Garmin
Tactix 7
- 89 h GPS
- MIP (transflective)
- 89 g
Garmin Tactix 7 or Garmin Tactix 8?
The new generation against the old one: 7 published specs differ.
What changes from one generation to the next
- Smartwatch mode−12 days
28 days16 days
- GPS battery life−42 h
89 h47 h
- Screen type
MIP (transflective)AMOLED
- Case−4 mm
51 mm47 mm
- Thickness−1.1 mm
14.9 mm13.8 mm
- Weight−16 g
89 g73 g
Side by side
Criterion
Battery
Smartwatch mode 28 days 16 days
GPS battery life 89 h 47 h
Multi-band GPS battery life not stated 35 h
Solar charging not stated no
Navigation
Onboard maps yes same for all
Course guidance yes same for all
Multi-band GNSS yes same for all
Back to start yes same for all
Screen and size
Screen type MIP (transflective) AMOLED
Screen size 1.4″ same for all
Resolution 280 x 280 pixels 454 x 454 pixels
Touchscreen yes same for all
Glass sapphire same for all
Case 51 mm 47 mm
Thickness 14.9 mm 13.8 mm
Weight 89 g 73 g
Case material polymer same for all
Bezel titanium same for all
Water rating 10 ATM same for all
Sensors
Wrist heart rate yes same for all
Pulse oximeter (SpO2) yes same for all
Barometric altimeter yes same for all
Compass yes same for all
ECG not stated yes
Training
Load and recovery yes same for all
Running power yes same for all
Multisport profiles yes same for all
Triathlon mode yes same for all
Strength and HIIT yes same for all
Structured workouts yes same for all
Training plans yes same for all
Everyday
Onboard music yes same for all
Contactless payment yes same for all
Wi-Fi yes same for all
Flashlight yes same for all