison.

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Weight with strapiWatch with the stated strap attached. Strap material and case size belong in the source note. Reviewer measurements belong in measured fields.

43g(1.5 oz)1Maker product pagecoros.com/pace4pro/specsRead 14 October 2026Size and Weight: 43 g with nylon band, 51 g with silicone band. The base value is the nylon band. The silicone rows are in the variants.

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Durability

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Water resistanceiStatic water-pressure rating in atmospheres. It is not a safe swimming or diving depth. Diving limits are listed separately.

5ATM1Maker product pagecoros.com/pace4pro/specsRead 14 October 2026Durability > Water Resistance 5 ATM, suitable for surface water activities and not for diving.

5ATM1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1462801Read 30 September 20264Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-025D75CF-3445-49E1-8D81-1AA74AB4E00F/EN-US/GUID-DEC2B782-96E8-4287-8C8A-5907CC9D3B35.htmlRead 30 September 2026Swim, 5 ATM (pressure equivalent to 50 m)

Water resistance standard

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Dust and water rating

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Dive rating

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Max dive depthiMaker-rated depth for the stated diving use, not a conversion from the water-resistance pressure rating.

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MIL-STD-810iMaker claim that the watch was tested against specified MIL-STD-810 methods. It is not a guarantee for every military-standard test.

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MIL-STD-810 tests

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Operating temperatureiPublished operating range. Source notes identify on-wrist limits and other operating conditions. Storage or charging limits are excluded.

Min-20Max50°C1Maker product pagecoros.com/pace4pro/specsRead 14 October 2026Durability > Working Temperature -20 to 50 C. Storage -20 to 60 C is a separate range.

Min-20Max60°C4Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-025D75CF-3445-49E1-8D81-1AA74AB4E00F/EN-US/GUID-DEC2B782-96E8-4287-8C8A-5907CC9D3B35.htmlRead 30 September 2026

Display

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Display type

LTPO OLED1Maker product pagecoros.com/pace4pro/specsRead 14 October 2026

OLED1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1462801Read 30 September 2026Display type: AMOLED (optional always-on mode)

Display type (as published)

LTPO AMOLED Display1Maker product pagecoros.com/pace4pro/specsRead 14 October 2026Display > Display Type LTPO AMOLED Display.

AMOLED1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1462801Read 30 September 2026

Screen sizeiPublished active display diagonal for a rectangular display, or diameter for a round display. Do not calculate it from pixels or display area.

1.47in(3.7 cm)1Maker product pagecoros.com/pace4pro/specsRead 14 October 2026Display > Display Size 1.47 inches.

1.4in(3.6 cm)1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1462801Read 30 September 2026

Resolution

466 × 466px1Maker product pagecoros.com/pace4pro/specsRead 14 October 2026

454 × 454px1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1462801Read 30 September 2026

Pixel densityiPublished pixel density. A rectangular diagonal formula must not be applied to a round display.

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Display area

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Touchscreen

Yes1Maker product pagecoros.com/pace4pro/specsRead 14 October 2026Display copy says 1.47 inch touchscreen display, and the setup guide has Touchscreen settings.

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1462801Read 30 September 2026

Max refresh rateiHighest published display refresh rate in active operation.

60Hz2Maker product pagecoros.com/pace4proRead 14 October 2026The adaptive refresh rate moves from 60Hz to 1Hz LTPO.

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Min refresh rateiLowest published display refresh rate, usually in always-on mode. It is not the active-use minimum unless stated.

1Hz2Maker product pagecoros.com/pace4proRead 14 October 2026The same text gives 1Hz as the lowest rate. It is the LTPO idle rate.

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Peak brightnessiMaker peak-brightness claim. It may apply to a small area or bright ambient light. Full-screen limits and battery/temperature conditions belong in source notes.

3,500nits2Maker product pagecoros.com/pace4proRead 14 October 2026Maker claim of a 3,500 nit AMOLED display. Auto-Brightness is described as from 3,500 nits at noon to 2 nits at 2AM. Window size and test conditions are not stated, so it is a claim and not a measurement.

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Minimum brightness

2nits2Maker product pagecoros.com/pace4proRead 14 October 2026Auto-Brightness range ends at 2 nits at 2AM.

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Always-on display

Yes5Owner's manualsupport.coros.com/hc/en-us/articles/53610991583508-Set-Up-Your-COROS-PACE-4-ProRead 14 October 2026Display > Always On keeps the screen illuminated and dims it when the wrist is lowered.

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1462801Read 30 September 2026

Display cover

Sapphire1Maker product pagecoros.com/pace4pro/specsRead 14 October 2026

Sapphire1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1462801Read 30 September 2026

Display cover (as published)

Sapphire Glass1Maker product pagecoros.com/pace4pro/specsRead 14 October 2026Materials > Screen Material Sapphire Glass.

Sapphire Crystal1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1462801Read 30 September 2026Lens material: Sapphire Crystal. Bezel material: titanium

Platform

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Platform

Proprietary8Maker product pagesupport.coros.com/hc/en-us/articles/53824831742100-COROS-PACE-4-Pro-Release-NotesRead 14 October 2026COROS publishes its own firmware versions through the COROS app and Wi-Fi updates. Tom's Guide says there is no app store. No Wear OS, watchOS or HarmonyOS.

