In depth comparison and review of Garmin Instinct Solar and Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition. 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.
GENERAL | Garmin Instinct Solar | Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition |
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Product Type | Sport watch | Sport watch |
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Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
Activity/Sport | Running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, fishing, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, hunting, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding | Multisport |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Width | 45 mm | 51 mm |
Height | 45 mm | 51 mm |
Depth | 15.3 mm | 14.9 mm |
Weight | 53 g | 69 g |
Body Material | Fibre-reinforced polymer | Steel, fibre-reinforced polymer |
Protection | Waterproof | Water-resistant |
Colours | Pipeline | Tidal blue | Cloudbreak | - |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Garmin Instinct Solar | Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, barometer, thermometre, altimeter, 3-axis compass, optical heart sensor | Accelerometer, thermometre, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, pulse oximeter, optical heart sensor |
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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 | Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level |
Modes | Stealth mode | Night vision mode, stealth mode |
Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
Features | Music remote handling, Heart Rate target zone selector, find phone function, Bluetooth Smart technology, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery, solar charging, night vision compatibility, dual grid coordinates format, trackback routing | Music remote handling, find phone function, HR zones, Bluetooth Smart technology, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, store & play music, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery, solar charging, weather information, kill switch, dual grid coordinates format, trackback routing |
Notifications | Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps | Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls |
Vibrating Alert | Yes | - |
Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver |
Payment Technology | - | Garmin Pay |
CONNECTIVITY | Garmin Instinct Solar | Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, ANT+ | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ |
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DISPLAY | Garmin Instinct Solar | Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition |
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Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective |
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Resolution | 128 x 128 pixels | 280 x 280 pixels |
Screen Size | - | 1.4" |
Dimensions (WxH) | 23 mm x 23 mm | - |
Screen Protection | Power Glass | Power Sapphire |
INPUT DEVICE | Garmin Instinct Solar | Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition |
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Type | Touch buttons | Touch buttons |
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CASE | Garmin Instinct Solar | Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition |
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Case Shape | Round | Round |
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Bezel | - | Diamond-like Carbon (DLC) coated steel |
Case Back | - | Metal |
Case Details | Graphite | Black | Moss | Flame red | Sunburst | Lichen camo | Black DLC |
BAND | Garmin Instinct Solar | Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition |
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Band Type | Band | Band |
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Band Width | 22 mm | 26 mm |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 132-224 mm | 127-210 mm |
Changeable | Yes | Yes |
Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
Band Material | Silicone | Nylon |
Band Colour | Graphite | Black | Moss | Flame red | Sunburst | Lichen camo | Orchid | Graphite camo | Black |
STORAGE | Garmin Instinct Solar | Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition |
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Storage Capacity | - | 32 GB |
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BATTERY | Garmin Instinct Solar | Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition |
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Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion |
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Battery Life | 56 day(s) | 120 day(s) |
Battery Life Details | Smartwatch mode - up to 24 days Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 54 days Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 56 days Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 30 hour(s) Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 38 hour(s) |
Smartwatch mode - up to 21 days Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 24 days Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 80 days Battery Saver Watch Mode (with solar) - up to 120 days Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 120 hour(s) Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 148 hour(s) GPS mode - up to 60 hour(s) GPS mode (with solar) - up to 66 hour(s) Expedition GPS Mode - up to 46 days Expedition GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 56 days GPS with Music mode - up to 15 hour(s) GPS with Music mode (solar) - up to 16 hour(s) |
Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin Instinct Solar | Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition |
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Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | Charging/data cable, silicone wrist strap (black) |
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Preloaded Software | - | Stopwatch, Alarm Clock, Garmin Pay, Applied Ballistics Calculator |
Compliant Standards | MIL-STD-810 | MIL-STD-810 |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 100 m | 100 m |