For some,
may still be the new kid on the block, but since its 2018 introduction, COROS has established itself as a key player in the
market.
In this article, we compare the best COROS watches to help you find the one that suits your needs. Whether you're a casual runner, tech enthusiast, climber, or want a stylish watch, COROS has one for you, and we assist in your choice.
What mainly sets COROS apart from its competitors is the incredible battery life, a scroll button, and the constant innovation and software development. With a , you will continually experience new features that improve your watch.
COROS PACE Pro – Luxury Running Watch
As a runner, if you're looking for a running watch that covers the basics and more while looking great, is made for you.
The aim with this watch was to create a running watch like the PACE series, light yet feature-packed, with a sleek design. It's achieved with a stunning AMOLED screen, larger case, and map navigation.
Functionally, it can compete with the best watches on the market while maintaining a low price and weight.
Like other watches in the list, PACE Pro is not just about impressive hardware; it's also packed with software features providing data to analyze post-run from your sofa. Do it via your phone or computer through COROS' EvoLab.
COROS PACE 4 – The "New" Ultimate Running Watch
COROS faced a challenge when updating what many considered the ultimate running watch. The has always been among the lightest watches on the market without compromising the essentials of a running watch. This year is no exception:
GPS, processor, wrist-based heart rate monitor, and battery life (19 days, 41 hours GPS activity) are better than ever in PACE 4. COROS has succeeded in upgrades while adding an AMOLED screen: A HUGE UPGRADE. The screen enhances user experience significantly, ensuring you never doubt your data mid-run.
The COROS PACE 4 also features an extra button, controlling the added microphone. Use it to record voice notes during runs, keeping your training log updated. All additions and omissions are carefully considered to optimize the runner's experience.
Looking for a watch with navigation and map features? Read on: PACE 4 continues using its predecessor's Bread Crumb navigation, showing a rough path of where you came from.
If you can forgo the beautiful screen, faster chip, and more, PACE 3 is still a very relevant watch.
COROS PACE 3 – The "Old" Ultimate Running Watch
3 is undoubtedly among the best running watches in its price range. It's compact and light (only 30g with nylon strap), yet has an impressive array of features.
It includes a full triathlon mode, dual-frequency GPS technology, and optical heart rate sensors for more accurate measurements during activities. For most, COROS PACE 3 is all you'll ever need.
With all features on, like daily and , the battery lasts 17 days or 15 hours of activity with dual-frequency mode on (or 38 hours in normal GPS mode). This means the battery can easily handle a slow Ironman, multiple days of hiking, or a 24-hour run!
If you're very detail-oriented and want more data accuracy, COROS PACE 3 can connect to COROS Heart Rate Monitor and COROS POD 2 as accessories. Most software updates in recent years have also come to COROS PACE 3, including breadcrumb navigation, fitness tests, running form tests, and more.
COROS APEX 4 - Durability & Extreme Battery
4 can do much of what PACE 4 and PACE PRO can – and more. The watch comes in two sizes: 42 mm and 46 mm. However, one significant difference sets it apart from its smaller siblings: the screen type, which uses much less power.
COROS APEX 4 is designed for a different segment where battery life is the absolute priority.
APEX 4 features an updated MIP screen (Memory in Pixel), which is more contrast-rich and sharper than the one in the previous top model VERTIX 2S. The difference between MIP and AMOLED – as found in PACE 4 and PACE PRO – is not as pronounced as before.
The new COROS APEX 4 is also equipped with a microphone and speaker for taking calls directly from the watch. It includes ECG for more precise heart measurements. It also has a brand-new processor, up to 30 times faster than its predecessor, along with a titanium frame and sapphire glass, making the watch significantly more robust than the smaller models.
Additionally, it offers navigation and 32 GB of storage for downloading topographic maps from around the world – perfect for travelers or those venturing far from known routes.
Thus, it's especially for outdoor enthusiasts, mountain runners, hikers,ultrarunners and mountaineers who want to get more out of COROS APEX 4's batterylife, advanced skiing and climbing features, and precise sensors.
But you don't need to be extreme to appreciate the watch. The long battery life alone is a daily luxury, and the new MIP screen is now so good that you'd happily trade some color intensity for significantly longer runtime.
COROS VERTIX 2S – For the extreme, the lazy, and the gear geek
2S can do everything the smaller models can, except be light and small. COROS VERTIX 2S has a larger display, battery, and an even more robust construction. The watch can withstand higher water pressure and colder temperatures, making it the preferred watch for many climbers dreaming of reaching the world's highest peaks.
COROS VERTIX 2S also has an optional carabiner attachment for practical use during climbing.
The larger form factor also allows room for a large battery, making COROS VERTIX 2S a true unicorn in the GPS watch market, perfect for lazy chargers. This watch reminds me of the days when you took for granted that your phone would last a week per charge. COROS VERTIX 2S can easily last a month on a single charge, with all features on, naturally depending on your training. This is one of the features you only value once you've experienced it.
COROS VERTIX 2S looks like a watch built for extreme conditions, yet it offers a wealth of features that will delight any gear enthusiast. If you want the best, choose COROS VERTIX 2S.
Feature Comparison – Coros Series
In this table, you'll find an overview of the different features for each watch. If you love going into detail, this table is perfect for you.
COROS Accessories
Coros offers a range of nylon and silicone straps, and I previously mentioned the carabiner attachment for climbers. But two accessory products stand out.
COROS Heart Rate Monitor
Although the new optical heart rate sensor in COROS PACE 4, COROS APEX 2 Pro, and COROS VERTIX 2S is fantastic, it sits in a suboptimal position for measuring the heart rate as accurately as possible.
COROS heart rate monitor has the same new pulse technology, but the placement on the upper arm makes all the difference. So if you want a more accurate heart rate monitor without the hassle of a chest strap, consider COROS' external heart rate monitor.
As a bonus, the heart rate monitor works with other brands. If your watch supports Bluetooth, it works seamlessly with the COROS heart rate monitor.
COROS POD 2
With COROS POD 2 on your shoe or hip, you gain access to more accurate real-time training data. COROS POD 2 enhances your GPS, can analyze your running form, provides correct distance on a treadmill, and much more.
COROS POD 2 offers real-time feedback on your cadence, altitude, temperature changes, and more, ensuring accurate data and effort pace. This feature is particularly beneficial for planning your workouts and runs, optimizing every aspect of your training.
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