Detailed comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 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.
GENERAL | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 | Garmin Tactix 7 |
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Product Type | Smart watch | Sport watch |
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Operating System | Tizen OS 5.5 | - |
Supported Host Device OS | iOS 9 or later, Android 5.0 (Lollipop) or later | iOS, Android |
Activity/Sport | - | Multisport |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Audio Input | Microphone | - |
Width | 41 mm | 51 mm |
Height | 42.5 mm | 51 mm |
Depth | 11.3 mm | 14.9 mm |
Weight | 48.2 g | 61 g |
Body Material | Stainless steel | Titanium, fibre-reinforced polymer |
Protection | Waterproof | Water-resistant |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 | Garmin Tactix 7 |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor | Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, pulse oximeter, 3-axis compass, optical heart sensor, gyroscope |
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Tracking Data | Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood pressure | 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 | Music remote handling, ECG accurate heart rate, find phone function, VO2 max, automatic exercise recognition, Fall detection, Wireless PowerShare support | 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, social apps, incoming calls | Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls |
Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
Feedback Type | Vibration alert, visual interface | Vibration alert, visual interface |
Digital Player | MP3, WMA, WAV, AAC, AMR, MP4, OGG, 3GA, AWB, OGA | - |
Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou receiver | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver |
Payment Technology | - | Garmin Pay |
CONNECTIVITY | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 | Garmin Tactix 7 |
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Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ |
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Bluetooth Profiles | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | - |
DISPLAY | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 | Garmin Tactix 7 |
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Type | Super AMOLED - colour | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective |
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Resolution | 360 x 360 pixels | 280 x 280 pixels |
Screen Size | 1.2" | 1.4" |
Aspect Ratio | Full circle | - |
Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass DX (scratch resistant glass) | Power Sapphire |
Always On Display (AOD) | Yes | - |
INPUT DEVICE | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 | Garmin Tactix 7 |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen, rotating bezel | Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons |
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CASE | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 | Garmin Tactix 7 |
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Case Size | 41 mm | - |
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Case Shape | Round | Round |
Bezel | - | Titanium |
Case Details | Mystic bronze | Mystic silver | Black DLC |
BAND | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 | Garmin Tactix 7 |
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Band Type | Band | Band |
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Band Width | 20 mm | 26 mm |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | - | 135-213 mm |
Changeable | Yes | Yes |
Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
Band Material | Leather | Nylon |
Band Colour | - | Black |
STORAGE | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 | Garmin Tactix 7 |
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Storage Capacity | 8 GB | 32 GB |
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User Memory | 4.3 GB | - |
RAM | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 | Garmin Tactix 7 |
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RAM Size | 1 GB | - |
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CPU | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 | Garmin Tactix 7 |
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Manufacturer | Samsung | - |
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CPU Type | Exynos 9110 | - |
Clock Speed | 1.15 GHz | - |
BATTERY | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 | Garmin Tactix 7 |
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Capacity | 247 mAh | - |
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Battery Life | 120 hours | 28 day(s) |
Battery Life Details | Typical usage - up to 43 hour(s) Low usage - up to 120 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 | Yes |
Wireless Charging | Yes | - |
Wireless Charging Standards | WPC | - |
MISCELLANEOUS | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 | Garmin Tactix 7 |
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Included Accessories | Wireless charging dock | Black silicon band, charging/data cable |
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Preloaded Software | - | Stopwatch, Data, Time, Alarm Clock, Timer, Garmion Connect IQ |
Compliant Standards | MIL-STD 810G, IP68 | MIL-STD-810 |
SAR Value | 0.209 W/kg (head), 0.294 W/kg (limb) | - |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 100 m |
Manufacturer Model Number | SM-R850 | - |
Warranty | 2-year warranty | - |