Coros

Matthew Miller/ZDNETSix years ago, I saw my first Coros watch, the original Pace, at a CES press event. Since then, I've tested just about every model released. At the beginning, the watches were compelling for their unmatched battery life and long-term software support, but I pretty much only wore a Coros watch during the activities that I wanted to track.Also: This AI-enabled e-bike uses ChatGPT to give you a smarter rideCoros has been releasing feature updates during the past couple of years that are focused on…

Matthew Miller/ZDNETFor daily heart rate tracking, including during sleep, a watch with an optical heart rate monitor is perfectly fine. But if you run intervals or train with heart rate zones as your primary metric, then nothing beats a chest strap.Chest straps have improved over the years, but I still have scars from the early straps that gouged into my skin below my chest muscles. I've been wearing Polar and Garmin chest straps and, overall, they work fairly well, although I have to wear them tightly or they tend…

At a glanceExpert's Rating ProsAdded mapping supportReliable sports trackingGood battery lifeConsNo turn-by-turn navigationDaily battery life is downLoading music and maps takes a whileOur VerdictThe Coros Apex 2 offers strong features and performance for the price and offers some useful upgrades on the Apex that while not spotless, help to make it a good multisports watch that holds it own against the competition. Best Prices Today: Coros Apex 2…

At a glanceExpert's Rating ProsBoost in GPS battery performanceBigger display than Apex ProStrong sports tracking accuracyConsJump up in priceNot that hugely different from Apex ProLoses ANT+ connectivityOur VerdictThe Coros Apex 2 Pro promises a battery and GPS accuracy boost to help make it a better all-round multisports watch Best Prices Today: Coros Apex 2 Pro $499.00 After…

Pros Very long battery life Lightweight design with premium materials Digital knob for navigation Improved heart rate tracking Dual GNSS frequency support Fully featured Coros Training Hub Cons Limited notification and app support Can't stream music via Bluetooth/WiFiThose who have been following my work know that I love big watches. One of which, the Coros Vertix 2, has served as my trusted companion for more than a year. In fact, it took the place of my other wrist while I tested the Apple Watch Ultra during…

Pros Lightweight and well-constructed Multiple mounts Effort Pace metric Long battery life Five key sensors Affordable price Cons Doesn't store offline dataOther sports watch and smartwatch makers have launched new watches with support for multi-GNSS dual-frequency satellite networks in order to improve your outdoor workout tracking, such as the Apple Watch Ultra and the Garmen Enduro 2.Coros was the first in the world to launch a GPS sports watch with dual-frequency support: the Vertix 2 in 2021. It turns out…

Pros Light weight and well constructed Multiple mounts EffortPace metric Long battery life Five key sensors Affordable price Cons Doesn't store offline dataOther sports watch and smartwatch makers have launched new watches with support for multi-GNSS dual-frequency satellite networks in order to improve your outdoor workout tracking. COROS was the first in the world to launch a GPS sports watch with dual-frequency support in the Vertix 2 in 2021. It turns out that COROS didn't settle on that achievement and kept…

At a glanceExpert’s Rating ProsLight and comfortable design Reliable sports tracking featuresSolid battery lifeConsNot the prettiestCan’t view mapsBasic smartwatch featuresOur VerdictIt might be the cheapest watch in the Coros sports watch family, but the Pace 2 offers the best all-round experience for the money and is a great option for runners, swimmers, cyclists or triathletes that want a strong tracking experience, solid battery life all wrapped up in a workout-friendly design. In a sports watch world that’s…

When it comes to multisport fitness watches, you probably think of something from Garmin, Polar, or Suunto. But if you enjoy outdoor sports and are terminally online, you might have also heard of Coros. The company is a relative newcomer to the space, but I’ll admit to being curious when I started seeing it pop up more frequently in running subreddits, forums, and on TikTok during the pandemic. The most devoted athletes in this category already know what they do and don’t like from their GPS watches — and I was eager…

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