Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition vs. Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS)

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In depth comparison and review of Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition and Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS). 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 Delta - Solar Edition vs. Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS) Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS)
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Operating System - WatchOS 7
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS 14 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 69 g -
Body Details - Case only: 30.5 g
Body Material Steel, fibre-reinforced polymer Aerospace-grade aluminium alloy
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS)
Sensors Accelerometer, thermometre, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, pulse oximeter, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, ECG
Modes Night vision mode, stealth mode -
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features 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 Music remote handling, ECG accurate heart rate, camera remote control, Retina Display technology, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, irregular beat alerts
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls Calendar
Vibrating Alert - Yes
Feedback Type - Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS/GNSS receiver
Payment Technology Garmin Pay Apple Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Siri
IoT Voice Controlled - Direct
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS)
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0
DISPLAY Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS)
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective LTPO OLED - colour
Resolution 280 x 280 pixels 324 x 394 pixels
Screen Size 1.4" -
Screen Protection Power Sapphire Ion-X glass
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS)
Type Touch buttons Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS)
Case Size - 40 mm
Case Shape Round Rectangular
Bezel Diamond-like Carbon (DLC) coated steel -
Case Back Metal Sapphire crystal and ceramic back
Case Details Black DLC Red aluminium | Silver aluminium | Gold aluminium | Space grey aluminium | Blue aluminium
Crown Type - Digital with haptic feedback
BAND Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS)
Band Type Band Sport band
Band Size - S/M/L
Band Width 26 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 127-210 mm 130-200 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Pin-and-tuck
Band Material Nylon Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour Black Red | White | Pink sand | Black | Deep navy | Black Unity
STORAGE Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS)
Storage Capacity 32 GB 32 GB
CPU Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS)
Manufacturer - Apple
CPU Type - S6
Features - W3 Apple wireless chip, U1 chip
BATTERY Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS)
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 120 day(s) 18 hours
Battery Life Details 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)
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Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Wireless Charging - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS)
Included Accessories Charging/data cable, silicone wrist strap (black) Magnetic charging cable
Preloaded Software Stopwatch, Alarm Clock, Garmin Pay, Applied Ballistics Calculator Apple Pay, GymKit
Compliant Standards MIL-STD-810 -
SAR Value - 0.14 W/kg (head), 0.04 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 50 m
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