Detailed comparison and review of Garmin Instinct 2S and Garmin Tactix 7. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare size, design, functions, battery capacities, but also other key features of both smartwatches and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the watch that best fits your needs and expectations.
| GENERAL | Garmin Instinct 2S | 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 | 40 mm | 51 mm |
| Height | 40 mm | 51 mm |
| Depth | 13.3 mm | 14.9 mm |
| Weight | 42 g | 61 g |
| Body Material | Fibre-reinforced polymer | Titanium, fibre-reinforced polymer |
| Protection | Waterproof | Water-resistant |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Garmin Instinct 2S | Garmin Tactix 7 |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, 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, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Find my Device, LiveTrack, Physio TrueUp, weather information, dual grid coordinates format, trackback routing, Body Battery Energy Monitor, accident detection | 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 | Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls | Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls |
| Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
| Feedback Type | 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 Instinct 2S | Garmin Tactix 7 |
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| Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, ANT+ | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ |
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| DISPLAY | Garmin Instinct 2S | Garmin Tactix 7 |
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| Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 156 x 156 pixels | 280 x 280 pixels |
| Screen Size | - | 1.4" |
| Dimensions (WxH) | 20.12 mm x 20.12 mm | - |
| Screen Protection | Chemically strengthened glass | Power Sapphire |
| INPUT DEVICE | Garmin Instinct 2S | Garmin Tactix 7 |
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| Type | Push buttons | Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons |
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| CASE | Garmin Instinct 2S | Garmin Tactix 7 |
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| Case Size | 40 mm | - |
|---|---|---|
| Case Shape | Round | Round |
| Bezel | - | Titanium |
| Case Details | Deep orchid | Black DLC |
| BAND | Garmin Instinct 2S | Garmin Tactix 7 |
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| Band Type | Band | Band |
|---|---|---|
| Band Width | 20 mm | 26 mm |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | 112-180 mm | 135-213 mm |
| Changeable | Yes | Yes |
| Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
| Band Material | Silicone | Nylon |
| Band Colour | - | Black |
| STORAGE | Garmin Instinct 2S | Garmin Tactix 7 |
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| Storage Capacity | 32 MB | 32 GB |
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| BATTERY | Garmin Instinct 2S | Garmin Tactix 7 |
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| Technology | Lithium Ion | - |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | - | 28 day(s) |
| Battery Life Details | Smartwatch mode - up to 21 days Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 50 days Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 54 hour(s) GPS mode - up to 22 hour(s) Expedition GPS Mode - up to 25 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 Instinct 2S | 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 |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 100 m | 100 m |
| Max Operating Temperature | 60 °C | - |
| Min Operating Temperature | -20 °C | - |
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