In depth comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 6 Solar 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 fēnix 6 Solar | Garmin Tactix 7 |
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| Product Type | Sport watch | Sport watch |
|---|---|---|
| Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
| Activity/Sport | Running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding | Multisport |
| Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
| Width | 47 mm | 51 mm |
| Height | 47 mm | 51 mm |
| Depth | 15.1 mm | 14.9 mm |
| Weight | 85 g | 61 g |
| Body Material | Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer | Titanium, fibre-reinforced polymer |
| Protection | Water-resistant | Water-resistant |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Garmin fēnix 6 Solar | Garmin Tactix 7 |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, pulse oximeter, optical heart sensor | Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, pulse oximeter, 3-axis compass, optical heart sensor, gyroscope |
|---|---|---|
| Tracking Data | Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level | 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, HR zones, Bluetooth Smart technology, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery, solar charging, dual grid coordinates format | 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, social apps, incoming calls | Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls |
| Vibrating Alert | - | Yes |
| Feedback Type | - | Vibration alert, visual interface |
| Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver |
| Payment Technology | Garmin Pay | Garmin Pay |
| CONNECTIVITY | Garmin fēnix 6 Solar | Garmin Tactix 7 |
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| Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, ANT+ | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ |
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| DISPLAY | Garmin fēnix 6 Solar | Garmin Tactix 7 |
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| Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective |
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| Resolution | 260 x 260 pixels | 280 x 280 pixels |
| Screen Size | 1.3" | 1.4" |
| Screen Protection | Power Glass | Power Sapphire |
| INPUT DEVICE | Garmin fēnix 6 Solar | Garmin Tactix 7 |
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| Type | Touch buttons | Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons |
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| CASE | Garmin fēnix 6 Solar | Garmin Tactix 7 |
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| Case Size | 47 mm | - |
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| Case Shape | Round | Round |
| Bezel | Stainless steel | Titanium |
| Case Back | Metal | - |
| Case Details | Silver | Black DLC |
| BAND | Garmin fēnix 6 Solar | 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 | Black |
| STORAGE | Garmin fēnix 6 Solar | Garmin Tactix 7 |
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| Storage Capacity | 64 MB | 32 GB |
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| BATTERY | Garmin fēnix 6 Solar | Garmin Tactix 7 |
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| Battery Life | 80 day(s) | 28 day(s) |
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| Battery Life Details | Smartwatch mode - up to 14 days Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 16 days Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 48 days Battery Saver Watch Mode (with solar) - up to 80 days Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 72 hour(s) Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 93 hour(s) GPS mode - up to 36 hour(s) GPS mode (with solar) - up to 40 hour(s) Expedition GPS Mode - up to 28 days Expedition GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 36 days GPS with Music mode - up to 10 hour(s) |
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 fēnix 6 Solar | Garmin Tactix 7 |
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| Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | Black silicon band, charging/data cable |
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| Preloaded Software | Garmin Pay | Stopwatch, Data, Time, Alarm Clock, Timer, Garmion Connect IQ |
| Compliant Standards | - | MIL-STD-810 |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 100 m | 100 m |
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