Between the Apex 2 Pro and Fenix 8 CE (47mm), the Apex 2 Pro comes out ahead in smartwatch mode, while the Fenix 8 CE (47mm) wins on gps mode and ecg. Overall, the Apex 2 Pro scores 57.2 and the Fenix 8 CE (47mm) scores 50 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Apex 2 Pro edges ahead on the Mars Score (57.2 vs 50), but the 7.2-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 Fenix 8 CE (47mm) if you care most about gps mode and ecg. Its strongest claims are gps mode, ecg.
Both ship with comparable multi-band gps, solar charging, 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 — 87.50% more. 30 days vs 16 days.
Why Garmin - Fenix 8 CE (47mm) wins
- ▲GPS mode — 12.00% more. 84 h vs 75 h.
- ▲Has ECG.
Spec comparison
GPS & Sensors
| Spec | Coros - Apex 2 Pro | Garmin - Fenix 8 CE (47mm) |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-band GPS | true | true |
| Barometric altimeter | true | true |
| Heart rate | true | true |
| ECG | false | truelead |
| Pulse Ox | true | true |
Battery
| Spec | Coros - Apex 2 Pro | Garmin - Fenix 8 CE (47mm) |
|---|---|---|
| Smartwatch mode | 30 dayslead | 16 days |
| GPS mode | 75 h | 84 hlead |
| Solar charging | false | false |
Design
| Spec | Coros - Apex 2 Pro | Garmin - Fenix 8 CE (47mm) |
|---|---|---|
| Case size | 46.1 mm | 47 mmlead |
| Weight | 66 glead | 80 g |
| Water resistanceⓘ | 10 ATM | 10 ATM |
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