Coros vs. Garmin vs. Polar fitness test: How the new Vertix 2S compares to the Forerunner 965 and Vantage V3

The Garmin Forerunner 965 (left), COROS VERTIX 2S (center), and Polar Vantage V3 (right) sitting on a table together, all showing post-hike result screens.

Sunday Runday

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In this weekly column, Android Central Wearables Editor Michael Hicks talks about the world of wearables, apps, and fitness tech related to running and health, in his quest to get faster and more fit.

Over the past week, I've pitted the new COROS VERTIX 2S against two other flagship fitness watches—the Garmin Forerunner 965 and Polar Vantage V3—to see how they compare in terms of GPS, heart rate, and elevation accuracy.