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Coros Apex vs Coros Vertix

Coros Apex

112 reviews

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Coros Vertix

59 reviews

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Best Bang for the Buck

OutdoorGearLab · Best GPS Watch of 2022

#17 most mentioned

Reddit · r/trailrunning

Best Overall Sports Watch

Switchback Travel · Best Sports Watches of 2022

Best Overall Altimeter Watch

OutdoorGearLab · Best Altimeter Watch of 2022

Great battery life

Stylish design

Data-rich companion app

Breadcrumb trail navigation feature

Advanced fitness metrics like VO2 max

Great battery life

Intuitive design

Variety of training options

High quality band that is secure and comfortable

Affordable price point

Not a touch screen

No contactless payments

No ability to store songs locally

Not as many advanced features as other watches

HR sensor can stick out and be uncomfortable

No onboard music

Verdict

The Coros Apex is a multisport GPS watch with excellent battery life and a data-rich companion app that offers a wealth of insights about your performance biking, running, swimming, and more. It offers similar functionality to the Garmin Forerunner 735XT, with better battery life and a more stylish design, making it our Editors’ Choice. Pros: - Excellent battery life - Stylish design - Data-rich companion app - Breadcrumb trail navigation feature - Comparably priced to Garmin Vivoactive 3 Music - Offers advanced fitness metrics like VO2 max - Smart features like contactless payments and the ability to store songs locally Cons: - No touch screen

Verdict

The Coros Vertix is a great choice for those looking for a reliable and feature-packed watch. It has an impressive battery life, intuitive design, and a variety of training options. However, it may not be the best option for those who are looking for more advanced features such as maps, music, or GoPro/Insta360 camera control. Additionally, some customers have noted that the HR sensor can stick out and be uncomfortable.

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Activity Tracking

Coros Apex Review

When setting up the Apex, the app asks you to select your training level (light, moderate, or hard), and set your daily calorie and exercise goals. I’m an average runner at best, so I selected the light training level, and went with the default recommendations of 153 calories and 39 minutes of exercise. If you find your exercise goals too easy, you can change them in the app. When you meet your daily goal, the Apex vibrates and shows a congratulatory message on its screen

Positive

Deciding between Garmin 6x pro, 945, baro peak 9, or Vertix 2

Based on my experience with Suunto 9 Baro and Fenix 6x, Fenix is going to be a much better hiking watch and overall fitness tracking watch, but a worse running watch if you care at all about accuracy.

Negative

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Connectivity

Multi-sport with A Focus On Runners

For those thinking that perhaps the Coros has a hardware issue, I should note that I had Bluetooth issues on the Pace 2 in many of the similar ways. And for those thinking it’s my phone, I had the same issue with my iPhone 11 and the Pace 2 as well. This is either the Bluetooth stack on their devices, or a poor handling of the Bluetooth API interactions on iOS. As I finally finished my customization (new watch face, workout screen modifications [data fields]), I was able to finally start putting the Apex Pro through it’s paces

So we basically got only one new watch...

So, I was literally ready to write a check if they hadn't broken what was already great... now I'm not even considering the Coros brand at all for my next watch, unless they release an Apex 2 that still has ANT+, indicating this Vertix 2 is a "one-off" of dropped ANT+ support

Negative

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Fit

Great GPS watch w/ lackluster iPhone app

I actually give Fitbit the win on both mobile and website interfaces. I find the dark theme and low contrast text on the mobile app hard to read. I don't like that some screens/views require rotating the phone. And, it's just hard to see some of the data I want to see, like HR during specific parts of a workout

Coros Pace 2 or get another Garmin

COROS is very much a training tool-type watch, while Garmin is much more fitness/smartwatch focused, if that makes sense.

Neutral

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Price

Are fitness bands becoming redundant?

I'm in love with my Coros Apex. Got it for $300 on sale. I seriously do not think there is a better deal for a watch. To get a comparable Garmin I'd have to spend $650

Positive

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Thinking about taking the plunge, need some advice/experience moving from Garmin ecosystem

I think in my recommendation I would go with the Vertix if I were you because of the price drop on it. For the money I think that is currently the best value device that COROS offers. I sold my Vertix to buy a Fenix. And regretted it after a few weeks

Positive

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Battery Life

Battery life is the only selling point

I almost forgot I had it on at times. The battery life is the selling point of this watch (and frankly, all Coros products). A bit better than what I get on my Fenix 6X. The trade-off in software and lack of data ultimately had me stick with Garmin though

Any regrets transitioning from. Garmin to coros?

When you compare a Garmin Model to a comparable Coros model, I would bet money the Coros will always have better battery life and better features every time.

Positive

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Durability

Upgrading from Fitbit to Garmin

I have had a 245 for 2 years and it’s pretty dope. I really can’t see myself upgrading to a different running watch (though having Garmin Pay would be nice).

Positive

reddit.com/r/running

This behemoth of a GPS watch has a few things to iron out

I still have 85 percent battery. Enabling dual-frequency satellite communication or anything beyond standard GPS mode drained the battery faster — but this is still phenomenal stamina. I have zero doubt that this is a watch where you can leave the charger at home, even if you’re on a multiday trip jam-packed with GPS activity.

Positive

Design

Great GPS watch w/ lackluster iPhone app

And, it's just hard to see some of the data I want to see, like HR during specific parts of a workout. The iPhone app interface is why I gave it a 4 star instead of 5 star and I'd probably only deduct half a start if that were possible.

Up vote if you are reasonably happy with your Coros device. Down vote in case you are planning on switching or the next one will be a non-Coros device

I'm merely "ok" with the Vertix. It looks great, sure, but it is definitely not finished, particularly compared to competitors. I used the Instinct Solar and while it is in a different segment, things worked well and the high-contrast display is great. I'm still waiting on Coros to develop a high-contrast display upgrade in firmware (yes, it is possible either by turning the background white like in sports modes of making the characters white on the dark background)

Positive

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