My review of Garmin Tactix Delta Solar after 6 months
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- Опубликовано: 11 сен 2024
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i switched from a Samsung Active 2 to a tactix 7x . I was unshure about it before because i already had refundet a Enduro watch from Garmin. Because that one looked to clunky and also i didnt realise it did not have a touch screen.
I am so amazed by how good the Tactix watch is. It is perfect for all sports i do. It works for traking my hikes on every mountain and in every forest. It is nearly as accurate in traking distance as a Garmin 66 Navigation system. It is comfortable and the batterie lives for ever.
I always forgot to wear my Active 2 because i was to lazy to charge it every other day. But now i leggit charge my Tactix twice a month and i am good to go.
Even the sleep tracing is perfect. I am a volunteer firefighter and in the morning i can see exactly when i was awake and when i fell back asleep after an alarm. It even worsenes the sleepscore of such nights.
It realy looks amazing and the included LED lamp is more usefull than i initialy thought.
9/10 would buy again. I cut off one points for the extreme price. Could be a little lower.
Great review. Truly an amazing watch. From its features to the amazing build quality. I have the Tactix Delta Solar Sapphire with applied ballistics and absolutely love it!
This is the most advanced review that I've seen on any Garmin watch let alone the Tactix. How can you not subscribe to this man. Thank you for the review!! I find that the solar is kind of a gimmick... unless you are a extreme outdoorsman.. the fact that you'd have to put the watch in direct sunlight and at the same time frying your nylon band as well as your silicone in the process of charging it is counterintuitive if it's not a life and death situation. I had the Tactix solar but I took it back and got the Tactix Sapphire.
I absolutely love the way you do your unboxings.. the audio is so crisp and pure!!
Ahah! Thank you very much for your comment! I'm glad you enjoyed! Sorry for the delay, I usually reply within 24h but I don't know why it seam I missed your comment. Cheers! 😉
Great and very detailed review, i would say the best one on RUclips!
Thank's so much
Wow! Thank you so much for your comment Jonny. After all the work I put in that video I'm very glad you appreciate it. Cheers from Canada and hope to see you again.
I agree. This is the best review of this amazing watch!
Great review of a fantastic watch! I have a Fenix 6 Pro Solar myself, but really wanted this one. However, I love my Fenix too 😀
As the other one commented, this was one of the very best reviews I have seen on RUclips 👍
Ahah!! Thank you very much Morten for your comment. I'm glad you enjoyed. I don't think you need to upgrade as the Fenix 6 Pro Solar is almost the same in term of functionality. Maybe wait for the eventual Tactix Echo.
Cheers from Canada and hope to see you again. 😉
Recently bought an instinct, now I want this lol.
Ahah!! It's a very good choice! 😉
Same. Bought instinct 2 (it was a conscious decision) knowing that it covers all the bases and basically has the same sensors while being normal size, just no flashy screen and minor functionality and sports loss. But the more I look at those (or Fenix 7X) the more I want them for no reason. I understand that it would be absolutely unwise. Have to battle this thought every day lol.
@@sergeant_dornan_ definitely usable if you can find the reasons, I do wildland fire and use the instinct solar and just got a Tactix Delta solar because I felt it was time to get the same watch but better with more features. We do lots of navigation etc and the convenience of having it on your wrist is life changing 😂 means I don’t have to carry my expensive ass phone on me on fires and risk wrecking it
@@earlofsammich6886 your phone is more expensive than tactix lol?)
@@sergeant_dornan_ either one is expensive but doing fire I get pro deals on certain things so for example a Garmin watch I will pay less and don’t have to feel as bad kicking the crap out of it
i really appreciate how in-depth you went on all aspects. most useful & thorough review i’ve found for this watch, and i’ll be sure to purchase through your affiliate link!
Ahah! Thank you very much for your comment and future purchase. I really appreciate it. Have a great rest of the day and cheers from Canada! 😉
Ordering it soon, your review for me is the right kind of info/opinion I'was seeking and Yes... ordering one soon!, what fun that will be.
