Side by side comparison and review of Fitbit Surge 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 | Fitbit Surge | Garmin Tactix 7 |
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Product Type | Smart watch | Sport watch |
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Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android, Windows Phone | iOS, Android |
Activity/Sport | - | Multisport |
Wearing Style | Wrist | Watch style |
Width | 34 mm | 51 mm |
Height | - | 51 mm |
Lenght | 160 mm - 200 mm | - |
Depth | - | 14.9 mm |
Weight | - | 61 g |
Body Material | - | Titanium, fibre-reinforced polymer |
Protection | Waterproof | Water-resistant |
Colours | Black | Blue | Tangerine | - |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Fitbit Surge | Garmin Tactix 7 |
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Sensors | Ambient light sensor, 3-axis gyro sensor, digital compass, altimeter, heart rate, 3-axis accelerometer | Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, pulse oximeter, 3-axis compass, optical heart sensor, gyroscope |
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Tracking Data | Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed | 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 |
Features | Music remote handling | 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 | Missed calls, SMS | Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls |
Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
Feedback Type | - | Vibration alert, visual interface |
Navigation (GPS) | - | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver |
Payment Technology | - | Garmin Pay |
CONNECTIVITY | Fitbit Surge | Garmin Tactix 7 |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ |
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Bluetooth Profiles | Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | - |
DISPLAY | Fitbit Surge | Garmin Tactix 7 |
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Type | LCD - monochrome | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective |
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Resolution | - | 280 x 280 pixels |
Screen Size | - | 1.4" |
Dimensions (WxH) | 20.88 mm x 24.36 mm | - |
Screen Protection | - | Power Sapphire |
INPUT DEVICE | Fitbit Surge | Garmin Tactix 7 |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons |
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CASE | Fitbit Surge | Garmin Tactix 7 |
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Case Shape | - | Round |
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Bezel | - | Titanium |
Case Details | - | Black DLC |
BAND | Fitbit Surge | Garmin Tactix 7 |
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Band Type | - | Band |
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Band Size | XL | - |
Band Width | - | 26 mm |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 198-226 mm | 135-213 mm |
Changeable | - | Yes |
Clasp Type | - | Buckle |
Band Material | - | Nylon |
Band Colour | - | Black |
STORAGE | Fitbit Surge | Garmin Tactix 7 |
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Storage Capacity | - | 32 GB |
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BATTERY | Fitbit Surge | Garmin Tactix 7 |
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Technology | Lithium polymer | - |
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Battery Life | 168 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 |
Recharge Time | 2 hour(s) | - |
MISCELLANEOUS | Fitbit Surge | Garmin Tactix 7 |
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Included Accessories | USB charging cable, wireless sync dongle | Black silicon band, charging/data cable |
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Preloaded Software | Clock, Silent alarm, Track Log, Caller Name ID | Stopwatch, Data, Time, Alarm Clock, Timer, Garmion Connect IQ |
Compliant Standards | Directive 1999/5/EC, FCC Part 15, R&TTE, Nordic Ecolabel, EN60950-1:2006 + A11:2009 + A1:2010 + A12:2011 | MIL-STD-810 |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | - | 100 m |
Max Operating Temperature | 45 °C | - |
Min Operating Temperature | -20 °C | - |