Coros APEX 4 46mm vs Suunto Vertical 2
Coros APEX 4 46mm (2025, listed at $479) and Suunto Vertical 2 (2025, listed at $599) are both sport watches, so the choice comes down to specifics.
Specs last updated · table prices are list prices; each card shows Amazon's current price when available
Coros APEX 4 46mm
Titanium-bezel MIP mountain watch: sapphire glass, dual-frequency GPS, offline maps, voice pins via mic and speaker, 24 days of daily use and 65 hours of GPS.
Suunto Vertical 2
Expedition Suunto with a 1.5-inch AMOLED, sapphire glass, free offline maps, dual-band GPS and up to 20 days daily use or 65 hours of GPS training.
The verdict
On the numbers we track, Coros APEX 4 46mm wins on battery life (24 days vs 20 days), weight (64 g vs 87 g) and price ($479 vs $599); Suunto Vertical 2 wins on tracked features (5 vs 4) and water rating (10ATM vs 5ATM).
Bottom line: on raw specs the Coros APEX 4 46mm leads 3 to 2, but five spec categories are only a starting point. Match it to your phone, your main sport and your budget before you decide, or run the free quiz to see how each ranks for your answers.
Spec by spec
| Spec | Coros APEX 4 46mm | Suunto Vertical 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery (rated) | 24 days | 20 days |
| Weight | 64 g | 87 g |
| List price | $479 | $599 |
| Water rating | 5ATM | 10ATM |
| Tracked features | 4 | 5 |
| Case size | 46.2 mm | 48.6 mm |
| Display | MIP | AMOLED |
| Works with | both iPhone and Android | both iPhone and Android |
| Listed best for | outdoor adventure, multisport and triathlon and running | outdoor adventure and multisport and triathlon |
| Released | 2025 | 2025 |
Trophy marks the better value on the five measurable specs. Battery is the manufacturer's rating, not our test. How we score is on the methodology page.
Feature overlap
Both have (3)
- built-in GPS
- blood-oxygen (SpO₂)
- offline maps
Only Coros APEX 4 46mm (1)
- on-device music
Only Suunto Vertical 2 (2)
- AMOLED display
- swim tracking
Which one should you pick?
Pick the Coros APEX 4 46mm if…
- You want to spend less: it lists for $120 less.
- You want fewer charges: about 24 days per charge vs 20 days.
- You want a lighter watch: 64 g vs 87 g.
- You need on-device music, which the Suunto Vertical 2 does not list.
- Your main use is running: it is listed for that and the Suunto Vertical 2 is not.
Skip it if…
- • You have a small wrist (under about 160 mm) — the 46.2 mm case we list is large (check whether a smaller size is sold).
- • You want a bright, vivid AMOLED screen — this one uses a lower-power display.
Pick the Suunto Vertical 2 if…
- You need AMOLED display and swim tracking, which the Coros APEX 4 46mm does not list.
- You might switch phones: it works with both iPhone and Android, the Coros APEX 4 46mm only works with Android.
- You swim or paddle: 10ATM vs 5ATM.
- You want a bright AMOLED screen.
Skip it if…
- • You have a small wrist (under about 160 mm) — the 48.6 mm case we list is large (check whether a smaller size is sold).
- • You want something light enough to sleep in — it weighs 87 g.
Frequently asked questions
Which has better battery life, the Coros APEX 4 46mm or the Suunto Vertical 2?
The Coros APEX 4 46mm has the longer rated battery life: about 24 days per charge against 20 days. These are manufacturer ratings; heavy GPS, always-on display and cellular use will cut both.
Which is cheaper, the Coros APEX 4 46mm or the Suunto Vertical 2?
The Coros APEX 4 46mm has the lower list price: $479 against $599 in our database. List prices change often, so check Amazon for today's price.
Do the Coros APEX 4 46mm and Suunto Vertical 2 work with iPhone and Android?
Yes, they have the same phone support: both iPhone and Android.
Which is better for swimming, the Coros APEX 4 46mm or the Suunto Vertical 2?
Coros APEX 4 46mm: 5ATM is suitable for showering and pool swimming, but not for high-speed water sports or diving. Suunto Vertical 2: 10ATM is suitable for swimming and surface water sports. It is not a dive rating unless the maker says so.
Not sure either is right for you?
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Coros APEX 4 46mm
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