Detailed comparison and review of Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) and Garmin Tactix 7. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare size, design, functions, battery capacities, but also other key features of both smartwatches and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the watch that best fits your needs and expectations.
GENERAL | Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Tactix 7 |
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Product Type | Smart watch | Sport watch |
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Operating System | WatchOS 4 | - |
Supported Host Device OS | iOS 11 or later | iOS, Android |
Activity/Sport | - | Multisport |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Audio Input | Microphone | - |
Audio Output | Speaker | - |
Width | 34 mm | 51 mm |
Height | 39.2 mm | 51 mm |
Depth | 11.8 mm | 14.9 mm |
Weight | 40.1 g | 61 g |
Body Material | Ceramic | Titanium, fibre-reinforced polymer |
Protection | Waterproof | Water-resistant |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Tactix 7 |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, heart rate, barometric altimeter | Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, pulse oximeter, 3-axis compass, optical heart sensor, gyroscope |
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Tracking Data | Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken | Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level, temperature, hydration, recovery time, hunt activity |
Modes | - | Night vision mode, stealth mode, jumpmaster mode |
Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
Features | Call handling, music remote handling, camera remote control, listening to music, Retina Display technology, text messages handling | Find phone function, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, multiple time zones, store & play music, Garmin Elevate, LiveTrack, Group LiveTrack, TrueUp, auto pause, PacePro pace guidance, solar charging, music playback control, weather information, kill switch, dual grid coordinates format, Body Battery Energy Monitor |
Notifications | Calendar, SMS, Email | Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls |
Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
Feedback Type | - | Vibration alert, visual interface |
Navigation (GPS) | - | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver |
Payment Technology | - | Garmin Pay |
IoT Intelligent Assistant | Siri | - |
CELLULAR | Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Tactix 7 |
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Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | - |
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SIM Card Type | Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) | - |
Messaging Services | SMS | - |
Supported Mobile Messaging Services | SMS | - |
CONNECTIVITY | Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Tactix 7 |
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Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ |
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DISPLAY | Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Tactix 7 |
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Type | OLED - colour | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective |
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Resolution | 272 x 340 pixels | 280 x 280 pixels |
Screen Size | - | 1.4" |
Screen Protection | Sapphire glass | Power Sapphire |
INPUT DEVICE | Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Tactix 7 |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) | Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons |
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CASE | Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Tactix 7 |
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Case Size | 38 mm | - |
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Case Shape | - | Round |
Bezel | - | Titanium |
Case Back | Ceramic back | - |
Case Details | White ceramic | Grey ceramic | Black DLC |
Crown Type | Digital | - |
BAND | Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Tactix 7 |
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Band Type | Sport band | Band |
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Band Width | - | 26 mm |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 130-200 mm | 135-213 mm |
Changeable | - | Yes |
Clasp Type | Pin-and-tuck | Buckle |
Band Material | Fluoroelastomer | Nylon |
Band Colour | Soft white/pebble | Grey/black | Black |
STORAGE | Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Tactix 7 |
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Storage Capacity | 16 GB | 32 GB |
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CPU | Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Tactix 7 |
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Manufacturer | Apple | - |
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CPU Type | S3 | - |
Features | W2 Apple wireless chip | - |
BATTERY | Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Tactix 7 |
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Technology | Lithium Ion | - |
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Battery Life | 18 hours | 28 day(s) |
Battery Life Details | - | Smartwatch mode - up to 28 days Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 37 days Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 90 days Battery Saver Watch Mode (with solar) - up to 1 year GPS mode - up to 89 hour(s) GPS mode (with solar) - up to 122 hour(s) All satellite systems mode - up to 63 hour(s) All satellite systems mode (with solar) - up to 77 hour(s) All satellite systems with music mode - up to 16 hour(s) Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 213 hour(s) Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 578 hour(s) Expedition GPS Mode - up to 62 days Expedition GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 139 days |
Rechargeable Battery | - | Yes |
MISCELLANEOUS | Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Tactix 7 |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter, Lightning to USB cable, magnetic charging cable, magnetic charging dock | Black silicon band, charging/data cable |
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Preloaded Software | Siri | Stopwatch, Data, Time, Alarm Clock, Timer, Garmion Connect IQ |
Compliant Standards | - | MIL-STD-810 |
SAR Value | 0.14 W/kg (head), 0.15 W/kg (limb) | - |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 100 m |