Samsung Galaxy Gear vs. Garmin Tactix 7

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy Gear 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

Samsung Galaxy Gear vs. Garmin Tactix 7 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Samsung Galaxy Gear Garmin Tactix 7
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS - iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Multisport
Wearing Style - Watch style
Audio Input 2 microphones -
Audio Output Speaker -
Width 36.8 mm 51 mm
Height 56.6 mm 51 mm
Depth 11.1 mm 14.9 mm
Weight 73.8 g 61 g
Body Material Stainless steel Titanium, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection - Water-resistant
Colours Jet black | Rose gold | Lime green | Oatmeal beige | Mocha grey | Wild orange -
Clock Display - Yes
Designed For Samsung Galaxy Note 3 -
FEATURES Samsung Galaxy Gear Garmin Tactix 7
Sensors Accelerometer, pedometer, gyro sensor, gesture Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, pulse oximeter, 3-axis compass, optical heart sensor, gyroscope
Tracking Data Distance, calories burned, activity, 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
Features Call handling, hands-free, auto focus, macro, BSI sensor, Sound & Shot, Text-to-Speech (text recognition), Smart Relay 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, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Digital Player MPEG-4, H.264 AAC, M4A -
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CELLULAR Samsung Galaxy Gear Garmin Tactix 7
Messaging Services LINE, SMS -
Supported Mobile Messaging Services SMS -
CONNECTIVITY Samsung Galaxy Gear Garmin Tactix 7
Wireless Interface NFC, Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Samsung Galaxy Gear Garmin Tactix 7
Type Super AMOLED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 320 x 320 pixels 280 x 280 pixels
Screen Size 1.63" 1.4"
Screen Protection - Power Sapphire
INPUT DEVICE Samsung Galaxy Gear Garmin Tactix 7
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons
CASE Samsung Galaxy Gear Garmin Tactix 7
Case Shape - Round
Bezel - Titanium
Case Details - Black DLC
BAND Samsung Galaxy Gear Garmin Tactix 7
Band Type - Band
Band Width - 26 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 135-213 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material - Nylon
Band Colour - Black
CAMERA Samsung Galaxy Gear Garmin Tactix 7
Sensor Resolution 1.9 Megapixel -
Videos 1280 x 720 (720p) -
STORAGE Samsung Galaxy Gear Garmin Tactix 7
Storage Capacity 4 GB 32 GB
RAM Samsung Galaxy Gear Garmin Tactix 7
RAM Size 512 MB -
CPU Samsung Galaxy Gear Garmin Tactix 7
Clock Speed 800 MHz -
BATTERY Samsung Galaxy Gear Garmin Tactix 7
Technology Lithium Ion -
Capacity 315 mAh -
Battery Life 25 hours 28 day(s)
Battery Life Details - 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
Standby Time 150 h -
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Samsung Galaxy Gear Garmin Tactix 7
Included Accessories - Black silicon band, charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Clock, Stopwatch, Contacts, Voice Memo, Camera, Dialer, Samsung Apps, Gallery, Weather, TripIt, S Voice, Timer, Samsung ChatON, eBay, Find my device, Evernote watch, Atooma, Banjo, Glympse, MyFitnessPal, Vivino Wine Scanner, RunKeeper, Path, Pocket Stopwatch, Data, Time, Alarm Clock, Timer, Garmion Connect IQ
Compliant Standards - MIL-STD-810
Max Depth of Water Resistance - 100 m
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