COROS APEX 2 GPS Outdoor Sports Watch

The COROS APEX 2 is a rugged GPS outdoor sports watch designed for runners, hikers, trail athletes, cyclists, mountaineers, and fitness enthusiasts who want reliable training data, navigation, and long battery life. Built for demanding outdoor activities, it combines a durable sapphire glass display, Grade 5 titanium bezel, advanced GPS tracking, heart-rate monitoring, training tools, sleep tracking, and offline maps in a compact design.

With support for five major satellite systems, the APEX 2 provides accurate positioning for outdoor activities. It also offers up to 40 hours of standard full-GPS use and around 13 days of regular use with all-day stress monitoring, making it suitable for long training sessions and multi-day adventures.

Durable Outdoor Design

The COROS APEX 2 is built for outdoor environments where durability matters. It features a sapphire glass screen and a Grade 5 titanium alloy bezel with PVD coating, providing strong protection against scratches and everyday wear.

The watch is designed to operate in temperatures from approximately -20°C to 50°C, making it suitable for a wide range of outdoor conditions. Its 5 ATM water resistance also makes it suitable for surface water activities.

1.2-Inch Always-On Memory LCD Display

The APEX 2 features a 1.2-inch always-on Memory LCD touchscreen with a 240 × 240 resolution. The display is designed to remain easy to use during training and outdoor activities while helping conserve battery power.

The touchscreen can be used for navigation and scrolling through training information, while the digital dial provides convenient physical control.

Advanced GPS and Navigation

The APEX 2 connects to GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, and QZSS satellite systems. Its all-satellite GNSS chipset is designed to provide reliable positioning across different outdoor environments.

Navigation features include:

• Global offline landscape maps
• Downloadable topographical maps
• Back-to-start navigation
• Checkpoints
• Deviation alerts
• Distance to destination
• Elevation profiles
• GPS coordinates
• Route planning
• Touchscreen map control

These features make the watch particularly useful for trail running, hiking, trekking, and outdoor exploration.

Long-Lasting Battery

Battery life is one of the major strengths of the APEX 2. It provides up to 40 hours of standard full-GPS use and approximately 25 hours when using all five satellite systems simultaneously. Regular daily use can reach around 13 days with all-day stress monitoring, depending on settings and usage.

Charging from empty to full takes less than two hours according to COROS specifications.

Heart Rate and Health Tracking

The APEX 2 includes an advanced optical heart-rate sensor designed to provide improved heart-rate tracking during workouts and daily activities. It also supports monitoring features such as resting heart rate, HRV, sleep tracking, and blood oxygen measurements.

You can use the watch to monitor:

• Heart rate
• Resting heart rate
• HRV
• Sleep
• Stress
• Blood oxygen levels
• Training load
• Recovery
• Fitness progress

Training and Fitness Features

The APEX 2 works with the COROS EvoLab training platform to provide training insights and help athletes monitor fitness and recovery.

Training features include:

• Training status
• Training load
• Recovery time
• Race predictor
• Effort pace
• Training focus
• Virtual pacer
• Structured workouts
• Training plans
• Strength training tracking

The watch also supports automatic tracking of sets and repetitions across a large library of strength exercises.

Sleep and Recovery Tracking

The APEX 2 can track different stages of sleep, including deep, light, and REM sleep, helping users understand their rest and recovery patterns.

For athletes following structured training programs, recovery information can help provide a broader picture of daily readiness and training demands.

Built for Running and Trail Sports

The APEX 2 is particularly suited to runners and endurance athletes. Its GPS tracking, navigation, training metrics, elevation information, and long battery life make it a practical companion for both everyday training and outdoor adventures.

It is suitable for:

• Trail running
• Road running
• Hiking
• Trekking
• Mountaineering
• Cycling
• Fitness training
• Strength workouts
• Outdoor adventures
• Endurance training

Offline Maps for Outdoor Adventures

The watch supports downloadable global landscape maps and regional topographical maps, allowing users to access navigation information without relying entirely on a phone connection while outdoors.

Navigation information can include elevation profiles, distance to destinations, checkpoints, and deviation alerts.

Bluetooth and COROS App Connectivity

The APEX 2 connects to compatible smartphones through Bluetooth and synchronizes training data through the COROS ecosystem. It also supports Wi-Fi synchronization and firmware updates through the COROS app.

The COROS ecosystem also integrates with popular third-party platforms including Strava, Komoot, TrainingPeaks, Nike Run Club, Apple Health, Stryd, and other supported services.

Music and Camera Control

The APEX 2 supports offline music playback when paired with compatible Bluetooth headphones. It can also provide action-camera control for supported GoPro and Insta360 cameras, adding convenience for athletes and outdoor content creators.

Easy-to-Use Controls

The watch features a digital dial and physical buttons, allowing users to operate it without relying entirely on the touchscreen. This is particularly useful during outdoor activities or when wearing gloves.

The touchscreen can also be used for scrolling through training information and interacting with maps.

Why Choose the COROS APEX 2?

The COROS APEX 2 is an excellent choice for users looking for a durable and feature-rich GPS sports watch. Its combination of sapphire glass, titanium construction, accurate satellite tracking, long battery life, offline maps, heart-rate monitoring, training tools, and recovery tracking makes it suitable for serious outdoor and endurance activities.

Whether you’re training for a race, exploring new trails, hiking in the mountains, cycling, or simply monitoring your fitness, the APEX 2 provides a comprehensive set of tools designed around outdoor performance.

COROS APEX 2 Key Features

• Model: COROS APEX 2
• Display: 1.2-inch Always-On Memory LCD
• Resolution: 240 × 240
• Screen: Sapphire glass
• Bezel: Grade 5 titanium alloy with PVD coating
• GPS: GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, and QZSS
• GNSS: All-satellite single-frequency
• Standard full GPS: Up to 40 hours
• All-systems GPS: Up to 25 hours
• Regular daily use: Up to approximately 13 days with all-day stress monitoring
• Water resistance: 5 ATM
• Operating temperature: -20°C to 50°C
• Connectivity: Bluetooth and Wi-Fi
• Navigation: Offline landscape and topographical maps
• Optical heart-rate monitoring
• Blood oxygen monitoring
• Sleep tracking
• HRV tracking
• Stress monitoring
• Barometric altimeter
• Accelerometer
• Gyroscope
• 3D compass
• Structured workouts
• Training plans
• Recovery tracking
• Race predictor
• Strength training
• Offline music support
• Action-camera control
• Third-party fitness platform integration

Note: Battery performance varies depending on GPS mode, navigation, music, backlight, tracking features, and other settings.