Between the Apex 2 Pro and Race, the Apex 2 Pro comes out ahead in smartwatch mode, while the Race wins on gps mode. Overall, the Apex 2 Pro scores 57.2 and the Race scores 50.6 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Apex 2 Pro edges ahead on the Mars Score (57.2 vs 50.6), but the 6.6-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the Apex 2 Pro if you care most about smartwatch mode. The biggest gaps in its favor are smartwatch mode.
Pick the Race if you care most about gps mode. Its strongest claims are gps mode.
Both ship with comparable multi-band gps, 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 — 150.00% more. 30 days vs 12 days.
Why Suunto - Race wins
- ▲GPS mode — 60.00% more. 120 h vs 75 h.
Spec comparison
GPS & Sensors
| Spec | Coros - Apex 2 Pro | Suunto - Race |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-band GPS | true | true |
| Barometric altimeter | true | true |
| Heart rate | true | true |
| ECG | false | false |
| Pulse Ox | true | true |
Battery
| Spec | Coros - Apex 2 Pro | Suunto - Race |
|---|---|---|
| Smartwatch mode | 30 dayslead | 12 days |
| GPS mode | 75 h | 120 hlead |
| Solar charging | false | false |
Design
| Spec | Coros - Apex 2 Pro | Suunto - Race |
|---|---|---|
| Case size | 46.1 mm | 49 mmlead |
| Weight | 66 glead | 83 g |
| Water resistanceⓘ | 10 ATM | 10 ATM |
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