Coros Apex vs Garmin Forerunner 745

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 Forerunner 745 is a great watch for those looking for a comprehensive fitness tracker. It has accurate GPS and optical HRM, and pairs easily with foot pods and bike speed sensors. Battery life is good, but takes a hit when using GPS. However, some users have reported issues with connecting to third-party applications like Strava, as well as some functions not working properly such as emergency notifications.