Surprisingly, the tactical tactix 7 is currently cheaper than the fenix 8 and lasts almost twice as long.
Short answer
tactix 7 AMOLED - up to 31 days, tactical features and a lower price. fenix 8 AMOLED 47 mm - newer generation, more compact, BeiDou and QZSS.
Key differences
| Spec | Garmin tactix 7 AMOLED | Garmin fenix 8 47mm AMOLED |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 1.4", AMOLED, 454×454 | 1.4", AMOLED, 454×454 |
| Memory | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Battery life | up to 31 day | up to 16 days |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, ANT+, Wi-Fi | Bluetooth, ANT+, Wi-Fi |
| Navigation | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou |
| NFC | yes | yes |
| Sensors | heart rate, barometer, compass, gyroscope, temperature | heart rate, barometer, compass, gyroscope, temperature |
| Protection | 10 ATM | 10 ATM |
| Compatibility | iPhone, Android | iPhone, Android |
| Dimensions, weight | 51×51×14.9 mm, 96 g | 47×47×13.8 mm |
| Price | current prices | current prices |
Specs come from the device pages on Smartphone.ua.
What's the same
1.4" AMOLED 454×454, 32 GB, Wi-Fi, NFC, 10 ATM.
Case
51×51×14.9 mm and 96 g vs 47×47×13.8 mm.
Battery life
Up to 31 vs up to 16 days.
Verdict: who should buy which
- Battery life and price - tactix 7 AMOLED.
- Compactness and novelty - fenix 8 AMOLED 47 mm.
FAQ
How much storage?
32 GB.
Is there Wi-Fi?
Yes.
Which is cheaper?
The tactix 7.