Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) vs. Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Apple Watch Series 5 (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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) vs. Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Operating System WatchOS 6 -
Supported Host Device OS iOS iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Audio Output Speaker -
Width 34 mm 51 mm
Height 40 mm 51 mm
Depth 10.74 mm 14.9 mm
Weight 40.6 g 69 g
Body Material Stainless steel Steel, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant
Colours Silver -
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, gesture, geomagnetic sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor Accelerometer, thermometre, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, pulse oximeter, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken, UV index, menstrual cycle 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 Music remote handling, ECG accurate heart rate, listening to music, Retina Display technology, call alerts, Fall detection, Emergency SOS 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 Apple Pay Garmin Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes -
IoT Intelligent Assistant Siri -
IoT Voice Controlled Direct -
CELLULAR Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition
Technology WCDMA (UMTS) -
Mobile Broadband Generation 4G -
SIM Card Type Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) -
CONNECTIVITY Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition
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 Sapphire glass Power Sapphire
Always On Display (AOD) Yes -
INPUT DEVICE Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition
Type Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) Touch buttons
CASE Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition
Case Size 40 mm -
Case Shape Rectangular Round
Bezel - Diamond-like Carbon (DLC) coated steel
Case Back Sapphire crystal and ceramic back Metal
Case Details Gold stainless steel | Silver aluminium | Gold aluminium | Space grey aluminium | Stainless steel | Space black stainless steel Black DLC
Crown Type Digital with haptic feedback -
BAND Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition
Band Type Sport band Band
Band Size S/M/L -
Band Width - 26 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-200 mm 127-210 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Pin-and-tuck Buckle
Band Material Fluoroelastomer Nylon
Band Colour Stone | White | Pink sand | Black | Silver | Gold | Space black Black
STORAGE Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition
Storage Capacity 32 GB 32 GB
CPU Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition
Manufacturer Apple -
CPU Type S5 -
Features W3 Apple wireless chip -
BATTERY Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
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 Yes
Wireless Charging Yes -
MISCELLANEOUS Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition
Included Accessories Power adapter, magnetic charging cable Charging/data cable, silicone wrist strap (black)
Preloaded Software Apple Pay Stopwatch, Alarm Clock, Garmin Pay, Applied Ballistics Calculator
Compliant Standards - MIL-STD-810
SAR Value 0.34 W/kg (head), 0.39 W/kg (limb) -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 100 m
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