Further, theres the ability to add a workout or navigation (more on that in a second). just as long as you. Ill see if I can find a few mins later today at the office/cave to shoot some comparison shots, to add to the unboxing section I need to upload. And no I dont work for Coros. for the most precise data. Monitor APEX 2 and APEX 2 Pro watches are the most Ill do some digging in some other reports. - Supports thermometer calibration. The 'just works' factor is high. But whenever I glance at the watch, it is rotating a lot, sometimes telling me my heading is anything from. So I still believe that the APEX Pro remains one of the mosf VFM watchs on COROSs lineup (priced at 399 in $ and Euro). No problem, heres how that looked on a windy outdoor ride. It makes a huge difference. The APEX 2 series supports Bluetooth Smart sensors, there is no ANT+ sensor support here. I suspect the reason is that Garmin likely cross-references your direction of travel or previous direction of travel with the compass data, while also likely using the gyro to know that the watch is not at your side. Titanium frame, Sapphire glass screen and 100m waterproof rating provide ultimate durability. The hardware can definitely support it, but if the $200 watch overthrows the $300+ ones, not great for business. Damage to sapphire is rare in my experience. It is most clear on the oHR outside of activities where they just sample far less frequently than Garmin and that is why they have much longer standby life. dehydration - these are all potential realities of With the APEX 2 and Which, ultimately, kinda gets us to the summary of the COROS APEX 2 Pro and APEX 2 units when it comes to GPS accuracy. Thank! Andrew Williams 1 month ago. Navigation far too complicated And I just cant justify buying any of their more advanced models due to their pricing strategy. Again, data doesnt lie here thats whats so cool/fun about GPS tracks, and why myself and others share the actual data. The addition of larger storage is great, and of course so is the battery life. and sets automatically, so you don't have to. Our highly intuitive navigation system gives you the tools you need when exploring the outdoors. With Understand how your body is reacting to recent training with fatigue and fitness insights. Bezel with PVD Coating. The fenix 7X in favorable conditions claims 73 hours. Even in a Level 2 scenario, having the contextual awareness of the terrain around you (as COROS has, though missing turn prompts), is helpful even if it cant re-route you. The problem with percentages, is that theyre all manually assigned. While its every endurance athletes favorite pastime to second-guess watch manufacturers training load and recovery metrics, the reality is that the industry is improving. Yup, he does good work always enjoy it! One gps point every seconds is recording by coros ? One device may also be better at certain circumstances so it quickly gets really complicated. The utility of the sapphire face becomes more realized when you are in the backcountry. Most of my workouts are pretty good. Its always such a joy to read! The differences a start with that Garmin supports everything and is the incumbent. APEX 2 Pro, you'll have a watch that lasts and our - Allows users to record pitch counts and grades, and track approach, climbing, and descend separately. BLE sensor support is added and ANT+ support removed. Coming soon, the COROS App will add a new route-planning feature to our robust navigational ecosystem. Smart Trainers Buyers Guide: Looking at a smart trainer this winter? In these tests, Im comparing them against a known good chest strap (the Polar H10 or Garmin HRM-PRO Plus), as well as one or more other watches or optical heart rate sensors. It does however have maps, which Garmin lacks at that price point, but inversely COROS lacks multiband which Garmin does have there in the FR255 (plus has legit turn-by-turn navigation). Your email address will not be published. most ambitious goals. Coros Apex Pro. You still get that digital knob (twisty crown), though it has been made bigger to make it easier to get hold of when youve got a big pair of gloves on. zoom in and out of your map, while the touchscreen allows you to drag the map with your finger. Whereas a fitness platform is more limited to the data you give it. Virtually the entire population (minus the 7 people that will comment down below) has shifted to streaming services like Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, etc And while COROS talks about adding a streaming service at some point, I just dont see that as realistic (at least for any of the aforementioned ones). I've been putting both watches through their paces, in a variety of sports from swim to bike to run, plus of course daily usage as a general