Between the Apex 2 and Apex 2 Pro, the Apex 2 comes out ahead in several specs, while the Apex 2 Pro wins on smartwatch mode and gps mode. Overall, the Apex 2 scores 47.2 and the Apex 2 Pro scores 57.2 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Apex 2 Pro is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 10.0 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
The Apex 2 doesn't pull ahead on any single popular-comparison spec — its strengths sit in the spec table groups rather than the headline advantages.
Pick the Apex 2 Pro if you care most about smartwatch mode and gps mode. Its strongest claims are smartwatch mode, gps mode, multi-band gps.
Both ship with comparable solar charging, ecg, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Apex 2 Pro is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Coros - Apex 2 wins
- No decisive advantages.
Why Coros - Apex 2 Pro wins
- ▲Smartwatch mode — 76.47% more. 30 days vs 17 days.
- ▲GPS mode — 66.67% more. 75 h vs 45 h.
- ▲Has Multi-band GPS.
Spec comparison
GPS & Sensors
| Spec | Coros - Apex 2 | Coros - Apex 2 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-band GPS | false | truelead |
| Barometric altimeter | true | true |
| Heart rate | true | true |
| ECG | false | false |
| Pulse Ox | true | true |
Battery
| Spec | Coros - Apex 2 | Coros - Apex 2 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Smartwatch mode | 17 days | 30 dayslead |
| GPS mode | 45 h | 75 hlead |
| Solar charging | false | false |
Design
| Spec | Coros - Apex 2 | Coros - Apex 2 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Case size | 43 mm | 46.1 mmlead |
| Weight | 53 glead | 66 g |
| Water resistanceⓘ | 5 ATM | 10 ATMlead |
Spec-level deep dives
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