Garmin Tactix vs Garmin Vivofit 2

Design:

Garmin Tactix
Design

Garmin Tactix 7 is built for missions because it is the traditional modern watch users have been looking for so long. It’s a multisport watch with tremendous features that are new and tactical. It's designed in such a way that it can endure the military standards as they have a tough environment they endure. The lens material is made of sapphire. The bezel material is made of titanium and the case material is made by using fiber-reinforced polymer. The strap material is made of silicone which is durable and long-lasting. It's available in different versions of black color. Read More

Garmin Vivofit 2
Design

Garmin Vívofit 2 is an activity tracker that will help the user keep the progress of their activities 24/7 a day. It will help in showing the user's activity progress like the steps taken in a day, the calories burned, distance travel much more. The rest taken in a day is also progressed in the Vívofit 2 activity tracker using the Garmin Connect app. The display type is also segmented LCD which works great considering it’s an activity tracker. Garmin Vívofit 2 is available in these two sleek colors that look very decent when worn i.e. black and white. Read More

Specifications:

1.2"

Screen Size

1"

Touch Screen

70 x 70px

Resolution

90.6g

Weight

25.5g

Waterproof

Max Temperature

Min Temperature

Replaceable Band

Band Width

Screen protection

504

Battery Life

8760

Charging Time

Garmin Tactix
Specifications

The Garmin Tactix 7 has various specifications like the screen size being around 1.4" (35.56 mm) in diameter. It has a touchscreen available and uses button-based navigation along with a color display. The display type is sunlight-visible, transflective memory in pixels which ensures it will work in bright sunlight too. The display resolution is around 280 x 280 pixels which looks great. The total weight of the product is around 89g. also, it's waterproof and has a depth rating of up to 10ATM. The maximum operating temperature ranges from -20º to 60ºC (from -4º to 140ºF). The battery life of the product is up to 28 days. Read Full Specs

Garmin Vivofit 2
Specifications

The Garmin Vívofit 2 has various specifications the screen size being around 1.00" x 0.39" (25.5 mm x 10 mm). As the display screen is petty small, therefore it doesn’t withhold a touchscreen display. The display type is Segmented LCD and has a sunlight-visible, transflective memory in pixels which ensures it will work in bright sunlight too. The display resolution is around 64 x 64 pixels. The total weight of the product is around 25.5 g (0.89 oz.). Also, it's waterproof and has a depth rating of up to 5ATM. The battery life of the product is more than 1 year. Read Full Specs

Activity Tracking:

GPS Tracking

Route Tracking

Heart Rate Monitoring

Blood Oxygenation

Activity Detection

Distance Tracking

Step Tracking

Elevation Tracking

Bike Ccadence Monitoring

Sleep Tracking

Calories Intake Tracking

Calories Burned Tracking

Weight Tracking

Water Intake Tracking

Body Temperature

Sport Activities Tracking

Garmin Tactix
Activity Tracking:

There are various tracking features like the availability of GPS, GALILEO, and GLONASS which makes the tracking even more precise and great. There is a route tracker available that will track the route of the user. There is a wrists-based heart rate monitor that monitors the blood oxygenation level very well. It also tracks the daily activities of the day like the steps taken in a day, the elevation crossed, the distance traveled, and even the calories burned in a day. It will also track the weight of the user and has the availability of multi-sports mode which will help perform various challenges and will help the user endure the toughest environments. Read More

Garmin Vivofit 2
Activity Tracking:

There are various tracking features that the Vivoactive 2 holds but there is the unavailability of GPS, GALILEO, and GLONASS. There is a route tracker available that will track the route of the user. There is no heart rate monitor available. It also tracks the daily activities of the day like the steps taken in a day, the elevation crossed, the distance traveled, and even the calories burned in a day. It will also track the weight of the user and has the availability of multi-sports mode which will help perform various challenges and will help the user endure the toughest environments. Read More

