Coros Apex vs Garmin Fenix 5s Plus

Great battery life
Stylish design
Data-rich companion app
Breadcrumb trail navigation feature
Advanced fitness metrics like VO2 max
Great range of features
Impressive battery life (up to 14 days)
Small form factor fits comfortably on smaller wrists
Not a touch screen
No contactless payments
No ability to store songs locally
Not ideal for serious golfers due to issues with the golf app
May cause discomfort when running due to size of watch
Expensive

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 5s Plus is a great choice for those looking for a sports watch with a wide range of features. It has an impressive battery life, with the biggest and most expensive version offering up to 14 days of battery life. The watch also has a small form factor that fits comfortably on smaller wrists. However, some users have reported issues with the golf app, as well as discomfort when running due to the size of the watch.

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