Coros Apex 2 Pro vs Suunto Race 2

Coros Apex 2 Pro (66 h GPS, 53 g) vs Suunto Race 2 (55 h GPS, 65 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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Suunto Race 2SuuntoSuunto Race 2

Racing watch with a 1.5" 2,000-nit AMOLED display, dual-band GPS and free offline maps. Up to 55 h in the most accurate mode and 18 days in smartwatch mode. Rotating crown, 115+ sport modes and 32 GB of storage for maps. A lot of watch for the money versus Garmin.

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Spec-by-spec comparison

SpecCoros Apex 2 ProSuunto Race 2
GPS battery66 h55 h
Multi-band battery26 hYes
Smartwatch21 days18 days
Weight53 g65 g
Maps
Multi-band
Music
DisplayMIPAMOLED
PriceHigh-endMid-range

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, Suunto Race 2 is the more affordable option.

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Frequently asked questions

Which lasts longer, Coros Apex 2 Pro or Suunto Race 2?
Coros Apex 2 Pro offers 66 h of GPS battery and Suunto Race 2 offers 55 h, so Coros Apex 2 Pro lasts longer for long efforts.
Which one is lighter?
Coros Apex 2 Pro weighs 53 g and Suunto Race 2 weighs 65 g; Coros Apex 2 Pro is the lighter of the two.
Do both have onboard maps?
Yes, both Coros Apex 2 Pro and Suunto Race 2 include onboard topo maps.
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