Side by side comparison and review of Garmin Tactix 7 and Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic. 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 | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic |
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Product Type | Sport watch | Smart watch |
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Operating System | - | Wear OS by Samsung |
Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | Android 10 or later |
Activity/Sport | Multisport | - |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Audio Input | - | Microphone |
Audio Output | - | Speaker |
Width | 51 mm | 42.5 mm |
Height | 51 mm | 42.5 mm |
Depth | 14.9 mm | 10.9 mm |
Weight | 61 g | 52 g |
Body Material | Titanium, fibre-reinforced polymer | Stainless steel |
Protection | Water-resistant | Water-resistant |
Colours | - | Black | Silver |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Garmin Tactix 7 | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, pulse oximeter, 3-axis compass, optical heart sensor, gyroscope | Accelerometer, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, geomagnetic sensor, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor, light sensor, infrared temperature sensor, bioelectrical impedance analysis sensor |
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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, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, skin temperature, 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 | Camera remote control, find phone function, Emergency SOS, music playback control, Body composition measurement tool, Sleep Coaching, fast charge |
Notifications | Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls | Calendar, SMS, social apps, incoming calls, irregular rhythm |
Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
Feedback Type | Vibration alert, visual interface | Audio alert, 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 | - |
CONNECTIVITY | Garmin Tactix 7 | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ | NFC, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.3 |
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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 Watch6 Classic |
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Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective | Super AMOLED - colour |
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Resolution | 280 x 280 pixels | 432 x 432 pixels |
Screen Size | 1.4" | 1.3" |
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 Watch6 Classic |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons | Touch sensitive screen, rotating bezel, push buttons |
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CASE | Garmin Tactix 7 | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic |
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Case Size | - | 43 mm |
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Crystal Type | - | Sapphire crystal |
Case Shape | Round | Round |
Bezel | Titanium | - |
Case Details | Black DLC | - |
BAND | Garmin Tactix 7 | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic |
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Band Type | Band | Band |
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Band Size | - | S/M |
Band Width | 26 mm | - |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 135-213 mm | - |
Changeable | Yes | Yes |
Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
Band Material | Nylon | Hybrid eco-leather |
Band Colour | Black | Black | Silver |
STORAGE | Garmin Tactix 7 | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic |
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Storage Capacity | 32 GB | 16 GB |
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User Memory | - | 7.1 GB |
RAM | Garmin Tactix 7 | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic |
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RAM Size | - | 2 GB |
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CPU | Garmin Tactix 7 | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic |
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Manufacturer | - | Samsung |
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CPU Type | - | Exynos W930 |
Clock Speed | - | 1.4 GHz |
BATTERY | Garmin Tactix 7 | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic |
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Capacity | - | 300 mAh |
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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 |
Typical usage (AOD Off) - up to 40 hour(s) Typical usage (AOD On) - up to 30 hour(s) |
Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
Wireless Charging | - | Yes |
Wireless Charging Standards | - | WPC |
MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin Tactix 7 | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic |
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Included Accessories | Black silicon band, charging/data cable | - |
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Preloaded Software | Stopwatch, Data, Time, Alarm Clock, Timer, Garmion Connect IQ | Google Maps, Samsung Wallet |
Compliant Standards | MIL-STD-810 | IP68, MIL-STD 810H |
SAR Value | - | 0.288 W/kg (limb), 0.177 W/kg (head) |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 100 m | 50 m |
Manufacturer Model Number | - | SM-R950 |