Ahah. Thank you I am glad you enjoyed. Don't wait to long, I look at the price of this watch for 18 months and it's the first time I see it in discount for black friday. You can order it here : geni.us/GarminTactixSolar
It's the same price for you but I make a commision.
I'm sure you will love it! 😉
What a great review! Your enthusiasm is contagious. :)
Ahah!! Thank you very much for your comment, I'm glad you enjoyed. 🙂
Olá, sou do Brasil. Comprei o Tactix Delta Sapphire no Walmart por $499. Duas semanas após passou a custar $805. Excelente smartwatch.
Great review my Garmin Tactix Delta Saphire edition arrives tomorrow. I can't wait 😅
Ahah!! Thank you. You will surely like it! 😉
Nice video Pascal. I have the same watch and I love it! Thank you!
Great review!
I have the Tactix Delta Saphire. In my opinion, the solar is a bit of a gimmick for this watch. As you indicated it doesn’t charge but extends the charge of the battery only in its lowest modes and only marginally. Better to carry a power pack if your gonna be on an extended excursion. Don’t worry about kicking up the DLC coated bezel. It’s a military watch and gives it character! Great Watch!
Ahah!! Thank you for your comment. What I mean is that yes in GPS mode it will only make the battery last longuer. But what I tested is that in low power mode it was able to actually charge the battery. I gain in percentage. But my watch in never in low power mode so... But I still think it's a great thing to have solar power has the watch will last longuer on sunny days. But still, for a long run, I would have a power brick with me.
@jrbarilla Just ask yourself in a post apocalyptic world what would you need the most solar charging, email/sms/push notifications, hearing to music or responding to text messages I guess we all agree the first feature is the most useful one..... Also caring a power bank still requires you to remove the watch from your wrist to charge it while on the other hand to charge it via solar energy you just need to switch it to low power mode until it regains some energy!! So yes Solar is very useful and not at all a gimmick !!!!
The vessel scratches with anything
Thank you mate, very informative review!
Great review! Just bought one for $800 Canadian, used but unused!
Thank you bro. Your input is very useful! Thanks!
Ahah!! Thank you for your comment I'm glad you enjoyed.
If you want to see even more I also have many tutorial on it.
bit.ly/TactixHowTo
it is actually fibre reinforced plastic. Similar to g shocks technology 'carbon core guard' Basically they put fibres within the plastic to help the plastic resist fracture. It works quite well, not sure what type of fibres they use, be they carbon, glass, or something else.
Oh yes it does a wonderfull job. It's just that, it's still plastic on a very expensive watch. But yes you can pay a bit more to get a full titanium watch with the MARK.
*MARQ
yeah thats true haha, you would think at that price point they would just make them all titanium, no one is noticing the 50 dollar price difference for it and it just causes market confusion.@@PascalMarquisUnbox
Hey thanks for the review. Very deep. There is a ton for the military use that is not up your alley I thing 😀.
Also wanted to calm you down that Taiwan is NOT "made in China" any Taiwanese would faint hearing that. But seriously everything from Taiwan is top quality. Its a super advance country and has top notch manufacturing facilities. So rest assure your watch is top quality.
And now I'm going to get one after your review.
Hi Ozi. You are right, I absolutely have no military experience. 😉 Thank you for your come back about Taiwan. It's just that I give more respect to company that built their stuff in their own country. And also I had to give few negative point as it would had like as an advertising for the watch. This watch is really insane. 😂
If you are ready to order it please order it from here : geni.us/GarminTactixSolar
Same price for you but I make a comission out of it. 😉
Cheers from Canada.
@@PascalMarquisUnbox hey sorry my wife went ahead and got me the Fenix 6x black. I wasn't so worried about the few military features (as I'm not in the military anymore) but there were a few other features that I thought I will be missing. The good news is that it really is the exact same watch feature wise. It only is missing the stealth mode, kill switch, and ballistics metrics as far as I could see.
Awesome review. I've looked around for a good review, and couldn't find what I wanted to see till I saw this video you hit all the bases! It may be a bit long, but thanks
Ahah! Thank you for your comment I'm glad you enjoyed. 😉
Wow!! Thank you, really good review!!!
