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General

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Series

APEX1Maker product pagecoros.com/apex4/specsRead 15 October 2026COROS APEX line. The overview page lists APEX in 2018, APEX Pro in 2019, APEX 2 in 2022 and APEX 4 in October 2025.

Instinct1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315817Read 16 October 2026

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

WAPX4-BLK-42, WAPX4-WHT-42, WAPX4-BLK-46, WAPX4-WHT-46, W542, W5412Maker product pageshop.coros.com/products.jsonRead 15 October 2026US store feed SKUs WAPX4-BLK-42, WAPX4-WHT-42, WAPX4-BLK-46 and WAPX4-WHT-46 for the watch alone. The feed has no barcodes, so no GTIN is stored.14Regulatory filingfccid.co/fcc/2BBGF-W542Read 15 October 2026FCC model W542 is the 42 mm. W541 is the 46 mm.

010-02932-00, 010-02933-00, 010-02933-011Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315817Read 16 October 2026Page data lists 010-02933-00 (Black with Charcoal Band) and 010-02933-01 (Electric Lime with Electric Lime Band) for 45 mm and 010-02932-00 for 40 mm. A retailer also lists a 40 mm Electric Lime part 010-02932-01 that the Garmin US store does not sell. It is not stored.2Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1314137/pn/010-02932-00Read 16 October 2026

GTIN / EAN

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753759339449, 753759339463, 75375933947012Retailer pageheartratemonitorsusa.com/collections/garmin/products/garmin-instinct-e-rugged-outdoor-gps-smartwatchRead 16 October 2026Variant table gives UPC 753759339449 for 010-02932-00, 753759339463 for 010-02933-00 and 753759339470 for 010-02933-01. The playbetter Shopify variant barcodes agree for the two 45 mm colours.13Retailer pageplaybetter.com/products/garmin-instinct-eRead 16 October 2026Shopify variant barcodes: 753759339463 for 45 mm Black/Charcoal and 753759339470 for 45 mm Electric Lime.

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

15 October 20255Press releasecoros.com/stories/press-release/c/coros-announces-apex-4Read 15 October 2026Release dated 15 October 2025 in Irvine, California.

6 January 20258Press articletomsguide.com/wellness/smartwatches/the-garmin-instinct-3-just-launched-at-ces-and-its-a-rugged-and-affordable-rival-to-the-fenix-8Read 16 October 2026Published 6 January 2025 at the CES launch of the Instinct 3 series.9Reviewdcrainmaker.com/2025/01/garmin-instinct-3-series-hands-on-everything-you-need-to-know.htmlRead 16 October 2026Post dated 6 January 2025: Garmin announced the Instinct 3 series and the Instinct E.10Spec databasethe5krunner.com/specs/garmin/instinct-eRead 16 October 2026Announced 6 January 2025.

Status

Available1Maker product pagecoros.com/apex4/specsRead 15 October 2026The COROS US and EU stores list both sizes with a Buy now button.

Available1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315817Read 16 October 2026Both sizes show a $249.99 US price and 1 to 3 day shipping on the access date.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$4295Press releasecoros.com/stories/press-release/c/coros-announces-apex-4Read 15 October 202642 mm 429 USD and 46 mm 479 USD. US prices exclude sales tax.

$299.998Press articletomsguide.com/wellness/smartwatches/the-garmin-instinct-3-just-launched-at-ces-and-its-a-rugged-and-affordable-rival-to-the-fenix-8Read 16 October 2026The article rounds the Instinct E price to $299. The exact $299.99 comes from the5krunner and a US retailer MSRP table. US prices exclude sales tax.9Reviewdcrainmaker.com/2025/01/garmin-instinct-3-series-hands-on-everything-you-need-to-know.htmlRead 16 October 2026Instinct E $299 for the 40 mm and $299 for the 45 mm, rounded.10Spec databasethe5krunner.com/specs/garmin/instinct-eRead 16 October 2026Launch price $299.99 for both sizes.12Retailer pageheartratemonitorsusa.com/collections/garmin/products/garmin-instinct-e-rugged-outdoor-gps-smartwatchRead 16 October 2026MSRP column shows $299.99 for each size and colour.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

€4496Maker product pagecoros.com/de/buy/apex4Read 15 October 2026COROS Germany store: 449 EUR for the 42 mm and 499 EUR for the 46 mm, including VAT. The EU store feed published the German product on 2025-10-15 at the same prices. This is the same price as today, since no launch-day German price list was found.

€299.9914Spec databasenextpit.de/smartwatches/garmin-instinct-e-45mmRead 16 October 2026German database lists the UVP as 299,99 EUR for the 45 mm. Its 40 mm page also gives 299,99 EUR. The page gives April 2025 as market start, which conflicts with the January 2025 order date. VAT is included.

MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US, DE6Maker product pagecoros.com/de/buy/apex4Read 15 October 2026US store product page and the German store page both sell the watch.

US1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315817Read 16 October 2026US store part numbers only.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black, White1Maker product pagecoros.com/apex4/specsRead 15 October 2026The store sells white and black watch bodies, each with nylon or silicone straps in several strap colours. Stored are the body colours.2Maker product pageshop.coros.com/products.jsonRead 15 October 2026Store option WATCH BODY COLOR: White, Black.

Black with Charcoal Band, Electric Lime with Electric Lime Band1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315817Read 16 October 2026Maker colour labels as shown on the US store.2Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1314137/pn/010-02932-00Read 16 October 2026

Segment

Outdoor1Maker product pagecoros.com/apex4/specsRead 15 October 2026COROS calls it a mountain sports GPS watch for trail running, climbing and skiing. The store files it under GPS watches. Stored as outdoor.

Outdoor1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315817Read 16 October 2026Garmin sells it as a rugged GPS smartwatch in the Instinct line.

OS updates promisediYears of explicitly promised OS updates. A security-only support period does not establish an OS-upgrade promise.

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Security updates untiliExact end date published for security-update support of this model. Do not calculate it from a stated number of years. A security-only period does not promise OS upgrades.

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Case

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Case sizeiMarketed case-size options. The marketed size can differ from physical case height, such as ceramic editions. Base dimensions describe the smallest base-material case.

42, 46mm1Maker product pagecoros.com/apex4/specsRead 15 October 2026Two sizes sold as one product, 42 mm and 46 mm. Base values describe the 42 mm case.

40, 45mm1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315817Read 16 October 20262Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1314137/pn/010-02932-00Read 16 October 2026

Case shape

Round1Maker product pagecoros.com/apex4/specsRead 15 October 2026Round case with a round Memory-in-Pixel display.

