Garmin tactix® 7 Tactical Military GPS Smartwatch | AMOLED, Pro Solar, Ballistics | In-Depth Comparisons & Review

The standout feature of the Garmin tactix 7 AMOLED Edition is, of course, the lusciously bright display. And it blends perfectly with this high-quality, purpose-built, military-grade tactical watch.

You’ll get the best color touchscreen on a giant 1.4” display. This Garmin watch also features traditional 5-button operation for those critical moments when you need to implement tactical features, as in harsh weather conditions. You can disable the touchscreen when necessary. To top it off, the lens is scratch-resistant sapphire.

Another new option with this Garmin tactical watch is that it comes pre-installed with the Applied Ballistics® solver that is activated with the download of the AB Synapse™ – Garmin smart-device app (unlock fee required). (This a calculator for long range rifle shooting accuracy.)

The tactix 7 AMOLED also features a new Red Shift mode that changes the display to shades of red to help you better acclimate to darker conditions and reduce sleep-cycle disturbance.

You’ll get all of the tactical features that come in the Garmin tactix 7 series outdoor GPS watches. Plus, top training tools, to which the AMOLED edition realease adds Hill Score, Endurance Score, and wrist-based running power!

Count on Multi-frequency GPS positioning, extensive navigation features, and loads of maps including full-color topographical, comprehensive health and wellness monitoring. And super savvy smart features, like morning report, Garmin Pay™, and on-watch music storage.

Garmin tactix 7 is the tactical multisport GPS smartwatch with traditional button controls and a touchscreen display.

This premium military watch has an always-on 1.4” display, custom front bezel design, black DLC-coated titanium bezel and black PVD-coated titanium rear cover.

Mission-ready tactical features include a sapphire lens with dimmable white or green LED flashlight, night vision compatible display, preloaded tactical and aviation features, dual-position GPS formatting, Jumpmaster mode, projected waypoints, stealth mode and kill switch.

Navigate the harshest environments with preloaded TopoActive and ski maps plus multi-band and multi-GNSS support.

The tactix 7 smartwatch also includes advanced training and performance tracking such as endurance and stamina, a new HIIT activity profile, comprehensive health and wellness monitoring, and everyday functionality with smart notifications, Garmin Pay™ contactless payments, and more.

The tactix® 7 – Pro Solar Edition is the multisport GPS smartwatch featuring a Power Sapphire solar-charging lens with traditional button controls and a touchscreen display.

Its rugged yet sophisticated design includes an always-on 1.4” solar powered display with sapphire lens, custom front bezel design, black DLC-coated steel bezel and black PVD-coated steel rear cover.

Mission-ready tactical features include a dimmable white or green LED flashlight, night vision compatible display, preloaded tactical activity, dual-position GPS formatting, Jumpmaster mode, projected waypoints, stealth mode and kill switch.

Navigate the harshest environments with preloaded TopoActive and ski maps plus multi-band and multi-GNSS support.

The tactix 7 – Pro Solar Edition smartwatch also includes advanced training and performance tracking such as endurance and stamina, comprehensive health and wellness monitoring, and Garmin Pay™ contactless payments.

The tactix® 7 – Pro Solar Ballistics Edition is the multisport GPS smartwatch featuring a Power Sapphire solar-charging lens with traditional button controls and a touchscreen display.

With a 1.4’’ solar powered display with sapphire lens, custom front bezel design, black DLC-coated steel bezel and black PVD-coated steel rear cover, tactix 7 – Pro Ballistics Edition is built for the mission.

This smartwatch includes an Applied Ballistics® calculator for shooting solutions and compatibility with the AB Synapse™ - Garmin app on your compatible smartphone.

Tactical features include a dimmable white or green LED flashlight, night vision compatible display, preloaded tactical activity, dual-position GPS formatting, Jumpmaster mode, projected waypoints, stealth mode and kill switch.

Count on navigating preloaded TopoActive and ski maps plus multi-band and multi-GNSS support.

The tactix 7 – Pro Solar Ballistics Edition smartwatch also features advanced training and performance tracking such as endurance and stamina, a new HIIT activity, comprehensive health and wellness monitoring, and everyday functionality with smart notifications and Garmin Pay™ contactless payments.

Yes! The tactix 7, tactix 7 Pro Solar , and tactix 7 Pro Solar — Ballistics Edition come preloaded with TopoActive and ski maps.

