Garmin Tactix Delta vs. Apple Watch Ultra 2

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin Tactix Delta and Apple Watch Ultra 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 Delta vs. Apple Watch Ultra 2 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Tactix Delta Apple Watch Ultra 2
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Operating System - WatchOS 10
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS 17 or later
Activity/Sport Multisport Multisport, custom workouts
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Three-microphone array
Audio Output - Dual speakers
Width 51 mm -
Height 51 mm -
Depth 14.9 mm -
Weight 69 g -
Body Details - Case only: 61.4 g
Body Material Fibre-reinforced polymer Aerospace-grade titanium
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant, splash-resistant, corrosion resistant, dust-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Tactix Delta Apple Watch Ultra 2
Sensors Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, gyro sensor, heart rate, barometric altimeter, Pulse Ox sensor Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, depth gauge, electrical heart sensor, ECG sensor, blood oxygen sensor, gyroscope, water temperature sensor, 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, stress level Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, sleep stages, menstrual cycle, ECG, ovulation phase, rapid eye movement (REM), depth
Modes Night vision mode, stealth mode Night mode
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Find phone function, VIRB control, Move IQ, Find my Device, store & play music, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, music playback control, weather information, kill switch Call handling, store & play music, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, heart rate zones, Family Setup support, International Emergency Calling, Siren (86-decibel), Crash Detection, noise monitoring, Compass Waypoint, precision finding for iPhone, brightness: 3000 nits, flashlight boost, track detection
Notifications Missed calls, SMS, Email, social apps Calendar, SMS, Email, high and low heart rate, irregular rhythm, cardio fitness
Vibrating Alert - Yes
Feedback Type - 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
CELLULAR Garmin Tactix Delta Apple Watch Ultra 2
Technology - WCDMA (UMTS)
Mobile Broadband Generation - 4G
SIM Card Type - Electronic SIM card (e-SIM)
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Tactix Delta Apple Watch Ultra 2
3M UMTS Band - Band 1, Band 2, Band 5, Band 10
4G LTE Band - Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 6, Band 7, Band 8, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66
Wireless Interface Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, ANT+ IEEE 802.11b/g/n, LTE, Ultra-Wideband (UWB), Bluetooth 5.3
DISPLAY Garmin Tactix Delta Apple Watch Ultra 2
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective Retina LTPO OLED - colour
Resolution 280 x 280 pixels 410 x 502 pixels
Screen Size 1.4" -
Screen Protection Domed sapphire crystal Flat sapphire front crystal with display edge protection
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Tactix Delta Apple Watch Ultra 2
Type - Touch sensitive screen, customisable action button, side button, double tap gesture
CASE Garmin Tactix Delta Apple Watch Ultra 2
Case Size - 49 mm
Case Shape Round Rectangular
Case Details Black DLC Titanium
Crown Type - Digital with haptic feedback
BAND Garmin Tactix Delta Apple Watch Ultra 2
Band Type Band Alpine Loop
Band Size - S
Band Width 26 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 127-210 mm 130-160 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle G-hook
Band Material Silicone Textile
Band Colour - Blue | Indigo | Olive | Orange/beige | Green/gray | Blue/black | Orange | White
STORAGE Garmin Tactix Delta Apple Watch Ultra 2
Storage Capacity 32 GB 64 GB
CPU Garmin Tactix Delta Apple Watch Ultra 2
Manufacturer - Apple
CPU Type - S9 SiP
Features - W3 Apple wireless chip, second-generation Ultra Wideband chip, 4-core Neural Engine
BATTERY Garmin Tactix Delta Apple Watch Ultra 2
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Life - 36 hours
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 21 days
GPS mode - up to 60 hour(s)
GPS with Music mode - up to 15 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 120 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 46 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 80 days
Normal use - up to 36 hour(s)
Low power mode - up to 18 hour(s)
Power saving mode - up to 72 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Wireless Charging - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Tactix Delta Apple Watch Ultra 2
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Magnetic fast charger to USB-C cable (1 m)
Preloaded Software Stopwatch, Alarm Clock, Garmin Pay GymKit, Oceanic+, Depth app
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810G IP6X, BFR-free, PVC-free, Beryllium-free, Mercury-free, MIL-STD-810H, EN13319, Arsenic-free
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) - 0.22 W/kg (head)
0.43 W/kg (limb)
Carbon Footprint - 0 kg carbon emissions
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature - 55 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
Manufacturer Model Number - A2986
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