Coros Apex 2 Pro vs Polar Grit X2 Pro
Coros Apex 2 Pro (66 h GPS, 53 g) vs Polar Grit X2 Pro (43 h GPS, 64 g). Side-by-side spec comparison: battery, weight, maps, multi-band GPS and price. Which GPS watch should you buy?
CorosCoros Apex 2 ProMountain 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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PolarPolar Grit X2 ProPolar's adventure multisport watch: 1.39" AMOLED display with sapphire, dual-frequency GPS and full-colour offline topo maps. 43 h of battery in training mode and MIL-STD-810H military standard. Top-tier recovery and training metrics for demanding trail and outdoor use.
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| Spec | Coros Apex 2 Pro | Polar Grit X2 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| GPS battery | 66 h | 43 h |
| Multi-band battery | 26 h | Yes |
| Smartwatch | 21 days | 10 days |
| Weight | 53 g | 64 g |
| Maps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Multi-band | ✓ | ✓ |
| Music | ✓ | – |
| Display | MIP | AMOLED |
| Price | High-end | High-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.