• Coros introduces Nomad, and its the cheaper Garmin Instinct 3 riv

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    Coros introduces Nomad, and its the cheaper Garmin Instinct 3 rival Ive been waiting for

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    Tue, 19 Aug 2025 15:56:58 +0000

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    The Coros Nomad smartwatch is designed for rugged outdoor sports and activities.

    FULL STORY ======================================================================Coros has launched the Nomad smartwatch It has a variety of features for hikers, climbers, anglers, and more It goes head-to-head with the impressive Garmin Instinct 3

    When it comes to smartwatches and fitness trackers, the Garmin Instinct 3 is
    a real favorite here at TechRadar we gave it a near-perfect score when we reviewed it, and wed recommend it as one of the best running watches without hesitation. Yet a rival device has just launched that could potentially give it a run for its money, all at a more affordable price.

    Thats because Coros has just announced the Nomad smartwatch, and it packs in
    a raft of intriguing features. Coros says its purpose-built for outdoor adventurers with tools that are tailor-made for hikers, climbers, anglers,
    and more.

    One of the key features is a new Adventure Journal within the Coros app,
    which can be used to tag locations, record voice notes and store photos and videos, with the idea being that you can relive the best moments of your outdoor activities at a later date.

    On the hardware side, theres an MIP display for high clarity in bright sunshine or low light, plus an aluminum and polymer bezel, hardened mineral glass, and water resistance down to 50 meters. You also get dual-frequency
    GPS for navigation, plus a wide range of outdoor sport modes, including eight different fishing modes. (Image credit: Coros)

    Coros says that when youre running the All-Systems GPS mode, youll get 50 hours of battery life. In standard usage, that ramps up to 22 days of juice. Both of those figures blow past the Instinct 3s 32 hours and 18 days, respectively (although well have to confirm the Nomads battery life in real-world testing to be sure).

    When we reviewed the Garmin Instinct 3, we were really impressed by its MIP display and wide array of fitness tools. The good news here is that the Coros Nomad also comes up pretty strong in these areas yet is priced at $349/319 less than the most affordable Garmin Instinct 3, which starts at $399/349.

    While Coros will have its work cut out to beat the likes of the Instinct 3, the company is known to make sterling smartwatches, so itll be interesting to see how the two compare in everyday scenarios. If youre after a new
    smartwatch and like what Coros has to offer, though, it could be worth a
    look. You might also like The best running watch 2025: Top GPS watches for runners of every level The best smartwatch 2025: Top wearable tech and
    fitness trackers Garmin Instinct 3 review: Instinctively a winning fitness watch



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    Link to news story: https://www.techradar.com/health-fitness/smartwatches/coros-introduces-nomad-a nd-its-the-cheaper-garmin-instinct-3-rival-ive-been-waiting-for


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