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Coros Apex vs Coros Vertix 2

Coros Apex

112 reviews

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Coros Vertix 2

43 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 Battery Life

OutdoorGearLab · Best GPS Watch of 2022

Great battery life

Stylish design

Data-rich companion app

Breadcrumb trail navigation feature

Advanced fitness metrics like VO2 max

Great user experience

Breadcrumb navigation with map underlay

Ability to sync with Strava and GAIA

Onboard music, GoPro and Insta360 camera control

Other features

Not a touch screen

No contactless payments

No ability to store songs locally

Not worth the large price gap compared to other watches like the Garmin Fenix 6

No built-in GPS

Limited battery life

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 2 is a great choice for those looking for a reliable and feature-rich smartwatch. It has an intuitive user experience, breadcrumb navigation with map underlay, and the ability to sync with Strava and GAIA. It also offers onboard music, GoPro and Insta360 camera control, and other features. However, it may not be worth the large price gap compared to other watches like the Garmin Fenix 6 unless those features are important to you.

Reviews by Topic

Our analysis shows how reviewers feel about different topics. Please note these are not full reviews.

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

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

I think the adaptive recommended workouts are cool. But I never found them that useful on Garmin.

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

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

To use the Coros Vertix 2, you must pair it with an iPhone or Android smartphone. That includes the phone’s Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, and any other permissions you grant.

Positive

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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My thoughts on coros.

Vertix 2 is definitely over priced in my opinion. Especially when you compare it to the Fenix 6 pro/sapphire models. Coros is a small company and I just enjoy supporting a smaller company they also seem to do a really good job with listening to their consume base. I have even talked to the CEO and he answered a few questions of mine

Neutral

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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

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Coros Vertix 2 Honest Review: Better than Garmin?

You'Ll get up to 60 days. I haven't used it for 60 days to try it out, but this morning i woke up and it had 80 battery life and right now, i'm at 79....

Positive

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

Thoughts on VERTIX 2 and live stream event?

I have a 4 year old forerunner and the batterylife is down significantly, so I’m keeping an eye out on a possible replacement.

Neutral

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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.

Vertix 2 - Good for weight lifting and anaerobic activities?

Overall I bought the watch for the looks, the battery, and the build quality. Garmin watches felt cheap to me. I’ll never use most of the features, but I don’t regret the purchase. Speaking of, the battery is amazing

Positive

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