Side by side comparison and review of Garmin Tactix 7 and Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS). 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.
| GENERAL | Garmin Tactix 7 | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) |
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| Product Type | Sport watch | Smart watch |
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| Operating System | - | WatchOS |
| Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | iOS 16 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: 32 g |
| Body Material | Titanium, fibre-reinforced polymer | Aerospace-grade aluminium alloy |
| Protection | Water-resistant | Water-resistant, dust-resistant, crack-resistant |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Garmin Tactix 7 | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, pulse oximeter, 3-axis compass, optical heart sensor, gyroscope | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, electrical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor, gyroscope, temperature sensing, optical heart sensor (3d gen), always-on altimeter |
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| 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, rapid eye movement (REM) |
| 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 | Call handling, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, Family Setup support, International Emergency Calling, Crash Detection, noise monitoring, Compass Waypoint, brightness: 1000 nits, Edge-to-edge display |
| Notifications | Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls | Calendar, SMS, Email, 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 |
| CONNECTIVITY | Garmin Tactix 7 | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) |
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| Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 |
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| DISPLAY | Garmin Tactix 7 | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) |
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| Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective | Retina LTPO OLED - colour |
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| Resolution | 280 x 280 pixels | 352 x 430 pixels |
| Screen Size | 1.4" | - |
| Screen Protection | Power Sapphire | Ion-X glass |
| Always On Display (AOD) | - | Yes |
| INPUT DEVICE | Garmin Tactix 7 | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) |
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| Type | Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons | Touch sensitive screen |
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| CASE | Garmin Tactix 7 | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) |
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| Case Size | - | 41 mm |
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| Case Shape | Round | Rectangular |
| Bezel | Titanium | - |
| Case Back | - | Sapphire crystal and ceramic back |
| Case Details | Black DLC | Midnight aluminium | Starlight aluminium | Red aluminium | Silver aluminium |
| Crown Type | - | Digital with haptic feedback |
| BAND | Garmin Tactix 7 | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) |
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| Band Type | Band | Sport band |
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| Band Size | - | Regular |
| Band Width | 26 mm | - |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | 135-213 mm | 130-200 mm |
| Changeable | Yes | Yes |
| Clasp Type | Buckle | Pin-and-tuck |
| Band Material | Nylon | Fluoroelastomer |
| Band Colour | Black | Midnight | Starlight | Red | White |
| STORAGE | Garmin Tactix 7 | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) |
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| Storage Capacity | 32 GB | 32 GB |
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| CPU | Garmin Tactix 7 | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) |
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| Manufacturer | - | Apple |
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| CPU Type | - | S8 SiP |
| Features | - | W3 Apple wireless chip, U1 chip |
| BATTERY | Garmin Tactix 7 | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) |
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| Technology | - | Lithium Ion |
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| 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 |
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| Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | - | Yes |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin Tactix 7 | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) |
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| Included Accessories | Black silicon band, charging/data cable | Magnetic fast charger to USB-C cable (1 m) |
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| Preloaded Software | Stopwatch, Data, Time, Alarm Clock, Timer, Garmion Connect IQ | Apple Pay, GymKit |
| Compliant Standards | MIL-STD-810 | IP6X |
| SAR Value | - | 0.17 W/kg (head), 0.28 W/kg (limb) |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 100 m | 50 m |
| Manufacturer Model Number | - | A2770 |
| Warranty | - | 1-year warranty |
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