Proprietary1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1462801Read 30 September 2026

OS at launch

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Software

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Latest OS

V3.2008.08Maker product pagesupport.coros.com/hc/en-us/articles/53824831742100-COROS-PACE-4-Pro-Release-NotesRead 14 October 2026Latest published PACE 4 Pro firmware V3.2008.0, September 26 2026. The FCC test sample ran software V3.1706.0, which is not an OS-at-launch claim.

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Works with

iOS, Android5Owner's manualsupport.coros.com/hc/en-us/articles/53610991583508-Set-Up-Your-COROS-PACE-4-ProRead 14 October 2026Download the COROS app from the iOS or Google Play store.

iOS, Android1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1462801Read 30 September 2026

Phone requirement

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Current Garmin Connect app: iPhone with iOS 18.2 or later, or Android 9 or later with native Google Play Store support. Android Go is not supported.15Maker product pagesupport.garmin.com/en-SGRead 8 October 2026Current official FAQ read through the public search index: Android 9+, native Google Play Store required, Android Go unsupported. It gives general iOS 18+, while the current Garmin-published App Store listing more precisely requires iOS 18.2. The directly opened FAQ returned a script shell, so indexed access is qualified. Older indexed regional iOS 15/Android 7 text is not used as the current app-install requirement. Compatibility still depends on the phone, and Garmin lists some models that did not pass its tests.16Maker product pageapps.apple.com/us/app/garmin-connect/id583446403Read 8 October 2026Current Garmin International App Store listing explicitly requires iOS 18.2 or later and is for iPhone. This is the current companion-app installation minimum, not a claim that this was the watch's launch minimum or that standalone watch functions require an iPhone.

App store

No14Reviewtomsguide.com/wellness/smartwatches/coros-pace-4-pro-reviewRead 14 October 2026The smart features section says there is no app store. Syncing data to Strava or TrainingPeaks does not install third-party apps on the watch.

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1462801Read 30 September 2026Connect IQ with an on-device Connect IQ Store

Voice assistants

Voice Control5Owner's manualsupport.coros.com/hc/en-us/articles/53610991583508-Set-Up-Your-COROS-PACE-4-ProRead 14 October 2026Holding the Action button launches Voice Control for commands such as start a run or create a reminder. The list names the watch's own voice commands, not a third-party assistant.

Voice Commands, Phone Assistant5Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-025D75CF-3445-49E1-8D81-1AA74AB4E00F/EN-US/Forerunner_970_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 8 October 2026Named manual sections Using Voice Commands and Using the Phone Assistant. Phone Assistant relies on the paired smartphone.

Chipset

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Process

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CPU cores

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CPU configuration

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Max CPU clock

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GPU

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Low-power coprocessor

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Memory

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RAMiKeep published GB values as stated. Convert a source explicitly labelled MB using 1000 MB per GB and preserve its original figure and unit in the note. Do not assume MB means MiB. Convert explicit MiB or GiB to decimal GB through their byte definitions, recording the conversion in the note. This normalization does not establish an exact physical byte count.

64 MB16Press articlebikeradar.com/news/coros-pace-4-pro-smartwatchRead 14 October 2026Relays COROS: double the RAM size of the PACE 4 at 64MB. The same sentence says 64GB storage, which conflicts with the maker's 32GB spec and is not used. Stored as 0.064 GB, 64 MB at 1000 MB per GB.17Retailer pageplaybetter.com/products/coros-pace-4-pro-multisport-gps-smartwatchRead 14 October 2026Spec list reads RAM 64MB (2x PACE 4), in agreement with BikeRadar.

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StorageiTotal built-in storage the maker states, in decimal GB. Space available to the user is lower and goes in the source note. A figure the maker gives only as available space is not stored.

32GB1Maker product pagecoros.com/pace4pro/specsRead 14 October 2026Memory > Internal Memory 32GB, shared by music and maps. The support article Playing Music from Your COROS Watch still says 4GB for the PACE 4 Pro, which looks like an unchanged line from the PACE 4. The spec table, the buy page and reviews say 32GB.

32GB1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1462801Read 30 September 20264Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-025D75CF-3445-49E1-8D81-1AA74AB4E00F/EN-US/GUID-DEC2B782-96E8-4287-8C8A-5907CC9D3B35.htmlRead 30 September 2026Media storage: Up to 32 GB

Health sensors

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Heart rate sensor

Optical heart rate monitor, multi-channel PPG1Maker product pagecoros.com/pace4pro/specsRead 14 October 2026Data Tracking lists an Optical Heart Rate Monitor, and the overview says the latest multi-channel PPG sensor. Tattoos may affect readings.

Garmin Elevate Gen 57Reviewdcrainmaker.com/2025/06/garmin-forerunner-970-in-depth-review-brillance.htmlRead 30 September 2026Added Garmin Elevate Gen5 optical HR sensor

ECG capabilityiElectrical heart sensing hardware with an ECG capability. The ECG app can require an eligible country, age and paired phone.

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Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1462801Read 30 September 2026

Blood oxygen sensingiBlood-oxygen sensing capability. App availability and medical status vary by market.

Yes1Maker product pagecoros.com/pace4pro/specsRead 14 October 2026Data Tracking lists an Optical Pulse Oximeter.5Owner's manualsupport.coros.com/hc/en-us/articles/53610991583508-Set-Up-Your-COROS-PACE-4-ProRead 14 October 2026Sensor list: Pulse oximetry sensor (new SpO2 sensor).

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1462801Read 30 September 2026

Skin temperature sensingiA sensor or supported function that measures skin temperature. It is not a core-body thermometer.

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Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1462801Read 30 September 2026

Blood pressure featureiPublished blood-pressure feature category. Hypertension notifications are not numerical blood-pressure readings.