Ahah!! Thank you for your comment Riccardo. I'm glad you enjoyed. 🙂
Really good review. I think the others content creators have to take notes to make reviews!! I’m definitely gonna buy it! This thing is a freaking spaceship lol! Before this video I was thinking it was just overpriced for the branding. Thank you so much
Ahah!! Thank you very much Marco, I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Enjoy your future watch. Do not hesitate to order it here when you are ready : geni.us/GarminTactixSolar ;)
Have a great day Marco!
Did you get one
No touch screen deal breaker for me i was about to pull the trigger on this glad i didn't
The latest model does have one : geni.us/GarminTactix7
But I don't use it.
I don't like touch screen on a watch.
I talk about touch screen on watch here : ruclips.net/video/IUo1eeZ65UA/видео.html
Thank you sir! Great review!
Ahah!! Thank you! 😉
greatly informative and helpful for me to buy it. thank u! (Garmin, grab this guy!)
Ahah!! Thank you very much Berlitz! 😀
What about time drift? For example, is it a quartz watch that will drift several seconds per week (or month)? How do you resync it to keep it accurate? For example, my GShock needs to be paired to my phone, via the GShock app, to keep the time in synch. Also, what about the USB connection at the back? For example, what about corrosion resistance of the pins, etc? Thanks in advance.
For sure after a long period like any clock device it will need to be resync. But this one do it automatically with your phone. You don't have to bother with that.
The USB connection at the back is very well made.
Absolutely no issue for me.
Having trouble figuring out the msg alerts for text messages
Hello, did you try the animated workout function? I bought them yeasterday and I just cant make it work..
In fact you just learned me that I can have animated workout on the watch. I think it came in a recent update probably.
This page might be helpfull for you : support.garmin.com/en-CA/?faq=IPD6X8JSLBAUQOXvz7zBO6
It seam that you need to get the workout on garmin connect first.
My Tactic Delta bezel, which I have worn since May 2020, done some significant backyard work and never take the watch off, has a lot of wear on the bezel. Me personally, I like it and gives it character. Also, I wouldn't leave it laying in the sun to charge. Heat kills the overall health of the battery. Can't wait for the Tactix Echo, but that is a long ways away!
Ahah! Thank you for your come back with hard working scratches. 😉
Well the Tactix 7 is basicaly what should have been the Echo. Its top tier
Hey mate your video convinced me to by this watch👍 but I need help. How do I get the find my phone (widget) (app)? And how do I get the flashlight app? Love your vids.
Ahah!! Thank you for your comment. Take a look at this playlist you will find any imaginable tutorial to do anything on your watch : bit.ly/TactixHowTo
If you need an other video, tell me and I'll make it. 😉
@@PascalMarquisUnbox thanks mate. 👍
Great ! With less GPS - usage I don't get more then 10 days out of my Garmin Fenix 6X Pro Solar DLC with all sensors on. Is that normal then ?
I never tried this model exactly. It will all depend on how much GPS you use. What do you mean by ''less GPS''?
really loved your video.
i just bought tactix delta today. was it the best time to buy it ?
i was hopping tactix echo might release in 2022.
We never really know when they will release it. But for sure, you trully buy a fantastic watch. 😉
@@PascalMarquisUnbox really appreciate your video. its worth the watch.
i wasn't sure which watch to buy. by watching your video i made my self clear to buy this watch Asap.
I am not in the military, but I bought the tactix 7 pro ballistic today. I shoot under night vision a lot in Alaska, and this watch is exactly what I am looking for.
This was a great review, I will order mine shortly. Just a quick comment. Taiwan is not China, and some of the most advanced electronics such as micro-chip, processors, and many very high-quality products are made in Taiwan....
Thank you very much for your comment and the info about Taiwan. :)
Overall great review...though there are a lot of polymers, plastic is only one of them, some are naturally occurring even. So it is possible this fiber reinforced polymer is not plastic...certainly at least not a cheap plastic.
