Garmin fēnix 7S Sapphire Solar vs. Garmin Tactix 7

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 7S Sapphire Solar 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

Garmin fēnix 7S Sapphire Solar vs. Garmin Tactix 7 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin fēnix 7S Sapphire Solar Garmin Tactix 7
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Multisport Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width - 51 mm
Height - 51 mm
Depth - 14.9 mm
Weight - 61 g
Body Details With band: 58 g
Case only: 42 g
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Body Material Titanium, fibre-reinforced polymer Titanium, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin fēnix 7S Sapphire Solar Garmin Tactix 7
Sensors Accelerometer, thermometre, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor, Pulse Ox sensor Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, pulse oximeter, 3-axis compass, optical heart sensor, gyroscope
Tracking Data Distance, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, respiratory rate, active time, water balance, temperature 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 Music remote handling, find phone function, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Downloadable workouts, store & play music, rejecting a call, LiveTrack, Physio TrueUp, PacePro pace guidance, solar charging, animated workouts, weather information, dual grid coordinates format, Body Battery Energy Monitor 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, social apps, incoming calls, high and low heart rate 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/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology Garmin Pay Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY Garmin fēnix 7S Sapphire Solar Garmin Tactix 7
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Garmin fēnix 7S Sapphire Solar Garmin Tactix 7
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 280 x 280 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" 1.4"
Screen Protection Power Sapphire Power Sapphire
INPUT DEVICE Garmin fēnix 7S Sapphire Solar Garmin Tactix 7
Type Touch sensitive screen, push buttons Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons
CASE Garmin fēnix 7S Sapphire Solar Garmin Tactix 7
Case Size 42 mm -
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Titanium Titanium
Case Back Metal -
Case Details Titanium carbon grey DLC | Cream gold titanium | Dark bronze titanium Black DLC
BAND Garmin fēnix 7S Sapphire Solar Garmin Tactix 7
Band Type Band Band
Band Width 20 mm 26 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 108-182 mm 135-213 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Nylon
Band Colour Black | Light sand | Shale grey | Heathered cream Black
STORAGE Garmin fēnix 7S Sapphire Solar Garmin Tactix 7
Storage Capacity 32 GB 32 GB
BATTERY Garmin fēnix 7S Sapphire Solar Garmin Tactix 7
Technology Lithium Ion -
Battery Life - 28 day(s)
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 11 days
Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 14 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 38 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode (with solar) - up to 87 days
GPS mode - up to 37 hour(s)
GPS mode (with solar) - up to 46 hour(s)
All satellite systems mode - up to 26 hours
All satellite systems mode (with solar) - up to 30 hours
All satellite systems with music mode - up to 7 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 90 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 162 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 26 days
Expedition GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 43 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 Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin fēnix 7S Sapphire Solar Garmin Tactix 7
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Black silicon band, charging/data cable
Preloaded Software - Stopwatch, Data, Time, Alarm Clock, Timer, Garmion Connect IQ
Compliant Standards - MIL-STD-810
SAR Value 0.32 W/kg (body), 0.32 W/kg (limb) -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature 45 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -
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