In depth comparison and review of Garmin epix Gen 2 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.
| GENERAL | Garmin epix Gen 2 | Garmin Tactix 7 |
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| Product Type | Sport watch | Sport watch |
|---|---|---|
| Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
| Activity/Sport | Multisport | Multisport |
| Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
| Width | - | 51 mm |
| Height | - | 51 mm |
| Depth | - | 14.9 mm |
| Weight | - | 61 g |
| Body Details | With band: 76 g Case only: 53 g |
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| Body Material | Steel, fibre-reinforced polymer | Titanium, fibre-reinforced polymer |
| Protection | Water-resistant | Water-resistant |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Garmin epix Gen 2 | Garmin Tactix 7 |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, barometer, altimeter, optical heart sensor, 3-axis electronic compass | Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, pulse oximeter, 3-axis compass, optical heart sensor, gyroscope |
|---|---|---|
| Tracking Data | Distance, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, respiratory rate, active time, water balance | 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 | Music remote handling, find phone function, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Downloadable workouts, store & play music, rejecting a call, LiveTrack, Physio TrueUp, PacePro pace guidance, animated workouts, weather information, dual grid coordinates format, Body Battery Energy Monitor | 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, incoming calls, high and low heart rate | Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls |
| Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
| Feedback Type | Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface | Vibration alert, visual interface |
| Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver |
| Payment Technology | Garmin Pay | Garmin Pay |
| CONNECTIVITY | Garmin epix Gen 2 | Garmin Tactix 7 |
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| Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ |
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| DISPLAY | Garmin epix Gen 2 | Garmin Tactix 7 |
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| Type | AMOLED - colour | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 416 x 416 pixels | 280 x 280 pixels |
| Screen Size | 1.3" | 1.4" |
| Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass DX (scratch resistant glass) | Power Sapphire |
| Always On Display (AOD) | Yes | - |
| INPUT DEVICE | Garmin epix Gen 2 | Garmin Tactix 7 |
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| Type | Touch sensitive screen, push buttons | Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons |
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| CASE | Garmin epix Gen 2 | Garmin Tactix 7 |
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| Case Shape | Round | Round |
|---|---|---|
| Bezel | Passivated stainless steel | Titanium |
| Case Back | Steel | - |
| Case Details | Slate steel | Black DLC |
| BAND | Garmin epix Gen 2 | Garmin Tactix 7 |
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| Band Type | Band | Band |
|---|---|---|
| Band Width | 22 mm | 26 mm |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | 125-208 mm | 135-213 mm |
| Changeable | Yes | Yes |
| Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
| Band Material | Silicone | Nylon |
| Band Colour | - | Black |
| STORAGE | Garmin epix Gen 2 | Garmin Tactix 7 |
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| Storage Capacity | 16 GB | 32 GB |
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| BATTERY | Garmin epix Gen 2 | Garmin Tactix 7 |
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| Technology | Lithium Ion | - |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | - | 28 day(s) |
| Battery Life Details | Smartwatch mode - up to 16 days Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 21 days GPS mode - up to 42 hour(s) All satellite systems mode - up to 32 hours All satellite systems with music mode - up to 10 hour(s) Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 75 hour(s) Expedition GPS Mode - up to 14 days |
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 |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin epix Gen 2 | Garmin Tactix 7 |
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| Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | Black silicon band, charging/data cable |
|---|---|---|
| Preloaded Software | - | Stopwatch, Data, Time, Alarm Clock, Timer, Garmion Connect IQ |
| Compliant Standards | - | MIL-STD-810 |
| SAR Value | 0.32 W/kg (body), 0.28 W/kg (limb) | - |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 100 m | 100 m |
| Max Operating Temperature | 45 °C | - |
| Min Operating Temperature | -20 °C | - |
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