Hi Jarod. Thank you for your comment I'm glad you enjoyed. Thank you for the info about polymers. So maybe it's not plastic. But it definitively feal like a very good quality plastic. 😉
Taiwan and china are not the same. Taiwan made stuff is far more superior then chinese
does the nylon band need washing? Does it retain odor?
I would say no. I go in water with it but I never actually wash it. And it's never smelly.
Excellent review.
Thank you! I'm glad you liked it!
Garmin Fenix 7x sapphire solar is a better watch to go for?
Yet the only thing I still like most on the Delta is the look. Stay tuned my first impression should come out between now and tomorrow.
Great and very detailed review sir!I would like to ask, have you used the sapphire version? Can you coent on the legibility of the solar vs sapphire versions?
Thank you for your comment. Well I never tried the non solar version. The great thing about the tactix is that any model is sapphire. So the solar is a Sapphire + Solar. So both should be the exact same thing except that the solar have to solar charging capacity and the Nylon band that the sapphire only don't have. I did go with the solar one just to make sure to not regret it eventually and I'm so glad of what I have. 🙂
There is sapphire, sapphire solar and sapphire solar plus ab
The lowest model have smaller screen
I've just double check. Every Tactix have the same display size wich is aproximately equivalent to a Fenix 6X.
The most expensive one is solar and the only thing it have more is the balistic option witch is mostly a tool for snipers.
I'm curious. Do you think with the watch completely off and in sunlight it could charge at all?
Ahah. Well I am curious to. That is a good question, I will give it a try. 😉
But I did try to put it on energy saver mode and yes it gain in battery % without being off.
The Garmin Tactix Delta Solar doesn't have a flashlight. I just bought one, not there. All other than that, I don't miss the Apple Watch Ultra 2 one second, my wife grabbed it.
Hi Alex. The tactix Delta is from the previous generation. The Tactix 7 does have a flashlight. But for sure, that is still an amazing watch! :)
@@PascalMarquisUnbox Yes I understand and just wanted to pass that on to the viewers of this video, since the title says Garmin Tactix Delta Solar and not Tactix 7. To me the flashlight isn't an issue, and I agree the watch is fantastic, esp. since it's from 2019 technology wise. Buying it from a Jeweller at 50% off was too sweet of a deal for me. So I can report, watching your videos turned me towards Garmin 😉
Good job
Well done! Good review!
Ahah!! Tahnk you for your comment!
Briliant review, thank you!
I got one question. Is it possible to recharge this watch only using solar energy? Maybe when you disconnect everything and don’t use GPS? Thanks
Technically if you attach a big lamp over your wrist and keep it on few days in a row and never use the GPS that would be possible. But I doupt that this is what you want to do. The solar pannel is only there to help the battery to last a bit longuer.
Ah, thanks :).
I was asking this for the sake of survival situation. Or maybe in some danger situation or whatever, if the sun can charge it for you to last days and days before you get help.
Thanks for reply.
I just wish I could get the weather and few more things without needing my smartphone. I have just the basic tactix delta.
I think you can over Wi-Fi. You can set the Wi-Fi sync with a shortcut button.
@@PascalMarquisUnbox Even without WiFi, I'm meaning. Wish the GPS satellites would somehow do it themselves when you're away from any WiFi or phone.
Well that would not be possible as the GPS on the watch only receiving position data. It's a one way comunication. To get specific data, a device need to make a request. You can have weather data on a device like this one : geni.us/GarminMontana
But this required a monthly subscription.
Just wondering before I purchase has anyone actually tested this watch to its fullest. Is it mud and dust proof and how deep has someone dived with it for long periods of time. I'm only asking because some of my job requirements need certain functions of the watch to be spot on so to speak.
I never took it to the mud yet. I only swim with it few time. I never actually dive. I took in in the spa, no problem. The thing is actually rated for 100m under water. I don't know about dust but when a watch is rated for 100m deep, I would worry about anything. The watch is also think for military use. So really if you are looking for a strong watch, that's the one.
Purchased three weeks ago and have had no issues with it yet. I'll let you know how it goes after deployment. Safe to say it works at 4000 meters insanely accurate. The sensors are very smooth too, safe to say it works at 4000 meters insanely accurate.