watch/activity tracker. - Allows distance option in the Workouts rest lap. Garmin has NFT pay, which I think would be great. What is so hard with accepting that? As we've seen introduced on some Garmin outdoor watches this year, the usual button design on both Apex 2 models will now be accompanied by a full touchscreen. In fact, Id go as far as saying any review that doesnt compare products within competitive categories is basically just a marketing arm. comparison chart Theres the same training analysis and recovery insights on offer and it also inherits some features from the Vertix, Coros answer to the Garmin Fenix. Then, I come here and write about my adventures. Its a trade-off to save battery life by lowering processor power. - Multiple bug fixes. If you're training at Coros and Garmin use the same multiband GNSS chip but Coros is slower to detect pace changes and is slightly worse at keeping your precise location. Thanks for the review. That being said, the Coros Apex is a fully functional watch and has all the capabilities of more expensive watches except for SpO2 and night mode backlight. Theyre both so-so in accuracy. He had a saying thats long stuck with me, You only get so many runs. Its true of a lot of things in life, in a lot of different ways. No amount of corporate PR hand-waving will make that go away, since ultimately, authorities can relatively easily ask and get access to data. It seemed I was stuck between great policies or a great watch. - Fixes a bug that caused the dial to become unresponsive when viewing Map via the LIGHT key shortcut. That said, in the rare scenarios where it does lose tracking, it loses it for a pretty long time. And Garmin has a better music implantation with all the steaming musing app partnerships except Apple. And lastly, if you felt this review was useful I always appreciate feedback in the comments below. I have a Vertix 2 and ny setting is to heading up. But yeah, the Garmin is far faster (almost instant). this watch also Interested to know how the elevation data on the Apex Pro 2 compares to other watches, namely the Garmin Forerunner 955 since that seems to be the most similar watch and, according to what you wrote, has more accurate GPS. No COROS watches today support routable maps, meaning, the COROS watch doesnt actually know that youre on the Pacific Coast Trail, but rather, it just knows youre not on the line loaded from the route. Even more, if you use Backcountry.com or Competitive Cyclist with coupon code DCRAINMAKER, first time users save 15% on applicable products! LIKE NEVER BEFORE. -Fixes a bug in music playing that may cause the watch to restart. Does it bother you? APEX 2 stays dry in any The Apex Pro 2 is a new product in the Coros range, although it should be more widely accessible soon. In the UK/EU/Australia/New Zealand? Naturally, there are also plenty of differences between these two watches, though, so let's take a closer inspection at the design specs, battery life and price. In these tests, only one watch is worn per wrist to ensure optical HR accuracy is still valid. The ultimate outdoor sports watch balances I had no issues pairing to any of those devices. This is one of the top straps I use daily for accuracy comparisons (the others Polar H9/H10 and Wahoo TICKR X). - Optimizes GPS tracking. and Training Plans. best endurance athletes in the world, our training I guess my question here at the end of the day is, would you think that the Apex Pro that recently has a price drop and the addition of maps, is a bargain for its price (while its still in stock), or would you recommend to bite the bullet and go for an Apex 2 or Apex 2 Pro? It can apparently deliver 40 hours in full GPS mode. the stressors of the day. However, using the more accurate Dual Frequency tracking (designed for all location tracking systems - GPS, GLONASS, Galileo and Beidou) Coros notes that the Apex 2 Pro will manage just 25 hours, and doesn't give an estimate for the standard Apex 2. kinda critical). Hopefully you found this review useful. APEX 2 and APEX 2 Pro paired with the COROS - Heart rate algorithm enhancements. Ultra-Durable Battery Life Make constantly charging your watch a thing of the past. I feel like they are very different watches. Optical Heart Rate Monitor (Fingers crossed they opened this up when they did the mp3 thing). Maybe someone will add Kindle. performance in mind. With That is massivley less than I expected please help! While the APEX 2 and APEX 2 Pro watches share many similar specs, the watches have a few important differences to highlight: Visit the The new features on the product compared to the previous releases. Rarely are the APEX 2 units horrific, its just not as good as the like-priced Forerunner 955 (or FR255). As you can see, not only were the results not