Round1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315817Read 16 October 2026No text states the shape. The maker product photos show a round case outline around a square display window.

Case materialiMaterial of the housing body, not just the bezel. Use Mixed when the maker describes a mixture of housing/frame materials. Read the published-material field for the parts and proportions.

Mixed materials1Maker product pagecoros.com/apex4/specsRead 15 October 2026Materials: cover material Fiber Reinforced Polymer and bezel material Grade 5 Titanium Alloy. Stored as mixed.

Fibre-reinforced polymer1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315817Read 16 October 2026

Case material (as published)

Fiber Reinforced Polymer cover with Grade 5 Titanium Alloy bezel1Maker product pagecoros.com/apex4/specsRead 15 October 2026Materials: Cover Material Fiber Reinforced Polymer, Bezel Material Grade 5 Titanium Alloy.

Fiber-reinforced polymer case and fiber-reinforced polymer bezel1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315817Read 16 October 2026Specs tab: case material and bezel material are both fiber-reinforced polymer.

BackiMaterial of the back of the smallest base-material case. Other materials or regional editions can differ. See source notes.

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Case dimensionsiPhysical case height, width and thickness. The source note states exclusions such as the heart-rate sensor protrusion.

Height42.6Width42.6Thickness14mm(1.7 × 1.7 × 0.6 in)1Maker product pagecoros.com/apex4/specsRead 15 October 2026Size and Weight, Dimensions: 42 mm 42.6 x 42.6 x 14 mm and 46 mm 46.2 x 46.2 x 13.7 mm. Height does not include the optical heart rate sensor. The 46 mm is thinner than the 42 mm as published. The5krunner repeats both figures.

Height40Width40Thickness13.6mm(1.6 × 1.6 × 0.5 in)1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315817Read 16 October 2026Specs tab Physical size, 45 x 45 x 14.2 mm for 45 mm. The 40 mm value is on the 40 mm page. The table does not say whether the sensor bump is included.2Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1314137/pn/010-02932-00Read 16 October 2026Specs tab Physical size 40 x 40 x 13.6 mm for the 40 mm size.

Weight (case only)iWatch body without a strap. An unqualified published weight must not be assumed to exclude the strap.

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Weight with strapiWatch with the stated strap attached. Strap material and case size belong in the source note. Reviewer measurements belong in measured fields.

44g(1.6 oz)1Maker product pagecoros.com/apex4/specsRead 15 October 2026Weight: 42 mm 44 g with nylon band and 56 g with silicone band. 46 mm 51 g with nylon band and 64 g with silicone band. The nylon band figure is stored. The maker publishes no case-only weight.3Maker product pagecoros.com/apex4Read 15 October 2026Overview: 51 g (46 mm) and 44 g (42 mm) with the nylon band.

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Durability

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Water resistanceiStatic water-pressure rating in atmospheres. It is not a safe swimming or diving depth. Diving limits are listed separately.

5ATM1Maker product pagecoros.com/apex4/specsRead 15 October 2026Durability: 5 ATM, suitable for surface water activities and not for diving. The buy page calls it WR50 certified.

10ATM1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315817Read 16 October 20263Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-D3C2D1F9-D2C0-404D-9372-7B2D57459BF8/EN-US/Instinct_E_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 16 October 2026Specifications: 10 ATM. Footnote: withstands pressure equivalent to a depth of 100 m.

Water resistance standard

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Dust and water rating

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Dive rating

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Max dive depthiMaker-rated depth for the stated diving use, not a conversion from the water-resistance pressure rating.

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MIL-STD-810iMaker claim that the watch was tested against specified MIL-STD-810 methods. It is not a guarantee for every military-standard test.

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Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315817Read 16 October 2026Overview: engineered to MIL-STD-810 for thermal and shock resistance. Only those two tests are named.

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Thermal resistance, Shock resistance1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315817Read 16 October 2026Thermal and shock resistance named in the Overview tab.

Operating temperatureiPublished operating range. Source notes identify on-wrist limits and other operating conditions. Storage or charging limits are excluded.

Min-20Max50°C1Maker product pagecoros.com/apex4/specsRead 15 October 2026Durability: working temperature -4 F to 122 F (-20 C to 50 C). Storage temperature -20 C to 60 C is not stored.

Min-20Max60°C3Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-D3C2D1F9-D2C0-404D-9372-7B2D57459BF8/EN-US/Instinct_E_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 16 October 2026Specifications page 65: operating and storage range -20 to 60 C. The 0 to 45 C USB charging range is excluded.

Display

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Display type

MIP1Maker product pagecoros.com/apex4/specsRead 15 October 2026Display: 3rd Generation Memory-in-Pixel touch screen.

MIP1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315817Read 16 October 2026Specs tab: monochrome, sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP).

Display type (as published)

3rd Generation Memory-in-Pixel touch screen1Maker product pagecoros.com/apex4/specsRead 15 October 2026Display, Display Type verbatim.

Monochrome, sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP)1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315817Read 16 October 2026

Screen sizeiPublished active display diagonal for a rectangular display, or diameter for a round display. Do not calculate it from pixels or display area.

1.2in(3 cm)1Maker product pagecoros.com/apex4/specsRead 15 October 2026Display Size: 1.2 inches on the 42 mm and 1.3 inches on the 46 mm.

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Resolution

240 × 240px1Maker product pagecoros.com/apex4/specsRead 15 October 2026Display Resolution: 240 x 240 on the 42 mm and 260 x 260 on the 46 mm.

166 × 166px1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315817Read 16 October 2026Specs tab: 176 x 176 pixels for 45 mm. The page also calls the display a custom two-window design of 0.9 x 0.9 inch (23 x 23 mm), which is not a diagonal, so screen size is not stored.2Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1314137/pn/010-02932-00Read 16 October 2026Specs tab: 166 x 166 pixels (active area) for 40 mm.

Pixel densityiPublished pixel density. A rectangular diagonal formula must not be applied to a round display.

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Display area

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Touchscreen

Yes1Maker product pagecoros.com/apex4/specsRead 15 October 2026Display Type says touch screen. The feature list names Touch Scroll.

No1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315817Read 16 October 2026The Specs tab has no touchscreen entry and the manual controls are buttons only.12Retailer pageheartratemonitorsusa.com/collections/garmin/products/garmin-instinct-e-rugged-outdoor-gps-smartwatchRead 16 October 2026Comparison table: no touchscreen, 5-button navigation.

Max refresh rateiHighest published display refresh rate in active operation.

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Min refresh rateiLowest published display refresh rate, usually in always-on mode. It is not the active-use minimum unless stated.

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Peak brightnessiMaker peak-brightness claim. It may apply to a small area or bright ambient light. Full-screen limits and battery/temperature conditions belong in source notes.

