Great Battery Life, Seamless Sync

After wearing this watch 24/7 for the last couple of weeks, I definitely have a lot of positive things to say about it. The battery life is a standout feature - not only does the watch easily last over a week without charging and with everyday use, but when starting an activity it will tell you approximately how many hours of battery life the watch has for that particular activity (taking into account how much GPS drains the battery etc.), so you’ll know before starting if the watch will die during the activity.

Another great feature is how easily the watch syncs with the Coros app and other fitness apps like Strava - almost instantly, without any hassle. This may seem like a basic requirement but some other sports watches aren’t that seamless! The app itself offers a wide range of health and fitness tracking options (and the sleep data always seems pretty accurate), although it’s worth noting that it lacks period tracking which feels like it could be easily incorporated.

The watch itself is quite stylish (mine is grey), but the Velcro watch band is an odd choice. There’s the option of a silicon band which is more typical of a sports watch. The Apex 2 Pro is comfortable enough to wear every day, and is very customizable (you can choose anything from the watch face animation to the direction of the scroll dial). However, the abundance of options can feel overwhelming, especially for someone who might want a more streamlined experience.

A couple of other downsides I’ve noticed include the music feature. I was excited about this at first, thinking I could run and listen to Spotify without needing to take my phone, but you have to use MP3 files, which feels quite outdated in the age of streaming services. Additionally, the strength feature allows you to select what muscle group you are working on (e.g. shoulders) and time your rest, but it’s a little cumbersome to use if you are constantly switching up between exercises in your workout.

Overall, the Coros Apex 2 Pro offers great value for endurance athletes or fitness enthusiasts. Both the physical watch and technology feel quite modern, with touchscreen, on screen graphics, and app compatibility, except for the music options. I would recommend it for anyone wanting both sports tracking and everyday features, and personally, I really like it!