Coros Apex vs Timex Ironman Run Trainer

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 Timex Ironman Run Trainer is a great GPS watch for runners and athletes alike. It has a highly customizable display, allowing users to view up to four lines of data at once with any one of 20 or so different metrics. The watch also comes with GPS capabilities and is compatible with TrainingPeaks, MapMyFitness, and several more sites. However, some users have reported that the GPS will occasionally turn itself on when inside, making a loud noise which can be disruptive.