Samsung Gear S2 vs. Garmin Tactix 7

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Samsung Gear S2 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

Samsung Gear S2 vs. Garmin Tactix 7 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Samsung Gear S2 Garmin Tactix 7
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Operating System Tizen OS -
Supported Host Device OS Android 4.4 (KitKat) or later iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Width 39.9 mm 51 mm
Height 43.6 mm 51 mm
Depth 11.4 mm 14.9 mm
Weight 42 g 61 g
Body Material Stainless steel Titanium, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Dustproof, waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Samsung Gear S2 Garmin Tactix 7
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, heart rate Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, pulse oximeter, 3-axis compass, optical heart sensor, gyroscope
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken, water vs. caffeine intake 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, find phone function, voice control 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 Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Digital Player MP3, AAC, M4A, OGG, AAC +, eAAC+ -
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CELLULAR Samsung Gear S2 Garmin Tactix 7
Messaging Services LINE, SMS -
Supported Mobile Messaging Services SMS -
CONNECTIVITY Samsung Gear S2 Garmin Tactix 7
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
Bluetooth Profiles Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) -
DISPLAY Samsung Gear S2 Garmin Tactix 7
Type Super AMOLED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 360 x 360 pixels 280 x 280 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" 1.4"
Aspect Ratio Full circle -
Pixel Density 302 ppi -
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) Power Sapphire
INPUT DEVICE Samsung Gear S2 Garmin Tactix 7
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons
CASE Samsung Gear S2 Garmin Tactix 7
Case Size 40 mm -
Case Shape - Round
Bezel - Titanium
Case Details Black | Rose gold | Blue black Black DLC
BAND Samsung Gear S2 Garmin Tactix 7
Band Type Band Band
Band Width 20 mm 26 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 135-213 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material Leather Nylon
Band Colour Black | Ivory Black
STORAGE Samsung Gear S2 Garmin Tactix 7
Storage Capacity 4 GB 32 GB
User Memory 1.9 GB -
RAM Samsung Gear S2 Garmin Tactix 7
RAM Size 512 MB -
CPU Samsung Gear S2 Garmin Tactix 7
Manufacturer Samsung -
CPU Type Exynos 3250 -
Clock Speed 1 GHz -
BATTERY Samsung Gear S2 Garmin Tactix 7
Technology Lithium Ion -
Capacity 250 mAh -
Battery Life 3 day(s) 28 day(s)
Battery Life Details Low usage - up to 4 days 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
Wireless Charging Yes -
MISCELLANEOUS Samsung Gear S2 Garmin Tactix 7
Included Accessories Power adapter, wireless charging dock Black silicon band, charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Contacts, E-mail, Messages, Music Player, Twitter, Samsung Apps, News, Gallery, Weather, S Voice, S Health, Notification Center, Nike+ Running Stopwatch, Data, Time, Alarm Clock, Timer, Garmion Connect IQ
Compliant Standards IP68 MIL-STD-810
Max Depth of Water Resistance - 100 m
Manufacturer Model Number SM-R732 -
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