Garmin Tactix 7 Pro Ballistics Edition vs Garmin Tactix Delta Solar Edition with Ballistics
What Tactix 7 Pro Ballistics Edition does better (5) and where Tactix Delta Solar Edition with Ballistics wins (0) — every spec side by side.
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9.1Battery life8.1
4.9Health tracking4.9
8.2Sports & outdoor3.9
6.5Smart features6.5
Dimensions
Size comparison
Tactix 7 Pro Ballistics EditionTactix Delta Solar Edition with Ballistics
| Tactix 7 Pro Ballistics Edition | Tactix Delta Solar Edition with Ballistics | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 51 mm | 51 mm | = |
| Width | 51 mm | 51 mm | = |
| Thickness | 14.9 mm | 14.9 mm | = |
| Weight | 89 g | 97 g | −8 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Tactix 7 Pro Ballistics Edition better than Tactix Delta Solar Edition with Ballistics?
- Battery life (smartwatch mode)28 days vs 21 days+33%
- GPS battery life89 h vs 60 h+48%
- Sport profiles99 vs 313.2×
- Weight89 g vs 97 g+9%
- Battery saver mode90 days vs 80 days+12%
Why is Tactix Delta Solar Edition with Ballistics better than Tactix 7 Pro Ballistics Edition?
Tactix Delta Solar Edition with Ballistics has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Specifications
Side by side
| Design & durability | ||
| Case size | 51 mm | 51 mm |
| Weight | 89 g | 97 g |
| Thickness | 14.9 mm | 14.9 mm |
| Height | 51 mm | 51 mm |
| Width | 51 mm | 51 mm |
| Case material | Titanium | Stainless steel |
| Sapphire crystal | Yes | Yes |
| Lens / cover glass | Power Sapphire™ | Power Sapphire™ |
| Strap material | nylon and silicone | nylon and silicone |
| Water resistance | 10 ATM | — |
| Water rating (maker) | 10 ATM | — |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 1.4″ | 1.4″ |
| Display technology | Memory-in-pixel (transflective) | — |
| Panel | Sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel | — |
| AMOLED / OLED display | No | — |
| Always-on display | Yes | — |
| Touchscreen | Yes | — |
| Resolution (width) | 280 px | 280 px |
| Resolution (height) | 280 px | 280 px |
| Pixel density | 200 ppi | 200 ppi |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life (smartwatch mode) | 28 days | 21 days |
| Battery saver mode | 90 days | 80 days |
| GPS battery life | 89 h | 60 h |
| Battery type | Lithium ion | — |
| Solar charging | Yes | 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 |
| 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, Elevate wrist heart rate monitor, Pulse Ox blood oxygen saturation monitor, Barometric altimeter, Compass, Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Thermometer |
| Sports & navigation | ||
| Built-in GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Dual-band GPS | Yes | — |
| Satellite systems | GLONASS, GALILEO | GLONASS, GALILEO |
| Offline maps | Yes | Yes |
| Barometric altimeter | Yes | Yes |
| Compass | Yes | Yes |
| Multisport / triathlon mode | Yes | Yes |
| Sport profiles | 99 | 31 |
| LED flashlight | Yes | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| NFC payments | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 4 |
| ANT+ sensors | Yes | Yes |
| Smart features | ||
| 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 |
