Great GPS functionality - locks on quickly. Suunto coach comes free with the app and has AI training plans, so, you don’t have to subscribe to such things separately. Battery life is great.
The Coros Apex 2 Pro and Coros Vertix 2S are both advanced GPS adventure watches designed for outdoor enthusiasts and athletes.
While they share several features, there are notable differences that may influence your choice.
Key Differences:
1. Size and Weight:
- Apex 2 Pro: More compact and lighter, making it suitable for users who prefer a less bulky watch.
- Vertix 2S: Larger and heavier, which may be more noticeable during extended wear
2. Battery Life:
- Apex 2 Pro: Offers substantial battery life, with up to 75 hours in standard GPS mode.
- Vertix 2S: Provides extended battery life, reaching up to 118 hours in standard GPS mode, making it ideal for prolonged adventures.
3. Water Resistance:
- Apex 2 Pro: Rated at 5 ATM, suitable for surface water activities but not for diving.
- Vertix 2S: Rated at 10 ATM, offering greater water resistance, suitable for more demanding water activities.
4. Heart Rate Sensor and GPS Accuracy:
- Vertix 2S: Features an upgraded heart rate sensor with more LEDs and a repositioned GPS antenna for improved accuracy, especially beneficial during activities like climbing.
5. Band Options:
- Apex 2 Pro: Comes with a silicone band, with nylon bands available separately.
- Vertix 2S: Includes both silicone and nylon bands, providing versatility out of the box.
Conclusion:
If you prioritize a more compact design and are conscious of budget, the Coros Apex 2 Pro is a solid choice, offering robust features suitable for most outdoor activities.
However, if extended battery life, enhanced water resistance, and improved sensor accuracy are crucial for your adventures, the Coros Vertix 2S justifies its higher price point.
For a more in-depth comparison, you might find this video review helpful:
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Further reading
1. Coros GPS Watches - your questions answered
2. Coros Apex 2
Overall rating: 4.7 / 5 from 495 reviews.
Great GPS functionality - locks on quickly. Suunto coach comes free with the app and has AI training plans, so, you don’t have to subscribe to such things separately. Battery life is great.
Jaco D. 5/5 Verified
I bought the GPSMAP H1 online but picked it up from the Office in Northumberland as I was on holiday in the area a few days after I ordered it. I spoke with Jon, a really helpful and friendly guy. The staff at the office were good too. This device is really great. It came with some helpful documentation printed off by the shop. To get the best out of it use Garmin express and Garmin base map on either a Mac or a Windows computer. However, setting up your own courses on screen is fairly simple too. The preloaded maps are perfectly good, but if you want Ordnance survey maps there's a slot for an SD card. You can switch the touch screen off which is dead handy if you want to keep it in your pack or pocket whilst walking. The pictures I have attached show a course I did on screen. Also a bearing on the Humber Bridge. Apols for the quality but I needed three hands really. Overall I'm delighted. It's a complex thing so if you haven't had one before, take a couple of hours to mess about with it before going out and field test it on a walk you're familiar with.
Ingvar R. 5/5 Verified
Its not fit Dezl lgv1000
Andrei D. 1/5 Verified
very good and prompt service.
Barry K. 4/5 Verified
Garmin Bike mount for the New GPSMap H Series & NEW eTrex Touch
Great device. A big improvement over the 67i No issues so far, feels nice & tough. Touchscreen is a bonus.
Darren P. 5/5 Verified
Bought the H1 GPS with the additional 1.5 maps . Arrived all checked over with card installed and set up for me. Thanks guys. Delivery was fast , works great straight out the box and can’t fault the service. The H1 works great after familiarise myself around the menu options. Took it out with me, for a test on a local walk. After I’d loaded up a route into it from Garmin explore app. Works great, very impressed with the touch screen feature . Added a screen protector and silicon soft case, for some extra protection . 😊
Neil C. 5/5
I had a Montana before this which was good but this is much better in that it has buttons and it’s more compact. The service from Outdoor GPS is also worth a mention as they were outstanding.
Nicholas B. 5/5 Verified
My daily cycling routine involves 32km, and these Suunto Wing 2 have significantly improved my rides. I enjoy listening to music while staying aware of traffic. The lights are a fantastic feature for evening rides. They also perform well in strong winds. Overall, I love them.
Luca L. 5/5 Verified
Very happy with my purchase! It comes setting up straight from the box and with lots of useful information and paperwork. The person who answered on the phone was friendly and helpful. 100% recommend!
Dimitar K. 5/5 Verified
Upgraded to the Amoled version and can't believe how good the screen is, thanks for great watch at a super price.
Brian D. 5/5
Excellent service from start to finish. Very responsive to my questions and clearly knowledgeable about the product. They took the time to explain things properly rather than giving rushed answers, which gave me confidence in the purchase. Delivery was smooth and everything arrived exactly as described. Would definitely use them again.
