Coros Apex 2 Pro vs Garmin Fénix 8 AMOLED 47 mm

Coros Apex 2 Pro (66 h GPS, 53 g) vs Garmin Fénix 8 AMOLED 47 mm (47 h GPS, 59 g). Side-by-side spec comparison: battery, weight, maps, multi-band GPS and price. Which GPS watch should you buy?

Coros Apex 2 ProCorosCoros Apex 2 Pro

Mountain watch with outstanding battery life: 66 h in full GPS, 26 h in dual-frequency and up to 21 days in daily use, at just 53 g. Free offline maps, multi-band GPS, MP3 music and touchscreen. The light, long-lasting alternative to Garmin for ultras and crossings.

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Garmin Fénix 8 AMOLED 47 mmGarminGarmin Fénix 8 AMOLED 47 mm

Garmin's flagship multisport watch: AMOLED display, topo maps, multi-band GPS, LED flashlight, speaker and microphone. 47 h in GPS mode (35 h multi-band) and 16 days in smartwatch mode. Rugged case with sapphire glass for mountain ultras and multi-day adventures.

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Spec-by-spec comparison

SpecCoros Apex 2 ProGarmin Fénix 8 AMOLED 47 mm
GPS battery66 h47 h
Multi-band battery26 h35 h
Smartwatch21 days16 days
Weight53 g59 g
Maps
Multi-band
Music
DisplayMIPAMOLED
PriceHigh-endFlagship

GPS battery = each manufacturer's standard GPS mode; multi-band = dual-frequency (maximum accuracy). On Suunto, Polar Grit and Amazfit T-Rex the GPS figure already corresponds to dual-band mode. Figures verified against the manufacturer.

Verdict

For maximum autonomy on long ultras, Coros Apex 2 Pro lasts longer in GPS mode. If you want the lightest watch on your wrist, go for Coros Apex 2 Pro. On budget, Coros Apex 2 Pro is the more affordable option.

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Frequently asked questions

Which lasts longer, Coros Apex 2 Pro or Garmin Fénix 8 AMOLED 47 mm?
Coros Apex 2 Pro offers 66 h of GPS battery and Garmin Fénix 8 AMOLED 47 mm offers 47 h, so Coros Apex 2 Pro lasts longer for long efforts.
Which one is lighter?
Coros Apex 2 Pro weighs 53 g and Garmin Fénix 8 AMOLED 47 mm weighs 59 g; Coros Apex 2 Pro is the lighter of the two.
Do both have onboard maps?
Yes, both Coros Apex 2 Pro and Garmin Fénix 8 AMOLED 47 mm include onboard topo maps.
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