I liked your video and subscribed to your channel - noice content! I had the Garmin Tactix Delta Solar last summer and... it was great! The Tactix Delta was an amazing navigation tool, as you said, and a wonderful smart sports watch. How do you feel about the solar charging cabilities?
Hi Peter. The Tactix Delta is still amazing. Just not a great choice just right to buy right now as the new Fenix 7 is cheaper and better in many points. The solar charging was a great thing on the Delta but not mind blowing to as it was just pushing the charge a bit further. Now that the panel is bigger on this one, it will surely be even better... Will see. 😉
Thank you for your subscription, I will keep you updated.
Thanks Pascal nice review .
I am concider to buy the watch……
Ahah!! Thank you for your comment Wiel, I'm glad you enjoyed. Do not hesitate if you have question I will be glad to help. And if you can use my links when you order it I would really apreciate. 🙂
Have a great day.
@@PascalMarquisUnbox hej pascal thanks for answering.
One question how do you turn on the light so you can see all day
I bougt the garmin taktix👍🏻
You can press the light button a 10 o'clock position.
Otherewise there is the backlight setting.
You can see how to set it up here : ruclips.net/video/ujKNf5FNz_w/видео.html
It is one of my many tutorial video if you want to learn how to use you new watch you may enjoy this channel. 😉
how is the watch?
Nice review sir...👍👍👍
Why doesn't the Connect app /feature also have extra services like some emergency feature where one can signal there's help needed? Such services can be payed for features. Could be interesting imo.
*payed-for-features
I did make some test with the forerunner 945 LTE. When you do pay 10$ a month you get some more feature of tracking. I did not have an other watch to test but it seam that you could be able to see your friend on the maps. (just not test it).
But there is already a live tracking feature with the tactix, paired with a phone so other can follow you on computer of phone.
Anything new coming out or is this a safe buy? Will be relevant for a while?
Well, it's not a new model. So it's almost safe to say that a new model will come out in less time that the time since it was realese. But with all the feature in there, it will be for sure relevant for a while.
First at all, I wanna thank you for great videos, especially GARMIN videos.
I need you advice!
I have Garmin Tactix Delta (really love them) and I decide to get new band for my GARMIN.
I realy wont to byi GARMIN quickfit 26 carbon gray DLC titanium band, but I don't know how they suits each other.
Can you give some advise about bands (already have nylon band)
Thinking about:
GARMIN QuickFit 26 Carbon gray DLC titanium band
GARMIN QuickFit 25 leather
Thank You in advance
I just recently got my Navy Warrior challenge contract to leave for Navy Basic boot camp and BUDS on Valentine’s Day. Just how strong is this watch’s glass? Do you think it could withhold a beating like Navy seal training?
I don't know what Navy Seal Training is but what I know is that if you are looking for a very resisting watch, this is the one you are looking for. About the glass, it's a sapphire crystal glass. This mean that it is the most resistant glass you can have on a watch. I wear sapphire crystal watch since 10 year and never I did a scratch on any of those watch. And I give them so many reason to be scratched. Sapphire crystal glass is almost unscratchable.
@@PascalMarquisUnbox thanks man. I appreciate it
would be great if there's walkytalky feature with it, so with blue tooth we have our earbuds/watch for audio out and watch for audio in. Should be a basic (tactical) communications tool too, not?
Ahah! Yea that would be great. But we are not there yet. The earbud con only receive sound.
That would kill the battery life-time. Not to mention make the watch even larger.
@@johan.ohgren Agree, upping its size wouldn't help. Guess the watch isn't yet ready as a communications tech.
which is better domed or power sapphire
When it come to buy a watch I always choose Sapphire crystal glass. But the tactix does not have a domed version.
Regular Tactic delta is domed saphire
@@roddew8891 I believe it it domed Gorilla Glass, not Sapphire.
@@gabeballinger375 no it's sapphire, been tested by Paul lebbons channel.
Also, Night vision mode is meant to be used with NVGS.