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Body composition sensor

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Skin conductance (EDA)

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Medical clearancesiNamed regulatory clearances and their jurisdiction. General water resistance or an ECG sensor does not establish medical clearance.

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Motion and environment sensors

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Accelerometer

Yes1Maker product pagecoros.com/pace4pro/specsRead 14 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1462801Read 30 September 2026

Accelerometer range

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Gyroscope

Yes1Maker product pagecoros.com/pace4pro/specsRead 14 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1462801Read 30 September 2026

Barometric altimeter

Yes1Maker product pagecoros.com/pace4pro/specsRead 14 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1462801Read 30 September 2026

Compass

Yes1Maker product pagecoros.com/pace4pro/specsRead 14 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1462801Read 30 September 2026

Ambient light sensor

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Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1462801Read 30 September 2026

Depth gauge

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Depth gauge rangeiPublished measurement range of the depth gauge, distinct from maximum diving depth and water-pressure resistance.

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Water temperature sensor

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Health and fitness

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Health featuresiSupported health functions with country, phone and subscription restrictions in the source notes. Upcoming functions are not counted as available.

Blood oxygen app, Heart rate variability, Sleep tracking, Sleep stages, Stress tracking, Cycle tracking1Maker product pagecoros.com/pace4pro/specsRead 14 October 2026Data Tracking > Daily Features lists Daily Stress, Sleep with REM tracking, HRV and Wellness Check. The setup guide describes sleep stages, overnight HRV, menstrual cycle tracking and the SpO2 oximeter. Resting heart rate is read every 10 minutes in daily use, so continuous heart rate is not stored. Tom's Guide says the watch has no readiness score.5Owner's manualsupport.coros.com/hc/en-us/articles/53610991583508-Set-Up-Your-COROS-PACE-4-ProRead 14 October 2026Sleep and Wellness Features names sleep with a sleep score and stages, overnight HRV and menstrual cycle tracking. Daily Stress is a setting. The Oximeter control takes manual SpO2 readings.

Continuous heart rate, Heart rate alerts, ECG app, Blood oxygen app, Heart rate variability, Sleep tracking, Stress tracking, Readiness score, Cycle tracking, Temperature-based ovulation1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1462801Read 30 September 2026Heart rate every second, abnormal heart rate alerts (high and low), Garmin ECG app, Pulse Ox, HRV status, advanced sleep, all-day stress, training readiness, women's health. Ovulation from the press release6Press releasegarmin.com/en-US/newsroom/press-release/sports-fitness/garmin-unveils-the-forerunner-570-and-forerunner-970-its-newest-gps-running-and-triathlon-smartwatches-for-performance-driven-athletesRead 30 September 2026Skin temperature helps provide improved period predictions and past ovulation estimates

Fitness featuresiSupported workout functions. A sport-profile name alone does not prove advanced metrics such as running power or running dynamics. Trackback follows the recorded route back to the start. A compass arrow that points straight to the start does not count.

VO2 max, Training load, Recovery advice, Pool swim, Open water swim, Interval workouts, Route navigation, Turn-by-turn navigation, Trackback1Maker product pagecoros.com/pace4pro/specsRead 14 October 2026EvoLab lists recovery, fatigue, training load and VO2 max. Basic Interval Training is named. Supported Activity Modes list Open Water and Pool Swim. Navigation lists Back-To-Start, and the setup guide describes Turn by Turn and Back to Start retracing your GPS track. Running dynamics need a COROS POD, so they are not stored.5Owner's manualsupport.coros.com/hc/en-us/articles/53610991583508-Set-Up-Your-COROS-PACE-4-ProRead 14 October 2026Navigation Settings include Turn by Turn and Back to Start, which retraces your steps via your GPS track.

VO2 max, Training load, Recovery advice, Running dynamics, Running power, Pool swim, Open water swim, Strength rep counting, Interval workouts, Route navigation, Turn-by-turn navigation, Trackback, Climb detection, Golf courses1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1462801Read 30 September 2026VO2 max, training load, recovery time, running dynamics, running power, pool and open-water swim, automatic rep counting, interval training, course guidance, TracBack, ClimbPro, 43,000 preloaded golf courses. Turn-by-turn from the press release6Press releasegarmin.com/en-US/newsroom/press-release/sports-fitness/garmin-unveils-the-forerunner-570-and-forerunner-970-its-newest-gps-running-and-triathlon-smartwatches-for-performance-driven-athletesRead 30 September 2026get turn-by-turn directions

Sport profilesiPublished count of distinct sport/activity profiles. A claim such as 180+ is not an exact integer count.

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Dive modesiActual supported dive modes. Water resistance or a depth app alone does not establish decompression-capable scuba support.

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Snorkel1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1462801Read 30 September 2026Snorkeling is an activity profile. No scuba or apnea profile

External sensorsiTypes of external workout sensors the watch can pair with. GPS reception, phone data and built-in sensors do not qualify.

Heart rate strap, Power meter, Speed and cadence, Foot pod1Maker product pagecoros.com/pace4pro/specsRead 14 October 2026The buy page FAQ names heart rate monitors, cycling power meters, cadence sensors, speed sensors and the COROS POD 2 running dynamics pod, all over Bluetooth. No smart-trainer capability is stated.

Heart rate strap, Power meter, Speed and cadence, Foot pod, Smart trainer1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1462801Read 30 September 2026HRM, power meter, speed and cadence sensor, foot pod, smart trainer control

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Fall detectioniAutomatic fall detection. Incident detection restricted to recorded workouts is not counted as general fall detection.

