Fossil Q Wander vs. Garmin Tactix 7

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Fossil Q Wander 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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Fossil Q Wander vs. Garmin Tactix 7 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Fossil Q Wander Garmin Tactix 7
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Operating System Android Wear -
Supported Host Device OS Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean) or later, iOS 8.0 or later iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Audio Output Speaker -
Width 45 mm 51 mm
Height 45 mm 51 mm
Depth 13.5 mm 14.9 mm
Weight - 61 g
Body Material - Titanium, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Dustproof, waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Fossil Q Wander Garmin Tactix 7
Sensors Thermometre, gyro sensor, G-sensor Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, pulse oximeter, 3-axis compass, optical heart sensor, gyroscope
Tracking Data Distance, calories burned, activity, steps taken 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, flashlight, call 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 SMS, Email 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 Fossil Q Wander Garmin Tactix 7
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Fossil Q Wander Garmin Tactix 7
Type Colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution - 280 x 280 pixels
Screen Size - 1.4"
Screen Protection - Power Sapphire
INPUT DEVICE Fossil Q Wander Garmin Tactix 7
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons
CASE Fossil Q Wander Garmin Tactix 7
Case Size 45 mm -
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel - Titanium
Case Details Black Black DLC
BAND Fossil Q Wander Garmin Tactix 7
Band Type Strap Band
Band Width 22 mm 26 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference Up to 195 mm 135-213 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Nylon
Band Colour Black Black
STORAGE Fossil Q Wander Garmin Tactix 7
Storage Capacity 4 GB 32 GB
BATTERY Fossil Q Wander Garmin Tactix 7
Capacity 360 mAh -
Battery Life 1 day(s) 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
Wireless Charging Yes -
MISCELLANEOUS Fossil Q Wander Garmin Tactix 7
Included Accessories Power adapter, USB charging dock Black silicon band, charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Alarm Clock Stopwatch, Data, Time, Alarm Clock, Timer, Garmion Connect IQ
Compliant Standards IP67 MIL-STD-810
Max Depth of Water Resistance - 100 m
Warranty 2-year warranty -
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