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Coros Nomad Adventure Watch Launches With Offline Maps and Dual-Band GPS for $349

Early hands-on tests cite smooth map navigation plus voice-pin journaling at a lower price than rugged Garmin rivals.

A photo of the green, grey, and brown COROS NOMAD watches sitting on a tent with camping equipment nearby.
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Overview

  • The watch offers downloadable street and topographic maps with road and trail names, turn-by-turn directions, and route-back guidance directly on the device.
  • New Adventure Journal tools let users drop voice pins with dual-mic noise reduction and auto transcription, attach photos to their route, and mark locations via a dedicated Action Button.
  • Angler-focused modes track casts and catches, log species and size, surface optimal times based on tides and moon phase, and add a location-lock virtual anchor to hold a spot.
  • Hardware highlights include dual-band L1+L5 GNSS, a 1.3-inch MIP touchscreen in a 47.8mm case, ECG/SpO2/PPG sensors, 32GB for offline maps and MP3 music, and battery ratings of about 22 days or 34 hours with dual-frequency tracking.
  • Early testing reported mostly accurate GPS and heart-rate data with a roughly 50m distance gap versus Garmin controls and one isolated GPS glitch; orders are open now at $349 with broader retail availability expected later in August.