In depth comparison and review of Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition and Apple Watch Series 8 (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.
| GENERAL | Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition | 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 | 69 g | - |
| Body Details | - | Case only: 32 g |
| Body Material | Steel, fibre-reinforced polymer | Aerospace-grade aluminium alloy |
| Protection | Water-resistant | Water-resistant, dust-resistant, crack-resistant |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, thermometre, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, pulse oximeter, optical heart sensor | 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 | 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 | - |
| 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 | 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 |
| Feedback Type | - | 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 Delta - Solar Edition | 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 Delta - Solar Edition | 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 Delta - Solar Edition | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) |
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| Type | Touch buttons | Touch sensitive screen |
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| CASE | Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) |
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| Case Size | - | 41 mm |
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| Case Shape | Round | Rectangular |
| Bezel | Diamond-like Carbon (DLC) coated steel | - |
| Case Back | Metal | 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 Delta - Solar Edition | 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 | 127-210 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 Delta - Solar Edition | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) |
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| Storage Capacity | 32 GB | 32 GB |
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| CPU | Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition | 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 Delta - Solar Edition | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) |
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| Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion |
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| 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 8 (GPS) |
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| Included Accessories | Charging/data cable, silicone wrist strap (black) | Magnetic fast charger to USB-C cable (1 m) |
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| Preloaded Software | Stopwatch, Alarm Clock, Garmin Pay, Applied Ballistics Calculator | 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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