In depth comparison and review of Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) and Garmin Tactix 7. Compare sizes, functions, displays, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right smartwatch for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the watch that will best fit your needs.
| GENERAL | Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Tactix 7 |
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| Product Type | Smart watch | Sport watch |
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| Operating System | WatchOS 7 | - |
| Supported Host Device OS | iOS 14 or later | iOS, Android |
| Activity/Sport | - | Multisport |
| Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
| Audio Input | Microphone | - |
| Audio Output | Speaker | - |
| Width | - | 51 mm |
| Height | - | 51 mm |
| Depth | - | 14.9 mm |
| Weight | - | 61 g |
| Body Details | Case only: 41.3 g | - |
| Body Material | Titanium | Titanium, fibre-reinforced polymer |
| Protection | Water-resistant | Water-resistant |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Tactix 7 |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor | Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, pulse oximeter, 3-axis compass, optical heart sensor, gyroscope |
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| Tracking Data | Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, ECG | 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 | Music remote handling, ECG accurate heart rate, camera remote control, Retina Display technology, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, irregular beat alerts, Family Setup support | 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 | Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls |
| Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
| Feedback Type | Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface | Vibration alert, visual interface |
| Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GNSS receiver | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver |
| Payment Technology | Apple Pay | Garmin Pay |
| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | Yes | - |
| IoT Intelligent Assistant | Siri | - |
| IoT Voice Controlled | Direct | - |
| CELLULAR | Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Tactix 7 |
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| Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) | - |
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| Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | - |
| SIM Card Type | Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) | - |
| CONNECTIVITY | Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Tactix 7 |
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| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ |
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| DISPLAY | Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Tactix 7 |
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| Type | LTPO OLED - colour | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective |
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| Resolution | 368 x 448 pixels | 280 x 280 pixels |
| Screen Size | - | 1.4" |
| Screen Protection | Sapphire glass | Power Sapphire |
| Always On Display (AOD) | Yes | - |
| INPUT DEVICE | Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Tactix 7 |
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| Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons |
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| CASE | Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Tactix 7 |
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| Case Size | 44 mm | - |
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| Case Shape | Rectangular | Round |
| Bezel | - | Titanium |
| Case Back | Sapphire crystal and ceramic back | - |
| Case Details | Space black titanium | Titanium | Black DLC |
| Crown Type | Digital with haptic feedback | - |
| BAND | Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Tactix 7 |
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| Band Type | Leather link | Band |
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| Band Size | S/M | - |
| Band Width | - | 26 mm |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | 140-180 mm | 135-213 mm |
| Changeable | Yes | Yes |
| Clasp Type | Magnetic closure | Buckle |
| Band Material | Roux Granada leather | Nylon |
| Band Colour | Black | Baltic blue | Charcoal | Inverness green | Atlantic blue | Black |
| STORAGE | Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Tactix 7 |
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| Storage Capacity | 32 GB | 32 GB |
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| CPU | Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Tactix 7 |
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| Manufacturer | Apple | - |
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| CPU Type | S6 | - |
| Features | W3 Apple wireless chip, U1 chip | - |
| BATTERY | Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (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 | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | - |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Tactix 7 |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter, magnetic charging cable, dark grey sport band M/L | Black silicon band, charging/data cable |
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| Preloaded Software | Apple Pay, GymKit | Stopwatch, Data, Time, Alarm Clock, Timer, Garmion Connect IQ |
| Compliant Standards | - | MIL-STD-810 |
| SAR Value | 0.97 W/kg (head), 0.3 W/kg (limb) | - |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 100 m |
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