Coros Apex 4 smartwatch now available: Garmin Fenix rival lasts longer than Apple Watch even with GPS activated

The Coros Apex 4 was recently the subject of teasers and is now available to order directly from the manufacturer. The price for the 46-millimeter model is $479, while the 42-millimeter variant is available for $50 less. Shipping is expected to take seven to ten days. The Coros Apex 4 is fundamentally a smartwatch and even features a speaker and microphone, allowing you to not only receive notifications about your pace, but also to record voice messages and, if desired, use the Coreos Apex 4 as a Bluetooth hands-free device.

However, the model is aimed very clearly at athletes, featuring dual-frequency GPS, algorithms for precise recording of runs in the mountains, and a barometer. Completed training sessions can be displayed in an appealing way as 3D flyovers, including photos. Like the Garmin Fenix models, turn-by-turn navigation is available, and free worldwide maps are also on board. Furthermore, street and trail names are integrated, as are points of interest.

Depending on the size, it features a 1.3-inch or 1.2-inch MIP screen, which is supposed to make for easy reading in direct sunlight. Battery life when recording activities is specified as 65 or 41 hours, which should be sufficient for ultramarathons. For comparison, the Apple Watch Series 9 runs out of power after just 1.5 days in typical use, without GPS and with the display always on. Sleep monitoring, heart rate variability (as thus recovery) and oxygen saturation can be monitored. Lastly, the frame is made of titanium.