Pace 3 vs Instinct 2
Pace 3
2023 · $229 today
8173
Instinct 2
2022 · $299.99 today
7766
Dashed outline = score at launch
Why Pace 3 is better
- Screen size: 1.2 in vs 0.9 in(33% more)
Why Instinct 2 is better
- Water resistance: 10 ATM vs 5 ATM(2.0× more)
Verdict
Pace 3 leads outright in 4 of 6 dimensions today.
Spec by spec
| Spec | Pace 3 | Instinct 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 1.2 in● | 0.9 in |
| Type | MIP | MIP transflective |
| Always-on option | Yes | Yes |
| Battery & Build | ||
| Battery life (GPS) | 24 hrs | — |
| Water resistance | 5 ATM | 10 ATM● |
| Weight | 30 g | — |
| Battery life (smartwatch) | — | 28 days |
| Mil-spec rating | — | MIL-STD-810 |
| Health & Fitness | ||
| Built-in GPS | Dual-frequency | Yes |
| Training load | Yes | — |
| SpO2 | Yes | Yes |
| Sport profiles | — | 30+ |