Garmin vívoactive vs. Garmin Tactix 7

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Garmin vívoactive and Garmin Tactix 7. 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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin vívoactive vs. Garmin Tactix 7 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin vívoactive Garmin Tactix 7
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width - 51 mm
Height - 51 mm
Depth - 14.9 mm
Weight - 61 g
Body Details Main unit: 18 g
Wrist strap: 20 g
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Body Material - Titanium, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Colours White -
Clock Display Yes Yes
Bundled with Heart rate monitor -
FEATURES Garmin vívoactive Garmin Tactix 7
Sensors Accelerometer Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, pulse oximeter, 3-axis compass, optical heart sensor, gyroscope
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, heart rate (with optional heart rate sensor), activity, sleep activity, steps taken, pace Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level, temperature, hydration, recovery time, hunt activity
Modes - Night vision mode, stealth mode, jumpmaster mode
Goal Setting - Yes
Features Music remote handling, camera remote control, find phone function Find phone function, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, multiple time zones, store & play music, Garmin Elevate, LiveTrack, Group LiveTrack, TrueUp, auto pause, PacePro pace guidance, solar charging, music playback control, weather information, kill switch, dual grid coordinates format, Body Battery Energy Monitor
Notifications Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY Garmin vívoactive Garmin Tactix 7
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+/ANT Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Garmin vívoactive Garmin Tactix 7
Type LCD - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 205 x 148 pixels 280 x 280 pixels
Screen Size - 1.4"
Dimensions (WxH) 28.6 mm x 20.7 mm -
Screen Protection - Power Sapphire
INPUT DEVICE Garmin vívoactive Garmin Tactix 7
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons
CASE Garmin vívoactive Garmin Tactix 7
Case Shape - Round
Bezel - Titanium
Case Details Black Black DLC
BAND Garmin vívoactive Garmin Tactix 7
Band Type Band Band
Band Width - 26 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 135-213 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material - Nylon
Band Colour Black Black
STORAGE Garmin vívoactive Garmin Tactix 7
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
BATTERY Garmin vívoactive Garmin Tactix 7
Technology Lithium Ion -
Battery Life 504 hours 28 day(s)
Battery Life Details Navigation tracking - up to 10 hour(s) Smartwatch mode - up to 28 days
Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 37 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 90 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode (with solar) - up to 1 year
GPS mode - up to 89 hour(s)
GPS mode (with solar) - up to 122 hour(s)
All satellite systems mode - up to 63 hour(s)
All satellite systems mode (with solar) - up to 77 hour(s)
All satellite systems with music mode - up to 16 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 213 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 578 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 62 days
Expedition GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 139 days
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin vívoactive Garmin Tactix 7
Included Accessories White wrist strap, charging cradle Black silicon band, charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Alarm Stopwatch, Data, Time, Alarm Clock, Timer, Garmion Connect IQ
Compliant Standards - MIL-STD-810
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature 60 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -
Warranty 2-year warranty -
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