Coros Apex 2 vs Garmin Forerunner 965
The 965 reaches Garmin's max-tier analytics with an AMOLED touchscreen, for $200 more than the training-tier Apex 2.
CorosCoros Apex 2
GarminGarmin Forerunner 965
- •You want Coros's titanium build for less money
- •Training-tier analytics already cover what you need
- •You want Garmin's max-tier analytics and AMOLED touchscreen
- •$200 more is worth it for the newer hardware generation
The Apex 2 packs a titanium bezel, sapphire glass, dual-frequency GPS, and 40 hours of GPS battery life into a lighter, cheaper package than Coros's Vertix line. Superseded by the Apex 4, but the core training tools still hold up for the price.
The 965 established the template for Garmin's flagship running watches with a vivid 1.4-inch AMOLED display, titanium bezel, and full-color offline maps. While superseded by the 970, it remains a top-tier choice if you want maximum analytics and routing without paying top-shelf price.
*Estimated — this model's exact GPS battery life isn't published by the manufacturer. All figures are standard GPS mode, midsize case, no solar boost.
†Estimated — this model launched too recently to have an established customer rating yet.
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