COROS Wearables has confirmed the release of the COROS APEX 2 and the COROS APEX 2 Pro. Designed for performance over all types of terrain, COROS adds that the APEX 2 and APEX 2 Pro GPS outdoor watches are… ‘built with revolutionary technologies for the most ambitious goals.’
Features include:
- 24/7 heart-rate monitoring with next-generation optical Heart Rate sensor
- Equipped with Dual-Frequency GPS Chipset for accuracy (APEX 2 Pro only)
- Communicates with all five major global satellite systems simultaneously
- Longer battery life than predecessor watches
- Global offline maps including landscape, topography, and hybrid views
- 2x more scratch-resistant titanium bezel
- Link with COROS Training Hub, Coaching and Training System
“We know that this is the most anticipated product launch in the history of COROS, but we are confident that it was worth the wait,” said Lewis Wu, CEO of COROS Wearables.
“Our development team worked diligently to find the best hardware and corresponding design to offer our users the greatest possible accuracy in these new watches.”
A key upgrade to the APEX 2 series is its new optical heart rate sensor, featuring an 8-LED system in a customized layout, protected by a smooth, scratch-resistant cover.
‘With advanced signal noise removal algorithms, a new level of heart rate accuracy is delivered for activity, everyday wear, and sleep tracking.’
Additional features and specs include:
- 1.2-inch sapphire glass screen with touchscreen capabilities
- 45 hours – full GPS battery life
- 17 days – daily use of battery
- 8GB of internal storage including onboard music and mapping
Coming soon, the COROS App will add a new route-planning feature to its navigational ecosystem. Once available, the user can open the app, draw their preferred route, and the Route Planner will offer the optimal path based on the closest trails or streets available.
The COROS ecosystem is also compatible with popular thirrd party route builders, such as Strava and Komoot.
The APEX 2 has a suggested retail price of US$399 / £419, and the APEX 2 Pro has a suggested retail price of US$499 / £499.
