Apple Watch Nike Series 7 (GPS + Cellular) vs. Garmin Tactix 7

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Apple Watch Nike Series 7 (GPS + Cellular) 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

Apple Watch Nike Series 7 (GPS + Cellular) vs. Garmin Tactix 7 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Nike Series 7 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Tactix 7
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Operating System WatchOS 8 -
Supported Host Device OS iOS 15 or later iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Audio Output Speaker -
Width - 51 mm
Height - 51 mm
Depth - 14.9 mm
Weight - 61 g
Body Details Case only: 32 g -
Body Material Aerospace-grade aluminium alloy Titanium, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Water-resistant, dust-resistant, crack-resistant Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Apple Watch Nike Series 7 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Tactix 7
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, pulse oximeter, 3-axis compass, optical heart sensor, gyroscope
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, ECG 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 Call handling, music remote handling, ECG accurate heart rate, camera remote control, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, irregular beat alerts, Family Setup 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 Calendar, SMS, Email, high and low heart rate Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface, voice (intelligent assistant) Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology Apple Pay Garmin Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes -
IoT Intelligent Assistant Siri -
IoT Voice Controlled Direct -
CELLULAR Apple Watch Nike Series 7 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Tactix 7
Technology WCDMA (UMTS) -
Mobile Broadband Generation 4G -
SIM Card Type Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) -
CONNECTIVITY Apple Watch Nike Series 7 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Tactix 7
3M UMTS Band Band 1, Band 2, Band 5, Band 8, Band 10 -
4G LTE Band Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66 -
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Apple Watch Nike Series 7 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Tactix 7
Type LTPO OLED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 352 x 430 pixels 280 x 280 pixels
Screen Size - 1.4"
Screen Protection Ion-X glass Power Sapphire
Always On Display (AOD) Yes -
INPUT DEVICE Apple Watch Nike Series 7 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Tactix 7
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons
CASE Apple Watch Nike Series 7 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Tactix 7
Case Size 41 mm -
Case Shape Rectangular Round
Bezel - Titanium
Case Back Sapphire crystal and ceramic back -
Case Details Starlight aluminium | Midnight aluminium Black DLC
Crown Type Digital with haptic feedback -
BAND Apple Watch Nike Series 7 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Tactix 7
Band Type Nike sport band Band
Band Size S/M/L -
Band Width - 26 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-200 mm 135-213 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Pin-and-tuck Buckle
Band Material Fluoroelastomer Nylon
Band Colour Pure platinum/black | Anthracite/black Black
STORAGE Apple Watch Nike Series 7 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Tactix 7
Storage Capacity 32 GB 32 GB
CPU Apple Watch Nike Series 7 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Tactix 7
Manufacturer Apple -
CPU Type S7 -
Features W3 Apple wireless chip, U1 chip -
BATTERY Apple Watch Nike Series 7 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Tactix 7
Technology Lithium Ion -
Battery Life 18 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
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Wireless Charging Yes -
MISCELLANEOUS Apple Watch Nike Series 7 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Tactix 7
Included Accessories Magnetic fast charger to USB-C cable (1 m) Black silicon band, charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Apple Pay, GymKit Stopwatch, Data, Time, Alarm Clock, Timer, Garmion Connect IQ
Compliant Standards IP6X MIL-STD-810
SAR Value 0.7 W/kg (head), 1.5 W/kg (limb) -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 100 m
Manufacturer Model Number A2476 -
Warranty 1-year warranty -
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