Garmin Tactix 7 vs. Samsung Galaxy Watch5

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Garmin Tactix 7 and Samsung Galaxy Watch5. 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 Tactix 7 vs. Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Tactix 7 Samsung Galaxy Watch5
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Operating System - Wear OS by Samsung
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android Android 8.0 (Oreo) or later
Activity/Sport Multisport -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width 51 mm 40.4 mm
Height 51 mm 39.3 mm
Depth 14.9 mm 9.8 mm
Weight 61 g 28.7 g
Body Material Titanium, fibre-reinforced polymer Armor aluminium
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Tactix 7 Samsung Galaxy Watch5
Sensors Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, pulse oximeter, 3-axis compass, optical heart sensor, gyroscope Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, bioimpedance sensor, temperature, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor, BioActive sensor
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, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, skin temperature, blood oxygen saturation, body composition, ECG, REM phases, sleep quality score
Modes Night vision mode, stealth mode, jumpmaster mode 90+ exercise modes
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 Reminder of hydration, snoring detection, Body composition measurement tool, Sleep Coaching, Better Sleep, Samsung Smart Switch
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls Calendar, SMS, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Vibration alert, visual interface
Digital Player - MP3, WAV, AAC, AMR, M4A, OGG, 3GA, AWB, OGA
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou receiver
Payment Technology Garmin Pay -
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Platform - SmartThings
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant, Bixby
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Tactix 7 Samsung Galaxy Watch5
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ NFC, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.2
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
DISPLAY Garmin Tactix 7 Samsung Galaxy Watch5
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective Super AMOLED - colour
Resolution 280 x 280 pixels 396 x 396 pixels
Screen Size 1.4" 1.2"
Aspect Ratio - Full circle
Pixel Density - 330 ppi
Colour Depth - 24-bit (16.7 million colours)
Screen Protection Power Sapphire -
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Tactix 7 Samsung Galaxy Watch5
Type Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Garmin Tactix 7 Samsung Galaxy Watch5
Case Size - 40 mm
Crystal Type - Sapphire crystal
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Titanium -
Case Details Black DLC Graphite | Pink gold | Silver
BAND Garmin Tactix 7 Samsung Galaxy Watch5
Band Type Band Sport band
Band Width 26 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 135-213 mm -
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Nylon -
Band Colour Black Graphite | Pink gold | Purple
STORAGE Garmin Tactix 7 Samsung Galaxy Watch5
Storage Capacity 32 GB 16 GB
User Memory - 7.5 GB
RAM Garmin Tactix 7 Samsung Galaxy Watch5
RAM Size - 1.5 GB
CPU Garmin Tactix 7 Samsung Galaxy Watch5
Manufacturer - Samsung
CPU Type - Exynos W920
Clock Speed - 1.18 GHz
BATTERY Garmin Tactix 7 Samsung Galaxy Watch5
Capacity - 284 mAh
Battery Life 28 day(s) 40 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
Wireless Charging Standards - WPC, Wireless PowerShare
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Tactix 7 Samsung Galaxy Watch5
Included Accessories Black silicon band, charging/data cable Wireless charging dock
Preloaded Software Stopwatch, Data, Time, Alarm Clock, Timer, Garmion Connect IQ Deezer, Google Maps, YouTube Music, SoundCloud
Compliant Standards MIL-STD-810 IP68, MIL-STD 810H
SAR Value - 0.696 W/kg (limb), 0.275 W/kg (head)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 50 m
Manufacturer Model Number - SM-R900
Warranty - 2-year warranty
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