Side by side comparison and review of Sony SmartWatch 2 and Garmin Tactix 7. Compare design, displays, functions, batteries and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect smartwatch. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the watch that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
GENERAL | Sony SmartWatch 2 | Garmin Tactix 7 |
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Product Type | Smart watch | Sport watch |
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Supported Host Device OS | Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) or later | iOS, Android |
Activity/Sport | - | Multisport |
Wearing Style | - | Watch style |
Width | 42 mm | 51 mm |
Height | 41 mm | 51 mm |
Depth | 9 mm | 14.9 mm |
Weight | 48.4 g | 61 g |
Body Details | Main unit: 23.5 g Wrist strap: 99 g |
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Body Material | Aluminium | Titanium, fibre-reinforced polymer |
Protection | Dustproof, waterproof | Water-resistant |
Colours | Black | Black metal | Silver | Green/yellow | - |
Clock Display | - | Yes |
Designed For | Sony XPERIA acro S, C, E, E dual, E1, E1 Dual, go, Ion, J, L, M, M dual, M2, mini, mini pro, miro, P, SL, Sola, SP, T2 Ultra, tipo, tipo dual, U, V, Z, Z Ultra, Z Ultra Google Play edition, Z1, Z1 Compact, Z1S, Z2, ZL, ZR | - |
FEATURES | Sony SmartWatch 2 | Garmin Tactix 7 |
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Sensors | Digital compass | Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, pulse oximeter, 3-axis compass, optical heart sensor, gyroscope |
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Tracking Data | - | 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, music remote handling | 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 |
Navigation (GPS) | - | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver |
Payment Technology | - | Garmin Pay |
CELLULAR | Sony SmartWatch 2 | Garmin Tactix 7 |
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Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | - |
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Supported Mobile Messaging Services | MMS, SMS | - |
CONNECTIVITY | Sony SmartWatch 2 | Garmin Tactix 7 |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth 3.0, NFC | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ |
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Connectors | Micro-USB | - |
DISPLAY | Sony SmartWatch 2 | Garmin Tactix 7 |
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Type | LCD - colour - transflective | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective |
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Resolution | 220 x 176 pixels | 280 x 280 pixels |
Screen Size | 1.6" | 1.4" |
Screen Protection | Scratch-resistant glass | Power Sapphire |
INPUT DEVICE | Sony SmartWatch 2 | Garmin Tactix 7 |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons |
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CASE | Sony SmartWatch 2 | Garmin Tactix 7 |
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Case Shape | - | Round |
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Bezel | - | Titanium |
Case Details | - | Black DLC |
BAND | Sony SmartWatch 2 | Garmin Tactix 7 |
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Band Type | - | Band |
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Band Width | - | 26 mm |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | - | 135-213 mm |
Changeable | - | Yes |
Clasp Type | - | Buckle |
Band Material | - | Nylon |
Band Colour | - | Black |
STORAGE | Sony SmartWatch 2 | Garmin Tactix 7 |
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Storage Capacity | - | 32 GB |
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BATTERY | Sony SmartWatch 2 | Garmin Tactix 7 |
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Technology | Lithium polymer | - |
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Battery Life | - | 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 | 168 h | - |
Rechargeable Battery | - | Yes |
MISCELLANEOUS | Sony SmartWatch 2 | Garmin Tactix 7 |
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Included Accessories | USB charging cable | Black silicon band, charging/data cable |
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Preloaded Software | Clock, Stopwatch, Calendar, Contacts, ViewFinder, Slideshow, RSS reader, Gmail, Weather, Timer | Stopwatch, Data, Time, Alarm Clock, Timer, Garmion Connect IQ |
Compliant Standards | IP57 | MIL-STD-810 |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | - | 100 m |