Tim B. 5/5 Verified
Brilliant. Works perfectly with my Garmin 610👌
Stuart A. 5/5 Verified
This satcoms navigation works perfectly, exactly what I needed.
Konstantins B. 5/5 Verified
Great service and fast delivery - highly recommended.
G S. 5/5 Verified
Great service and awesome product
Gary P. 5/5 Verified
Lovely large screen to view and so many different activities to track. Excellent analysis after each activity which can be accessed on my phone or iPad and I can compare stats for same routes. Still getting used to all the functions to make the best of everything.
Elaine O. 5/5 Verified
Delivered in good time ready to go.
Peter W. 5/5 Verified
Fab watch.
Stuart N. 5/5 Verified
From start to finish I cannot fault Outdoor GPS Shop. Great price and great communication. I love my watch, it is packed with features and is well made. I will definitely be back for my next one, though hopefully this will last me a while. Cheers
Simon C. 5/5 Verified
Reviewed various GPS units and wanted the extra confidence whilst out solo in the fells to be able to communicate with family. This ticks all the boxes.
Jonathan S. 5/5 Verified
Loving the Garmin GPSMAP67, I could not believe anything could have suck good battery life, Wow!
Peter H. 5/5 Verified
the garmin3x map was slow to load when scrolling across the page, slightly frustrating having to wait. zooming in and out of maps want too quick either. screen light seemed dim. i need to go on a garmin sat nav. course to get the full benefit and learn how to use all the features.
John R. 4/5 Verified
Nice to work with something that has solid buttons to press rather than touchscreen technology. Still learning how to get the best out of it but so far so good.
J D. 5/5 Verified
Much better than the previous velcro version !
Simon S. 5/5 Verified
Garmin Backpack Tether for the New GPSMap H Series & NEW eTrex Touch
A significant upgrade to the Garmin GPSMAP 67i I had before. A lot lore iser friendly !
Simon S. 5/5 Verified
I was hoping that this would be a good sturdy and secure mounting system and it has really delivered - it’s very well designed and incorporates a locking system that was not apparent initially but is excellent!! Given the weight of the 760 series of GPS’s a handle bar mounting needed to be well thought through and Garmin have succeeded….. 10/10 from me
John Colbert S. 5/5 Verified
Great service Great product.
John J. 5/5 Verified
Some challenges setting up due to corruption in garmin explore and crossed accounts. Using garmin explore puts the device in a reboot loop. Really poor map capability but messaging is very good
David M. 5/5 Verified
Excellent service provided, great kit and a good price. Would use again.
Joe W. 5/5 Verified
Montana 760i is a great piece of kit. As ever Outdoor GPS Shop provide a brilliant service. The unit came all set up by Outdoor GPS and with extra instructions and tips which was very useful.
Roisin G. 5/5 Verified
They're ok so far. Not much more to say.
Robin B. 4/5 Verified
First use today on a 58 cycle ride. Love it, much clearer screen then the 600 it has replaced. Map updates were a challenge as they were not visible after update. Had to uninstall and reinstall to fix the problem.
Martin D. 5/5 Verified
Replaced my Garmin 600 bike mount with this very similar 700 version. Should last a good 10 years like the last one.
Martin D. 5/5 Verified
Replaced Garmin Montana 700 series. Like the big screen but chunky and heavy.
Mr R. 4/5 Verified
Great service
Adam W. 4/5 Verified
Watch is superb with a great battery life. Watch was delivered quickly and arrived next securely wrapped and was at a very competitive price. Highly recommended !
Michael G. 5/5 Verified
I was not very happy with the detail of the 1:50k maps, so I upgraded to the 1:25k. Even though it is much more expensive I am very glad I did, as I am a bit "OCD" about detail. The detail of the 1:25k shows things as they actually would appear from the air, rather than just the vague blobs reproduced by the 1:50k. I suppose it depends on what you want and what you use the maps for - I like the better accuracy of the 1:25k which I feel is more trustworthy and gives me a better feel of where I am, and what I can expect to see both of my surroundings and on the ground.
Robert W. 4/5 Verified
I initially found this difficult to get to grips with, the problem being that I've been used to using a Dakota 20 for the last 10 years. However, now that I've had it outside and used it in anger, I must say its a big step up! I've spent some time setting it up as I want it (in some regard similar to the Dak20) but it's so customise- able, it just took time to work it out. Reading the manual was a big help!! I use Memory Map to upload my traces and the GPS 67 doesn't interface with it in the same that the Dakota did, which was a bit of a curve ball for me at first. It turns out though that the solution is just different not worse. All in all, now that I'm a bit more used to it I like it a lot. I'd have to say that I highly recommend this unit.
Ian H. 5/5 Verified
fast delivery, item is very good quality
Gary D. 5/5 Verified
Great
Stephen D. 5/5 Verified