COROS Wearables Inc

COROS Wearables Inc.
TypePrivate limited company
Founded2014
HeadquartersIrvine, California, USA
(legal domicile)
Dongguan, Guangdong Province, China
(Operations)
Area served
Worldwide
Key people
Lewis Wu (CEO)
ParentDongguan Yuanfeng Technology Co., Ltd (YF Tech)
Websitewww.coros.com

COROS Wearables Inc. is a multi-national company based in Dongguan, China. The company designs and manufactures sports technology and wearables for outdoor and endurance athletes.[1][2] As of 2026, the company employs more than 500 people worldwide.[3] Coros was initially associated with smart bicycle helmets, but now offers several products that caters to athletes and fitness enthusiasts, with an emphasis with multisport GPS watches.

History

Founding and initial growth

COROS was founded in China in 2014.[4] The company's first product was the LINX Smart Helmet, which released in 2016 and utilized open-ear bone conduction audio technology.[5] Prior to the release of their first GPS sports watch, they previously produced an established range of smart bicycle helmets with safety design features for cyclists.[5] The company followed with the OMNI smart helmet in 2017 and the SafeSound helmet in 2018.[6][7]

They ended production of smart helmets in 2019 and moved to manufacturing multisport GPS watches.

Recent market Expansion: 2018 to present

In May 2018, COROS launched its first GPS watch - The PACE Multisport GPS Watch.[2]

In October 2018, the company launched its APEX line.

In May 2019, the company launched its flagship watch, the VERTIX.[8][9] It was positioned as a premium offering due to the materials and expanded battery. It also expanded the company's range of sports to include climbing and mountaineering.[10]

In subsequent years, the company began to expand further into endurance sports outside of running. In April 2024, they announced a significant expansion of software for rock climbing.[11]

In August 2026, the company released a software update introducing real time Live Tracking, its first such feature, along with a reworked sleep scoring system that factors in naps and sleep consistency, and a redesigned heart rate dashboard[12]

Security Vulnerabilities

Pace 3 Critical Bluetooth Vulnerabilities

Last March 2025, a security firm released a report about the Coros Pace 3 bluetooth security, where unauthenticated users nearby can manipulate device configurations, access to their Coros account, eavesdrop into their notifications, interrupt an activity, and even factory reset the device. A critical bug fix was needed to address this bluetooth connection problem and the company publicly acknowledged the problem after three months or during the 90-days threshold that it was exposed. DC Rainmaker even covered this problem until the company was able to address this issue after months of not being able to do so. The critical bug fix was then released on August 11, 2025.[13][14]

Products

Pace Series

The PACE 1 (2018) featured a dedicated 'Track Mode' designed to improve pace and distance accuracy on running tracks. After the first version, the PACE series has since had numerous improvements:

  • PACE 2 (2020) - lightweight design, the lightest GPS watch at the time, added the breadcrumb navigation[15][16][17][18][19][20]
  • PACE 3 (2023) - touchscreen display and Wi-Fi connectivity[21]
  • PACE Pro (2024) - AMOLED screen
  • PACE 4 (2025) - microphone
  • PACE 4 Aluminum (2026) - more durable materials

Pace Pro

On October 31, 2024, Coros introduced an improved version of the Pace series, the Pace Pro.[22][23] It has a bigger 1.3-inch AMOLED, bigger than the Pace 3 during its release, upgraded processor, new optical heart rate sensor, and full-color maps.

Apex

Apex featured more durable materials than the PACE, and was marketed primarily to trail runners for its long battery life. It came in two sizes (42mm & 46mm).[1][2] The APEX series has since been succeeded by the APEX Pro (2019), APEX 2 & 2 Pro (2022), and APEX 4 42mm & APEX 4 46mm (2025).[3][4] The APEX 3 designation was skipped to align the numbering system with the PACE series.

Vertix

The VERTIX series has since been succeeded by the VERTIX 2 (2021) and VERTIX 2S (2024).[24]

Dura

In July 2024, the company launched its first cycling computer, the COROS DURA, which featured solar charging.[25]

Nomad

In August 2025, the company released the NOMAD adventure watch along with a new set of fishing features.[1]

Operations

COROS' main operations are within mainland China, primarily in Shenzhen and Dongguan. Its Research & Development, engineering, and manufacturing take place in Dongguan. The company's branches in North America, the United Kingdom, and Netherlands B.V (which serves the European Economic Area) are in charge of global marketing and product partnerships outside of mainland China.