Compatibility & Connectivity

Android Compatibilty

IOS Compatibilty

Mac OS Compatibility

Syncs Wirelessly

Automatic Syncing

Wi-Fi Module

Cellular Module

Call Control

Sport Activities Tracking

Camera Remote Control

Garmin Tactix
Compatibility & Connectivity

The Garmin Tactix 7 is compatible with both modern android and iOS devices. It also provides inclusive navigation when paired with these compatible devices. It also supports the ANT+ protocol for better connectivity by using low energy. Whether you are on a trail or away from your working place, you will still receive texts, emails, and alerts. It also uploads wireless data directly to Garmin Connects online fitness community and other social media sharing through this application. This is done to view workout summaries, create goals, and much more. Users can answer the calls using the smartwatch as a call control option is available and will display who is calling. Read More

Garmin Vivofit 2
Compatibility & Connectivity

The Garmin Vivoactive 2 is compatible with both modern Android and iOS devices. It uses Bluetooth smart wireless technology. It also uploads wireless data directly to Garmin Connects online fitness community and other social media sharing through this application. This is done to view workout summaries, create goals, and much more. Users cannot answer the calls using the smartwatch as a call control option is unavailable and will therefore not display who is calling. Also, it’s a simple fitness band that does basic fitness activities and helps the user achieve their fitness goals. It has a beeper, and a backlight available. Read More

Bottom Line

Garmin Tactix Pros

  • Two straps i.e. nylon and rubber
  • Five buttons
  • Touchscreen
  • Solar charging ring
  • Incredibly resistant
  • Good battery life

Garmin Vivofit 2 Pros

  • Battery life of more than 1 year
  • Precise step counting
  • Water-proof
  • Stylish
  • Easy to use
  • Comfortable to wear

Garmin Tactix Cones

  • Inability to reply to notifications
  • No preset replies
  • Expensive
  • heavy

Garmin Vivofit 2 Cones

  • Sleep tracking isn’t used much
  • Need more features
  • No diet tracking
  • Automatic sync unavailable

Design:

Garmin Tactix
Design

Garmin Tactix 7 is built for missions because it is the traditional modern watch users have been looking for so long. It’s a multisport watch with tremendous features that are new and tactical. It's designed in such a way that it can endure the military standards as they have a tough environment they endure. The lens material is made of sapphire. The bezel material is made of titanium and the case material is made by using fiber-reinforced polymer. The strap material is made of silicone which is durable and long-lasting. It's available in different versions of black color. Read More

Garmin Vivofit 2
Design

Garmin Vívofit 2 is an activity tracker that will help the user keep the progress of their activities 24/7 a day. It will help in showing the user's activity progress like the steps taken in a day, the calories burned, distance travel much more. The rest taken in a day is also progressed in the Vívofit 2 activity tracker using the Garmin Connect app. The display type is also segmented LCD which works great considering it’s an activity tracker. Garmin Vívofit 2 is available in these two sleek colors that look very decent when worn i.e. black and white. Read More

Specifications:

1.2""

Screen Size

1""

Touch Screen

70 x 70px

Resolution

90.6gg

Weight

25.5gg

Min Temperature

Replaceable Band

mm

Band Width

mm

Max Temperature

Waterproof

Screen protection

504h

Battery Life

8760h

Garmin Tactix
Specifications

The Garmin Tactix 7 has various specifications like the screen size being around 1.4" (35.56 mm) in diameter. It has a touchscreen available and uses button-based navigation along with a color display. The display type is sunlight-visible, transflective memory in pixels which ensures it will work in bright sunlight too. The display resolution is around 280 x 280 pixels which looks great. The total weight of the product is around 89g. also, it's waterproof and has a depth rating of up to 10ATM. The maximum operating temperature ranges from -20º to 60ºC (from -4º to 140ºF). The battery life of the product is up to 28 days. Read More

