COROS
COROS APEX 2
The COROS APEX 2 lands as a solid mid-range gps sports watche, built around 40 hours.
56/100
40 hours5 satellite systemsLandscape and TopoUSBMemory LCDsapphire glass
£259best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it
- Offline topo maps
- Route import (GPX)
- Optical HR
- No multi-band (l1+l5)
- No solar charging
Score profile
Scored against the gps sports watches classWhere the COROS APEX 2 wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
GPS
GNSS systems5
Offline topo mapsYes
Map typeLandscape and Topo
Route import (GPX)Yes
Battery
GPS battery40 hours
Charging methodUSB
Health sensors
Optical HRYes
Training
Training load metricsYes
Recovery advisorYes
Triathlon multisport modeYes
Design
Screen size1.2 "
Screen typeMemory LCD
Always-on displayYes
TouchscreenYes
Case materialsapphire glass
Bezel materialGrade 5 titanium alloy
Lens materialSapphire
Platform and connectivity
On-watch music storageYes
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Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowCOROS APEX 2 vs Apple Apple Watch Ultra 2
COROS APEX 2Apple Watch Ultra 2
| COROSCOROS APEX 2This page | AppleApple Watch Ultra 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 56 /100 | 56 /100 |
| Battery smartwatch | — | 36 hours |
| Battery gps | 40 hours | — |
| Multi band gps | — | Yes |
Who it's for
Is the COROS APEX 2 right for you?
Buy it if
Buyers on a budget
Anyone who needs a dependable gps sports watche for the essentials without overspending.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need multi-band (l1+l5), in which case a higher-tier gps sports watche is the better call.
Serious trainer
Logs every session and wants accurate metrics.
okay
Everyday wearer
Notifications, steps and sleep, all day comfort.
good
First-timer
New to wearables and weighing the basics.
excellent
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the COROS APEX 2 worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 56/100 against other gps sports watches, a solid mid-range result where the class average is around 56.
What stands out on the COROS APEX 2?
Its offline topo maps stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the Suunto 9 Peak?
The Suunto 9 Peak scores 57/100 versus this one at 56/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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