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Car crash detection

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Emergency SOSiA manual emergency alert to emergency services or preset contacts. Source notes identify the recipient, paired-phone requirement and country limits. Satellite is listed separately.

Yes9Maker product pagesupport.coros.com/hc/en-us/articles/25514157012116-Safety-AlertsRead 14 October 2026The PACE 4 Pro spec page lists Safety Alerts under navigation features. This article, last edited 2026-06-23, lists the PACE 4 and PACE Pro but not the PACE 4 Pro, so it is used only for how the feature works. A manual Safety Alert sends location and a live tracking link by text to up to three preset contacts during outdoor activities, and it needs the paired phone with cell service. It does not contact local emergency services.

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1462801Read 30 September 2026Safety and Tracking > Assistance. Sends an alert to preset personal emergency contacts through a paired phone. It does not call emergency services.

Emergency sireniPublished or measured siren sound level in decibels. Audible distance alone does not establish this value. Measurement distance belongs in source notes.

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Live location sharingiShares live location during supported use. A paired phone or data subscription may be required.

Yes10Maker product pagesupport.coros.com/hc/en-us/articles/51716258730772-How-to-Use-Live-TrackingRead 14 October 2026Live Tracking works for outdoor activities and needs the phone connected with the COROS app running. The article, last edited 2026-08-14, does not list the PACE 4 Pro. Tom's Guide says the PACE 4 Pro can share a live tracking link, so the value rests on that review plus how the feature works.14Reviewtomsguide.com/wellness/smartwatches/coros-pace-4-pro-reviewRead 14 October 2026During activities you can share a live tracking link and send SOS alerts.

Yes7Reviewdcrainmaker.com/2025/06/garmin-forerunner-970-in-depth-review-brillance.htmlRead 30 September 2026Ride test with LiveTrack enabled

Dedicated LED flashlightiA dedicated hardware LED flashlight. Lighting the display white is not counted.

No5Owner's manualsupport.coros.com/hc/en-us/articles/53610991583508-Set-Up-Your-COROS-PACE-4-ProRead 14 October 2026The Flashlight tool lights the screen white. It is not a dedicated hardware LED.

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1462801Read 30 September 2026

Positioning

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PositioningiPublished satellite systems and signal bands. Do not infer bands from dual-frequency support alone.

GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS1Maker product pagecoros.com/pace4pro/specsRead 14 October 2026Geo Location > Satellite Systems lists GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, Beidou and QZSS. Signal bands per system are not listed.

GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1462801Read 30 September 2026

Dual-band GNSSiMaker-stated dual-frequency satellite reception. Supported constellations and signal bands are listed separately.

Yes1Maker product pagecoros.com/pace4pro/specsRead 14 October 2026Geo Location > GNSS Chipset reads All-Satellite Dual-Frequency.2Maker product pagecoros.com/pace4proRead 14 October 2026Overview: dual-frequency GPS.

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1462801Read 30 September 2026

Offline mapsiMap data stored on the watch and usable without live phone data. GPX routes or breadcrumb tracks alone are not offline maps.

Yes1Maker product pagecoros.com/pace4pro/specsRead 14 October 2026Navigation lists downloadable Landscape and Topo global maps, and 32GB holds them.

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1462801Read 30 September 2026

Connectivity

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BluetoothiPublished Bluetooth support for this model. The version is recorded separately. Unknown version does not mean the radio is absent.

Yes1Maker product pagecoros.com/pace4pro/specsRead 14 October 2026Connectivity lists Bluetooth for accessories and phone. No Bluetooth version is published.

Yes5Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-025D75CF-3445-49E1-8D81-1AA74AB4E00F/EN-US/Forerunner_970_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact Forerunner 970 manual: Bluetooth phone pairing, sensor pairing and Garmin Share chapters explicitly establish radio support. A Bluetooth version is not published here and is not guessed.

Bluetooth version

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Wi-FiiPublished Wi-Fi support for this model. The standard and bands are recorded separately. Unknown standard does not mean Wi-Fi is absent.

Yes1Maker product pagecoros.com/pace4pro/specsRead 14 October 2026Connectivity > Data Sync Wi-Fi / COROS App.5Owner's manualsupport.coros.com/hc/en-us/articles/53610991583508-Set-Up-Your-COROS-PACE-4-ProRead 14 October 2026System > WiFi connects the watch to Wi-Fi to upload activities and download firmware.

Yes5Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-025D75CF-3445-49E1-8D81-1AA74AB4E00F/EN-US/Forerunner_970_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact Forerunner 970 manual printed page 84 documents Wi-Fi network setup, activity uploads, music/map downloads and updates. Initial setup needs Garmin Connect or Garmin Express. The Wi-Fi standard is not inferred from compatible router protocols.

Wi-Fi standard

Wi-Fi 613Regulatory filingfccid.co/api/files/s2/fccids/2BBGF-W337/files/c1951110_SAR_Test_Report.pdfRead 14 October 2026Radio specification lists IEEE 802.11b/g/n/ax with 802.11ax HE20, which is Wi-Fi 6.

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Wi-Fi bands

2.4 GHz13Regulatory filingfccid.co/api/files/s2/fccids/2BBGF-W337/files/c1951110_SAR_Test_Report.pdfRead 14 October 2026All Wi-Fi modes are listed at 2412 MHz to 2462 MHz, so 2.4 GHz only.

