Coros' Nomad smartwatch combines features of a fitness tracker with elements of a travel journal
The Coros Nomad, a new addition to the Coros family, is making waves in the world of outdoor smartwatches. Designed to cater to anglers and adventurers, the Nomad offers a unique blend of navigation, sport tracking, and storytelling tools.
Unparalleled Memory and Mapping Capabilities
The Nomad stands out with its significantly larger internal memory of 32GB, a stark contrast to the Garmin Instinct 3's 120MB (on the Solar model) and 3GB (on the AMOLED model). This vast storage supports the Nomad's ability to store offline full-color street and topographic maps with points of interest and street names, a feature lacking in the Garmin Instinct 3 that only supports breadcrumb navigation.
Innovative Storytelling Tools
Beyond memory and mapping, the Nomad introduces unique storytelling tools such as geo-tagged voice notes with automatic transcription and the Adventure Journal within the Coros app. This journal can tag locations and store photos and videos automatically synced from your smartphone camera roll, allowing users to create a rich narrative of their outdoor activities. These voice pins and journal entries can be shared with others, effectively turning workout summaries into detailed hike diaries.
A Comprehensive Outdoor Companion
The Nomad offers dual-frequency GPS (L1 + L5) and topographic maps with street names and POIs. Users can pin hotspots like submerged logs or rocky outcrops directly to their route, and log catches by species, size, and bait. The watch also includes heart rate and SpO2 monitoring, and boasts more than 40 sport modes.
Rugged and Lightweight Design
Weighing just 49g, the Nomad features a polymer and aluminium build, making it a rugged outdoor smartwatch that is both lightweight and durable. The watch sports a 1.3-inch always-on Memory-in-Pixel touchscreen and offers eight dedicated fishing modes. With a battery life of up to 50 hours in GPS mode or 22 days of daily use, the Nomad is designed to keep up with even the most demanding outdoor activities.
Pricing and Availability
The Coros Nomad is available now in three colours, Green, Brown, and Dark Grey, for $349 / £319 / AU$659. While the Garmin Instinct 3 starts at $449.99, the Nomad aims to outdo it in the memory category, offering a more affordable option for those seeking a comprehensive outdoor smartwatch.
In summary, the Coros Nomad offers much larger storage, innovative tools for capturing and reliving outdoor experiences, and a comprehensive suite of features that make it a compelling choice for anglers and adventurers.