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Minimum brightness

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Always-on display

Yes1Maker product pagecoros.com/apex4/specsRead 15 October 2026Daily Features list Always-On Display. The overview calls it a 3rd generation always-on MIP display.

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Display cover

Sapphire1Maker product pagecoros.com/apex4/specsRead 15 October 2026Materials: Screen Material Sapphire Glass.

Other glass1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315817Read 16 October 2026

Display cover (as published)

Sapphire Glass1Maker product pagecoros.com/apex4/specsRead 15 October 2026Materials: Screen Material Sapphire Glass.

Chemically Strengthened Glass1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315817Read 16 October 2026

Platform

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Platform

Proprietary1Maker product pagecoros.com/apex4/specsRead 15 October 2026COROS own firmware, updated through Wi-Fi and the COROS app. No Wear OS, watchOS or HarmonyOS.

Proprietary1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315817Read 16 October 2026

OS at launch

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Software

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Latest OS

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Works with

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iOS, Android1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315817Read 16 October 2026

Phone requirement

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App store

No18Reviewoutdoorgearlab.com/reviews/camping-and-hiking/gps-watch/coros-apex-4Read 15 October 2026The review says the watch has no third-party apps and no contactless payments.

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315817Read 16 October 2026Specs tab lists Connect IQ (downloadable watch faces, data fields and apps) and the on-device Connect IQ store.

Voice assistants

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Chipset

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Process

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CPU cores

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CPU configuration

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Max CPU clock

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GPU

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Low-power coprocessor

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Memory

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RAMiKeep published GB values as stated. Convert a source explicitly labelled MB using 1000 MB per GB and preserve its original figure and unit in the note. Do not assume MB means MiB. Convert explicit MiB or GiB to decimal GB through their byte definitions, recording the conversion in the note. This normalization does not establish an exact physical byte count.

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StorageiTotal built-in storage the maker states, in decimal GB. Space available to the user is lower and goes in the source note. A figure the maker gives only as available space is not stored.

32GB1Maker product pagecoros.com/apex4/specsRead 15 October 2026Memory: internal memory 32 GB, with room for 1200 hours of activity data (estimate based on outdoor activities).

128 MB1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315817Read 16 October 2026Specs tab Memory/History 128 MB, stored as 0.128 GB. The table does not say how much is free for the user.

Health sensors

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Heart rate sensor

Optical heart rate monitor1Maker product pagecoros.com/apex4/specsRead 15 October 2026Data Tracking: Optical Heart Rate Monitor (may not work over tattoos). The sensor generation is not named.

Garmin Elevate Gen 412Retailer pageheartratemonitorsusa.com/collections/garmin/products/garmin-instinct-e-rugged-outdoor-gps-smartwatchRead 16 October 2026Comparison table names Elevate Gen 4 HR. The maker names Garmin Elevate without a generation and a Canadian retailer spec table also says Gen 4.

ECG capabilityiElectrical heart sensing hardware with an ECG capability. The ECG app can require an eligible country, age and paired phone.

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No11Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/garmin-instinct-e-45-mmRead 16 October 2026Electrical heart rate is listed as absent. The maker sensor list names only the optical sensor and Pulse Ox.

Blood oxygen sensingiBlood-oxygen sensing capability. App availability and medical status vary by market.

Yes1Maker product pagecoros.com/apex4/specsRead 15 October 2026Data Tracking: Optical Pulse Oximeter.

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315817Read 16 October 2026

Skin temperature sensingiA sensor or supported function that measures skin temperature. It is not a core-body thermometer.

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No11Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/garmin-instinct-e-45-mmRead 16 October 2026Skin temperature is not listed. The maker thermometer shows ambient temperature in the temperature glance.

Blood pressure featureiPublished blood-pressure feature category. Hypertension notifications are not numerical blood-pressure readings.

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Body composition sensor

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Skin conductance (EDA)

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No11Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/garmin-instinct-e-45-mmRead 16 October 2026Galvanic skin response is listed as absent.

Medical clearancesiNamed regulatory clearances and their jurisdiction. General water resistance or an ECG sensor does not establish medical clearance.

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Motion and environment sensors

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Accelerometer

Yes1Maker product pagecoros.com/apex4/specsRead 15 October 2026Data Tracking: Accelerometer.

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315817Read 16 October 2026

Accelerometer range

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Gyroscope

Yes1Maker product pagecoros.com/apex4/specsRead 15 October 2026Data Tracking: Gyroscope.

No10Spec databasethe5krunner.com/specs/garmin/instinct-eRead 16 October 2026Sensor table: gyroscope No. The maker sensor list has no gyroscope either.11Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/garmin-instinct-e-45-mmRead 16 October 2026Gyroscope listed as absent.

Barometric altimeter

Yes1Maker product pagecoros.com/apex4/specsRead 15 October 2026Data Tracking: Barometric Altimeter. The overview names a dual-range barometer.

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315817Read 16 October 2026

Compass

Yes1Maker product pagecoros.com/apex4/specsRead 15 October 2026Data Tracking: 3D Compass.

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315817Read 16 October 2026

Ambient light sensor

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No11Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/garmin-instinct-e-45-mmRead 16 October 2026Ambient light sensor listed as absent. The maker sensor list has none.

Depth gauge

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Depth gauge rangeiPublished measurement range of the depth gauge, distinct from maximum diving depth and water-pressure resistance.

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Water temperature sensor

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Health and fitness

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Health featuresiSupported health functions with country, phone and subscription restrictions in the source notes. Upcoming functions are not counted as available.

Blood oxygen app, Heart rate variability, Sleep tracking, Sleep stages, Stress tracking1Maker product pagecoros.com/apex4/specsRead 15 October 2026Daily Features: Daily Stress, Sleep (with REM tracking), HRV, Wellness Check. Data Tracking: Optical Pulse Oximeter. Continuous heart rate is not stored because the page does not state it. The Electrical Heart Rate Sensor is for HRV and wellness checks, so no ECG is stored.7Owner's manualsupport.coros.com/hc/en-us/articles/42070715941268-Set-Up-Your-COROS-APEX-4Read 15 October 2026Sleep and Wellness Features: sleep and nap tracking, overnight HRV and wellness checks. Control Center has an Oximeter for SpO2 readings.

