Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50 vs. Garmin Tactix 7

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50 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

Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50 vs. Garmin Tactix 7 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50 Garmin Tactix 7
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Operating System Android Wear -
Supported Host Device OS Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean) or later iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Width 36 mm 51 mm
Height 51 mm 51 mm
Depth 10 mm 14.9 mm
Weight 45 g 61 g
Body Details Main unit: 36 mm x 10 mm x 51 mm 38 g -
Body Material - Titanium, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Dustproof, waterproof Water-resistant
Colours Brown | Black | Lime | Silver metal -
Clock Display Yes Yes
Designed For Sony XPERIA Z5, Z5 Dual, Z5 Premium -
FEATURES Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50 Garmin Tactix 7
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, pulse oximeter, 3-axis compass, optical heart sensor, gyroscope
Tracking Data 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 Voice control, gesture 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 Calendar, SMS 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 3 SWR50 Garmin Tactix 7
Messaging Services SMS -
Supported Mobile Messaging Services SMS -
CONNECTIVITY Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50 Garmin Tactix 7
Wireless Interface Wi-Fi, NFC, Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
Bluetooth Profiles Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) -
Connectors Micro-USB -
DISPLAY Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50 Garmin Tactix 7
Type LCD - colour - transflective Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 320 x 320 pixels 280 x 280 pixels
Screen Size 1.6" 1.4"
Colour Depth 16-bit (65000 colours) -
Screen Protection - Power Sapphire
INPUT DEVICE Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50 Garmin Tactix 7
Touchscreen Technology Capacitive -
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons
CASE Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50 Garmin Tactix 7
Case Shape - Round
Bezel - Titanium
Case Details - Black DLC
BAND Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50 Garmin Tactix 7
Band Type Link bracelet Band
Band Width - 26 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 135-213 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material Stainless steel Nylon
Band Colour Steel | Black | Lime Black
STORAGE Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50 Garmin Tactix 7
Storage Capacity 4 GB 32 GB
RAM Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50 Garmin Tactix 7
RAM Size 512 MB -
CPU Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50 Garmin Tactix 7
Manufacturer ARM -
CPU Type Cortex-A7 -
Clock Speed 1.2 GHz -
BATTERY Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50 Garmin Tactix 7
Technology Lithium polymer -
Capacity 420 mAh -
Battery Life 48 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 96 h -
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Recharge Time 1 hour -
MISCELLANEOUS Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50 Garmin Tactix 7
Included Accessories USB cable Black silicon band, charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Messages, Google Play, Weather, Reminders, Date Stopwatch, Data, Time, Alarm Clock, Timer, Garmion Connect IQ
Compliant Standards IP68 MIL-STD-810
Max Depth of Water Resistance - 100 m
Max Operating Temperature 60 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -
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