In depth comparison and review of Garmin Tactix Delta and Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular). 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 | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular) |
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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 | Fibre-reinforced polymer | Aerospace-grade aluminium alloy |
Protection | Waterproof | Water-resistant, dust-resistant, crack-resistant |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Garmin Tactix Delta | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular) |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, gyro sensor, heart rate, barometric altimeter, Pulse Ox 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, 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 | Find phone function, VIRB control, Move IQ, Find my Device, store & play music, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, music playback control, weather information, kill switch | 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 | Missed calls, SMS, Email, social apps | 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 |
CELLULAR | Garmin Tactix Delta | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular) |
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Technology | - | WCDMA (UMTS) |
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Mobile Broadband Generation | - | 4G |
SIM Card Type | - | Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) |
CONNECTIVITY | Garmin Tactix Delta | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular) |
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3M UMTS Band | - | Band 1, Band 2, Band 5, Band 8, Band 10 |
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4G LTE Band | - | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66 |
Wireless Interface | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, ANT+ | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, LTE, Bluetooth 5.0, Ultra-Wideband (UWB) |
DISPLAY | Garmin Tactix Delta | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular) |
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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 | Domed sapphire crystal | Ion-X glass |
Always On Display (AOD) | - | Yes |
INPUT DEVICE | Garmin Tactix Delta | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular) |
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Type | - | Touch sensitive screen |
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CASE | Garmin Tactix Delta | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular) |
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Case Size | - | 41 mm |
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Case Shape | Round | Rectangular |
Case Back | - | Sapphire crystal and ceramic back |
Case Details | Black DLC | Starlight aluminium | Red aluminium | Silver stainless steel | Gold stainless steel | Midnight aluminium | Graphite stainless steel | Silver aluminium |
Crown Type | - | Digital with haptic feedback |
BAND | Garmin Tactix Delta | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular) |
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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 |
Clasp Type | Buckle | Pin-and-tuck |
Band Material | Silicone | Fluoroelastomer |
Band Colour | - | Starlight | Red | White | Midnight | Silver | Gold | Graphite |
STORAGE | Garmin Tactix Delta | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular) |
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Storage Capacity | 32 GB | 32 GB |
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CPU | Garmin Tactix Delta | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular) |
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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 | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular) |
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Technology | - | Lithium Ion |
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Battery Life | - | 18 hours |
Battery Life Details | Smartwatch mode - up to 21 days GPS mode - up to 60 hour(s) GPS with Music mode - up to 15 hour(s) Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 120 hour(s) Expedition GPS Mode - up to 46 days Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 80 days |
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Rechargeable Battery | - | Yes |
Wireless Charging | - | Yes |
MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin Tactix Delta | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular) |
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Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | Magnetic fast charger to USB-C cable (1 m) |
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Preloaded Software | Stopwatch, Alarm Clock, Garmin Pay | Apple Pay, GymKit |
Compliant Standards | MIL-STD 810G | IP6X |
SAR Value | - | 0.31 W/kg (head), 0.55 W/kg (head) |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 100 m | 50 m |
Manufacturer Model Number | - | A2773 |
Warranty | - | 1-year warranty |