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Brunton TruArc 15 vs Coros Apex 4

Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.

Brunton TruArc 15 is the lighter option — 24 g lighter than the Coros Apex 4 (38% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec Brunton TruArc 15 Coros Apex 4
Weight 40 g · 0.040 kg · 0.09 lb 64 g · 0.064 kg · 0.14 lb
Brand Brunton Coros
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Brunton TruArc 15
40 g

Global needle compass. Works anywhere on Earth.

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Coros Apex 4
64 g

Mountain-sports GPS watch (46mm) with dual-band GNSS, titanium bezel and sapphire glass, weight with silicone band.

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Brunton TruArc 15 vs Coros Apex 4: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Brunton TruArc 15 wins — at 40 g it is 24 g (38%) lighter than the Coros Apex 4 (64 g). That said, the heavier option may justify the extra grams with more capacity, durability or comfort, so weigh the trade-off against how you'll use it.

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