When looking at the APEX 2 series, these two watches share many similarities. However, they also have some key differences as shared below:
APEX 2 & APEX 2 Pro Differences
Satellite Systems:
The APEX 2 comes with the ability to connect to all five major satellite systems at one time with the “All Systems On” mode. The APEX 2 Pro also adds the ability for dual-Frequency Satellite communication, the most powerful and accurate satellite mode available.
Size:
One of the most notable differences between the APEX 2 and APEX 2 Pro is the screen sizes. The APEX 2 Pro has a larger screen, measuring (1.3”) while the APEX 2 measures (1.2”) which come with a higher display resolution.
In addition, the APEX 2 Pro has a 22mm wide band while the APEX 2 has a 20mm wide band using a quick-release pin system.
Activity Modes:
The APEX 2 Pro comes with Multi-Pitch Climbing Activity Mode. This will automatically change the watch satellite settings to “Dual Frequency” for the highest degree of accuracy, even when scaling sheer walls.
Battery Life:
The APEX 2 comes with a battery life of 40 hours in Standard GPS mode. The APEX 2 Pro packs 66 hours in standard GPS.
Onboard Storage:
With the larger hardware casing also comes larger onboard storage of 32GB for the APEX 2 Pro, meanwhile, the APEX 2 still holds up to 8GB for any offline music or mapping needs.
While those are the main differences, the APEX 2 and APEX 2 Pro comes with interesting new or well-appreciated features that will assist you in reaching new levels of exploration.