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Coros Apex 4 vs Polar Vantage M3

The Apex 4 costs $70 less and reaches max-tier analytics, a full tier above the Vantage M3's training-tier data, at a lower price.

Coros Apex 4Coros

Coros Apex 4

4.1
Best Value Overall
Polar Vantage M3Polar

Polar Vantage M3

4.3
$429
Lower price
MSRP
$499
Semi-Smart
Watch Type
Semi-Smart
Maximum Depth
More data
Training Data
Solid Training Data
iOS & Android
Phone
iOS & Android
4.1
Rating
4.3
Higher rated
65 hrs
Longer battery
GPS Battery Life
30 hrs
Dual-Band
GPS
Dual-Band
64g
Weight
45g
Lighter
42/46mm
Case Size
43mm
Yes
Takes calls
Wrist Calls
No
Yes
Has maps
Offline Maps
No
Local files only
Offline Music
Local files only
5 ATM
Water Resistance
5 ATM
Best Value Overall
Notable For
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Best For
  • •You want the deepest analytics tier available at this price point
  • •You're comfortable with Coros' training platform and app
  • •You're already invested in Polar's ecosystem and recovery tools
  • •Training-tier depth is already enough data for your goals
The Full Story

The Apex 4 delivers much of what a Fenix 8 or Forerunner 970 offers for training depth and durability, at a noticeably lower price. Smart features are minimal by design, but the core running and trail tracking is excellent.

Vantage M3 brings Polar's flagship-level sensors down into a smaller, lighter case than the V3. If Polar's training and recovery tools appeal to you but the V3's price doesn't, this is the watch to look at.

*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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