Get preloaded maps for thousands of golf courses, trail and road maps, and ski resorts worldwide.

Find freedom, adventure, and be mission-ready with preloaded TopoActive maps. Built-in Wi-Fi® connectivity lets you download maps for any continent at any time — without using a computer.

Also, check out the Garmin Explore app, an all-in-one app made for off-the-grid adventurers and outdoor enthusiasts alike. Download to your compatible smartphone so you can plan, navigate, and review your next great adventure.

Create an account at explore.garmin.com.

Garmin tactix 7 Standard Military GPS Smartwatch

Smartwatch: Up to 28 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode: Up to 90 days
GPS Only: Up to 89 hrs
All Satellte Systems: Up to 63 hrs
All Satellite Systems + Music: Up to 16 hrs
Max Battery GPS: Up to 213 hrs
Expedition GPS: Up to 62 days

Garmin tactix 7 AMOLED Edition Battery Life

Smartwatch: Up to 31 days (11 days always-on)
Battery Saver Watch Mode: Up to 41 days
GPS Only: Up to 82 hours (58 hours always-on)
All Satellite Systems: Up to 62 hours (48 hours always-on)
All Satellite Systems + Multi-band: Up to 38 hours (30 hours always-on)
All Satellite Systems + Music: Up to 17 hours
Max Battery GPS: Up to 145 hours
Expedition GPS: Up to 27 days

Garmin tactix 7 Pro Soalr & Pro Solar — Ballistics Edition

Smartwatch: Up to 28 days/37 days with solar
Battery Saver Watch Mode: Up to 90 days/ 1+ year with solar
GPS Only: Up to 89 hrs/ 122 hrs with solar
All Satellte Systems: Up to 63 hrs/ 77 hrs with solar
All Satellite Systems + Music: Up to 16 hrs
Max Battery GPS: Up to 213 hrs/ 578 hrs with solar
Expedition GPS: Up to 62 days/ 139 days with solar

Yes! The Garmin tactix 7 Series features a multi-band system with SATIQ ™ techonlogy.

Dual-frequency or "Multi-Band" systems use multiple frequency bands and allow for more consistent tracklogs and improved positioning when using the device in challenging environments. This means the receiver tracks more than one radio signal from each satellite on different frequencies, which can reduce errors caused by environmental interference.

Multi-band GNSS with SatIQ technology ensures the best positioning accuracy in any environment while also optimizing the device’s battery life.

Advantages include:

• More consistent tracklogs and improved positioning when using the device in challenging environments (e.g. around tall buildings in urban canyons as well as tree cover)
• Can achieve accuracy within about +/- 2 meters or 6 feet under ideal conditions versus the +/- 3 meters or 10 feet accuracy of other models
• Detect (and reject) reflected satellite signals better than a single frequency receiver which improves accuracy
• Better equipped to account for and correct errors that can be introduced by atmospheric effects (e.g. ionosphere errors)

So yes, these Garmin watches feature the industry's best GPS positioning!

LENS MATERIAL:  Sapphire/Power Sapphire for solar

BEZEL MATERIAL:  titanium

CASE MATERIAL:  fiber-reinforced polymer with titanium rear cover

QUICKFIT™ WATCH BAND COMPATIBLE: included (26 mm)

STRAP MATERIAL: silicone/nylon

PHYSICAL SIZE:  51 x 51 x 14.9 mm

Fits wrists with the following circumference:
Silicone band: 127-210 mm
Leather band: 135-213 mm
Fabric band: 135-213 mm
Metal band: 135-225 mm

DISPLAY SIZE:  1.4” (35.56 mm) diameter

DISPLAY RESOLUTION:  280 x 280 pixels

DISPLAY TYPE:  sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP), color touchscreen

WEIGHT: 89 g (case only: 61 g)

WATER RATING: 10 ATM

MEMORY/HISTORY: 32 GB

The flashlight feature is available on all tactix 7 models—tactix 7 stardard, Pro Solar, tactix 7 AMOLED, & tactix 7 Pro Solar — Ballistics Edition.

To help guide your way in low-light conditions, a built-in multi-LED flashlight provides quick access to a bright, steady beam of illumination.

Users will find the green light useful in maintaining their eyes’ natural night vision.