Coros Apex vs Garmin Fenix 5 Plus

Great battery life
Stylish design
Data-rich companion app
Breadcrumb trail navigation feature
Advanced fitness metrics like VO2 max
Great battery life
Compatible with Dexcom app
Can hold up to 700 songs
Garmin Pay for touchless payments
Durable and reliable
Not a touch screen
No contactless payments
No ability to store songs locally
Not as accurate HR measurement as other watches
Intermittent connectivity issues
Steep learning curve for new users

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 Garmin Fenix 5 Plus is a great choice for fitness enthusiasts who want a watch with plenty of features. It has a long battery life, is compatible with the Dexcom app, and can hold up to 700 songs. It also has Garmin Pay, which allows for touchless payments. However, some users have experienced intermittent connectivity issues and the HR measurement may not be as accurate as other watches.

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