Continuous heart rate, Heart rate alerts, Blood oxygen app, Heart rate variability, Sleep tracking, Sleep stages, Stress tracking, Cycle tracking1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315817Read 16 October 2026Specs tab: constant heart rate, high and low abnormal heart rate alerts, Pulse Ox, HRV status, advanced sleep, all-day stress and women's health in Garmin Connect. Pulse Ox is not available in every country. Sleep stages are named in the manual. Training readiness and training load are not listed.3Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-D3C2D1F9-D2C0-404D-9372-7B2D57459BF8/EN-US/Instinct_E_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 16 October 2026Sleep score glance shows sleep stage information. Pulse oximeter, wrist HR, HRV status and women's health are described.

Fitness featuresiSupported workout functions. A sport-profile name alone does not prove advanced metrics such as running power or running dynamics. Trackback follows the recorded route back to the start. A compass arrow that points straight to the start does not count.

VO2 max, Training load, Recovery advice, Pool swim, Open water swim, Interval workouts, Route navigation, Turn-by-turn navigation, Trackback1Maker product pagecoros.com/apex4/specsRead 15 October 2026Training Features: EvoLab with recovery, fatigue, training load and VO2 max, Basic Interval Training, Training Plans. Navigation: Landscape and Topo map layers, turn-by-turn directions and Back-To-Start. Supported Activity Modes list Open Water and Pool Swim. Running dynamics need a COROS POD, so they are not stored.13Maker product pagecoros.com/stories/latest-news/c/get-more-from-navigationRead 15 October 2026COROS blog: Back to Start uses the GPS points logged during the activity and guides you back along the same path. The spec page lists Back-To-Start for the APEX 4 and the Using Navigation Features article lists the APEX 4.

VO2 max, Recovery advice, Running dynamics, Pool swim, Open water swim, Strength rep counting, Interval workouts, Route navigation, Trackback, Climb detection1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315817Read 16 October 2026Specs tab: VO2 max, recovery time, running dynamics, open-water and pool swim metrics, automatic rep counting, interval training, course guidance, TracBack and trail run auto climb. Turn-by-turn directions, running power and training load are not listed.3Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-D3C2D1F9-D2C0-404D-9372-7B2D57459BF8/EN-US/Instinct_E_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 16 October 2026Running Dynamics: the watch has an accelerometer for five running form metrics and the sixth needs an accessory. Auto Climb detects elevation changes with the altimeter. TracBack is under Back to Start.

Sport profilesiPublished count of distinct sport/activity profiles. A claim such as 180+ is not an exact integer count.

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Dive modesiActual supported dive modes. Water resistance or a depth app alone does not establish decompression-capable scuba support.

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External sensorsiTypes of external workout sensors the watch can pair with. GPS reception, phone data and built-in sensors do not qualify.

Heart rate strap, Power meter1Maker product pagecoros.com/apex4/specsRead 15 October 2026Connectivity: accessories over Bluetooth. Training Features: Running Form Test requires COROS POD or POD 2. The buy page FAQ names BLE heart rate monitors and cycling power. No other sensor types are stated.4Maker product pagecoros.com/buy/apex4Read 15 October 2026FAQ: external sensors over BLE for HRM, cycling power and more.7Owner's manualsupport.coros.com/hc/en-us/articles/42070715941268-Set-Up-Your-COROS-APEX-4Read 15 October 2026The guide names no sensor types.

Heart rate strap, Power meter, Speed and cadence, Foot pod1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315817Read 16 October 2026Specs tab: ANT+ and Bluetooth, foot pod capable, speed and cadence sensor support, HR broadcast. Chest HR straps and power meters are named in the manual.3Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-D3C2D1F9-D2C0-404D-9372-7B2D57459BF8/EN-US/Instinct_E_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 16 October 2026Wireless Sensors table: external heart rate monitors, foot pod and speed/cadence sensors. VO2 max for cycling requires a paired power meter.

Safety

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Fall detectioniAutomatic fall detection. Incident detection restricted to recorded workouts is not counted as general fall detection.

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No3Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-D3C2D1F9-D2C0-404D-9372-7B2D57459BF8/EN-US/Instinct_E_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 16 October 2026Incident detection works only during certain outdoor activities, so it is not general fall detection. Stored false.

Car crash detection

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Emergency SOSiA manual emergency alert to emergency services or preset contacts. Source notes identify the recipient, paired-phone requirement and country limits. Satellite is listed separately.

Yes10Maker product pagesupport.coros.com/hc/en-us/articles/25514157012116-Safety-AlertsRead 15 October 2026The APEX 4 is on the device list. Press and hold the dial for 7 seconds, then press once to confirm. Preset contacts (up to 3) get a text with a live location link. Needs the paired phone with cell service. It does not contact local emergency services.

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315817Read 16 October 2026Specs tab lists Assistance. The manual says it messages preset contacts through a paired phone and does not call emergency services.3Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-D3C2D1F9-D2C0-404D-9372-7B2D57459BF8/EN-US/Instinct_E_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 16 October 2026Hold CTRL requests assistance. It sends a message with a LiveTrack link and GPS location to emergency contacts through a paired phone with data. It does not contact emergency services.

Emergency sireniPublished or measured siren sound level in decibels. Audible distance alone does not establish this value. Measurement distance belongs in source notes.

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Live location sharingiShares live location during supported use. A paired phone or data subscription may be required.

Yes11Maker product pagesupport.coros.com/hc/en-us/articles/51716258730772-How-to-Use-Live-TrackingRead 15 October 2026The APEX 4 is on the device list. Live Tracking works for outdoor activities and needs the phone connected with the COROS app running.

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315817Read 16 October 2026Specs tab lists live event sharing and the Overview names LiveTrack. A paired phone with data is needed.3Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-D3C2D1F9-D2C0-404D-9372-7B2D57459BF8/EN-US/Instinct_E_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 16 October 2026LiveTrack lets friends and family follow activities in real time. It needs a paired phone with data.

Dedicated LED flashlightiA dedicated hardware LED flashlight. Lighting the display white is not counted.

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No3Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-D3C2D1F9-D2C0-404D-9372-7B2D57459BF8/EN-US/Instinct_E_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 16 October 2026The flashlight screen lights the display. No LED is described.9Reviewdcrainmaker.com/2025/01/garmin-instinct-3-series-hands-on-everything-you-need-to-know.htmlRead 16 October 2026The post says the Instinct 3 has the flashlight and the Instinct E does not.11Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/garmin-instinct-e-45-mmRead 16 October 2026LED flashlight listed as absent.

Positioning

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PositioningiPublished satellite systems and signal bands. Do not infer bands from dual-frequency support alone.

GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS1Maker product pagecoros.com/apex4/specsRead 15 October 2026Geo Location, Satellite Systems: GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, Beidou, QZSS.

GPS, GLONASS, Galileo1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315817Read 16 October 2026Specs tab Sensors lists GPS, GLONASS and Galileo.

