Garmin Forerunner 45 vs. Garmin Tactix 7

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 45 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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin Forerunner 45 vs. Garmin Tactix 7 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Forerunner 45 Garmin Tactix 7
Product Type Smart 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 11.4 mm 14.9 mm
Weight 36 g 61 g
Body Material - Titanium, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Forerunner 45 Garmin Tactix 7
Sensors Accelerometer, heart rate Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, pulse oximeter, 3-axis compass, optical heart sensor, gyroscope
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, 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, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device 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, Email, social apps 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 Garmin Forerunner 45 Garmin Tactix 7
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+ Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Garmin Forerunner 45 Garmin Tactix 7
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 208 x 208 pixels 280 x 280 pixels
Screen Size 1.04" 1.4"
Screen Protection - Power Sapphire
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Forerunner 45 Garmin Tactix 7
Type - Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons
CASE Garmin Forerunner 45 Garmin Tactix 7
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel - Titanium
Case Details Black Black DLC
BAND Garmin Forerunner 45 Garmin Tactix 7
Band Type Band Band
Band Size L -
Band Width - 26 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 129-197 mm 135-213 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Nylon
Band Colour Black | Lava red Black
STORAGE Garmin Forerunner 45 Garmin Tactix 7
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
BATTERY Garmin Forerunner 45 Garmin Tactix 7
Battery Life - 28 day(s)
Battery Life Details GPS mode - up to 13 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 7 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
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Forerunner 45 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 50 m 100 m
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