Garmin Tactix 7 vs. Google Pixel Watch 2

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin Tactix 7 and Google Pixel Watch 2. 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 Tactix 7 vs. Google Pixel Watch 2 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Tactix 7 Google Pixel Watch 2
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Operating System - Wear OS 4.0 by Google
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android Android 9.0 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: 31 g
Body Material Titanium, fibre-reinforced polymer 100% recycled aluminium
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Tactix 7 Google Pixel Watch 2
Sensors Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, pulse oximeter, 3-axis compass, optical heart sensor, gyroscope Ambient light sensor, barometer, magnetometer, altimeter, 3-axis accelerometer, blood oxygen sensor, gyroscope, compass, multipurpose electrical sensor, temperature sensor, continuous electrodermal activity (cEDA) sensor
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 Calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, mood, skin temperature, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, menstrual cycle, Resting Heart Rate (RHR), heart rate variability, breathing rate, ECG, sleep quality score
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, find phone function, auto-activity detection, Find my Device, breathing training function, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, weather information, Active Zone Minutes, heart rate zones, instant message reply, customisable watch faces, Stress Management Score, Daily Readiness Score, brightness: 1000 nits, cardio fitness score
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls Calendar, SMS, Email, incoming calls, applications, high and low heart rate, irregular rhythm
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 Google Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Platform - Google Home
IoT Communications Type - Cloud
IoT Communications Technology - Wi-Fi
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant
IoT Voice Controlled - Direct
CELLULAR Garmin Tactix 7 Google Pixel Watch 2
Technology - WCDMA (UMTS)
Mobile Broadband Generation - 4G
SIM Card Type - Electronic SIM card (e-SIM)
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Tactix 7 Google Pixel Watch 2
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ IEEE 802.11b/g/n, LTE, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0
DISPLAY Garmin Tactix 7 Google Pixel Watch 2
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective AMOLED - colour
Resolution 280 x 280 pixels -
Screen Size 1.4" -
Pixel Density - 320 ppi
Screen Protection Power Sapphire Corning Gorilla Glass 5 (scratch resistant glass)
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Tactix 7 Google Pixel Watch 2
Type Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons Touch sensitive screen, side button
CASE Garmin Tactix 7 Google Pixel Watch 2
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Titanium -
Case Back - Aluminium
Case Details Black DLC Polished silver aluminum
Crown Type - Haptic
BAND Garmin Tactix 7 Google Pixel Watch 2
Band Type Band Active band
Band Size - S/L
Band Width 26 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 135-213 mm 130-210 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle -
Band Material Nylon Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour Black Porcelain | Bay
STORAGE Garmin Tactix 7 Google Pixel Watch 2
Storage Capacity 32 GB 32 GB
RAM Garmin Tactix 7 Google Pixel Watch 2
RAM Size - 2 GB
CPU Garmin Tactix 7 Google Pixel Watch 2
Manufacturer - Qualcomm
CPU Type - 5100
Features - Cortex M33 co-processor
BATTERY Garmin Tactix 7 Google Pixel Watch 2
Technology - Lithium Ion
Capacity - 294 mAh
Battery Life 28 day(s) 24 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
Always-on display mode - up to 24 hours
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Recharge Time - 75 hour(s)
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Tactix 7 Google Pixel Watch 2
Included Accessories Black silicon band, charging/data cable 2 wristbands (S+L), USB-C magnetic charging cable
Preloaded Software Stopwatch, Data, Time, Alarm Clock, Timer, Garmion Connect IQ Google Maps, YouTube Music, Google Wallet
Compliant Standards MIL-STD-810 -
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) - 0.12 W/kg (head)
0.84 W/kg (limb)
0.203 W/kg (body)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 50 m
Manufacturer Model Number - GC3G8
Warranty - 2-year warranty
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