Garmin Tactix 7 Pro Ballistics Edition vs Garmin Tactix 8 51mm AMOLED Cerakote Coating
What Tactix 7 Pro Ballistics Edition does better (3) and where Tactix 8 51mm AMOLED Cerakote Coating wins (5) — every spec side by side.
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4.4Display7.5
9.1Battery life9.4
4.9Health tracking9.4
8.2Sports & outdoor9.3
6.5Smart features3.2
7.5Build & durability6.3
Dimensions
Size comparison
Tactix 7 Pro Ballistics EditionTactix 8 51mm AMOLED Cerakote Coating
| Tactix 7 Pro Ballistics Edition | Tactix 8 51mm AMOLED Cerakote Coating | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 51 mm | 51 mm | = |
| Width | 51 mm | 51 mm | = |
| Thickness | 14.9 mm | 14.7 mm | +0.2 mm |
| Weight | 89 g | 94 g | −5 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Tactix 7 Pro Ballistics Edition better than Tactix 8 51mm AMOLED Cerakote Coating?
- GPS battery life89 h vs 84 h+6%
- Battery saver mode90 days vs 41 days2.2×
- Weight89 g vs 94 g+6%
Why is Tactix 8 51mm AMOLED Cerakote Coating better than Tactix 7 Pro Ballistics Edition?
- AMOLED / OLED displayNo · Tactix 7 Pro Ballistics Edition: Yes
- Battery life (smartwatch mode)28 days vs 29 days+4%
- Resolution (width)280 px vs 454 px+62%
- Pixel density200 ppi vs 324 ppi+62%
- Sport profiles99 vs 102+3%
Specifications
Side by side
| Design & durability | ||
| Case size | 51 mm | 51 mm |
| Weight | 89 g | 94 g |
| Thickness | 14.9 mm | 14.7 mm |
| Height | 51 mm | 51 mm |
| Width | 51 mm | 51 mm |
| Case material | Titanium | Titanium |
| Sapphire crystal | Yes | Yes |
| Lens / cover glass | Power Sapphire™ | sapphire crystal |
| Strap material | nylon and silicone | silicone |
| Water resistance | 10 ATM | 10 ATM |
| Water rating (maker) | 10 ATM | 10 ATM |
| Rated dive depth | — | 40 m |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 1.4″ | 1.4″ |
| Display technology | Memory-in-pixel (transflective) | AMOLED |
| Panel | Sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel | AMOLED |
| AMOLED / OLED display | No | Yes |
| Always-on display | Yes | — |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Resolution (width) | 280 px | 454 px |
| Resolution (height) | 280 px | 454 px |
| Pixel density | 200 ppi | 324 ppi |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life (smartwatch mode) | 28 days | 29 days |
| Battery life with always-on display | — | 13 days |
| Battery saver mode | 90 days | 41 days |
| GPS battery life | 89 h | 84 h |
| Battery type | Lithium ion | Lithium ion |
| Solar charging | Yes | — |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Charging | Garmin proprietary plug charger | Garmin proprietary plug charger |
| Health sensors | ||
| Optical heart rate | Yes | Yes |
| Blood oxygen (SpO2) | Yes | Yes |
| Skin temperature | — | Yes |
| Temperature sensor | Yes | Yes |
| HRV tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Sleep tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, SatIQ technology, Elevate wrist heart rate monitor, Pulse Ox blood oxygen saturation monitor, Barometric altimeter, Compass, Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Thermometer | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou, SatIQ technology, Elevate wrist heart rate monitor, Pulse Ox blood oxygen saturation monitor, Barometric altimeter, Compass, Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Thermometer, Ambient light sensor, Depth sensor |
| Sports & navigation | ||
| Built-in GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Dual-band GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Satellite systems | GLONASS, GALILEO | GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS |
| Offline maps | Yes | Yes |
| Barometric altimeter | Yes | Yes |
| Compass | Yes | Yes |
| Multisport / triathlon mode | Yes | Yes |
| Sport profiles | 99 | 102 |
| Dive mode | — | Yes |
| LED flashlight | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| NFC payments | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 4 |
| ANT+ sensors | Yes | Yes |
| Smart features | ||
| Calls from the wrist | — | Yes |
| Speaker | — | Yes |
| Microphone | — | Yes |
| Voice assistant | — | Yes |
| Music on the watch | Yes | Yes |
| Storage | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Third-party apps | Yes | Yes |
| Platform | ||
| Operating system | Garmin OS | Garmin OS |
| Platform | Proprietary | Proprietary |
| Works with | iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
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