Yes for sure, but it still a great feature for not killing your natural night vision at night.
About the GPS, it seam that your comment vanish, but you don't need your phone to track. The GPS is built it and way better than the one you have in your phone. 😉
@@PascalMarquisUnbox Ha yeah I deleted after doing some more research, but thank you for answering anyways. It confirmed what I had found and now I know for sure.
Great review… tons of good information. I just picked up the Tactix 7 Pro yesterday and love it! I had the Garmin EPIX sapphire for 6 days prior and although the AMOLED screen on that watch is amazing and better than Garmin’s MIP displays in almost every way, I still decided to opt for the Tactix 7 Pro in the end.
So why did I choose the Tactix 7 over the EPIX and FENIX 7XSS? 1. I like the look and feel offered by the larger 51mm watch face and prefer the overall design of the Tactix bezel and buttons over the EPIX/FINIX, it’s just a nicer look and feel imo. 2. I was attracted by the extended battery offered by the larger 51mm case size and the ability to reduce battery drain with solar, especially useful for an upcoming trip where I’ll be camping in Italy’s Dolomite Alps with no access to mains electricity or traditional facilities. 4. Some of the other features such as the built in light, public land boundaries maps as well as hunting activity modes may prove useful.
Great review!!!
Can you tell me how good or accurate the readings are pertaining to GPS, Heart rate and other utilities when compared to independent tools.
Can we mark offshore sea spots on the map?
Thanks
Hi Salman. The GPS accuracy is very good. About the heart rate I didn't compare with an other device but still seam very good to me, except at the beginning of an intense activity where I thing for the first 10 minute it does catch a lower BPM than the real one.
I'm not sure of what you mean by offshore sea spot. But you can target any geo location on the map anywhere it is.
@@PascalMarquisUnbox Thanks for the reply.
I go out offshore fishing trips and wanted to know, if I could save a fishing spot by using GPS.
Yes you can easely do that. You also got the ''man overboard'' feature that could be usefull on a boat.
You can see my tutorial about that watch here : ruclips.net/video/fT0aq4fYHxw/видео.html
@@PascalMarquisUnbox That's great.
Thanks for the link too.
Hi Pascal is the software the same on the Fenix 7 tactix ...
At 99% yes.
Oh sorry you mean VS the Tactix delta?
Well in this case I would say it's an updated version of the software.
The visual change a bit, but it's still the same idea.
@@PascalMarquisUnbox Thanks Pascal ... Appreciate and love all your videos Sir... I watch them all. Keep doing what your doing ... Awesome stuff 😎
Is it possible to use third-party maps?
I never tried it but I know there is a web site that made OSM available for garmin.
Thanks for the best review video for delta model! I'm just curious if there is 2 different models like non solar version or solar version. Cuz I wanna keep both solar and sapphire. But when I google it, there are too many different kinds. Maybe I'm wrong...
Hi King kong.
Yes there is 3 model.
The straight tactix : geni.us/GarminTactix
The tactix solar : geni.us/GarminTactixSolar
The other is the balistic for snipers.
Every model have sapphire.
The one you are looking for with sapphire cristal and solar is this one : geni.us/GarminTactixSolar
On the description you might see ''power sapphire''. It really is crystal sapphire + solar power.
I would apreciate if you use my link to order you watch.
It's the same price for you but I do a comission out of it.
Do not hesitate if you have other question.
Cheers. 😉
@@PascalMarquisUnbox thanks!!! I'm wondering if garmin support Korean language!!! Yeah!! I can do that .
I tried to search all day long yesterday but I could not confirm if garmin smart watch support Korean font...
Unfortunately if I look at the language available into my watch, there is about 15 language available and Korean is not one of them.
@@PascalMarquisUnbox too sad.....I guess the only way to have one get Korean language support is buying in 🇰🇷 😢 😭 😿
I just saw Amazon started selling instinct solar for $249
Very good review👍
Charging,is Solar only?!
Thank you! No solar is only to help keep the charge. You can charge it over USB.
@@PascalMarquisUnbox Super...thx man🙏
hi - bezel scratch durability?