Dual-band GNSSiMaker-stated dual-frequency satellite reception. Supported constellations and signal bands are listed separately.

Yes1Maker product pagecoros.com/apex4/specsRead 15 October 2026Geo Location: GNSS chipset All-Satellite Dual-Frequency.

No3Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-D3C2D1F9-D2C0-404D-9372-7B2D57459BF8/EN-US/Instinct_E_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 16 October 2026Satellite Settings offers Off, GPS Only, All Systems and UltraTrac. No multi-band option exists. Stored false.12Retailer pageheartratemonitorsusa.com/collections/garmin/products/garmin-instinct-e-rugged-outdoor-gps-smartwatchRead 16 October 2026Comparison table: multi-GNSS, single-band.

Offline mapsiMap data stored on the watch and usable without live phone data. GPX routes or breadcrumb tracks alone are not offline maps.

Yes1Maker product pagecoros.com/apex4/specsRead 15 October 2026Navigation: map layers Landscape and Topo as downloadable global maps. The setup guide downloads maps to the watch through Map Manager.7Owner's manualsupport.coros.com/hc/en-us/articles/42070715941268-Set-Up-Your-COROS-APEX-4Read 15 October 2026Maps and Navigation: download global landscape and topographic maps to the watch in the COROS app Map Manager.

No11Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/garmin-instinct-e-45-mmRead 16 October 2026Built-in maps listed as not supported.

Connectivity

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BluetoothiPublished Bluetooth support for this model. The version is recorded separately. Unknown version does not mean the radio is absent.

Yes1Maker product pagecoros.com/apex4/specsRead 15 October 2026Connectivity: phone and accessories connect over Bluetooth.

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315817Read 16 October 20264Regulatory filingstatic.garmin.com/pumac/Instinct%20E,%2045%20mm.pdfRead 16 October 2026Report names a Bluetooth Low Energy transceiver. No Bluetooth version is stated.

Bluetooth version

5.416Regulatory filingfccid.co/api/files/s2/fccids/2BBGF-W542/files/4fa28337_SAR_report.pdfRead 15 October 2026Test report CTB25071300230RH04 (W542, issued 2025-08-23): Bluetooth Version 5.4, with BLE and EDR.

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Wi-FiiPublished Wi-Fi support for this model. The standard and bands are recorded separately. Unknown standard does not mean Wi-Fi is absent.

Yes1Maker product pagecoros.com/apex4/specsRead 15 October 2026Connectivity: data sync over Wi-Fi and the COROS app.

No1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315817Read 16 October 2026Specs tab Connectivity lists only Bluetooth and ANT+.10Spec databasethe5krunner.com/specs/garmin/instinct-eRead 16 October 2026Wi-Fi No.11Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/garmin-instinct-e-45-mmRead 16 October 2026

Wi-Fi standard

Wi-Fi 616Regulatory filingfccid.co/api/files/s2/fccids/2BBGF-W542/files/4fa28337_SAR_report.pdfRead 15 October 2026Same report: Wi-Fi specification 2.4G IEEE 802.11b/g/n/ax, so Wi-Fi 6 on 2.4 GHz.

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Wi-Fi bands

2.4 GHz16Regulatory filingfccid.co/api/files/s2/fccids/2BBGF-W542/files/4fa28337_SAR_report.pdfRead 15 October 2026Same report: Wi-Fi 2412-2462 MHz, 11 channels. No 5 GHz band is listed.

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CellulariTrue when a cellular edition is sold. A variant row states whether that individual model has cellular hardware.

No1Maker product pagecoros.com/apex4/specsRead 15 October 2026Connectivity lists Bluetooth and Wi-Fi only. No cellular radio is listed.

No1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315817Read 16 October 2026Specs tab Connectivity lists only Bluetooth and ANT+. No cellular edition is offered.11Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/garmin-instinct-e-45-mmRead 16 October 2026

Network

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4G bandsiPublished LTE bands for the stated regional cellular model. Do not transfer bands to another region or Wi-Fi-only model.

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5G bandsiPublished 5G NR bands for the stated regional cellular model. RedCap support does not establish conventional full-bandwidth phone 5G.

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NFCiSome regions sell an NFC edition, so it is per variant.

No17Spec databasethe5krunner.com/specs/coros/apex-4Read 15 October 2026NFC: No. The maker's FAQ says payment is not supported.

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Contactless payments

No4Maker product pagecoros.com/buy/apex4Read 15 October 2026FAQ: Payment is not supported.

No11Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/garmin-instinct-e-45-mmRead 16 October 2026NFC and contactless payments listed as not supported. The maker feature list has no Garmin Pay.

Payment services

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Ultra-wideband

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No11Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/garmin-instinct-e-45-mmRead 16 October 2026Ultra-wideband listed as not supported.

Satellite

None1Maker product pagecoros.com/apex4/specsRead 15 October 2026Connectivity lists Bluetooth and Wi-Fi only. No satellite link is listed.

None11Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/garmin-instinct-e-45-mmRead 16 October 2026No satellite SOS listed.

ANT+

No1Maker product pagecoros.com/apex4/specsRead 15 October 2026Connectivity: accessories over Bluetooth. ANT+ is not listed.17Spec databasethe5krunner.com/specs/coros/apex-4Read 15 October 2026ANT+: No.

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315817Read 16 October 20264Regulatory filingstatic.garmin.com/pumac/Instinct%20E,%2045%20mm.pdfRead 16 October 2026Report names a Bluetooth Low Energy transceiver and an ANT transceiver.

Audio

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Speaker

Yes1Maker product pagecoros.com/apex4/specsRead 15 October 2026Data Tracking: speaker to take hands-free calls or play activity alerts out loud.

No11Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/garmin-instinct-e-45-mmRead 16 October 2026Speakers listed as absent.

Microphones

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011Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/garmin-instinct-e-45-mmRead 16 October 2026Microphone listed as absent.

Calls on the watchiVoice-call capability of the marketed model, including sold cellular editions. Variant radio capability and paired-phone requirements still apply.

Phone only1Maker product pagecoros.com/apex4/specsRead 15 October 2026Speaker to take hands-free calls. The watch has no cellular radio, so calls go through the paired phone. Daily Features: Message/Call Alert.

None11Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/garmin-instinct-e-45-mmRead 16 October 2026Bluetooth calling listed as not supported.

Music on the watchiPlays audio stored on the watch. Remote control of phone playback or streaming alone does not qualify.

Yes1Maker product pagecoros.com/apex4/specsRead 15 October 2026Daily Features: Music, plays offline music when paired with supported Bluetooth headsets.4Maker product pagecoros.com/buy/apex4Read 15 October 2026FAQ: offline MP3 music is available directly from the watch.

