In depth comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 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.
| GENERAL | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 | Garmin Tactix 7 |
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| Product Type | Smart watch | Sport watch |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Tizen OS | - |
| 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 | 40 mm | 51 mm |
| Height | 40 mm | 51 mm |
| Depth | 10.9 mm | 14.9 mm |
| Weight | 26 g | 61 g |
| Body Material | Aluminium | Titanium, fibre-reinforced polymer |
| Protection | Waterproof | Water-resistant |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 | 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, stress level | 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, camera remote control, automatic exercise recognition, 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, rotating bezel | Vibration alert, visual interface |
| Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou receiver | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver |
| Payment Technology | - | Garmin Pay |
| CONNECTIVITY | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 | 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 Active 2 | 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" |
| Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass DX+ (scratch resistant glass) | Power Sapphire |
| Always On Display (AOD) | Yes | - |
| INPUT DEVICE | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 | Garmin Tactix 7 |
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| Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons |
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| CASE | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 | Garmin Tactix 7 |
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| Case Size | 40 mm | - |
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| Case Shape | Round | Round |
| Bezel | - | Titanium |
| Case Details | Pink gold aluminium | Aqua black aluminium | Cloud silver aluminium | Black DLC |
| BAND | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 | Garmin Tactix 7 |
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| Band Type | Band | Band |
|---|---|---|
| Band Width | 20 mm | 26 mm |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | - | 135-213 mm |
| Changeable | Yes | Yes |
| Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
| Band Material | Fluoroelastomer | Nylon |
| Band Colour | Mod grey | Pink gold | Aqua black | Cloud silver | Black |
| STORAGE | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 | Garmin Tactix 7 |
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| Storage Capacity | 4 GB | 32 GB |
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| User Memory | 1.4 GB | - |
| RAM | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 | Garmin Tactix 7 |
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| RAM Size | 768 MB | - |
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| CPU | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 | 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 Active 2 | Garmin Tactix 7 |
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| Capacity | 247 mAh | - |
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| Battery Life | - | 28 day(s) |
| Battery Life Details | Typical usage - up to 43 hour(s) Low usage - up to 95 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 Active 2 | Garmin Tactix 7 |
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| Included Accessories | Wireless charging dock | Black silicon band, charging/data cable |
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| Preloaded Software | Smart Caddi | Stopwatch, Data, Time, Alarm Clock, Timer, Garmion Connect IQ |
| Compliant Standards | MIL-STD 810G, IP68 | MIL-STD-810 |
| SAR Value | 0.041 W/kg (head), 0.101 W/kg (limb) | - |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 100 m |
| Manufacturer Model Number | SM-R830 | - |
| Warranty | 1-year warranty | - |
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