Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 vs. Garmin Tactix 7

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 and Garmin Tactix 7. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare size, design, functions, battery capacities, but also other key features of both smartwatches and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the watch that best fits your needs and expectations.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 vs. Garmin Tactix 7 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 Garmin Tactix 7
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Operating System Tizen OS 5.5 -
Supported Host Device OS iOS 9 or later, Android 5.0 (Lollipop) or later iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Width 41 mm 51 mm
Height 42.5 mm 51 mm
Depth 11.3 mm 14.9 mm
Weight 48.2 g 61 g
Body Material Stainless steel Titanium, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 Garmin Tactix 7
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, pulse oximeter, 3-axis compass, optical heart sensor, gyroscope
Tracking Data Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood pressure 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, ECG accurate heart rate, find phone function, VO2 max, automatic exercise recognition, Fall detection, Wireless PowerShare support 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 SMS, social apps, incoming calls Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Vibration alert, visual interface
Digital Player MP3, WMA, WAV, AAC, AMR, MP4, OGG, 3GA, AWB, OGA -
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 Garmin Tactix 7
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) -
DISPLAY Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 Garmin Tactix 7
Type Super AMOLED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 360 x 360 pixels 280 x 280 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" 1.4"
Aspect Ratio Full circle -
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass DX (scratch resistant glass) Power Sapphire
Always On Display (AOD) Yes -
INPUT DEVICE Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 Garmin Tactix 7
Type Touch sensitive screen, rotating bezel Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons
CASE Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 Garmin Tactix 7
Case Size 41 mm -
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel - Titanium
Case Details Mystic bronze | Mystic silver Black DLC
BAND Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 Garmin Tactix 7
Band Type Band Band
Band Width 20 mm 26 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 135-213 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Leather Nylon
Band Colour - Black
STORAGE Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 Garmin Tactix 7
Storage Capacity 8 GB 32 GB
User Memory 4.3 GB -
RAM Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 Garmin Tactix 7
RAM Size 1 GB -
CPU Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 Garmin Tactix 7
Manufacturer Samsung -
CPU Type Exynos 9110 -
Clock Speed 1.15 GHz -
BATTERY Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 Garmin Tactix 7
Capacity 247 mAh -
Battery Life 120 hours 28 day(s)
Battery Life Details Typical usage - up to 43 hour(s)
Low usage - up to 120 hour(s)
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
Wireless Charging Yes -
Wireless Charging Standards WPC -
MISCELLANEOUS Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 Garmin Tactix 7
Included Accessories Wireless charging dock Black silicon band, charging/data cable
Preloaded Software - Stopwatch, Data, Time, Alarm Clock, Timer, Garmion Connect IQ
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810G, IP68 MIL-STD-810
SAR Value 0.209 W/kg (head), 0.294 W/kg (limb) -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 100 m
Manufacturer Model Number SM-R850 -
Warranty 2-year warranty -
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