Want a Garmin Forerunner? I'm begging you to look at this Coros Pace 3 Black Friday deal instead

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In the fall of 2023, I was running hard up a hill in Portugal. Reaching the top of the scrub, I was greeted by a stunning view of a pure azure sea. But I was slightly distracted from the view: I was reviewing the Coros Pace 3 running watch, and I was amazed at how such a good fitness tracker could be so cheap.

It's just gotten even cheaper. Right now you can get the Coros Pace 3 for $199 at Amazon US (was ~~$249~~) and £199 at Amazon UK (was ~~£219~~).

Today's best Coros Pace 3 Black Friday deals

In my Coros Pace 3 review, I said "this light running watch is better value than many Garmins" and two years on, I stand by that statement. I even said I'd be setting an alert for this watch in the Black Friday deals earlier this month, and lo and behold, it's come up.

It's long-lasting with an outstanding battery life, handles swim-tracking and stroke counts perfectly well (I tested it, again, in Portugal, where it held up in my stroke-counting tests). My one gripe is that it's a training watch, not a smartwatch: if you're expecting to take calls on-wrist or handle any more than basic notifications, you'll be disappointed and may prefer a Garmin. But at this price, it's hard to have any complaints.

Still not sure? We've picked out some similarly-priced Garmin alternatives below.