Xplora 3S vs. Garmin Tactix 7

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Xplora 3S 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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Xplora 3S vs. Garmin Tactix 7 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Xplora 3S Garmin Tactix 7
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Operating System RTOS -
Supported Host Device OS - iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Audio Output Speaker -
Width 42 mm 51 mm
Height 56.5 mm 51 mm
Depth 14.2 mm 14.9 mm
Weight 50 g 61 g
Body Material - Titanium, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Colours Sky blue -
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Xplora 3S Garmin Tactix 7
Sensors Accelerometer, G-sensor Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, pulse oximeter, 3-axis compass, optical heart sensor, gyroscope
Tracking Data Distance, 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 Answering a call, making a call, SOS button, realtime location tracking, Safezone alarms 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 Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CELLULAR Xplora 3S Garmin Tactix 7
Technology GSM -
Messaging Services SMS -
CONNECTIVITY Xplora 3S Garmin Tactix 7
Wireless Interface Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Xplora 3S Garmin Tactix 7
Type IPS - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 280 x 280 pixels
Screen Size 1.33" 1.4"
Screen Protection - Power Sapphire
INPUT DEVICE Xplora 3S Garmin Tactix 7
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons
CASE Xplora 3S Garmin Tactix 7
Case Shape - Round
Bezel - Titanium
Case Details - Black DLC
BAND Xplora 3S Garmin Tactix 7
Band Type - Band
Band Width - 26 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 135-213 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material - Nylon
Band Colour - Black
CAMERA Xplora 3S Garmin Tactix 7
Sensor Resolution 0.3 Megapixel -
STORAGE Xplora 3S Garmin Tactix 7
Storage Capacity 160 MB 32 GB
CPU Xplora 3S Garmin Tactix 7
CPU Type MT2503A/E -
BATTERY Xplora 3S Garmin Tactix 7
Capacity 520 mAh -
Battery Life - 28 day(s)
Battery Life Details Talk time - up to 5 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
Standby Time 72 h -
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Xplora 3S Garmin Tactix 7
Included Accessories - Black silicon band, charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Camera, Photo Gallery Stopwatch, Data, Time, Alarm Clock, Timer, Garmion Connect IQ
Compliant Standards IP67 MIL-STD-810
SAR Value 0.43 W/kg, 0.87 W/kg, 0.25 W/kg -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 1 m 100 m
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