Coros Apex 2 Pro

The successful COROS APEX line presents a new revision of its flagship models with the joint launch of the COROS APEX 2 and COROS APEX 2 Pro, GPS heart rate monitors & sports watches designed for libre sports. As can be concluded from its name, this COROS APEX 2 Pro is the top of the range training device for the most demanding multisport athletes, and who wish to have total and absolute control over every single training metric. These two new versions of the APEX series highlight the state-of-the-art materials and technologies of the renowned Chinese company, whose purpose is focused on offering everything the outdoor athlete needs for each of his adventures.

All the details of the COROS APEX 2

In the specific case of this GPS sports watch the COROS APEX 2 Pro, its main argument in favor is that it will be your perfect tool for planning any type of adventure, adapting to the most extreme conditions and the most technical and difficult mountain terrain.

COROS states that this APEX 2 is the ultimate training watch for libre activities, as it is one of the most complete training devices on the market, offering a perfect combination of functionality, performance and durability.

Most significant new features of the COROS APEX 2 Pro

Regarding the main new features of this new COROS APEX 2 Pro, as with the standard version of the APEX 2, COROS staff have focused all their efforts on increasing the performance of the device. Which translates into an improved navigation experience. All the improvements that come with this top-of-the-line GPS sports watch:

• A state-of-the-art optical sensor to measure heart rate more accurately.
• Significantly increased battery life.
• Redesigned GPS antenna.
• Increased strength and durability.
• Better adaptation to extreme conditions.

Both the COROS APEX 2 and COROS APEX 2 Pro share many of the same features to ensure the most accurate monitoring of training metrics. For example, in construction, this top-of-the-line sports watch features a grade 5 titanium alloy bezel and a sapphire crystal display, this COROS APEX 2 Pro provides maximum protection. In this regard, it also includes a PVD coating to ensure double resistance against scratches. Without losing sight of the fact that, in this version, the watch is now much more intuitive and easier to operate.

Longer battery life

Naturally, in a high-performance GPS sports watch, the battery mode takes up most of the attention:

• Full standard GPS (GPS/QZSS): 75 hours.
• All navigation systems (GPS/QZSS+GLONASS+Galileo+BeiDou): 45 hours.
• Dual frequency mode: 26 hours. Exclusive to the COROS APEX 2 PRO.
• smart watches mode: up to 30 days.

Speaking of battery life, its UltraMax mode, through which battery consumption is reduced by up to 50%, cannot be left out.

More precision to improve your performance on your outdoor routes

The most advanced technologies of this COROS APEX 2 Pro can be seen in the improved accuracy of the heart rate measurement from the wrist. Its 5 LED system with 4 photodetectors contributes to these more accurate metrics of each parameter of your training sessions. A section that is reinforced with the redesign of the GPS antenna. Both technological resources have a positive impact on the performance, which is up to 50% higher than the original version of the COROS APEX Pro.

As we have already seen in other COROS models - read the COROS Vertix 2, this updated COROS APEX 2 Pro also relies on this GNSS chipset. Or in other words, it receives signals from the five major satellite systems (GPS/QZSS+GLONASS+Galileo+BeiDou), so the accuracy of its data takes on the premium label.

COROS APEX 2 PRO vs. COROS APEX 2

Having seen the strengths and highlights of this new version of the COROS APEX 2 Pro, a brief and summarized comparison of the differences of this top of the range with respect to the COROS APEX 2 cannot be missing either, which are:

• Larger screen of 13 inches and higher resolution of 260x260 pixels.
• Longer battery life (90 hours vs. 55 hours in full GPS mode).
• Support for the dual-frequency GNSS chipset of all systems that reduces GPS reflection in complex environments.
• Increased storage capacity with 32Gb.
• Multi-long climbing function.

Other interesting details of the COROS APEX 2 Pro

In the comparison of both models of the COROS APEX series, despite the differences, these two high-end GPS heart rate monitors & sports watches still have many points in common. One of them is the blood oxygen sensor, with which you will monitor, in a more precise and detailed way, your state of health at altitude. Resistance to the most extreme temperatures, because this COROS APEX 2 Pro will work under any weather conditions, from -30ºC to 50ºC temperature.Water resistance of 5 ATM, withstanding pressures up to 50 meters deep.

Global topographic and landscape maps is another of the sections to take into account of this COROS APEX 2 Pro to follow your routes, even offline. It also allows global offline map navigation with checkpoint support. For its part, the night mode of this renewed APEX 2 Pro activates the watch face with a dim light beam, which can be active throughout the night, and turns off at dawn without you having to do anything.

We haven't reviewed it so far but its touchscreen with always-on LCD memory, this state-of-the-art GPS watch from COROS includes Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, Mp3, and dual mode. By the way, the Chinese brand's staff is working on including streaming music services. Although this will be the next opportunity for improvement of this COROS APEX 2 Pro, and we will have to wait for future firmware updates.

Technical specifications of the COROS APEX 2 Pro

• Dimensions: 46.1 x 465 x 14mm.
• Weight: 66 grams silicone strap and 53 grams nylon strap.
• Screen size: 13 inches.
• Screen resolution: 260x260 (64 colors).
• Display type: LCD touch screen.
• Display material: Sapphire crystal.
• Bezel material : Grade 5 titanium alloy with PVD coating.
• Case: Titanium.
• Charging time: Less than 2 hours.
• Water resistance: 5 ATM.
• Temperature: -20°C to 50°C (-4°F to 122°F).
• Sensors: optical, barometric altimeter, accelerometer, gyroscope, thermometer, 3D compass, pulse oximeter and electrocardiogram.
• Third-party integration: Komoot, TrainingPeaks, Strava, Relive, adidas Running, Apple Health, Stryd, Final Surge, Runalyze, Running Quotient, among others.
• System languages: English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, German, Spanish, French, Polish, Thai, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Italian, Russian.