No10Spec databasethe5krunner.com/specs/garmin/instinct-eRead 16 October 2026Music storage No.11Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/garmin-instinct-e-45-mmRead 16 October 2026Onboard music storage listed as not supported.

Controls

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ButtonsiPhysical controls used to operate the watch, excluding the rotating crown and strap-release buttons. A clickable rotating crown is counted only in Crown.

21Maker product pagecoros.com/apex4/specsRead 15 October 2026Design lists Digital Dial, Back Button and Action Button. The dial is a rotating control and is not counted in the two buttons.7Owner's manualsupport.coros.com/hc/en-us/articles/42070715941268-Set-Up-Your-COROS-APEX-4Read 15 October 2026Operating APEX 4 lists the dial, the Back/Lap button and the Action button.

53Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-D3C2D1F9-D2C0-404D-9372-7B2D57459BF8/EN-US/Instinct_E_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 16 October 2026Page 5 Buttons: LIGHT/CTRL, UP/MENU, DOWN/ABC, GPS and BACK/SET.

Named operating buttonsiNames of operating buttons, excluding the crown and strap-release controls.

Back/Lap Button, Action Button1Maker product pagecoros.com/apex4/specsRead 15 October 2026Design: Back Button and Action Button.7Owner's manualsupport.coros.com/hc/en-us/articles/42070715941268-Set-Up-Your-COROS-APEX-4Read 15 October 2026Operating APEX 4: Digital Dial (top right), Back/Lap Button (bottom right) and Action Button (bottom left).

LIGHT / CTRL, UP / MENU, DOWN / ABC, GPS, BACK / SET3Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-D3C2D1F9-D2C0-404D-9372-7B2D57459BF8/EN-US/Instinct_E_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 16 October 2026Page 5 button names.

CrowniA crown that rotates to control the interface. A round push button that does not rotate is not a crown.

Rotating1Maker product pagecoros.com/apex4/specsRead 15 October 2026Design: Digital Dial. The setup guide says to scroll the dial to move the selection and press to confirm. No haptic claim.7Owner's manualsupport.coros.com/hc/en-us/articles/42070715941268-Set-Up-Your-COROS-APEX-4Read 15 October 2026Digital Dial: scroll to move the selection, press to confirm.

None3Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-D3C2D1F9-D2C0-404D-9372-7B2D57459BF8/EN-US/Instinct_E_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 16 October 2026The control overview shows five push buttons and no crown.14Spec databasenextpit.de/smartwatches/garmin-instinct-e-45mmRead 16 October 2026Crown: no.

Rotating bezeliPhysical rotation or touch gestures around the display edge. A fixed decorative bezel is None.

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None3Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-D3C2D1F9-D2C0-404D-9372-7B2D57459BF8/EN-US/Instinct_E_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 16 October 2026The control overview shows no bezel control.

Gestures

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Raise and turn wrist to wake display3Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-D3C2D1F9-D2C0-404D-9372-7B2D57459BF8/EN-US/Instinct_E_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 16 October 2026Changing the Screen Settings: Gesture turns on the screen by raising and turning your arm.

Battery and charging

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Battery capacityiPublished battery capacity for the stated case size. Rated and typical capacity are distinguished in source notes.

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Claimed battery lifeiMaker endurance claims with distinct operating modes and case sizes. With solar describes augmentation of that estimate, not hardware capability. Use false for ordinary claims without solar augmentation, true for explicitly solar-aided claims, and omit it when solar qualification is unclear. Source notes state AOD, GNSS, music and solar conditions. Do not create a normal-use row from an AOD-only claim. Low power denotes the maker battery-saver mode. Keep its typical, light-use and always-on claims separate from standard-mode claims. GPS power saving identifies an intermediate reduced-accuracy GNSS saving preset. Source notes retain the maker's preset name and published conditions. Max battery GPS is the distinct maximum-saving claim. When the maker has only one GPS saving preset, it is GPS power saving.

ACOROS APEX 4

Mode	With solar	Hours (h)
Smartwatch	No	360
GPS, automatic system selection	No	41
GPS, automatic system selection with music	No	11
GPS, all systems	No	34
GPS, all systems with music	No	10
GPS, dual-band	No	26
GPS, dual-band with music	No	9

Source1Maker product pagecoros.com/apex4/specsRead 15 October 2026Battery table. 42 mm: Endurance All Systems 41 h (11 h with offline music), All Systems On 34 h (10 h), Dual Frequency 26 h (9 h), Daily Use 15 days. 46 mm: Endurance 65 h (17 h), All Systems On 53 h (16 h), Dual Frequency 41 h (15 h), Daily Use 24 days. Days are converted to hours exactly. The Battery Specifications article names the daily use row as sleep tracking plus daily stress. The setup guide says the Endurance preset picks satellite systems intelligently, so it is stored as GPS automatic system selection. Always-on display use in these figures is not stated. The standard GPS row is empty.3Maker product pagecoros.com/apex4Read 15 October 2026Overview: up to 65 hours of All Systems GPS on the 46 mm or 41 hours on the 42 mm, marked as Endurance Satellite Mode. Matches the spec table.9Maker product pagesupport.coros.com/hc/en-us/articles/23476623096980-Battery-SpecificationsRead 15 October 2026APEX 4 (42) table: Endurance 41 h, All Systems On / High 34 h, Dual Frequency / Max 26 h, daily use with sleep tracking and daily stress 15 days. APEX 4 (46): Endurance 65 h, All Systems 53 h, Dual Frequency 41 h, daily use 24 days. Same figures as the spec page. Actual use can be higher with backlight, navigation and accessories.

BGarmin Instinct E

Mode	With solar	Hours (h)
Smartwatch	No	336
Low power	No	840
GPS	No	21
GPS, all systems	No	14
Max battery GPS	No	43
Expedition	No	408

Source1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315817Read 16 October 202645 mm column: smartwatch up to 16 days, battery saver watch mode up to 40 days, GPS up to 24 h, all satellite systems 16 h, max battery GPS up to 50 h, expedition GPS up to 20 days. Days converted exactly to hours. Maker estimates, no solar. The base row is the 40 mm size and each variant holds its own size.2Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1314137/pn/010-02932-00Read 16 October 202640 mm column: smartwatch up to 14 days, battery saver watch mode up to 35 days, GPS up to 21 h, all satellite systems 14 h, max battery GPS up to 43 h, expedition GPS up to 17 days. Days converted exactly to hours.3Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-D3C2D1F9-D2C0-404D-9372-7B2D57459BF8/EN-US/Instinct_E_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 16 October 2026Pages 65 and 66 Battery Life Information table matches the product page for both sizes.

