Garmin MARQ Adventurer vs. Garmin Tactix 7

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin MARQ Adventurer 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

Garmin MARQ Adventurer vs. Garmin Tactix 7 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin MARQ Adventurer Garmin Tactix 7
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Golf, running, swimming, ski, cycling, climbing Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 46 mm 51 mm
Height 46 mm 51 mm
Depth 14.2 mm 14.9 mm
Weight 95 g 61 g
Body Material Diamond-like Carbon (DLC) coated titanium Titanium, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin MARQ Adventurer Garmin Tactix 7
Sensors Accelerometer, barometer, thermometre, heart rate, barometric altimeter, Pulse Ox sensor, gyroscope, 3-axis electronic compass Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, pulse oximeter, 3-axis compass, optical heart sensor, gyroscope
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, respiratory rate, hydration 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, VO2 max, call alerts, Bluetooth Smart technology, automatic exercise recognition, VIRB control, Move IQ, Side Swipe interface, Find my Device, Downloadable workouts, store & play music, sunrise/sunset times, LiveTrack, Group LiveTrack, Live Event Sharing, Live Delta Time, auto lap splits, TrueUp, Body Battery, auto pause, auto lap, Physio TrueUp, Garmin AutoShot, TracBack, TruSwing, UltraTrac, PacePro pace guidance, dual grid coordinates format 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 Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type 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 MARQ Adventurer Garmin Tactix 7
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
Bluetooth Profiles Heart Rate Monitor (HRM) -
DISPLAY Garmin MARQ Adventurer 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 Domed sapphire crystal Power Sapphire
Always On Display (AOD) Yes -
INPUT DEVICE Garmin MARQ Adventurer Garmin Tactix 7
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons
CASE Garmin MARQ Adventurer Garmin Tactix 7
Case Size 46 mm -
Crystal Type Domed sapphire crystal -
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Titanium Titanium
Case Details Brushed titanium | Titanium Black DLC
BAND Garmin MARQ Adventurer Garmin Tactix 7
Band Type Band Band
Band Width 22 mm 26 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 135-213 mm 135-213 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone rubber Nylon
Band Colour - Black
STORAGE Garmin MARQ Adventurer Garmin Tactix 7
Storage Capacity 32 GB 32 GB
BATTERY Garmin MARQ Adventurer Garmin Tactix 7
Battery Life 12 day(s) 28 day(s)
Battery Life Details GPS mode - up to 28 hour(s)
GPS with Music mode - up to 9 hour(s)
UltraTrac mode - up to 48 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 12 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 MARQ Adventurer Garmin Tactix 7
Included Accessories USB charging cable, charging cable, wireless temperature sensor Black silicon band, charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Calendar, Chronograph, Alarm Clock, Weather, Timer, Find My Phone, Fitness Age, Move IQ, Garmin Pay, CONNECT IQ, Spotify, Find My Watch, Race App Stopwatch, Data, Time, Alarm Clock, Timer, Garmion Connect IQ
Compliant Standards - MIL-STD-810
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 100 m
Warranty 2-year warranty -
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