improved, but actually made it worse in some areas. Thus, its kinda tough to accept it for sleep data. progress, or set a new personal best. They noted the main reason was having two different sizes, including a better size for smaller wrists, and that further, they didnt see any outdoors-focused competitor at the $399 price point for the APEX 2 base. performance in mind. Together with the 50% higher Whatever secret sauce Garmin (and a slightly lesser extent, Apple) is doing for their GPS accuracy on their new 2022 multiband units apparently remains a secret to them. In this section Ill take a look at the GPS & heart rate accuracy of the COROS APEX 2 series. Hi, even repeating the same run two hours later will have the satellites in quite different places. , while 2 pro offer more battery(75h), like if routable nav , nfc, and streaming music worth +300$..? And the APEX 2 series supports a number of sport profiles, with the APEX 2 Pro supporting slightly more profiles (listed below). But light, thin and looks good. Whereas the APEX 2 base unit requires you download the maps using a computer first. offers 2x scratch resistance on the bezel The world is a complex and messy place. Its data and its a fact. performance antenna and All- Written by Matthew. All settings will be restored to the factory default. In UltraMax setting, the battery is carefully engineered to last up to 100 hours using GPS. Yeah, still pretty weak/low on both. No doubt about it. I also dont understand it! I remember your first review on a Coros watch was also a somewhat like, nice but not at Garmin level. access to athlete-approved workouts and training Theyve got near-identical bodies, and both come with fabric sport bands. trekking through the wilderness. Wanna create comparison chart graphs just like I do for GPS, heart rate, power meters and more? The APEX 2 stays dry in any condition. Nobody does that kind of analysis for public use. cities or dense tree coverage). If you're using standard GPS tracking, the Apex 2 is designed to last around 45 hours, while the Pro can go until 75 hours. Backed by the You'll be equipped with top-notch Now you can get through that Mountain 100 miler without having to debate about switching into Ultra Max Mode. Thanks for the take, makes sense and thats what I was thinking. Long softwaresupport (with new features!) Theres a bit of lag on updating the maps, but thats frankly normal for most endurance-focused wearables. If you look on the Waybackmachine and look on the Coros website you will see that it agrees with your link You probably should reflect that in your post as it is misleading. at $35+, 2-year global Im headed to Washington DC what do you recommend for training? to your original destination. As a spoiler, the only difference is the APEX 2 Pro has Multi-Pitch climbing, whereas the APEX 2 base does not. The more the merrier for testers but his methodology was not perfection. An estimate of how fast you are likely to run a 5k, 10k, half marathon and full marathon. takes less than 2 hours for the watch to go from The APEX 2 doubles as a watch ready for your This is Coros challenge, the feature rich Garmin. This allows you to manually load (using a computer) MP3 files onto the watch, and then connect/pair Bluetooth headphones to it. Garmin Instinct 2S All Editions (Instinct, Solar, Camo, Surf, Solar-Surf) Case Size : (H x W x D) 40x 40 x 13.3 mm; Weight: 42g. A standard track is 400m, so why cant GPS devices seem to get it right? The FR955 nails it perfectly. The periodic updates will certainly weight more heavily on any decision that I make so Im glad I was informed differently than what I believed. Heres that data set. But it's also a standard ANT+/BLE sensor that pairs to your device. Its quite amazing. However, 5KRunner was kind enough to include plenty of screenshots from those data sets, and they clearly demonstrate that the Apex 2 Pro wasnt great. APEX 2 stays dry in any APEX 2 Pro prepare you for any situation, so you so readers who are especially interested in accuracy should read the opinions of several reviewers and make their own minds up. He also regularly contributed to T3 magazine when they needed someone to talk about fitness trackers, running watches, headphones, tablets, and phones. So really, accuracy is at the same level for all watches so far. Sure, it tracks cycling just fine but its not really competitive with cycling-first watches or bike computers. Does the thickness noticeable? I do remember though that you stated it was worth $499 on your original Vertix 2 review. Thanks to the low power consumption from the But like the accuracy and mapping, the Apex is severely lacking in the looks department. Now before we start that workout, heres a quick look at the available workout modes on the watch, including