Polar M600 vs. Garmin Tactix 7

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Polar M600 and Garmin Tactix 7. 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

Polar M600 vs. Garmin Tactix 7 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Polar M600 Garmin Tactix 7
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Operating System Android Wear -
Supported Host Device OS Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean) or later, iOS 8.2 or later iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Width 36 mm 51 mm
Height 45 mm 51 mm
Depth 13 mm 14.9 mm
Weight 63 g 61 g
Body Material - Titanium, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Colours Black -
Clock Display Yes Yes
Bundled with Heart rate sensor -
FEATURES Polar M600 Garmin Tactix 7
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, pulse oximeter, 3-axis compass, optical heart sensor, gyroscope
Tracking Data Distance, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken 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 Yes
Features Call handling, voice control, idle alert 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 SMS, Email, incoming calls 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 Polar M600 Garmin Tactix 7
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Polar M600 Garmin Tactix 7
Type TFT - colour - transmissive Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 280 x 280 pixels
Screen Size 1.3" 1.4"
Pixel Density 260 ppi -
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) Power Sapphire
INPUT DEVICE Polar M600 Garmin Tactix 7
Type - Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons
CASE Polar M600 Garmin Tactix 7
Case Shape - Round
Bezel - Titanium
Case Details - Black DLC
BAND Polar M600 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 Silicone Nylon
Band Colour Black | White Black
STORAGE Polar M600 Garmin Tactix 7
Storage Capacity 4 GB 32 GB
RAM Polar M600 Garmin Tactix 7
RAM Size 512 MB -
CPU Polar M600 Garmin Tactix 7
Manufacturer MediaTek -
CPU Type MT2601 -
Clock Speed 1.2 GHz -
BATTERY Polar M600 Garmin Tactix 7
Capacity 500 mAh -
Battery Life - 28 day(s)
Battery Life Details Training mode (with Android phone) - up to 2 days
Training mode (with iPhone) - up to 1 day
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 Polar M600 Garmin Tactix 7
Included Accessories USB charging cable Black silicon band, charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Stopwatch, Time, Alarm Stopwatch, Data, Time, Alarm Clock, Timer, Garmion Connect IQ
Compliant Standards IPX8 MIL-STD-810
Max Depth of Water Resistance 10 m 100 m
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