Coros Pace 2

What’s the story?

If it’s weight you want to lose – both on your wrist and around your waist – Coros reckons the Pace 2 is the lightest running watch in the world. When it comes to features, though, it’s far from lightweight. Even with the GPS and heart-rate sensor turned on it’ll keep tracking for 30 hours (double that if you use the less accurate Ultramax mode), plus it covers everyday fitness and sleep monitoring.

The Pace 2 can also spot your strength workouts, with over 200 exercises and a nifty muscle heatmap on-board. It tracks cycling and swimming too, so it’ll even be ready if you decide to tackle a triathlon.

Is it any good?

The Pace 2 isn’t as plain-looking as the Garmin but up close the plastic on the case looks cheaper. It’s the more comfortable of the two, however, and the one you’d probably be happier to wear down the pub. The crown-like digital dial is used to scroll through data screens and menus, which can be a little fussy to operate, but it’s certainly more intuitive than the Garmin’s plethora of buttons.

The training plans aren’t as accessible, though; and while there is more advanced data on offer, including a barometric altimeter, it feels a bit niche for anyone who’s just jogging round the park.

Price £180 / stuff.tv/pace2

● 1.2in 240x240 LCD ● GPS, optical HRM, ANT+ ● Up to 20 days’ battery ● 29g/35g

Stuff says ★★★★✩

Better battery life and a more sleek design make this the winner for all but total n00bs