Apple Watch Edition vs. Garmin Tactix 7

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Apple Watch Edition and Garmin Tactix 7. Compare design, displays, functions, batteries and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect smartwatch. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the watch that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Apple Watch Edition vs. Garmin Tactix 7 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Edition Garmin Tactix 7
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Operating System WatchOS -
Supported Host Device OS iOS 8.2 or later iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Audio Output Speaker -
Width 33.3 mm 51 mm
Height 38.6 mm 51 mm
Depth 10.5 mm 14.9 mm
Weight 55 g 61 g
Body Material Zirconia ceramics, 18-karat gold plating Titanium, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Splashproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Apple Watch Edition Garmin Tactix 7
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, heart rate Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, pulse oximeter, 3-axis compass, optical heart sensor, gyroscope
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
Features Call handling, hands-free, music remote handling, camera remote control, listening to music, MagSafe technology with inductive charging, Force Touch, Digital Crown, Retina Display technology, Digital Touch 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 Missed calls, 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 Apple Pay Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY Apple Watch Edition Garmin Tactix 7
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Apple Watch Edition Garmin Tactix 7
Type OLED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution - 280 x 280 pixels
Screen Size - 1.4"
Screen Protection Sapphire glass Power Sapphire
INPUT DEVICE Apple Watch Edition Garmin Tactix 7
Type Touch sensitive screen (multi-touch) Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons
CASE Apple Watch Edition Garmin Tactix 7
Case Size 38 mm -
Case Shape - Round
Bezel - Titanium
Case Details 18-karat yellow gold | 18-karat rose gold Black DLC
BAND Apple Watch Edition Garmin Tactix 7
Band Type Modern buckle Band
Band Size S -
Band Width - 26 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 135-150 mm 135-213 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material Smooth Granada leather Nylon
Band Colour Bright red | Rose grey | Black | White Black
STORAGE Apple Watch Edition Garmin Tactix 7
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
CPU Apple Watch Edition Garmin Tactix 7
Manufacturer Apple -
CPU Type S1 -
BATTERY Apple Watch Edition Garmin Tactix 7
Battery Life 18 hours 28 day(s)
Battery Life Details Talk time - up to 3 hour(s)
Audio playback - up to 6.5 hour(s)
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
Recharge Time 2.5 hour(s) -
MISCELLANEOUS Apple Watch Edition Garmin Tactix 7
Included Accessories Power adapter, Lightning to USB cable, magnetic charging cable, magnetic charging case Black silicon band, charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Mail, Stopwatch, Calendar, World clock, Messages, Remote Camera, Alarm, Phone, Photos, Maps, Stocks, Weather, Siri, Music, Timer, Passbook, Remote, Settings, Activity, Workout, Apple Pay Stopwatch, Data, Time, Alarm Clock, Timer, Garmion Connect IQ
Compliant Standards IPX7 MIL-STD-810
SAR Value 0.073 W/kg (head), 0.024 W/kg (limb) -
Max Depth of Water Resistance - 100 m
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Warranty 2-year warranty -
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