Side by side comparison and review of Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS) 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.
| GENERAL | Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS) | Garmin Tactix 7 |
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| Product Type | Smart watch | Sport watch |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | WatchOS 8 | - |
| Supported Host Device OS | iOS 15 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: 32 g | - |
| Body Material | Aerospace-grade aluminium alloy | Titanium, fibre-reinforced polymer |
| Protection | Water-resistant, dust-resistant, crack-resistant | Water-resistant |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS) | Garmin Tactix 7 |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor, blood oxygen 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, blood oxygen saturation, ECG | 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, ECG accurate heart rate, camera remote control, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, irregular beat alerts | 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, voice (intelligent assistant) | Vibration alert, visual interface |
| Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/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 | - |
| CONNECTIVITY | Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS) | Garmin Tactix 7 |
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| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ |
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| DISPLAY | Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS) | Garmin Tactix 7 |
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| Type | LTPO OLED - colour | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 352 x 430 pixels | 280 x 280 pixels |
| Screen Size | - | 1.4" |
| Screen Protection | Ion-X glass | Power Sapphire |
| Always On Display (AOD) | Yes | - |
| INPUT DEVICE | Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS) | Garmin Tactix 7 |
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| Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons |
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| CASE | Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS) | Garmin Tactix 7 |
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| Case Size | 41 mm | - |
|---|---|---|
| Case Shape | Rectangular | Round |
| Bezel | - | Titanium |
| Case Back | Sapphire crystal and ceramic back | - |
| Case Details | Midnight aluminium | Starlight aluminium | Green aluminium | Blue aluminium | Red aluminium | Black DLC |
| Crown Type | Digital with haptic feedback | - |
| BAND | Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS) | Garmin Tactix 7 |
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| Band Type | Sport band | Band |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Midnight | Starlight | Clover | Abyss blue | Red | Black |
| STORAGE | Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS) | Garmin Tactix 7 |
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| Storage Capacity | 32 GB | 32 GB |
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| CPU | Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS) | Garmin Tactix 7 |
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| Manufacturer | Apple | - |
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| CPU Type | S7 | - |
| Features | W3 Apple wireless chip, U1 chip | - |
| BATTERY | Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS) | Garmin Tactix 7 |
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| Technology | Lithium Ion | - |
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| 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 Series 7 (GPS) | Garmin Tactix 7 |
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| Included Accessories | S/M band, M/L band, magnetic fast charger to USB-C cable (1 m) | Black silicon band, charging/data cable |
|---|---|---|
| Preloaded Software | Apple Pay, GymKit | Stopwatch, Data, Time, Alarm Clock, Timer, Garmion Connect IQ |
| Compliant Standards | IP6X | MIL-STD-810 |
| SAR Value | 0.26 W/kg (head), 0.4 W/kg (limb) | - |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 100 m |
| Manufacturer Model Number | A2473 | - |
| Warranty | 1-year warranty | - |
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