In depth comparison and review of Garmin Instinct and Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition. 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 Instinct | Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition |
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| Product Type | Sport watch | Sport watch |
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| Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
| Activity/Sport | Running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, eSport, climbing, yoga, workout, snowboarding, cardio training, rower, kayaking, stand up paddleboarding, mountain biking | Multisport |
| Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
| Width | 45 mm | 51 mm |
| Height | 45 mm | 51 mm |
| Depth | 15.3 mm | 14.9 mm |
| Weight | 53 g | 69 g |
| Body Material | Fibre-reinforced polymer | Steel, fibre-reinforced polymer |
| Protection | Waterproof | Water-resistant |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Garmin Instinct | Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor | Accelerometer, thermometre, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, pulse oximeter, optical heart sensor |
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| Tracking Data | Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, stress level, menstrual cycle, hydration | Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level |
| Modes | - | Night vision mode, stealth mode |
| Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Music remote handling, find phone function, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Garmin Elevate, LiveTrack, TrueUp, Body Battery, Physio TrueUp | Music remote handling, find phone function, HR zones, Bluetooth Smart technology, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, store & play music, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery, solar charging, weather information, kill switch, dual grid coordinates format, trackback routing |
| Notifications | Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps | Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls |
| Vibrating Alert | Yes | - |
| Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver |
| Payment Technology | - | Garmin Pay |
| CONNECTIVITY | Garmin Instinct | Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition |
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| Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ |
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| DISPLAY | Garmin Instinct | Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition |
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| Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective |
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| Resolution | 128 x 128 pixels | 280 x 280 pixels |
| Screen Size | - | 1.4" |
| Dimensions (WxH) | 23 mm x 23 mm | - |
| Screen Protection | Chemically strengthened glass | Power Sapphire |
| INPUT DEVICE | Garmin Instinct | Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition |
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| Type | Touch buttons | Touch buttons |
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| CASE | Garmin Instinct | Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition |
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| Case Shape | Round | Round |
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| Bezel | Fibre-reinforced polymer | Diamond-like Carbon (DLC) coated steel |
| Case Back | - | Metal |
| Case Details | Black lava | Coyote tan | Sunburst | Lakeside blue | Sea foam | Tundra | Graphite | Flame red | Black DLC |
| BAND | Garmin Instinct | Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition |
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| Band Type | Strap | Band |
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| Band Width | 22 mm | 26 mm |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | 132-224 mm | 127-210 mm |
| Changeable | Yes | Yes |
| Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
| Band Material | Silicone | Nylon |
| Band Colour | Lava black | Coyote tan | Sunburst | Lakeside blue | Sea foam | Black |
| STORAGE | Garmin Instinct | Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition |
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| Storage Capacity | - | 32 GB |
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| BATTERY | Garmin Instinct | Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition |
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| Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion |
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| Battery Life | 14 day(s) | 120 day(s) |
| Battery Life Details | Smartwatch mode - up to 14 days Esports mode - up to 80 hour(s) GPS mode - up to 16 hour(s) UltraTrac mode - up to 40 hour(s) |
Smartwatch mode - up to 21 days Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 24 days Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 80 days Battery Saver Watch Mode (with solar) - up to 120 days Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 120 hour(s) Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 148 hour(s) GPS mode - up to 60 hour(s) GPS mode (with solar) - up to 66 hour(s) Expedition GPS Mode - up to 46 days Expedition GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 56 days GPS with Music mode - up to 15 hour(s) GPS with Music mode (solar) - up to 16 hour(s) |
| Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin Instinct | Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition |
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| Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | Charging/data cable, silicone wrist strap (black) |
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| Preloaded Software | STR3AMUP! | Stopwatch, Alarm Clock, Garmin Pay, Applied Ballistics Calculator |
| Compliant Standards | MIL-STD 810G | MIL-STD-810 |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 100 m | 100 m |
| Max Operating Temperature | 60 °C | - |
| Min Operating Temperature | -20 °C | - |
| Warranty | 1-year warranty | - |
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