Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire vs. Garmin Tactix 7

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire 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

Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire vs. Garmin Tactix 7 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire Garmin Tactix 7
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 42 mm 51 mm
Height 42 mm 51 mm
Depth 13.8 mm 14.9 mm
Weight 44 g 61 g
Body Material Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer Titanium, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire Garmin Tactix 7
Sensors Accelerometer, barometric altimeter, pulse oximeter, 3-axis compass, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, pulse oximeter, 3-axis compass, optical heart sensor, gyroscope
Tracking Data Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation 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 Bluetooth Smart technology, store & play music, PacePro pace guidance 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, social apps, incoming calls Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire Garmin Tactix 7
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire Garmin Tactix 7
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 280 x 280 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" 1.4"
Screen Protection Sapphire glass Power Sapphire
INPUT DEVICE Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire Garmin Tactix 7
Type - Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons
CASE Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire Garmin Tactix 7
Case Size 42 mm -
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel - Titanium
Case Details Rose gold-tone | Carbon grey DLC Black DLC
BAND Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire Garmin Tactix 7
Band Type Band Band
Band Width - 26 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 135-213 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Nylon
Band Colour Powder grey | Black | Heathered black Black
STORAGE Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire Garmin Tactix 7
Storage Capacity 32 GB 32 GB
BATTERY Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire Garmin Tactix 7
Technology Lithium Ion -
Battery Life - 28 day(s)
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 9 days
GPS mode - up to 25 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 50 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 20 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 34 days
GPS with Music mode - up to 6 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 6S Sapphire Garmin Tactix 7
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
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 100 m
Warranty 1-year warranty -
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