Detailed comparison and review of Garmin Tactix Delta and Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare size, design, functions, battery capacities, but also other key features of both smartwatches and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the watch that best fits your needs and expectations.
GENERAL | Garmin Tactix Delta | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) |
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Product Type | Sport watch | Smart watch |
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Operating System | - | WatchOS 10 |
Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | iOS 17 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: 31.9 g |
Body Material | Fibre-reinforced polymer | 100% recycled aluminium |
Protection | Waterproof | Water-resistant, dust-resistant, crack-resistant |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Garmin Tactix Delta | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, gyro sensor, heart rate, barometric altimeter, Pulse Ox sensor | Digital compass, electrical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor, optical heart sensor (3d gen), always-on altimeter, temperature sensor, high-g accelerometer, gyroscope with high dynamic range |
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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, mental wellbeing |
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 | Fall detection, Emergency SOS, brightness: 2000 nits, Family Setup support, International Emergency Calling, Crash Detection, noise monitoring, Compass Waypoint, fast charge, precision finding for iPhone, elevation view |
Notifications | Missed calls, SMS, Email, social apps | Calendar, SMS, Email, applications, 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 | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) |
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Wireless Interface | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, ANT+ | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Ultra-Wideband (UWB), Bluetooth 5.3 |
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DISPLAY | Garmin Tactix Delta | Apple Watch Series 9 (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 | Domed sapphire crystal | Ion-X glass |
Always On Display (AOD) | - | Yes |
INPUT DEVICE | Garmin Tactix Delta | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) |
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Type | - | Touch sensitive screen, side button, double tap gesture |
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CASE | Garmin Tactix Delta | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) |
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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 | Midnight aluminium | Pink aluminum | Silver aluminium |
Crown Type | - | Digital with haptic feedback |
BAND | Garmin Tactix Delta | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) |
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Band Type | Band | Sport band |
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Band Size | - | M/L |
Band Width | 26 mm | - |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 127-210 mm | 150-200 mm |
Changeable | - | Yes |
Clasp Type | Buckle | Pin-and-tuck |
Band Material | Silicone | Fluoroelastomer |
Band Colour | - | Starlight | Red | Midnight | Light pink | Storm blue | Winter blue |
STORAGE | Garmin Tactix Delta | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) |
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Storage Capacity | 32 GB | 64 GB |
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CPU | Garmin Tactix Delta | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) |
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Manufacturer | - | Apple |
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CPU Type | - | S9 SiP |
Features | - | W3 Apple wireless chip, second-generation Ultra Wideband chip, 4-core Neural Engine |
BATTERY | Garmin Tactix Delta | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) |
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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 |
Typical usage - up to 18 hour(s) Low power mode - up to 36 hour(s) |
Rechargeable Battery | - | Yes |
Wireless Charging | - | Yes |
MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin Tactix Delta | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) |
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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 | GymKit |
Compliant Standards | MIL-STD 810G | IP6X, BFR-free, PVC-free, Beryllium-free, Mercury-free, Arsenic-free |
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) | - | 0.12 W/kg (head) 0.29 W/kg (limb) |
Carbon Footprint | - | 0 kg carbon emissions |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 100 m | 50 m |
Manufacturer Model Number | - | A2978 |