Garmin Tactix 7 vs. Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Garmin Tactix 7 and Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic. 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. Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Tactix 7 Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Operating System - Wear OS by Samsung
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android Android 10 or later
Activity/Sport Multisport -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width 51 mm 42.5 mm
Height 51 mm 42.5 mm
Depth 14.9 mm 10.9 mm
Weight 61 g 52 g
Body Material Titanium, fibre-reinforced polymer Stainless steel
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant
Colours - Black | Silver
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Tactix 7 Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic
Sensors Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, pulse oximeter, 3-axis compass, optical heart sensor, gyroscope Accelerometer, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, geomagnetic sensor, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor, light sensor, infrared temperature sensor, bioelectrical impedance analysis 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 Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, skin temperature, body composition, ECG, REM phases, sleep quality score
Modes Night vision mode, stealth mode, jumpmaster mode 90+ exercise modes
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 Camera remote control, find phone function, Emergency SOS, music playback control, Body composition measurement tool, Sleep Coaching, fast charge
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls Calendar, SMS, social apps, incoming calls, irregular rhythm
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Digital Player - MP3, WAV, AAC, AMR, M4A, OGG, 3GA, AWB, OGA
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou receiver
Payment Technology Garmin Pay -
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Tactix 7 Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ NFC, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.3
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
DISPLAY Garmin Tactix 7 Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective Super AMOLED - colour
Resolution 280 x 280 pixels 432 x 432 pixels
Screen Size 1.4" 1.3"
Pixel Density - 330 ppi
Colour Depth - 24-bit (16.7 million colours)
Screen Protection Power Sapphire -
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Tactix 7 Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic
Type Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons Touch sensitive screen, rotating bezel, push buttons
CASE Garmin Tactix 7 Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic
Case Size - 43 mm
Crystal Type - Sapphire crystal
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Titanium -
Case Details Black DLC -
BAND Garmin Tactix 7 Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic
Band Type Band Band
Band Size - S/M
Band Width 26 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 135-213 mm -
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Nylon Hybrid eco-leather
Band Colour Black Black | Silver
STORAGE Garmin Tactix 7 Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic
Storage Capacity 32 GB 16 GB
User Memory - 7.1 GB
RAM Garmin Tactix 7 Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic
RAM Size - 2 GB
CPU Garmin Tactix 7 Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic
Manufacturer - Samsung
CPU Type - Exynos W930
Clock Speed - 1.4 GHz
BATTERY Garmin Tactix 7 Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic
Capacity - 300 mAh
Battery Life 28 day(s) 40 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
Typical usage (AOD Off) - up to 40 hour(s)
Typical usage (AOD On) - up to 30 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Wireless Charging - Yes
Wireless Charging Standards - WPC
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Tactix 7 Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic
Included Accessories Black silicon band, charging/data cable -
Preloaded Software Stopwatch, Data, Time, Alarm Clock, Timer, Garmion Connect IQ Google Maps, Samsung Wallet
Compliant Standards MIL-STD-810 IP68, MIL-STD 810H
SAR Value - 0.288 W/kg (limb), 0.177 W/kg (head)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 50 m
Manufacturer Model Number - SM-R950
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