Coros Apex 2 Pro (Pro)
Fitness · 2022 · Pro
Apple Watch Ultra 2 Aluminum 45mm
2023 · Fitness + health
Apple Watch Ultra 2 Aluminum 45mm takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Coros Apex 2 Pro (Pro) lands at 86 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 Aluminum 45mm at 93. That puts Apple Watch Ultra 2 Aluminum 45mm ahead by 7 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Coros Apex 2 Pro (Pro) if…
- ✓Extended battery life vs smartwatches
- ✓Sleep + recovery metrics
- ✓Activity-specific modes
Pick Apple Watch Ultra 2 Aluminum 45mm if…
- ✓Multi-day fitness tracking
- ✓GPS + heart rate
- ✓Notification mirroring
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testFitness
Apple Watch Ultra 2 Aluminum 45mmCompared on the fitness sub-score
Apple Watch Ultra 2 Aluminum 45mm leads on fitness (93 vs 86).
Health
Apple Watch Ultra 2 Aluminum 45mmCompared on the health sub-score
Apple Watch Ultra 2 Aluminum 45mm leads on health (91 vs 86).
Durability
Apple Watch Ultra 2 Aluminum 45mmCompared on the durability sub-score
Apple Watch Ultra 2 Aluminum 45mm leads on durability (86 vs 84).
Value for money
Coros Apex 2 Pro (Pro)Specdex score per dollar at MSRP
Coros Apex 2 Pro (Pro) more score per dollar ($500 vs $799).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Coros Apex 2 Pro (Pro) | Apple Watch Ultra 2 Aluminum 45mm |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Fitness tracker / ring / bike computer | — |
| Variant | Pro | — |
| Release year | 2022 | 2023 |
Coros Apex 2 Pro (Pro)
- +Extended battery life vs smartwatches
- +Sleep + recovery metrics
- +Activity-specific modes
- −Notifications limited
- −No smartwatch app store
- −Some require subscription
Apple Watch Ultra 2 Aluminum 45mm
- +Multi-day fitness tracking
- +GPS + heart rate
- +Notification mirroring
- −Battery life varies dramatically
- −Companion phone required
- −Screen-on drains battery
FAQ: Coros Apex 2 Pro (Pro) vs Apple Watch Ultra 2 Aluminum 45mm
Which is better, Coros Apex 2 Pro (Pro) or Apple Watch Ultra 2 Aluminum 45mm? +
Apple Watch Ultra 2 Aluminum 45mm scores 93 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 7. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Coros Apex 2 Pro (Pro) worth the price? +
At $500, Coros Apex 2 Pro (Pro) delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in battery.
Is Apple Watch Ultra 2 Aluminum 45mm worth the price? +
At $799, Apple Watch Ultra 2 Aluminum 45mm delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in fitness.
Does Coros Apex 2 Pro (Pro) or Apple Watch Ultra 2 Aluminum 45mm last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.
Which is better for fitness, Coros Apex 2 Pro (Pro) or Apple Watch Ultra 2 Aluminum 45mm? +
Apple Watch Ultra 2 Aluminum 45mm — leads on fitness (93 vs 86). Compared on the fitness sub-score.
Which is better for health, Coros Apex 2 Pro (Pro) or Apple Watch Ultra 2 Aluminum 45mm? +
Apple Watch Ultra 2 Aluminum 45mm — leads on health (91 vs 86). Compared on the health sub-score.