Between the Apex 2 and epix Pro (Gen 2), the Apex 2 comes out ahead in smartwatch mode, while the epix Pro (Gen 2) wins on gps mode and multi-band gps. Overall, the Apex 2 scores 47.2 and the epix Pro (Gen 2) scores 49.8 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are nearly even on the Mars Score (47.2 vs 49.8). The decision isn't about overall quality — both clear the bar — it's about which specific trade-offs fit your use.
Pick the Apex 2 if you care most about smartwatch mode. The biggest gaps in its favor are smartwatch mode.
Pick the epix Pro (Gen 2) if you care most about gps mode and multi-band gps. Its strongest claims are gps mode, multi-band gps, ecg.
Both ship with comparable solar charging, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity tells you both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Why Coros - Apex 2 wins
- ▲Smartwatch mode — 6.25% more. 17 days vs 16 days.
Why Garmin - epix Pro (Gen 2) wins
- ▲GPS mode — 82.22% more. 82 h vs 45 h.
- ▲Has Multi-band GPS.
- ▲Has ECG.
Spec comparison
GPS & Sensors
| Spec | Coros - Apex 2 | Garmin - epix Pro (Gen 2) |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-band GPS | false | truelead |
| Barometric altimeter | true | true |
| Heart rate | true | true |
| ECG | false | truelead |
| Pulse Ox | true | true |
Battery
| Spec | Coros - Apex 2 | Garmin - epix Pro (Gen 2) |
|---|---|---|
| Smartwatch mode | 17 dayslead | 16 days |
| GPS mode | 45 h | 82 hlead |
| Solar charging | false | false |
Design
| Spec | Coros - Apex 2 | Garmin - epix Pro (Gen 2) |
|---|---|---|
| Case size | 43 mm | 47 mmlead |
| Weight | 53 glead | 76 g |
| Water resistanceⓘ | 5 ATM | 10 ATMlead |
Spec-level deep dives
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