Coros Apex 2 Pro vs Garmin Forerunner 965

Coros Apex 2 Pro (66 h GPS, 53 g) vs Garmin Forerunner 965 (31 h GPS, 53 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 Forerunner 965GarminGarmin Forerunner 965

Premium running watch with a 1.4" AMOLED display, onboard topo maps, multi-band GPS and music. Up to 31 h in GPS mode (19 h multi-band) and 23 days in smartwatch mode, at just 53 g. Garmin's top running watch without the bulk of a Fenix: ideal for marathons and single-day ultras with accurate navigation.

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Spec-by-spec comparison

SpecCoros Apex 2 ProGarmin Forerunner 965
GPS battery66 h31 h
Multi-band battery26 h19 h
Smartwatch21 days23 days
Weight53 g53 g
Maps
Multi-band
Music
DisplayMIPAMOLED
PriceHigh-endHigh-end

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. Both sit in the same price segment, so let battery, weight and the feature you value most decide.

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Frequently asked questions

Which lasts longer, Coros Apex 2 Pro or Garmin Forerunner 965?
Coros Apex 2 Pro offers 66 h of GPS battery and Garmin Forerunner 965 offers 31 h, so Coros Apex 2 Pro lasts longer for long efforts.
Which one is lighter?
Coros Apex 2 Pro weighs 53 g and Garmin Forerunner 965 weighs 53 g; Coros Apex 2 Pro is the lighter of the two.
Do both have onboard maps?
Yes, both Coros Apex 2 Pro and Garmin Forerunner 965 include onboard topo maps.
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