Garmin Forerunner 945 vs Coros Apex

Great features such as music, an oximeter, and improved battery life compared to the 935
Journaling features are fantastic
Can charge it while it's on your wrist
Strap hog with plenty of options for straps
Compatible with other sports and activities
Great battery life
Stylish design
Data-rich companion app
Breadcrumb trail navigation feature
Advanced fitness metrics like VO2 max
Not living up to its potential in terms of battery life
GPS accuracy is not reliable when running under trees
High price tag
Not a touch screen
No contactless payments
No ability to store songs locally

Verdict

The Garmin Forerunner 945 is a feature-packed sports watch with a high price tag. It has great features such as music, an oximeter, and improved battery life compared to the 935. However, it does not live up to its potential in terms of battery life and GPS accuracy when running under trees.

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

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