Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition vs. Garmin Approach S42

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition and Garmin Approach S42. 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. Garmin Approach S42 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition Garmin Approach S42
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Multisport Golf
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 51 mm 43.4 mm
Height 51 mm 43.4 mm
Depth 14.9 mm 11.7 mm
Weight 69 g 43 g
Body Material Steel, fibre-reinforced polymer -
Protection Water-resistant Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition Garmin Approach S42
Sensors Accelerometer, thermometre, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, pulse oximeter, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, gyro 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, steps taken
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 Find phone function, sunlight readable, Bluetooth Smart technology, inactivity alert, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, TrueUp, Garmin AutoShot, TruSwing, weather information, 42000+ preloaded courses
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls Calendar, incoming calls, applications
Vibrating Alert - Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS receiver
Payment Technology Garmin Pay -
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition Garmin Approach S42
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ Bluetooth
DISPLAY Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition Garmin Approach S42
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour
Resolution 280 x 280 pixels 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size 1.4" 1.2"
Screen Protection Power Sapphire -
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition Garmin Approach S42
Type Touch buttons Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition Garmin Approach S42
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Diamond-like Carbon (DLC) coated steel Metal
Case Back Metal -
Case Details Black DLC Gunmetal | Polished silver | Rose gold
BAND Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition Garmin Approach S42
Band Type Band Band
Band Width 26 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 127-210 mm 125-202 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Nylon Silicone
Band Colour Black Black | White | Light sand
STORAGE Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition Garmin Approach S42
Storage Capacity 32 GB 64 MB
BATTERY Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition Garmin Approach S42
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 120 day(s) 10 day(s)
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)
Smartwatch mode - up to 10 days
GPS mode - up to 15 hours
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition Garmin Approach S42
Included Accessories Charging/data cable, silicone wrist strap (black) Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Stopwatch, Alarm Clock, Garmin Pay, Applied Ballistics Calculator -
Compliant Standards MIL-STD-810 -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature - 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
Warranty - 1-year warranty
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