Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition vs. Google Pixel Watch 2

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition and Google Pixel Watch 2. 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. Google Pixel Watch 2 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition Google Pixel Watch 2
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Operating System - Wear OS 4.0 by Google
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android Android 9.0 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: 31 g
Body Material Steel, fibre-reinforced polymer 100% recycled aluminium
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition Google Pixel Watch 2
Sensors Accelerometer, thermometre, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, pulse oximeter, optical heart sensor Ambient light sensor, barometer, magnetometer, altimeter, 3-axis accelerometer, blood oxygen sensor, gyroscope, compass, multipurpose electrical sensor, temperature sensor, continuous electrodermal activity (cEDA) sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level Calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, mood, skin temperature, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, menstrual cycle, Resting Heart Rate (RHR), heart rate variability, breathing rate, ECG, sleep quality score
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, find phone function, auto-activity detection, Find my Device, breathing training function, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, weather information, Active Zone Minutes, heart rate zones, instant message reply, customisable watch faces, Stress Management Score, Daily Readiness Score, brightness: 1000 nits, cardio fitness score
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls Calendar, SMS, Email, incoming calls, applications, high and low heart rate, irregular rhythm
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 Google Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Platform - Google Home
IoT Communications Type - Cloud
IoT Communications Technology - Wi-Fi
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant
IoT Voice Controlled - Direct
CELLULAR Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition Google Pixel Watch 2
Technology - WCDMA (UMTS)
Mobile Broadband Generation - 4G
SIM Card Type - Electronic SIM card (e-SIM)
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition Google Pixel Watch 2
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ IEEE 802.11b/g/n, LTE, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0
DISPLAY Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition Google Pixel Watch 2
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective AMOLED - colour
Resolution 280 x 280 pixels -
Screen Size 1.4" -
Pixel Density - 320 ppi
Screen Protection Power Sapphire Corning Gorilla Glass 5 (scratch resistant glass)
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition Google Pixel Watch 2
Type Touch buttons Touch sensitive screen, side button
CASE Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition Google Pixel Watch 2
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Diamond-like Carbon (DLC) coated steel -
Case Back Metal Aluminium
Case Details Black DLC Polished silver aluminum
Crown Type - Haptic
BAND Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition Google Pixel Watch 2
Band Type Band Active band
Band Size - S/L
Band Width 26 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 127-210 mm 130-210 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle -
Band Material Nylon Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour Black Porcelain | Bay
STORAGE Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition Google Pixel Watch 2
Storage Capacity 32 GB 32 GB
RAM Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition Google Pixel Watch 2
RAM Size - 2 GB
CPU Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition Google Pixel Watch 2
Manufacturer - Qualcomm
CPU Type - 5100
Features - Cortex M33 co-processor
BATTERY Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition Google Pixel Watch 2
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Capacity - 294 mAh
Battery Life 120 day(s) 24 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)
Always-on display mode - up to 24 hours
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Recharge Time - 75 hour(s)
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition Google Pixel Watch 2
Included Accessories Charging/data cable, silicone wrist strap (black) 2 wristbands (S+L), USB-C magnetic charging cable
Preloaded Software Stopwatch, Alarm Clock, Garmin Pay, Applied Ballistics Calculator Google Maps, YouTube Music, Google Wallet
Compliant Standards MIL-STD-810 -
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) - 0.12 W/kg (head)
0.84 W/kg (limb)
0.203 W/kg (body)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 50 m
Manufacturer Model Number - GC3G8
Warranty - 2-year warranty
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