Samsung Gear 2 vs. Garmin Tactix 7

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Samsung Gear 2 and Garmin Tactix 7. 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

Samsung Gear 2 vs. Garmin Tactix 7 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Samsung Gear 2 Garmin Tactix 7
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS - iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Multisport
Wearing Style - Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Audio Output Speaker -
Width 36.9 mm 51 mm
Height 58.4 mm 51 mm
Depth 10 mm 14.9 mm
Weight 68 g 61 g
Body Material - Titanium, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Dustproof, waterproof Water-resistant
Colours Brown gold | Charcoal black | Wild orange -
Clock Display - Yes
Designed For Samsung Galaxy Grand 2, K zoom, Mega, Note 10.1 (2014 Edition), Note 3, Note 3 Neo, Note II, NotePRO, S III, S4, S4 Active, S4 Mini, S4 Zoom, S5, TabPRO -
FEATURES Samsung Gear 2 Garmin Tactix 7
Sensors Accelerometer, pedometer, gyro sensor, heart rate Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, pulse oximeter, 3-axis compass, optical heart sensor, gyroscope
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, heart rate, steps taken 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
Features Call handling, music remote handling, auto focus, macro, Sound & Shot, Smart Relay, Geo-tagging, infrared remote control, call history, text message history, wallpapers support, charging terminals 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 Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Digital Player MPEG-4, H.264, H.263, 3GP MP3, AAC, Ogg Vorbis, AMR, M4A, OGG -
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CELLULAR Samsung Gear 2 Garmin Tactix 7
Messaging Services Google Hangouts, SMS -
Supported Mobile Messaging Services SMS -
CONNECTIVITY Samsung Gear 2 Garmin Tactix 7
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) -
DISPLAY Samsung Gear 2 Garmin Tactix 7
Type Super AMOLED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 320 x 320 pixels 280 x 280 pixels
Screen Size 1.63" 1.4"
Screen Protection - Power Sapphire
INPUT DEVICE Samsung Gear 2 Garmin Tactix 7
Type Touch sensitive screen (multi-touch) Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons
CASE Samsung Gear 2 Garmin Tactix 7
Case Shape - Round
Bezel - Titanium
Case Details - Black DLC
BAND Samsung Gear 2 Garmin Tactix 7
Band Type - Band
Band Width - 26 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 135-213 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material - Nylon
Band Colour - Black
CAMERA Samsung Gear 2 Garmin Tactix 7
Sensor Resolution 2 Megapixel -
Videos 1280 x 720 (720p) -
STORAGE Samsung Gear 2 Garmin Tactix 7
Storage Capacity 4 GB 32 GB
RAM Samsung Gear 2 Garmin Tactix 7
RAM Size 512 MB -
CPU Samsung Gear 2 Garmin Tactix 7
Clock Speed 1 GHz -
BATTERY Samsung Gear 2 Garmin Tactix 7
Technology Lithium Ion -
Capacity 300 mAh -
Battery Life 144 hours 28 day(s)
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
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Samsung Gear 2 Garmin Tactix 7
Included Accessories - Black silicon band, charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Stopwatch, Contacts, Schedule, Voice Memo, Gmail, Samsung Apps, Gallery, Weather, S Voice, Timer, Samsung WatchON, S Health, Find my device Stopwatch, Data, Time, Alarm Clock, Timer, Garmion Connect IQ
Compliant Standards IP67 MIL-STD-810
Max Depth of Water Resistance - 100 m
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