COROS
COROS APEX 4
A solid mid-range gps sports watche for anyone tracking training and health, leading with 65 hours.
61/100
65 hoursAll systems GPStopographic and landscape maps with trail and street namesMIPTITANIUMsapphire glass
£429best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it
- Multi-band (L1+L5)
- Offline topo maps
- Turn-by-turn navigation
- Above-average gps battery
- No solar charging
Score profile
Scored against the gps sports watches classWhere the COROS APEX 4 wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
GPS
Multi-band (L1+L5)Yes
GNSS systemsAll systems GPS
Offline topo mapsYes
Map typetopographic and landscape maps with trail and street names
Turn-by-turn navigationYes
CompassYes
Battery
GPS battery65 hours
Design
Screen size1.3 "
Screen typeMIP
Always-on displayYes
TouchscreenYes
Water resistance100
Case materialTITANIUM
Lens materialsapphire glass
Case diameter46 mm
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Highlighted cell = better in that rowCOROS APEX 4 vs Polar Polar Vantage M3
COROS APEX 4Polar Vantage M3
| COROSCOROS APEX 4This page | PolarPolar Vantage M3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 61 /100 | 61 /100 |
| Battery gps | 65 hoursBetter | 30 hours |
| Multi band gps | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | — | 53 g |
Who it's for
Is the COROS APEX 4 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 solar charging, in which case a higher-tier gps sports watche is the better call.
Serious trainer
Logs every session and wants accurate metrics.
good
Everyday wearer
Notifications, steps and sleep, all day comfort.
good
First-timer
New to wearables and weighing the basics.
good
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the COROS APEX 4 worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 61/100 against other gps sports watches, a solid mid-range result where the class average is around 56.
What stands out on the COROS APEX 4?
Its multi-band (l1+l5) stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the Garmin Forerunner 970?
The Garmin Forerunner 970 scores 62/100 versus this one at 61/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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