Garmin Tactix 7 vs. Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin Tactix 7 and Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular). 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 Tactix 7 vs. Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular) Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Tactix 7 Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Operating System - WatchOS 10
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS 17 or later
Activity/Sport Multisport -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width 51 mm -
Height 51 mm -
Depth 14.9 mm -
Weight 61 g -
Body Details - Case only: 42.3 g
Body Material Titanium, fibre-reinforced polymer Stainless steel
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant, dust-resistant, crack-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Tactix 7 Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Sensors Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, pulse oximeter, 3-axis compass, optical heart sensor, gyroscope Digital compass, electrical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor, optical heart sensor (3d gen), always-on altimeter, temperature sensor, high-g accelerometer, gyroscope with high dynamic range
Tracking Data 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 Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, sleep stages, menstrual cycle, ECG, ovulation phase, mental wellbeing
Modes Night vision mode, stealth mode, jumpmaster mode -
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features 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 Fall detection, Emergency SOS, brightness: 2000 nits, Family Setup support, International Emergency Calling, Crash Detection, noise monitoring, Compass Waypoint, fast charge, precision finding for iPhone, elevation view
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls Calendar, SMS, Email, applications, high and low heart rate, irregular rhythm, cardio fitness
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver
Payment Technology Garmin Pay Apple Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Siri
IoT Voice Controlled - Direct
CELLULAR Garmin Tactix 7 Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Technology - WCDMA (UMTS)
Mobile Broadband Generation - 4G
SIM Card Type - Electronic SIM card (e-SIM)
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Tactix 7 Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
3M UMTS Band - Band 1, Band 2, Band 5, Band 10
4G LTE Band - Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 6, Band 7, Band 8, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ IEEE 802.11b/g/n, LTE, Ultra-Wideband (UWB), Bluetooth 5.3
DISPLAY Garmin Tactix 7 Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective Retina LTPO OLED - colour
Resolution 280 x 280 pixels 352 x 430 pixels
Screen Size 1.4" -
Screen Protection Power Sapphire Sapphire glass
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Tactix 7 Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Type Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons Touch sensitive screen, side button, double tap gesture
CASE Garmin Tactix 7 Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Case Size - 41 mm
Case Shape Round Rectangular
Bezel Titanium -
Case Back - Sapphire crystal and ceramic back
Case Details Black DLC Silver stainless steel | Space black stainless steel
Crown Type - Digital with haptic feedback
BAND Garmin Tactix 7 Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Band Type Band Kilim Single Tour
Band Width 26 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 135-213 mm 140-175 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Deployment buckle
Band Material Nylon Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour Black Orange | Noir
STORAGE Garmin Tactix 7 Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Storage Capacity 32 GB 64 GB
CPU Garmin Tactix 7 Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Manufacturer - Apple
CPU Type - S9 SiP
Features - W3 Apple wireless chip, second-generation Ultra Wideband chip, 4-core Neural Engine
BATTERY Garmin Tactix 7 Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 28 day(s) 18 hours
Battery Life Details 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
Typical usage - up to 18 hour(s)
Low power mode - up to 36 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Wireless Charging - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Tactix 7 Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Included Accessories Black silicon band, charging/data cable Magnetic fast charger to USB-C cable (1 m)
Preloaded Software Stopwatch, Data, Time, Alarm Clock, Timer, Garmion Connect IQ GymKit
Compliant Standards MIL-STD-810 IP6X, BFR-free, PVC-free, Beryllium-free, Mercury-free, Arsenic-free
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) - 0.15 W/kg (head)
1.52 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 50 m
Manufacturer Model Number - A2982
Warranty - 1-year warranty
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