Between the Apex 2 Pro and Forerunner 965, the Apex 2 Pro comes out ahead in gps mode and smartwatch mode, while the Forerunner 965 wins on several specs. Overall, the Apex 2 Pro scores 57.2 and the Forerunner 965 scores 49.7 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Apex 2 Pro edges ahead on the Mars Score (57.2 vs 49.7), but the 7.5-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 gps mode and smartwatch mode. The biggest gaps in its favor are gps mode, smartwatch mode.
The Forerunner 965 similarly doesn't carry a headline advantage on the popular specs — look at the full table for category-specific deltas.
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
- ▲GPS mode — 141.94% more. 75 h vs 31 h.
- ▲Smartwatch mode — 30.43% more. 30 days vs 23 days.
Why Garmin - Forerunner 965 wins
- No decisive advantages.
Spec comparison
GPS & Sensors
| Spec | Coros - Apex 2 Pro | Garmin - Forerunner 965 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Garmin - Forerunner 965 |
|---|---|---|
| Smartwatch mode | 30 dayslead | 23 days |
| GPS mode | 75 hlead | 31 h |
| Solar charging | false | false |
Design
| Spec | Coros - Apex 2 Pro | Garmin - Forerunner 965 |
|---|---|---|
| Case size | 46.1 mm | 47 mmlead |
| Weight | 66 g | 53 glead |
| Water resistanceⓘ | 10 ATMlead | 5 ATM |
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