Between the Apex 2 Pro and Pacer Pro, the Apex 2 Pro comes out ahead in smartwatch mode and gps mode, while the Pacer Pro wins on several specs. Overall, the Apex 2 Pro scores 57.2 and the Pacer Pro scores 39.7 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Apex 2 Pro is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 17.5 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.
Pick the Apex 2 Pro if you care most about smartwatch mode and gps mode. The biggest gaps in its favor are smartwatch mode, gps mode, multi-band gps.
The Pacer Pro similarly doesn't carry a headline advantage on the popular specs — look at the full table for category-specific deltas.
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 Pro wins
- ▲Smartwatch mode — 328.57% more. 30 days vs 7 days.
- ▲GPS mode — 114.29% more. 75 h vs 35 h.
- ▲Has Multi-band GPS.
Why Polar - Pacer Pro wins
- No decisive advantages.
Spec comparison
GPS & Sensors
| Spec | Coros - Apex 2 Pro | Polar - Pacer Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-band GPS | truelead | false |
| Barometric altimeter | true | true |
| Heart rate | true | true |
| ECG | false | false |
| Pulse Ox | truelead | false |
Battery
| Spec | Coros - Apex 2 Pro | Polar - Pacer Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Smartwatch mode | 30 dayslead | 7 days |
| GPS mode | 75 hlead | 35 h |
| Solar charging | false | false |
Design
| Spec | Coros - Apex 2 Pro | Polar - Pacer Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Case size | 46.1 mmlead | 45 mm |
| Weight | 66 g | 41 glead |
| Water resistanceⓘ | 10 ATMlead | 5 ATM |
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