COROS - a new wind in the GPS watch segment

Introduction

Although it may seem that the cards are already dealt in the GPS watch segment, innovations and a fresh perspective from a new player can turn the established order upside down, so to speak. It was on this wave that the American brand COROS entered the market in 2018. COROS took advantage of the frustration of elite athletes with unreliable and often lengthy data synchronization to the popular STRAVA service and won over elite American ultra runners such as Hayden Hawks, Tim Tollefson and Sage Canaday to its side. It was the COROS Apex model launched in 2018, which offers up to 35 hours of battery life in a second-by-second GPS recording, that won the hearts of top athletes. When these athletes used the COROS Apex on the famous UTMB ultra run around the Mont Blanc massif, everyone took notice. But where does the COROS brand come from, what is its experience and how did they manage to stir up such a storm in the GPS watch segment in such a short time?

The COROS brand is backed by the YF Tech group from China - a leader in the development and production of GPS modules for the automotive industry. The reputation of this manufacturer is also evidenced by the fact that it has been supplying GPS modules to one of the largest car manufacturers in the world - the Volkswagen Group - for a long time. Without a doubt, COROS can draw on decades of experience in the field of GPS recording accuracy and performance optimization. This competence is also confirmed by users of COROS products - they appreciate the speed of signal acquisition and GPS recording accuracy even in difficult terrain, as well as the extremely long battery life. All COROS models can connect to GPS, GLONASS and BDS satellites - this ensures fast signal acquisition and GPS recording accuracy. For ultra runners, battery life is very important - so that they can upload a race route to their watch, be guided and not have to recharge the watch battery during the race, or worry that the watch battery will not last. The COROS Vertix model - currently the highest model in the COROS range - offers an incredible battery life of up to 60 hours in 1-second GPS recording. No other GPS watch (in the price category up to 600 Euro) currently offers such a battery life. And this model also points to another leadership of the COROS brand - innovation.

COROS pushes the boundaries of innovation and the Vertix model only confirms this. In addition to the already mentioned phenomenal battery life of up to 60 hours in second-by-second GPS recording, it also offers another unique function for all adventurers in the mountains. In addition to the now common sensors such as an optical heart rate sensor, barometer, accelerometer, compass, gyroscope and thermometer, it also includes an optical pulse oximeter. This sensor measures the amount of oxygen in the blood and the watch proactively suggests a safe approach to higher altitudes for safe acclimatization. In combination with sapphire glass with DLC treatment and a bezel and back cover made of titanium (which you usually have to pay extra for with other brands), this model demonstrates the ambitions and technological competence of the COROS brand.

COROS is winning the hearts of not only male and female athletes, elite athletes, but also critics. Just a few days ago, for example, the COROS Apex model won the prestigious Runner's World magazine award - Editor's Choice 2019. It particularly highlighted the incredible battery life of 35 hours in second-by-second GPS recording and the accuracy of GPS recording. Red Bull, in turn, ranked the COROS Apex Pro model among the TOP 5 GPS watches for trail running. They appreciated the use of premium materials such as titanium and sapphire and the battery life of up to 40 hours in second-by-second GPS recording, as well as the presence of a unique sensor - an optical pulse oximeter. COROS Apex Pro thus won a place among giants such as Garmin or Suunto. The renowned test portal Outdoor Gear Lab evaluated the COROS Apex model as the best GPS watch for running and training - Editor's Choice 2019. The COROS Vertix model was named the best watch with an altimeter for 2019.

In the community, COROS products are highly appreciated for their constant software updates in the watch and in the COROS Trainer app. This is demonstrated, for example, by the recent update, which specifically addressed one of the most difficult technical issues - the accuracy of GPS recording on the running oval. Even more - like elite runners Hayden Hawks and Tim Tollefson - customers welcome the very fast and reliable synchronization with the Strava service. The very user-friendly operation of the watch and the accuracy of the GPS recording are also highlighted. Last but not least, there are also interesting sales prices.

It seems that through innovation, experience, and ambition to push boundaries, the young COROS brand is winning the hearts of critics, elite runners, but especially mountain athletes.

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