Smartwatch mode (claimed)iMaker normal-use smartwatch claim without solar. A watch with only an explicit AOD-mode claim has no value here. Workloads differ and source notes must be read.

360h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

336h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

AOD battery life (up to)iMaker claimed smartwatch endurance with the always-on display enabled and without solar, for the base case. Source notes preserve workload and case conditions. This is a claim, not a measured test or an AOD-off estimate.

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GPS mode (claimed)iMaker regular GPS/GNSS activity claim without solar, for the base case. AOD, multi-band, music and power-saving conditions have separate rows when published.

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21h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Solar chargingiPublished solar charging hardware capability. An ordinary battery estimate without solar augmentation does not prove that the watch lacks solar charging hardware.

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No12Retailer pageheartratemonitorsusa.com/collections/garmin/products/garmin-instinct-e-rugged-outdoor-gps-smartwatchRead 16 October 2026Not-included list names solar charging. The maker battery table has no solar claims.

Charging methodiThe connection at the watch, not the cable end at the USB adapter. A proprietary inductive puck is not Qi unless interoperability is explicitly established.

Proprietary plug7Owner's manualsupport.coros.com/hc/en-us/articles/42070715941268-Set-Up-Your-COROS-APEX-4Read 15 October 2026Charging APEX 4: metal pins on the A2 adapter fit into the charging port on the back of the watch and snap into place. A standard USB-C cable connects to the adapter.8Owner's manualsupport.coros.com/hc/en-us/articles/41966405480340Read 15 October 2026Charging Your APEX 4: the adapter pins fit into the port on the back and the adapter takes any standard USB-C cable. Charging works during an activity.

Proprietary plug1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315817Read 16 October 2026Specs tab: Garmin proprietary plug charger.

Charging guidanceiPublished charging requirements, nominal estimates and compatibility guidance. Keep adapter ratings separate from power accepted by the watch.

The COROS A2 charging adapter clips onto the pins on the back of the watch and takes any standard USB-C cable. COROS asks for an LPS-certified charger and official accessories only. It says not to use a battery pack with quick-charge capability. The store FAQ says 0 to 100% in under 2 hours.4Maker product pagecoros.com/buy/apex4Read 15 October 2026FAQ: 0 to 100% in under 2 hours. The box note says the USB-C charging cable is not included.8Owner's manualsupport.coros.com/hc/en-us/articles/41966405480340Read 15 October 2026Use an LPS-certified charger. Use official accessories only. Do not use a power bank with quick-charge capability.

Use the supplied proprietary charging cable with a USB-C computer port or an AC adapter rated for at least 5 W. The adapter rating does not establish power accepted by the watch.3Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-D3C2D1F9-D2C0-404D-9372-7B2D57459BF8/EN-US/Instinct_E_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 16 October 2026Page 65: proprietary cable to a USB-C computer port or AC adapter with a 5 W minimum rating.

Max charging power (watch)iPublished maximum charging power at the watch. Adapter rating or charger input power does not prove the power accepted by the watch.

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Fast chargingiAn explicit fast-charging capability claim. A short charging time or high adapter wattage alone does not qualify.

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Quick charge claimiMaker claim for usage from a short charge. Source notes identify the usage workload, such as normal use or sleep tracking.

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Charge 0 to 80% (claimed)iMaker claim for charging an empty battery to 80%. Charger and approximate qualifiers belong in source notes.

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Full charge time (claimed)iMaker advertised nominal full-charge duration. Approximate or theoretical maker estimates are allowed, with their conditions in source notes. Partial-charge intervals do not qualify. Measured 0 to 100% tests have a separate field.

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Measured

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Peak brightness (measured)iReviewer measurement. Source notes state screen area, mode and ambient light. A small-area peak claim cannot be replaced with a full-screen measurement.

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Battery life (measured)iReviewer-observed mixed-use endurance. Source notes state case size, AOD, workout use and whether it was a complete discharge. Extrapolation from partial discharge is excluded.

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Battery tests (measured)iReviewer-observed endurance, with case size and test settings in source notes. Partial-discharge projections are not stored as measured endurance.

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Full charge time (measured)iReviewer measurement from empty to full, not 0-80% or a charge from 5%. Source notes name the charger and case size.

101min18Reviewoutdoorgearlab.com/reviews/camping-and-hiking/gps-watch/coros-apex-4Read 15 October 2026The review reports about 101 minutes from empty to full with the USB-C charging adapter on the 46 mm model tested. The charger and power source are not stated. The claim is under 2 hours.

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Strap

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Lug widthiDistance between standard strap attachment lugs, not the decorative width of a proprietary strap. Unknown for custom connectors unless the maker publishes lug width.

22mm1Maker product pagecoros.com/apex4/specsRead 15 October 2026Strap: width 22 mm on the 42 mm case and 24 mm on the 46 mm case.

20mm1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315817Read 16 October 2026Specs tab QuickFit watch band compatible: 22 mm for 45 mm and 20 mm for 40 mm.2Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1314137/pn/010-02932-00Read 16 October 2026Specs tab QuickFit watch band compatible: yes (20 mm).

Quick-release strapiThe supplied strap can be detached through its quick-release mechanism. Compatibility with quick-release replacement straps alone does not qualify.

Yes1Maker product pagecoros.com/apex4/specsRead 15 October 2026Strap: installation type Quick Release.

No3Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-D3C2D1F9-D2C0-404D-9372-7B2D57459BF8/EN-US/Instinct_E_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 16 October 2026Changing the Spring Bar Bands: the supplied bands detach by pushing in the watch pin. QuickFit bands need a compatible watch pin. This is not a quick-release lever, so false.

Strap systemiPublished attachment system and compatible case sizes. Proprietary connectors are distinguished from standard spring bars.

Quick release, 22 mm on the 42 mm case and 24 mm on the 46 mm case1Maker product pagecoros.com/apex4/specsRead 15 October 2026Strap: width 22 mm (42 mm) and 24 mm (46 mm), installation type Quick Release.

Spring bar bands. QuickFit compatible with a compatible watch pin (20 mm on the 40 mm case, 22 mm on the 45 mm case)3Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-D3C2D1F9-D2C0-404D-9372-7B2D57459BF8/EN-US/Instinct_E_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 16 October 2026Page 66: Instinct E bands are spring bar bands. QuickFit bands fit with a compatible watch pin.

Strap materialiMaterial of the supplied strap for the stated package. Do not substitute material from another band sold separately.

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Silicone1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315817Read 16 October 2026

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Charcoal Band1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315817Read 16 October 2026Garmin names the colourways Black with Charcoal Band and Electric Lime with Electric Lime Band.

