The Coros Vertix 2S is the latest addition to the company’s flagship adventure watch series, offering a blend of modest hardware tweaks and software updates. The Vertix 2S features the latest Coros optical heart rate sensor, a slightly tweaked GPS antenna t hat captures dual-frequencies for improved performance, and it is now available in three model colors: Space, Earth, and Moon. It also includes both silicone and nylon straps, a slight reduction in weight, and an increase in thickness to accommodate the new heart rate sensor. The watch maintains a 50mm case size and a 1.4" MIP-based display with 280 x 280px resolution.
The Coros Vertix 2S is priced at $699. It was announced on April 25, 2024, and began shipping on April 27, 2024. The watch is available in three color variations, each coming in a reusable package made with recycled materials. The Vertix 2S promises 118 hours of continuous GPS tracking with 48 days of typical watch use or up to 36 days of use with overnight sleep tracking.
Improved GPS Outdoors Watches
The Vertix 2S from Coros has Dual-Frequency Satellite Tracking
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