Apple Watch Edition vs. Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Apple Watch Edition and Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition. 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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Apple Watch Edition vs. Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Edition Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition
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 69 g
Body Material Zirconia ceramics, 18-karat gold plating Steel, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Splashproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Apple Watch Edition Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, heart rate Accelerometer, thermometre, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, pulse oximeter, optical heart sensor
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
Modes - Night vision mode, stealth 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 Music remote handling, find phone function, HR zones, Bluetooth Smart technology, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, store & play music, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery, solar charging, weather information, kill switch, dual grid coordinates format, trackback routing
Notifications Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes -
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology Apple Pay Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY Apple Watch Edition Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Apple Watch Edition Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition
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 Delta - Solar Edition
Type Touch sensitive screen (multi-touch) Touch buttons
CASE Apple Watch Edition Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition
Case Size 38 mm -
Case Shape - Round
Bezel - Diamond-like Carbon (DLC) coated steel
Case Back - Metal
Case Details 18-karat yellow gold | 18-karat rose gold Black DLC
BAND Apple Watch Edition Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition
Band Type Modern buckle Band
Band Size S -
Band Width - 26 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 135-150 mm 127-210 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 Delta - Solar Edition
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
CPU Apple Watch Edition Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition
Manufacturer Apple -
CPU Type S1 -
BATTERY Apple Watch Edition Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 18 hours 120 day(s)
Battery Life Details Talk time - up to 3 hour(s)
Audio playback - up to 6.5 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 21 days
Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 24 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 80 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode (with solar) - up to 120 days
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 120 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 148 hour(s)
GPS mode - up to 60 hour(s)
GPS mode (with solar) - up to 66 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 46 days
Expedition GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 56 days
GPS with Music mode - up to 15 hour(s)
GPS with Music mode (solar) - up to 16 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Recharge Time 2.5 hour(s) -
MISCELLANEOUS Apple Watch Edition Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition
Included Accessories Power adapter, Lightning to USB cable, magnetic charging cable, magnetic charging case Charging/data cable, silicone wrist strap (black)
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, Alarm Clock, Garmin Pay, Applied Ballistics Calculator
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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