Garmin Tactix 7 vs. Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Garmin Tactix 7 and Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS). 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 Tactix 7 vs. Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Tactix 7 Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Operating System - WatchOS
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS 16 or later
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 Titanium, fibre-reinforced polymer Aerospace-grade aluminium alloy
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant, dust-resistant, crack-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Tactix 7 Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)
Sensors Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, pulse oximeter, 3-axis compass, optical heart sensor, gyroscope Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, electrical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor, gyroscope, temperature sensing, optical heart sensor (3d gen), always-on altimeter
Tracking Data 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 Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, sleep stages, menstrual cycle, ECG, ovulation phase, rapid eye movement (REM)
Modes Night vision mode, stealth mode, jumpmaster mode -
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features 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 Call handling, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, Family Setup support, International Emergency Calling, Crash Detection, noise monitoring, Compass Waypoint, brightness: 1000 nits, Edge-to-edge display
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls Calendar, SMS, Email, high and low heart rate, irregular rhythm, cardio fitness
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver
Payment Technology Garmin Pay Apple Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Siri
IoT Voice Controlled - Direct
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Tactix 7 Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0
DISPLAY Garmin Tactix 7 Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective Retina LTPO OLED - colour
Resolution 280 x 280 pixels 352 x 430 pixels
Screen Size 1.4" -
Screen Protection Power Sapphire Ion-X glass
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Tactix 7 Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)
Type Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin Tactix 7 Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)
Case Size - 41 mm
Case Shape Round Rectangular
Bezel Titanium -
Case Back - Sapphire crystal and ceramic back
Case Details Black DLC Midnight aluminium | Starlight aluminium | Red aluminium | Silver aluminium
Crown Type - Digital with haptic feedback
BAND Garmin Tactix 7 Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)
Band Type Band Sport band
Band Size - Regular
Band Width 26 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 135-213 mm 130-200 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Pin-and-tuck
Band Material Nylon Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour Black Midnight | Starlight | Red | White
STORAGE Garmin Tactix 7 Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)
Storage Capacity 32 GB 32 GB
CPU Garmin Tactix 7 Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)
Manufacturer - Apple
CPU Type - S8 SiP
Features - W3 Apple wireless chip, U1 chip
BATTERY Garmin Tactix 7 Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 28 day(s) 18 hours
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
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Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Wireless Charging - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Tactix 7 Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)
Included Accessories Black silicon band, charging/data cable Magnetic fast charger to USB-C cable (1 m)
Preloaded Software Stopwatch, Data, Time, Alarm Clock, Timer, Garmion Connect IQ Apple Pay, GymKit
Compliant Standards MIL-STD-810 IP6X
SAR Value - 0.17 W/kg (head), 0.28 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 50 m
Manufacturer Model Number - A2770
Warranty - 1-year warranty
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