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COROS Apex Pro vs Garmin Fenix 8 (47mm AMOLED)

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

COROS Apex Pro is the lighter option — 32 g lighter than the Garmin Fenix 8 (47mm AMOLED) (40% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec COROS Apex Pro Garmin Fenix 8 (47mm AMOLED)
Weight 49 g · 0.049 kg · 0.11 lb 81 g · 0.081 kg · 0.18 lb
Brand COROS Garmin
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COROS Apex Pro
49 g

Lightweight GPS multisport watch with dual-frequency GNSS and up to 75 hours battery life, ideal for ultralight backpacking and trail adventures.

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Garmin Fenix 8 (47mm AMOLED)
81 g

Premium multisport GPS smartwatch with AMOLED display, built-in LED flashlight and topo maps, weight with silicone band.

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COROS Apex Pro vs Garmin Fenix 8 (47mm AMOLED): which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the COROS Apex Pro wins — at 49 g it is 32 g (40%) lighter than the Garmin Fenix 8 (47mm AMOLED) (81 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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