In depth comparison and review of Apple Watch SE (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 SE (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Tactix 7 |
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| Product Type | Smart watch | Sport watch |
|---|---|---|
| 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: 30.68 g | - |
| Body Material | Aerospace-grade aluminium alloy | Titanium, fibre-reinforced polymer |
| Protection | Water-resistant | Water-resistant |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Tactix 7 |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor | Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, pulse oximeter, 3-axis compass, optical heart sensor, gyroscope |
|---|---|---|
| Tracking Data | Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate | 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, 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, SMS, Email, high and low heart rate | 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 SE (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 SE (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Tactix 7 |
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| 3M UMTS Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 5, Band 8, Band 10 | - |
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| 4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66 | - |
| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ |
| DISPLAY | Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Tactix 7 |
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| Type | LTPO OLED - colour | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 324 x 394 pixels | 280 x 280 pixels |
| Screen Size | - | 1.4" |
| Screen Protection | Ion-X glass | Power Sapphire |
| INPUT DEVICE | Apple Watch SE (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 SE (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Tactix 7 |
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| Case Size | 40 mm | - |
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| Case Shape | Rectangular | Round |
| Bezel | - | Titanium |
| Case Back | Sapphire crystal and ceramic back | - |
| Case Details | Silver aluminium | Gold aluminium | Space grey aluminium | Black DLC |
| Crown Type | Digital with haptic feedback | - |
| BAND | Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Tactix 7 |
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| Band Type | Sport band | Band |
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| Band Size | Regular | - |
| Band Width | - | 26 mm |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | 130-200 mm | 135-213 mm |
| Changeable | Yes | Yes |
| Clasp Type | Pin-and-tuck | Buckle |
| Band Material | Fluoroelastomer | Nylon |
| Band Colour | Abyss blue | Starlight | Midnight | Abyss blue/moss green | Maize/white | Tornado/grey | White | Pink sand | Black | Charcoal | Plum | Deep navy | Black |
| STORAGE | Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Tactix 7 |
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| Storage Capacity | 32 GB | 32 GB |
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| CPU | Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Tactix 7 |
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| Manufacturer | Apple | - |
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| CPU Type | S5 SiP | - |
| Features | W3 Apple wireless chip | - |
| BATTERY | Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Tactix 7 |
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| Technology | Lithium Ion | - |
|---|---|---|
| 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 SE (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Tactix 7 |
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| Included Accessories | S/M band, M/L band, magnetic charger to USB-C cable (1 m) | 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 | 0.18 W/kg (head), 0.92 W/kg (limb) | - |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 100 m |
| Manufacturer Model Number | A2355 | - |
| Warranty | 1-year warranty | - |
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