both the APEX 2 Pro and APEX 2. And I really like the sapphire front, the digital crown, the app and most of all, the endurance. - Adds new lap notifications for structured workouts. Its always funny to me, sometimes when I write things, a small thing in my brain goes that seems quirky, to which I double-check it and think its correct. Added all systems GNSS option for both models One of the most notable differences between the APEX 2 and APEX 2 Pro is the screen sizes. Tired of keeping count? The APEX Pro offers 40 hours of full GPS battery life a 14% increase over the original APEX. If you dont see any significant performance difference there theyre worth justifying a price difference, then fair enough. The point of this is to simply understand the levels. Keep in mind as youll see later, COROS across all their watches is basically trading some GPS accuracy for longer battery life. Do you mean the original Vertix. These will chirp and lightly vibrate. I still brought with me the COROS APEX 2 (non-Pro), a Vertix 2, and the Forerunner 955. Most of the time they arent deal-breakers, but they certainly arent industry-leading either. noise removal algorithms, your APEX 2 and APEX - Adjusted Pace is supported in Run, Trail Run, XC Ski, and Ski Touring modes. Any climate, anywhere. features the latest dual- watch using a few simple clicks - even with gloves. while the APEX 2 Pro provides 75 hours. Also . Stormy weather, altitude sickness, darkness, Some reviews are over 60 pages long when printed out, with hundreds of photos! Thus, it cant re-route you onto another trail if you go off the wrong way. APEX 2 and APEX 2 Pro. at $35+, 2-year global New sorta-touchscreen mode planned for Nov/Dec firmware update (see details in The Basics section) Having a plan in place makes training more efficient The failure points were never hard moments, but rather more casual moments (a stoplight in a run, and a light acceleration during a ride). This data is manually gathered by completing a 60-second HRV test. Part of what you buy into with Garmin is the expectation that everything you might want to do in endurance sport and every conceivable accessory is going to have a compatibility story with Garmin. warranty, 30-day money That gets you an ad-free DCR, access to the DCR Quarantine Corner video series packed with behind the scenes tidbitsand it also makes you awesome. There is always someone asking for help with a scratch on sapphire glass.and you always find people who tell you to not put a screnn protector on the glass because it is absolutely indestructible. You can use it as well for your own gadget comparisons, more details here.). If I were to overlay the Vertix 2 on there, itd get 140hrs in standard, 90 hours in all systems, and 50 hours in dual-frequency, and 60 days smartwatch. are built with revolutionary technologies for your Mostly small things, like being able to update REP count on weightlifting. Of course, I think its pretty fair to say that while COROS makes a good running watch, I cant foresee recommending it to cyclists as a cycling watch. so, as ray says, the jury is definitely still out on the supremacy of the apple watch for sleep stages. you through the most The digital dial on the COROS APEX 2 and APEX 2 Pro makes it easy to - Allows distance option in the Workouts rest lap. - Fixes a bug causing notification issues when paired with iOS devices. watch using a few simple clicks - even with gloves. I would be someone that says dont use a screen protector on sapphire. As for making a judgment call, Im always going to say what I think and I think thats what the vast majority of people want to hear. Wareable is reader-powered. Now, whether or not thats of concern to someone individually is up to them. Companies often do quiet test sales to see how it impacts buying patterns. - Bike speed sensor distance tracking bug fixes. Conor moved to Wareable Media Group in 2017, initially covering all the latest developments in smartwatches, fitness trackers, and VR. They should hold up with new features for a while and focus a bit on polishing what they already got. You'll support the site, and get ad-free DCR! If you wanted to sum up this entire section right now, its basically that. Same price as the Apex Pro 2, so im curious whos the better buy? - Allows access to one of your favorite features, such as Night Mode or Map by long-pressing the Backlight button. - Optimizes the file transfer speed with computer. Again though, its plausible that it was going to get that right anyways. including 24 hours, 100 miles, and more. Plus, you'll be more awesome. - EvoLab algorithm enhancements. Get The new APEX 2 series is best viewed through the lens of being a smaller VERTIX 2 (released one year ago). 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