2.4 GHz14Maker product pagesupport.garmin.com/en-USRead 8 October 2026Generic Garmin Wi-Fi-capable watch/Edge network-requirements FAQ states 2.4 GHz only, with 5 GHz unsupported. The exact 970 manual independently proves Wi-Fi support and its EU radio table gives 2.4 GHz. This generic network guidance is used for the band only, not a device Wi-Fi standard. The FAQ lists compatible router protocols, which do not prove the watch's maximum protocol.

CellulariTrue when a cellular edition is sold. A variant row states whether that individual model has cellular hardware.

No13Regulatory filingfccid.co/api/files/s2/fccids/2BBGF-W337/files/c1951110_SAR_Test_Report.pdfRead 14 October 2026The report and the grant list only Bluetooth BR/EDR/LE and 2.4 GHz WLAN transmitters. The COROS connectivity row lists only Bluetooth and Wi-Fi.

No7Reviewdcrainmaker.com/2025/06/garmin-forerunner-970-in-depth-review-brillance.htmlRead 30 September 2026Reviewer explicitly states missing LTE/cellular built-in. Not inferred solely from the maker connectivity list.

Network

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4G bandsiPublished LTE bands for the stated regional cellular model. Do not transfer bands to another region or Wi-Fi-only model.

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5G bandsiPublished 5G NR bands for the stated regional cellular model. RedCap support does not establish conventional full-bandwidth phone 5G.

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NFCiSome regions sell an NFC edition, so it is per variant.

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Yes4Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-025D75CF-3445-49E1-8D81-1AA74AB4E00F/EN-US/GUID-DEC2B782-96E8-4287-8C8A-5907CC9D3B35.htmlRead 30 September 2026EU wireless frequencies list 13.56 MHz, used by Garmin Pay

Contactless payments

No14Reviewtomsguide.com/wellness/smartwatches/coros-pace-4-pro-reviewRead 14 October 2026The specs table lists NFC payments: No, and the smart features section says it does not offer NFC payments. NFC hardware is not ruled out, so the NFC field is not stored.

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1462801Read 30 September 2026

Payment services

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Garmin Pay1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1462801Read 30 September 2026

Ultra-wideband

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Satellite

None13Regulatory filingfccid.co/api/files/s2/fccids/2BBGF-W337/files/c1951110_SAR_Test_Report.pdfRead 14 October 2026No satellite radio or satellite messaging in the radio list or the COROS connectivity row.

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ANT+

No19Spec databasethe5krunner.com/specs/coros/pace-4-proRead 14 October 2026The5krunner says sensors connect over Bluetooth only. COROS also lists Bluetooth as the accessory connection, and Tom's Guide says external sensors connect via Bluetooth.

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1462801Read 30 September 2026

Audio

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Speaker

Yes1Maker product pagecoros.com/pace4pro/specsRead 14 October 2026Data Tracking lists a speaker to take hands-free calls or play activity alerts out loud. The setup guide lists a Drain the Speaker control.5Owner's manualsupport.coros.com/hc/en-us/articles/53610991583508-Set-Up-Your-COROS-PACE-4-ProRead 14 October 2026Sensor list ends with Speaker and Microphone with noise reduction. Volume settings apply to tones and alerts through the speaker.

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1462801Read 30 September 2026

Microphones

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Calls on the watchiVoice-call capability of the marketed model, including sold cellular editions. Variant radio capability and paired-phone requirements still apply.

Phone only18Reviewactive.com/running/articles/coros-pace-4-pro-reviewRead 14 October 2026The built-in speaker and microphone enable a talk feature when paired with a phone. The COROS store copy says hands-free calls. The watch has no cellular radio, so calls go through the paired phone.

Phone only1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1462801Read 30 September 2026Make calls and send texts via voice: yes (with paired compatible smartphone)

Music on the watchiPlays audio stored on the watch. Remote control of phone playback or streaming alone does not qualify.

Yes5Owner's manualsupport.coros.com/hc/en-us/articles/53610991583508-Set-Up-Your-COROS-PACE-4-ProRead 14 October 2026Music: the PACE 4 Pro plays local MP3 files stored on the device.14Reviewtomsguide.com/wellness/smartwatches/coros-pace-4-pro-reviewRead 14 October 2026You can store music on the PACE 4 Pro, but it only supports MP3 files and cannot link to streaming services.

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1462801Read 30 September 2026

Controls

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ButtonsiPhysical controls used to operate the watch, excluding the rotating crown and strap-release buttons. A clickable rotating crown is counted only in Crown.

21Maker product pagecoros.com/pace4pro/specsRead 14 October 2026Design lists Digital Dial, Back Button and Action Button. The dial is a rotating control and is not counted in the two buttons.5Owner's manualsupport.coros.com/hc/en-us/articles/53610991583508-Set-Up-Your-COROS-PACE-4-ProRead 14 October 2026Operating PACE 4 Pro: Digital Dial (top right), Back/Lap Button (bottom right) and Action Button (bottom left).

55Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-025D75CF-3445-49E1-8D81-1AA74AB4E00F/EN-US/Forerunner_970_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 8 October 2026Button Functions lists five buttons6Press releasegarmin.com/en-US/newsroom/press-release/sports-fitness/garmin-unveils-the-forerunner-570-and-forerunner-970-its-newest-gps-running-and-triathlon-smartwatches-for-performance-driven-athletesRead 30 September 2026purpose-built 5-button design

Named operating buttonsiNames of operating buttons, excluding the crown and strap-release controls.

