In depth comparison and review of Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) 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.
GENERAL | Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition |
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Product Type | Smart watch | Sport watch |
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Operating System | WatchOS 5 | - |
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 | 33.3 mm | 51 mm |
Height | 38.6 mm | 51 mm |
Depth | 11.4 mm | 14.9 mm |
Weight | 28.7 g | 69 g |
Body Material | Anodised aluminium | Steel, fibre-reinforced polymer |
Protection | Waterproof | Water-resistant |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, heart rate, barometric altimeter | Accelerometer, thermometre, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, pulse oximeter, optical heart sensor |
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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 |
Modes | - | Night vision mode, stealth mode |
Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
Features | Call handling, music remote handling, camera remote control, listening to music, Retina Display technology, text messages handling | 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 | Calendar, SMS, Email | Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls |
Vibrating Alert | Yes | - |
Feedback Type | Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface | - |
Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/QZSS receiver | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver |
Payment Technology | - | Garmin Pay |
IoT Intelligent Assistant | Siri | - |
CELLULAR | Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition |
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Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | - |
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Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | - |
SIM Card Type | Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) | - |
Messaging Services | SMS | - |
Supported Mobile Messaging Services | SMS | - |
CONNECTIVITY | Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition |
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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 Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition |
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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 | Ion-X glass | Power Sapphire |
INPUT DEVICE | Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) | Touch buttons |
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CASE | Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition |
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Case Size | 38 mm | - |
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Case Shape | - | Round |
Bezel | - | Diamond-like Carbon (DLC) coated steel |
Case Back | Ceramic back | Metal |
Case Details | Silver aluminium | Space grey aluminium | Gold aluminium | Stainless steel | Space black stainless steel | Black DLC |
Crown Type | Digital | - |
BAND | Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition |
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Band Type | Sport band | Band |
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Band Width | - | 26 mm |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 130-200 mm | 127-210 mm |
Changeable | - | Yes |
Clasp Type | Pin-and-tuck | Buckle |
Band Material | Fluoroelastomer | Nylon |
Band Colour | White | Black | Fog | Pink sand | Seashell | Dark olive | Soft white | Grey | Space black | Black |
STORAGE | Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition |
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Storage Capacity | 16 GB | 32 GB |
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CPU | Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition |
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Manufacturer | Apple | - |
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CPU Type | S3 | - |
Features | W2 Apple wireless chip | - |
BATTERY | Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition |
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Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion |
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Battery Life | 18 hours | 120 day(s) |
Battery Life Details | - | 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 |
MISCELLANEOUS | Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter, magnetic charging cable | Charging/data cable, silicone wrist strap (black) |
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Preloaded Software | Siri | Stopwatch, Alarm Clock, Garmin Pay, Applied Ballistics Calculator |
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 |