Garmin Vivofit 2
Specifications

The Garmin Vívofit 2 has various specifications the screen size being around 1.00" x 0.39" (25.5 mm x 10 mm). As the display screen is petty small, therefore it doesn’t withhold a touchscreen display. The display type is Segmented LCD and has a sunlight-visible, transflective memory in pixels which ensures it will work in bright sunlight too. The display resolution is around 64 x 64 pixels. The total weight of the product is around 25.5 g (0.89 oz.). Also, it's waterproof and has a depth rating of up to 5ATM. The battery life of the product is more than 1 year. Read More

Activity Tracking:

h

Charging Time

h

GPS Tracking

Route Tracking

Heart Rate Monitoring

Blood Oxygenation

Activity Detection

Distance Tracking

Step Tracking

Elevation Tracking

Bike Ccadence Monitoring

Sleep Tracking

Calories Intake Tracking

Calories Burned Tracking

Weight Tracking

Water Intake Tracking

Body Temperature

Sport Activities Tracking

Garmin Tactix
Activity Tracking:

There are various tracking features like the availability of GPS, GALILEO, and GLONASS which makes the tracking even more precise and great. There is a route tracker available that will track the route of the user. There is a wrists-based heart rate monitor that monitors the blood oxygenation level very well. It also tracks the daily activities of the day like the steps taken in a day, the elevation crossed, the distance traveled, and even the calories burned in a day. It will also track the weight of the user and has the availability of multi-sports mode which will help perform various challenges and will help the user endure the toughest environments. Read More

Garmin Vivofit 2
Activity Tracking:

There are various tracking features that the Vivoactive 2 holds but there is the unavailability of GPS, GALILEO, and GLONASS. There is a route tracker available that will track the route of the user. There is no heart rate monitor available. It also tracks the daily activities of the day like the steps taken in a day, the elevation crossed, the distance traveled, and even the calories burned in a day. It will also track the weight of the user and has the availability of multi-sports mode which will help perform various challenges and will help the user endure the toughest environments. Read More

Compatibility & Connectivity

Android Compatibilty

Mac OS Compatibility

Syncs Wirelessly

Automatic Syncing

Wi-Fi Module

Cellular Module

Call Control

Sport Activities Tracking

Garmin Tactix
Compatibility & Connectivity

The Garmin Tactix 7 is compatible with both modern android and iOS devices. It also provides inclusive navigation when paired with these compatible devices. It also supports the ANT+ protocol for better connectivity by using low energy. Whether you are on a trail or away from your working place, you will still receive texts, emails, and alerts. It also uploads wireless data directly to Garmin Connects online fitness community and other social media sharing through this application. This is done to view workout summaries, create goals, and much more. Users can answer the calls using the smartwatch as a call control option is available and will display who is calling. Read More

Garmin Vivofit 2
Compatibility & Connectivity

The Garmin Vivoactive 2 is compatible with both modern Android and iOS devices. It uses Bluetooth smart wireless technology. It also uploads wireless data directly to Garmin Connects online fitness community and other social media sharing through this application. This is done to view workout summaries, create goals, and much more. Users cannot answer the calls using the smartwatch as a call control option is unavailable and will therefore not display who is calling. Also, it’s a simple fitness band that does basic fitness activities and helps the user achieve their fitness goals. It has a beeper, and a backlight available. Read More

Bottom Line

Garmin Tactix Pros

  • Two straps i.e. nylon and rubber
  • Five buttons
  • Touchscreen
  • Solar charging ring
  • Incredibly resistant
  • Good battery life

Garmin Vivofit 2 Pros

  • Battery life of more than 1 year
  • Precise step counting
  • Water-proof
  • Stylish
  • Easy to use
  • Comfortable to wear

Garmin Tactix Cones

  • Inability to reply to notifications
  • No preset replies
  • Expensive
  • heavy

Garmin Vivofit 2 Cones

  • Sleep tracking isn’t used much
  • Need more features
  • No diet tracking
  • Automatic sync unavailable