Back/Lap Button, Action Button1Maker product pagecoros.com/pace4pro/specsRead 14 October 2026Design: Back Button and Action Button. Setup guide names them Back/Lap Button and Action Button.5Owner's manualsupport.coros.com/hc/en-us/articles/53610991583508-Set-Up-Your-COROS-PACE-4-ProRead 14 October 2026

Upper-left button, Middle-left button, Lower-left button, Upper-right button, Lower-right button5Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-025D75CF-3445-49E1-8D81-1AA74AB4E00F/EN-US/Forerunner_970_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 8 October 2026Introduction > Button Functions, printed pages 6-7. These are the manual-published control names, not invented LIGHT/UP/BACK-LAP labels.

CrowniA crown that rotates to control the interface. A round push button that does not rotate is not a crown.

Rotating1Maker product pagecoros.com/pace4pro/specsRead 14 October 2026The Digital Dial scrolls and presses to confirm. No haptic claim.5Owner's manualsupport.coros.com/hc/en-us/articles/53610991583508-Set-Up-Your-COROS-PACE-4-ProRead 14 October 2026Scroll the dial to move the selection and press to confirm.

None5Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-025D75CF-3445-49E1-8D81-1AA74AB4E00F/EN-US/Forerunner_970_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 8 October 2026Device overview shows five control buttons with no rotating crown.

Rotating bezeliPhysical rotation or touch gestures around the display edge. A fixed decorative bezel is None.

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Gestures

Raise wrist to wake display5Owner's manualsupport.coros.com/hc/en-us/articles/53610991583508-Set-Up-Your-COROS-PACE-4-ProRead 14 October 2026Gesture Backlight turns the backlight on when the watch detects a wrist raise.

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Battery and charging

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Battery capacityiPublished battery capacity for the stated case size. Rated and typical capacity are distinguished in source notes.

447mAh17Retailer pageplaybetter.com/products/coros-pace-4-pro-multisport-gps-smartwatchRead 14 October 2026PlayBetter spec list reads Battery 447mAh. It is the only source for the capacity. COROS does not publish it and no FCC exhibit or teardown states it. Nominal voltage is not given.

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Claimed battery lifeiMaker endurance claims with distinct operating modes and case sizes. With solar describes augmentation of that estimate, not hardware capability. Use false for ordinary claims without solar augmentation, true for explicitly solar-aided claims, and omit it when solar qualification is unclear. Source notes state AOD, GNSS, music and solar conditions. Do not create a normal-use row from an AOD-only claim. Low power denotes the maker battery-saver mode. Keep its typical, light-use and always-on claims separate from standard-mode claims. GPS power saving identifies an intermediate reduced-accuracy GNSS saving preset. Source notes retain the maker's preset name and published conditions. Max battery GPS is the distinct maximum-saving claim. When the maker has only one GPS saving preset, it is GPS power saving.

ACOROS PACE 4 Pro

Mode	With solar	Hours (h)
Smartwatch	No	504
Always-on	No	168
GPS, automatic system selection	No	40
GPS, all systems	No	60
GPS, all systems, always-on display	No	45
GPS, all systems with music	No	17
GPS, dual-band	No	40
GPS, dual-band, always-on display	No	30
GPS, dual-band with music	No	15

Source1Maker product pagecoros.com/pace4pro/specsRead 14 October 2026Battery > All Systems On 60 h (45 h with Always-On Display, 17 h with offline music playing), Dual Frequency 40 h (30 h with Always-On Display, 15 h with offline music playing), Daily Use 21 days (7 days with Always-On Display). The Battery Specifications article adds Auto 40+ hours (30+ with Always-On Display), which is stored as 40 with the plus sign here. Days are converted to hours exactly. The 17 and 15 hour music rows do not state the display setting. The store FAQ calls the 45 h figure MAX GPS with dual frequency, which conflicts with the spec table and the battery article, so the spec table is followed.6Maker product pagesupport.coros.com/hc/en-us/articles/23476623096980-Battery-SpecificationsRead 14 October 2026PACE 4 Pro table: Auto 40+ hours (30+ with Always On display), All Systems On / High 60 hours (45), Dual Frequency / Max 40 hours (30), daily use with Sleep Tracking + Daily Stress 21 days (7 days with Always On display). Actual consumption can be higher with backlight, navigation, weak signal and accessories. The Auto row has no always-on option in the schema, so only the 40 hour figure is stored.

BGarmin Forerunner 970

Mode	With solar	Hours (h)
Smartwatch	No	360
GPS	No	26
GPS, automatic system selection	No	23
GPS, dual-band	No	21
GPS with music	No	14
GPS, automatic system selection with music	No	13
GPS, dual-band with music	No	12

Source5Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-025D75CF-3445-49E1-8D81-1AA74AB4E00F/EN-US/Forerunner_970_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 8 October 2026Specifications > Battery Life Information, printed page 122: GPS-only, Auto Select, All + Multi-Band and their music-playback modes. Smartwatch mode includes activity tracking, phone notifications and HR.

Smartwatch mode (claimed)iMaker normal-use smartwatch claim without solar. A watch with only an explicit AOD-mode claim has no value here. Workloads differ and source notes must be read.

504h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

360h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

AOD battery life (up to)iMaker claimed smartwatch endurance with the always-on display enabled and without solar, for the base case. Source notes preserve workload and case conditions. This is a claim, not a measured test or an AOD-off estimate.