Sport Sponsorship

Beginning in 2020, COROS has also partnered with numerous professional athletes, including Eliud Kipchoge, Kilian Jornet, Suguru Osako, and Jakob Ingebrigtsen.[26][27][28][29]

References

  1. ↑ "Coros smart bike helmet comes with bone-conduction audio". Engadget. 10 January 2018. Retrieved 2021-10-21.
  2. 1 2 "COROS Wearables Continues to Disrupt the GPS Watch Market | Running Insight". www.runninginsight.com. Retrieved 2025-01-13.
  3. ↑ "COROS | LinkedIn". www.linkedin.com. Retrieved 2026-07-13.
  4. ↑ "18 Growing Wearable Companies & Startups (2024)". Exploding Topics. 2022-02-18. Retrieved 2025-01-13.
  5. 1 2 "The Coros LINX is a smart bike helmet that makes sense". TechCrunch. 6 September 2016. Retrieved 2021-10-21.
  6. ↑ "Check Out the New Coros Omni Helmet, Complete With Built-In Headphones". Bicycling. 2018-01-10. Retrieved 2026-06-10.
  7. ↑ Coxworth, Ben (2018-11-24). "Coros takes a SafeSound approach to bike helmet audio". New Atlas. Retrieved 2026-06-10.
  8. ↑ Peckham, James (2019-05-15). "Coros Vertix is a Garmin Fenix competitor designed to go up mountains". TechRadar. Retrieved 2021-10-21.
  9. ↑ "Coros Vertix Review". Trusted Reviews. 26 July 2021. Retrieved 2021-10-21.
  10. ↑ "COROS VERTIX Adventure GPS Watch: Hands-on with their new premium watch | DC Rainmaker". www.dcrainmaker.com. Archived from the original on 2026-02-12. Retrieved 2026-06-10.
  11. ↑ "COROS April 2024 Update Adds Slate of New Features | DC Rainmaker". www.dcrainmaker.com. Archived from the original on 2026-03-06. Retrieved 2026-06-10.
  12. ↑ Williams, Andrew. "Coros Update Brings Key Garmin Feature And More To Coros Watches". Forbes. Retrieved 2026-08-05.
  13. ↑ Abrell, Moritz (2025-06-17). "Watch Out! Bluetooth Analysis of the COROS PACE 3". SySS Tech Blog. Retrieved 2026-07-13.
  14. ↑ "COROS Confirms Substantial Watch Security Vulnerability: Says Fixes Are Coming | DC Rainmaker". www.dcrainmaker.com. Archived from the original on 2026-03-02. Retrieved 2026-07-13.
  15. ↑ Briskin, Lizzy (21 July 2021). "Coros Pace 2 review: Can this GPS watch help you reach your fitness goals?". chicagotribune.com. Retrieved 2021-10-21.
  16. ↑ "The Coros Pace 2 Is My New Favorite GPS Running Watch". Wired. Retrieved 2021-10-21.
  17. ↑ "COROS PACE 2 review 2021 | Medical News Today". www.medicalnewstoday.com. 2021-10-06. Retrieved 2021-10-21.
  18. ↑ "Coros PACE 2 announced: World's lightest GPS watch provides 30 hours of GPS tracking". ZDNET. Retrieved 2026-06-10.
  19. ↑ "The Coros Pace 2 Sport is an ultralight GPS watch for competitive runners". finance.yahoo.com. 25 August 2020. Retrieved 2021-11-01.
  20. ↑ "April 2023 Update Summary by Watch". COROS Help Center. 2024-10-24. Retrieved 2026-07-13.
  21. ↑ "COROS announces COROS PACE 3 GPS Sport Watch". COROS. 2023-08-30. Retrieved 2024-01-17.
  22. ↑ "Introducing COROS PACE Pro: Fastest in Class Tech Meets an AMOLED Display". COROS. 2024-10-31. Retrieved 2024-01-20.
  23. ↑ "COROS Pace Pro In-Depth Review: Now With AMOLED and Maps! | DC Rainmaker". www.dcrainmaker.com. Archived from the original on 2026-03-02. Retrieved 2026-07-13.
  24. ↑ "COROS Vertix 2 outdoor sports watch review: Challenging Garmin with longer battery life, lower price, dual GNSS support Review". ZDNet. Retrieved 2021-10-21.
  25. ↑ "COROS Enters the GPS Computer Market With a Vision to Simplify the Cycling Experience". Fitt Insider. Retrieved 2026-06-10.
  26. ↑ "COROS announces partnership with Eliud Kipchoge and the NN Running Team | News". Run247. 2020-11-24. Retrieved 2021-10-21.
  27. ↑ Dickinson, Marley (2022-03-07). "Kilian Jornet partners with Coros wearables". Canadian Running Magazine. Retrieved 2026-06-10.
  28. ↑ "Youth Runner Magazine". Youth Runner Magazine. Retrieved 2026-07-13.
  29. ↑ Mull, Cory (2024-03-20). "Jakob Ingebrigtsen Signs With COROS, Lauds Company's Advanced Metrics". FloTrack. Retrieved 2026-06-10.
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