Coros Apex 2 vs Garmin Forerunner 970
The 970 reaches Garmin's max-tier analytics with ECG and built-in calling, for $350 more than the training-tier Apex 2.
CorosCoros Apex 2
GarminGarmin Forerunner 970
- •You want Coros's training-tier watch for less than half the price
- •ECG and built-in calling aren't things you need
- •You want Garmin's current flagship with max-tier analytics and calling
- •$350 more is worth it for the extra features and brand track record
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 Superseded by the Apex 4, but the core training tools still hold up for the price.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 970 adds a built-in speaker and mic for calls, an ECG sensor, and Garmin's deepest race-specific analytics in a Forerunner-sized package. If you're a serious runner who wants the top training tools without going full Fenix, this is the watch.
*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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