168h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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GPS mode (claimed)iMaker regular GPS/GNSS activity claim without solar, for the base case. AOD, multi-band, music and power-saving conditions have separate rows when published.

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26h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Solar chargingiPublished solar charging hardware capability. An ordinary battery estimate without solar augmentation does not prove that the watch lacks solar charging hardware.

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Charging methodiThe connection at the watch, not the cable end at the USB adapter. A proprietary inductive puck is not Qi unless interoperability is explicitly established.

Proprietary plug5Owner's manualsupport.coros.com/hc/en-us/articles/53610991583508-Set-Up-Your-COROS-PACE-4-ProRead 14 October 2026Metal pins on the A2 adapter plug into the charging port on the back of the watch and snap into place. The standard USB-C cable connects to the A2 and not to the watch.7Maker product pagesupport.coros.com/hc/en-us/articles/53639686483988-Charging-Your-PACE-4-ProRead 14 October 2026The adapter pins fit into the charging port on the back of the watch and the adapter takes any standard USB-C cable.

Proprietary plug1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1462801Read 30 September 2026General > Charging method: Garmin proprietary plug charger. Neither magnetic pins nor USB-C at the watch.

Charging guidanceiPublished charging requirements, nominal estimates and compatibility guidance. Keep adapter ratings separate from power accepted by the watch.

The COROS A2 charging adapter clips onto the watch and takes any standard USB-C cable. COROS asks for an LPS-certified charger and says to use only 5V/1A charging ports with no fast-charge cables or power banks.7Maker product pagesupport.coros.com/hc/en-us/articles/53639686483988-Charging-Your-PACE-4-ProRead 14 October 2026Use an LPS-compliant charger and official accessories. Do not use a battery pack with quick-charge capability. The Maintenance and Support article says to use only 5V/1A charging ports and no fast-charge cables or power banks.

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Max charging power (watch)iPublished maximum charging power at the watch. Adapter rating or charger input power does not prove the power accepted by the watch.

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Fast chargingiAn explicit fast-charging capability claim. A short charging time or high adapter wattage alone does not qualify.

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Quick charge claimiMaker claim for usage from a short charge. Source notes identify the usage workload, such as normal use or sleep tracking.

Charge time30 minUse time10 h2Maker product pagecoros.com/pace4proRead 14 October 2026The buy page FAQ says 30 minutes of charging returns roughly 10 hours of GPS. The GPS mode is not stated.

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Charge 0 to 80% (claimed)iMaker claim for charging an empty battery to 80%. Charger and approximate qualifiers belong in source notes.

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Full charge time (claimed)iMaker advertised nominal full-charge duration. Approximate or theoretical maker estimates are allowed, with their conditions in source notes. Partial-charge intervals do not qualify. Measured 0 to 100% tests have a separate field.

90min1Maker product pagecoros.com/pace4pro/specsRead 14 October 2026Battery > Charging Time About 1.5 hours. The store FAQ says approximately 1.5 hours from 0 to 100% in normal temperature. Stored as 90 minutes, a nominal claim and not a measured test.

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Measured

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Peak brightness (measured)iReviewer measurement. Source notes state screen area, mode and ambient light. A small-area peak claim cannot be replaced with a full-screen measurement.

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Battery life (measured)iReviewer-observed mixed-use endurance. Source notes state case size, AOD, workout use and whether it was a complete discharge. Extrapolation from partial discharge is excluded.

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Battery tests (measured)iReviewer-observed endurance, with case size and test settings in source notes. Partial-discharge projections are not stored as measured endurance.

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BGarmin Forerunner 970

Test	Hours (h)
GPS activity	25
Mixed use, always-on	60

Source7Reviewdcrainmaker.com/2025/06/garmin-forerunner-970-in-depth-review-brillance.htmlRead 30 September 2026Basics > battery: observational 2.5 days with AOD and high default brightness, plus GPS workouts. 60 h is an exact conversion of the stated 2.5 days, but not a standardized lab benchmark.8Measurementoutdoorgearlab.com/reviews/camping-and-hiking/gps-watch/garmin-forerunner-970Read 30 September 2026Battery Life section: 25 hours continuously recorded in normal GPS mode. A separate 60 h mixed-use AOD observation from DC Rainmaker uses default high brightness and 1-3 h GPS workouts per day.

Full charge time (measured)iReviewer measurement from empty to full, not 0-80% or a charge from 5%. Source notes name the charger and case size.

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95min8Measurementoutdoorgearlab.com/reviews/camping-and-hiking/gps-watch/garmin-forerunner-970Read 30 September 2026Measured Charging Time table: 95 min. Watch case 47 mm. Charger/adapter and precise endpoints are not specified on the product review page.13Reviewoutdoorgearlab.com/topics/camping-and-hiking/best-gps-watchRead 30 September 2026Forerunner 970 table: measured charging time 95 min. Battery Life methodology describes empty-to-full charging and default settings. Charger/adapter not specified.

Strap

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Lug widthiDistance between standard strap attachment lugs, not the decorative width of a proprietary strap. Unknown for custom connectors unless the maker publishes lug width.

22mm1Maker product pagecoros.com/pace4pro/specsRead 14 October 2026Watch Band > Width 22mm.

22mm1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1462801Read 30 September 2026

Quick-release strapiThe supplied strap can be detached through its quick-release mechanism. Compatibility with quick-release replacement straps alone does not qualify.

Yes1Maker product pagecoros.com/pace4pro/specsRead 14 October 2026Watch Band > Installation Type Quick Release.

