MEC: How to a choose a GPS watch

Coros

<p>This ultralight multisport GPS watch has everything you expect, and one thing you don’t… a dial. The digital dial is an intuitive welcome twist on the classic multi-button layout. COROS packs a lot into 36g, onboard GPS provides speed and distance info, an optical heart rate sensor provides pulse related metrics, and internal accelerometers translate your movements into information. Dozens of sport profiles include a robust strength training mode to target muscle groups. After the workout, view a detailed summary of reps and sets and heart rate data. With the free COROS app, see a heatmap of the muscle groups worked. The app also lets you share and download workouts, review activities, receive texts, social media alerts and email.</p><ul><li>Sport profiles include: running (indoor and outdoor), cycling (indoor and outdoor), swimming (pool and open water), triathlon, gym cardio, strength training and more</li><li>Multisport lets you transition and track different activities within a single workout</li><li>Strength training program has more than 200 exercises, selectable muscle groups, auto-detects reps, counts sets and provides a comprehensive breakdown in the app with body-mapped exercise tracking, including how many reps you did for each muscle group</li><li>Integrated running power meter</li><li>Track running mode selects activity, lane and even snaps your distances to match your activities e.g., 500m or 800m</li><li>Optical heart rate monitor measures heart rate right off your wrist and even works while swimming</li><li>Recovery advisor prevents over-training and helps maximize training intervals</li><li>Advanced training metrics: VO2max, training effect, training load, threshold pace and more</li><li>Digital dial scrolls through modes, settings and metrics with a single finger</li><li>Intelligent battery profiles provide 20 hours of continuous training use, up to 100 hours in UltraMax GPS mode and 20 days in smart watch mode</li><li>GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou and QZSS satellite constellation support for strong signal anywhere</li><li>Free COROS app has downloadable workouts, workout breakdowns, activity tracking information, third party training app integration e.g., Strava™, Training Peaks™, etc., and much more (via your phone’s Bluetooth™ connection)</li><li>Bluetooth Smart and ANT+ lets you connect to a variety of different sensors, including: power meters (cycling and running), cadence and speed sensors, foot pods, heart rate belts and more</li><li>STRYD™ foot pod support (sold separately)</li><li>Daily activity tracking with calories burnt, steps, floors climbed and sleep tracking</li><li>Night mode backlights low-light sessions, turns off when activity is complete or 1 hour after sunrise</li><li>ABC data via internal altimeter, barometer and compass</li><li>Bright colour screen is easy to see in all conditions</li><li>50m water resistance</li><li>Uses standard 20mm straps, making customizing easy</li><li>In the box: Pace 2, charging cable and documentation</li></ul>

Coros Pace 2 - Silicone Band GPS Watch

Polycarbonate is inexpensive and light, with good clarity and wear-resistance. Mineral crystal glass offers greater clarity and significantly greater wear-resistance. Sapphire crystal is better still for clarity and wear-resistance.

Indicates the degree of protection against liquid. IP X1: Dripping water while in normal operating orientation; IP X4: Splashing water; IP X5: Water jets; IP X6: Powerful water jets; IP X7: Immersion up to 1m ≤ 30 minutes; IP X8: Suitable for submersion as specified by manufacturer.

Calculated based on data from a heart rate monitor.

Displays calorie expenditure during activity, based on heart rate monitor data. 

A coded instrument ensures no interference between your chest strap and your watch, necessary if you are training in busy gyms or trails where other signals may be encountered.

Displays beats per minute during activity.

Automatically pauses timer when you stop or go below a specified pace.

Barometer function helps forecast weather trends. An altimeter can provide one line of position for location on a topo map, useful if the GPS isn't working.

A basic set of map data that is included with the GPS. Basemap detail may vary from unit to unit.

Ensures seamless digital wireless communication between ANT+ devices. For example, data from an ultra-low power wireless sensor can be displayed on a bike computer or smartphone, then downloaded to a PC, etc.

Automatically triggers a new lap after reaching a specified difference. 

An alarm that notifies you if you vary from a pre-set pace.

Monitors pedalling cadence and measures pedalling strokes per minute.

Pauses the timer when slowing or stopping, and automatically resumes when moving again.

Allows user to monitor training goals with either a virtual partner or alarms.

An online community where members upload, analyze and share activity data.

Attaches to your shoe, captures your running data (i.e., pace, distance), and transmits it to your heart rate monitor or GPS.

A POI (point of interest) is a specific location that someone may find interesting (i.e., favourite viewpoint, best coffee stop before the trailhead). The custom POI feature allows the user to load only the POI's that interest them onto their GPS unit.

Want an easy jog? A fast-paced ride? A workout with lots of variety to keep you on your toes? With programmable workouts you can tailor your training to match whatever you are looking for on a particular day.

An electronic compass allows the user to view their heading in situations where they are either standing still or moving too slowly for the GPS to detect.

These units allow you to add maps, so you can mark and name waypoints and create routes on your PC, and then upload the map of your choice to your GPS.

Shares data wirelessly between compatible units.

Displays heart rate zones during activity.

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Coros Pace 2 - Silicone Band GPS Watch

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