Coros Apex vs TicWatch E3

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

It features WiFi, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, GPS and the usual motion/health sensors and I used all of it's features. NFC with Google Pay worked as it should and the GPS positioning was precise with Google Maps. It monitored my heart rate and daily steps and workouts accurately

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

If you want more power, more endurance and that very cool dual layer display get the ticwatch e3, if you want to save a hundred bucks, both watches ar...

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

It's still better than a lot of the competition, so overall the tick watch e3 impressed me more than i expected. Although it's a simple and plain desi...

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

Given all of that research from late last fall I mentioned -- I felt the TicWatch E3 and its higher-end cousin, the TicWatch Pro 3 models were some of the best values for Wear OS watches at the time. I still believe that, and my experience over the past five months has borne that out.

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

Ticwatch e3 here, once you disable all the ticwatch alternatives the battery lasts at least 1.5 days, really snappy watch

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).

Stick and rubber do dominate that silver and black casing, which is pretty simple for the most part. This is going to be great for long term durabilit...

So I've recently update the firmware of my Coros Apex and updated the app. After that the watch was unpaired from my phone and I can't pair it. I've tried everything. I've reset all network connection and cache on my phone, restarted my phone and watch, reset my watch, but still nothing

It’s the news Wear OS 3 will come to the TicWatch E3 next year that has made it one to seriously consider. Because it’s one of only two smartwatches currently available that will get the new software, it is a solid long-term purchase for anyone wanting a reasonably priced, reliable smartwatch today. That guarantee of longevity simply isn’t found on many other Android smartwatches at all, and who doesn’t want their expensive tech purchase to last for a few years?

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.

Actually I am surprisingly convinced by the TicWatch E3, which I haven't initially expected as a user of the mobvoi high-end model. The lower weight of the watch, the smaller size and the design are something I liked from the beginning.