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1462801Read 30 September 2026

Strap systemiPublished attachment system and compatible case sizes. Proprietary connectors are distinguished from standard spring bars.

22 mm quick-release straps1Maker product pagecoros.com/pace4pro/specsRead 14 October 2026Watch Band > Width 22mm with Quick Release installation.

QuickFit 221Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1462801Read 30 September 2026

Strap materialiMaterial of the supplied strap for the stated package. Do not substitute material from another band sold separately.

Nylon1Maker product pagecoros.com/pace4pro/specsRead 14 October 2026Materials > Band Material Silicone / Nylon. The base is the Black nylon package. The silicone SKUs are variants.

Silicone1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1462801Read 30 September 2026

Strap

Black nylon band1Maker product pagecoros.com/pace4pro/specsRead 14 October 2026The COROS store names the options Black / Nylon, Black / Silicone and White / Silicone.

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Strap sizesiPublished wrist-circumference range for the stated strap or case. Source notes distinguish an overall compatible wrist range from one supplied strap size.

ACOROS PACE 4 Pro

Size	Wrist (min) (mm)	Wrist (max) (mm)
Nylon	135	205

Source1Maker product pagecoros.com/pace4pro/specsRead 14 October 2026Watch Band: nylon 135-205 mm, silicone 140-220 mm.

BGarmin Forerunner 970

Wrist (min) (mm)	Wrist (max) (mm)
135	205

Source1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1462801Read 30 September 2026Physical Size specifies wrist circumference 135-205 mm. The source supplies no strap-size label. An invented Included band label was removed.

Regulatory

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FCC ID

2BBGF-W33712Regulatory filingfccid.co/fcc/2BBGF-W337Read 14 October 2026FCC ID 2BBGF-W337, model W337, COROS PACE 4 Pro, grant date Sep 29, 2026. Read on a public mirror of the FCC filing. The grant notes list BLE and 2.4GHz WLAN transmitters only.

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SAR limb (US)iPublished limb/wrist SAR for the stated base regional model under the US regime. Other case sizes or radio versions can differ. Head or body SAR is excluded.

0.343W/kg13Regulatory filingfccid.co/api/files/s2/fccids/2BBGF-W337/files/c1951110_SAR_Test_Report.pdfRead 14 October 2026FCC SAR test report DDT-RE26070744-2E04, issued 2026-09-21: highest reported extremity (10-g) SAR at 0 mm is 0.343 W/kg for 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi. Bluetooth extremity is 0.033 W/kg. Limit 4.0 W/kg. This is the US regime.

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SAR limb (EU)iPublished limb/wrist SAR for the stated base regional model under the EU regime. Other case sizes or radio versions can differ. Head or body SAR is excluded.

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0.11W/kg4Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-025D75CF-3445-49E1-8D81-1AA74AB4E00F/EN-US/GUID-DEC2B782-96E8-4287-8C8A-5907CC9D3B35.htmlRead 30 September 2026EU SAR values: 0.11 W/kg limb

Other certifications

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In the box

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In the box

COROS PACE 4 Pro GPS Watch, COROS A2 Charging Adapter5Owner's manualsupport.coros.com/hc/en-us/articles/53610991583508-Set-Up-Your-COROS-PACE-4-ProRead 14 October 2026What's In the Box: COROS PACE 4 Pro GPS Watch and COROS A2 Charging Adapter. The buy page adds that a USB-C charging cable is not included. The strap is not named in the list.

Forerunner 970 GPS running watch, Charging cable, Documentation1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1462801Read 30 September 2026In the Box tab

Power adapter in boxiA mains/USB power adapter is supplied. A charging cable, inductive puck or charging dock alone does not count.

No5Owner's manualsupport.coros.com/hc/en-us/articles/53610991583508-Set-Up-Your-COROS-PACE-4-ProRead 14 October 2026The A2 is a watch-side charging adapter. The box has no mains or USB power adapter and no USB-C cable.

No1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1462801Read 30 September 2026The In the Box list has no power adapter

Links

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Product page

coros.com/pace4pro2Maker product pagecoros.com/pace4proRead 14 October 2026COROS PACE 4 Pro overview page.

www.garmin.com/en-US/p/14628011Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1462801Read 30 September 2026

Spec sheet

coros.com/pace4pro/specs1Maker product pagecoros.com/pace4pro/specsRead 14 October 2026

www.garmin.com/en-US/p/14628011Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1462801Read 30 September 2026Specifications tab in the public GarminAppBootstrap document, exact model SKUs checked.

Manual

support.coros.com/hc/en-us/articles/53610991583508-Set-Up-Your-COROS-PACE-4-Pro5Owner's manualsupport.coros.com/hc/en-us/articles/53610991583508-Set-Up-Your-COROS-PACE-4-ProRead 14 October 2026Set Up Your COROS PACE 4 Pro, the model setup and operating guide, last edited 2026-09-20.

www8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-025D75CF-3445-49E1-8D81-1AA74AB4E00F/EN-US/Forerunner_970_OM_EN-US.pdf5Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-025D75CF-3445-49E1-8D81-1AA74AB4E00F/EN-US/Forerunner_970_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 8 October 2026

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

2years11Maker product pagesupport.coros.com/hc/en-us/articles/360039803532-COROS-Warranty-PolicyRead 14 October 2026COROS offers a 2-year warranty from the original activation date for watches that contain batteries. Straps, charging cables and non-battery accessories have 6 months. Local consumer law rights may differ. The COROS store metafield also says 2-year.

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Both are also in the API. Back to all smartwatches.