Display, storage and battery life are nearly identical. The tactix 8 costs about 2.5 times as much.
Short answer
tactix 7 AMOLED - up to 31 days and much cheaper. tactix 8 Cerakote - the newer generation, Cerakote coating, BeiDou and QZSS.
Key differences
| Spec | Garmin tactix 7 AMOLED | Garmin tactix 8 51mm AMOLED Cerakote Coating |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 1.4", AMOLED, 454×454 | 1.4", AMOLED, 454×454 |
| Memory | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Battery life | up to 31 day | up to 29 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 | 51×51×14.7 mm, 94 g |
| 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, titanium and sapphire, 10 ATM, 51×51 mm.
Navigation
GPS, GLONASS, Galileo vs also BeiDou and QZSS.
Price
In my view, with such a gap the tactix 7 is the obvious choice.
Verdict: who should buy which
- Best for the money - tactix 7 AMOLED.
- The latest - tactix 8 Cerakote.
FAQ
How heavy are they?
96 and 94 g.
Is battery life the same?
Up to 31 and up to 29 days.
Which is cheaper?
The tactix 7.