Strap sizesiPublished wrist-circumference range for the stated strap or case. Source notes distinguish an overall compatible wrist range from one supplied strap size.

ACOROS APEX 4

Size	Wrist (min) (mm)	Wrist (max) (mm)
Nylon and silicone	135	205

Source1Maker product pagecoros.com/apex4/specsRead 15 October 2026Strap: 135-205 mm for silicone and nylon on the 42 mm. 140-215 mm for both on the 46 mm. The spec page lists size ranges per strap material with the same numbers.

BGarmin Instinct E

Size	Wrist (min) (mm)	Wrist (max) (mm)
Supplied silicone band	107	179

Source1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315817Read 16 October 2026Specs tab: fits wrists with a circumference of 132 to 213 mm for 45 mm. This describes the supplied silicone band.2Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1314137/pn/010-02932-00Read 16 October 2026Specs tab: fits wrists with a circumference of 107 to 179 mm for the supplied silicone band.

Regulatory

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FCC ID

2BBGF-W542, 2BBGF-W54114Regulatory filingfccid.co/fcc/2BBGF-W542Read 15 October 2026FCC ID 2BBGF-W542 is COROS APEX 4 42mm, grant date Nov 28, 2025. Read on a public mirror of the FCC filing.15Regulatory filingfccid.co/fcc/2BBGF-W541Read 15 October 2026FCC ID 2BBGF-W541 is COROS APEX 4 46mm, grant date Nov 27, 2025.

IPH-04880, IPH-048814Regulatory filingstatic.garmin.com/pumac/Instinct%20E,%2045%20mm.pdfRead 16 October 2026Garmin compliance test report cover for Instinct E, 45 mm: model A04881, FCC ID IPH-04881, IC 1792A-04881.5Regulatory filingstatic.garmin.com/pumac/Instinct%20E,%2040%20mm.pdfRead 16 October 2026Garmin compliance packet for Instinct E, 40 mm: model A04880, FCC ID IPH-04880, IC 1792A-04880. Cellular and Wi-Fi radios are not listed.

SAR limb (US)iPublished limb/wrist SAR for the stated base regional model under the US regime. Other case sizes or radio versions can differ. Head or body SAR is excluded.

0.48W/kg16Regulatory filingfccid.co/api/files/s2/fccids/2BBGF-W542/files/4fa28337_SAR_report.pdfRead 15 October 2026Same report, W542 (42 mm): maximum reported 10 g wrist-worn SAR 0.48 W/kg at 0 mm (Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz). Limit 4.0 W/kg. The 46 mm W541 report (CTB25071300229RH04) gives 0.52 W/kg. US regime.

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SAR limb (EU)iPublished limb/wrist SAR for the stated base regional model under the EU regime. Other case sizes or radio versions can differ. Head or body SAR is excluded.

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Other certifications

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EU declaration of conformity: Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU and RoHS 2011/65/EU, ISED Canada: 1792A-04880 (40 mm), 1792A-04881 (45 mm), Regulatory model A04880 (40 mm), A04881 (45 mm)4Regulatory filingstatic.garmin.com/pumac/Instinct%20E,%2045%20mm.pdfRead 16 October 2026Garmin compliance packet for Instinct E 45 mm names ISED ID 1792A-04881. The 40 mm packet names 1792A-04880.5Regulatory filingstatic.garmin.com/pumac/Instinct%20E,%2040%20mm.pdfRead 16 October 2026ISED ID 1792A-04880 for the 40 mm size.6Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.garmin.com/pumac/Instinct%20E%2040mm_DoC-EU.pdfRead 16 October 2026EU declaration of conformity for model A04880, Instinct E 40mm, under Directives 2011/65/EU and 2014/53/EU. A04881 is the 45mm model in the sibling declaration.

In the box

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In the box

COROS APEX 4 GPS Watch, COROS A2 Charging Adapter7Owner's manualsupport.coros.com/hc/en-us/articles/42070715941268-Set-Up-Your-COROS-APEX-4Read 15 October 2026What's In the Box: COROS APEX 4 GPS Watch and COROS A2 Charging Adapter. The buy page says no USB-C cable is included.

Instinct E 40 mm smartwatch with silicone band, Charging/data cable, Documentation1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315817Read 16 October 2026In the Box tab, shown for the 45 mm size.2Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1314137/pn/010-02932-00Read 16 October 2026In the Box tab for the 40 mm size.

Power adapter in boxiA mains/USB power adapter is supplied. A charging cable, inductive puck or charging dock alone does not count.

No7Owner's manualsupport.coros.com/hc/en-us/articles/42070715941268-Set-Up-Your-COROS-APEX-4Read 15 October 2026The box has the A2 adapter and no USB-C cable or power adapter.

No1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315817Read 16 October 2026Box lists the watch, a charging/data cable and documentation. No mains adapter.

Links

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Product page

coros.com/apex43Maker product pagecoros.com/apex4Read 15 October 2026The maker's product overview page.

www.garmin.com/en-US/p/13158171Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315817Read 16 October 2026

Spec sheet

coros.com/apex4/specs1Maker product pagecoros.com/apex4/specsRead 15 October 2026The maker's technical specifications page.

www.garmin.com/en-US/p/13158171Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315817Read 16 October 2026Public Specs tab of the same page. No separate datasheet was found.

Manual

support.coros.com/hc/en-us/articles/42070715941268-Set-Up-Your-COROS-APEX-47Owner's manualsupport.coros.com/hc/en-us/articles/42070715941268-Set-Up-Your-COROS-APEX-4Read 15 October 2026Setup guide for the APEX 4, last edited 2026-10-14. COROS publishes no separate PDF manual.

www8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-D3C2D1F9-D2C0-404D-9372-7B2D57459BF8/EN-US/Instinct_E_OM_EN-US.pdf3Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-D3C2D1F9-D2C0-404D-9372-7B2D57459BF8/EN-US/Instinct_E_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 16 October 2026

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

2years12Maker product pagesupport.coros.com/hc/en-us/articles/360039803532-COROS-Warranty-PolicyRead 15 October 2026COROS offers a 2-year warranty from the original activation date for watches. Straps have 180 days. Local consumer law rights may differ.

1year7Maker product pagewww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-E72F728A-C9B4-4294-967D-EA17F5462A5C/EN-US/GUID-80997D2B-7430-427E-A14E-6115C8D079B6.htmlRead 16 October 2026Garmin Consumer Limited Warranty text: non-aviation products are covered for one year from the date of purchase. This is the US text hosted in another Garmin manual. A US retailer also lists a 1 year manufacturer warranty.

Both are also in the API. Back to all smartwatches.