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3.4Display2.9
5.4Battery life3.4
4.1Sports & outdoor2.1
4.9Build & durability2.1
Dimensions
Size comparison
Apex 2Vantage M2
| Apex 2 | Vantage M2 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 42.8 mm | 46 mm | −3.2 mm |
| Width | 43 mm | 46 mm | −3 mm |
| Thickness | 12.8 mm | 12.5 mm | +0.3 mm |
| Weight | 53 g | 45 g | +8 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Apex 2 better than Vantage M2?
- Battery life (smartwatch mode)13 days vs 8 days+62%
- Offline mapsYes · Vantage M2: No
- GPS battery life40 h vs 28 h+43%
- Water resistance5 ATM vs 3 ATM+67%
Why is Vantage M2 better than Apex 2?
- Weight53 g vs 45 g+18%
- Thickness12.8 mm vs 12.5 mm+2%
Specifications
Side by side
| Design & durability | ||
| Case size | 43 mm | 46 mm |
| Weight | 53 g | 45 g |
| Thickness | 12.8 mm | 12.5 mm |
| Height | 42.8 mm | 46 mm |
| Width | 43 mm | 46 mm |
| Case material | Titanium | Stainless steel |
| Sapphire crystal | Yes | — |
| Lens / cover glass | Sapphire Glass | — |
| Strap material | Silicone / Nylon | — |
| Water resistance | 5 ATM | 3 ATM |
| Water rating (maker) | 5 ATM | WR30 |
| Colours | — | Gold-Champagne, Black-Gray, Gray-Yellow, Brown-Copper |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 1.2″ | 1.2″ |
| Display technology | Memory-in-pixel (transflective) | Memory-in-pixel (transflective) |
| Panel | Touch Screen Always-On Memory LCD | MIP |
| AMOLED / OLED display | No | No |
| Always-on display | Yes | Yes |
| Touchscreen | Yes | — |
| Resolution (width) | 240 px | 240 px |
| Resolution (height) | 240 px | 240 px |
| Pixel density | 200 ppi | 200 ppi |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life (smartwatch mode) | 13 days | 8 days |
| GPS battery life | 40 h | 28 h |
| Battery capacity | — | 230 mAh |
| Battery type | — | Li-Pol |
| Health sensors | ||
| Optical heart rate | Yes | — |
| Blood oxygen (SpO2) | Yes | — |
| ECG | Yes | — |
| Skin temperature | — | No |
| Temperature sensor | Yes | — |
| HRV tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Sleep tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Optical Heart Rate Monitor, Barometric Altimeter, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, 3D Compass, Thermometer ), Optical Pulse Oximeter, Electrical Heart Rate Sensor for HRV and Wellness Checks | Accelerometer |
| Sports & navigation | ||
| Built-in GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Satellite systems | GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS | — |
| Offline maps | Yes | No |
| Barometric altimeter | Yes | — |
| Compass | Yes | — |
| Multisport / triathlon mode | Yes | — |
| Sport profiles | 35 | — |
| LED flashlight | — | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | — |
| Smart features | ||
| Music on the watch | Yes | — |
| Storage | 8 GB | — |
| Platform | ||
| Operating system | — | Polar OS |
| Platform | Proprietary | Proprietary |