Hi. Yes mine is still perfect. Absolutely no scratch. I would say it is very resistant. Someone told me it manage to scratch it few time. But I would say that watch is a tank and resistant in every way.
I just ordered the Garmin Fenix 7X Solar sapphire titanium! So I will be selling my Garmin Tactix Solar sapphire. I don't need 2. Don't get me wrong, I truly love the Tactix Solar but I. My opinion this will be an upgrade. Better battery, better solar, touch screen and a built in Led flashlight!!!
Hi Thomas. Of course it is an upgrade. I did order mine yesterday to. Looks like a mindblowing watch. Can't wait to receive it. Enjoy! 😉
My Fenix 6 pro solar can do most of this besides the night vision stuff. That’s the only thing I want.
It's a fenix in a better case. You would probably enjoy the fact the it's a sapphire crystal glass insted of the gorilla glass of the fenix solar.
Where can i find the ghost function?
Stealth mode is in ''controls''. Press and hold the 10 o'clock button.
@@PascalMarquisUnbox no i mean the ghost function where i can run against my ghost
Oh! 😂 See my tutorial about it here : ruclips.net/video/i0ZL4jU-0bc/видео.html
It's part of a playlist with a lot of other tutorials that you might enjoy.
Is this Watch better than 7x solar ?
It was the best watch available before the 7X came out. I'm actually testing the 7X and it still seam better in every point. I will do a short review probably next week about the 7X. Maybe you want to wait for the Tactix Echo?
@@PascalMarquisUnbox thanks pascal. I will wait for the Video. Tactix echo? Will it be a New Watch of Garmin like Delta tactix?
Yea well, the fenix series use numbers and tactix series use the NATO phonetic alphabet instead.
So the first Garmin tactix was the Alpha, then the Bravo, Charlie, Delta.
So the next one will surely be the Echo, then the Golf and so on.
The Tactix model is basically a Fenix on steroid with some military fonctions.
Generally the Tactix came out few month after the Fenix.
So we will probably see the new Tactix Echo came out this year.
You dont know what you are talking about . The solar panel doesnt charge anything . It just assist the baterry consumtion to slow the time it takes to discharge ...
Turn off you watch, leave it by the side of a sunny window for a day and look at you battery percetage.
Come tell me again if I don't know what I'm talking about.
You are right, it only make the battery last longer... But it doing it by sending the energy in the battery.
Nigh Vision mode will make Watch very well readable with night vision goggles ;)
Ahah. Yes of course it will but I never tried it. But still I like the way it make it readable while not killing my night vision at night.
@@PascalMarquisUnbox yeah, I wanted to get night visiting goggles just for test - it wasn’t so easy. Started contacting military friends even. Didn’t work…
System is more responsive than fenix 6
This Nylon band is certified NATO army standard material.
Night vision is sets brightness around 2-4%
Good to know.
I didn't use the Fenix 6 enough to realize the difference is responsivity.
I want to see you actually using it anyone can buy a watch and talk over the specs on the box
If anyone can buy a watch, why don't you just buy it to test it yourself?
Anyway if you want to see me using it I made a lot tutorial if you want to see how it work exactly. Garmin Tactix/Fenix: ruclips.net/p/PLtCUXPjk85IJ_ltInv_BeezdLMIMxNDHw
@@PascalMarquisUnbox I no want to see you actually using it on a hike in the trails lol I have one and use it every weekend on a new trail so make a video of u actually creating a hike in Garmin connect and then going out on the trail n hiking that trail
"I don't understand how an expensive device by an US brand is made in China".
Well, I think it's the most common thing in the world (not necessarily what we'd like most). Ever heard of an iPhone, a MacBook, a Dell? They're all made in China (or a place cheaper than China)
I know a lot of stuff are made in China. It's just anot a commun thing for watch brand. Suunto for exemple built their watch in Finland.
And Garmin is now a swiss brand... Do you know an other swiss watch brand that build their watch outside Switzerland? 😂
@@PascalMarquisUnbox but I'd argue that Garmin is a sports electronics brand. Not a watch brand. And definitely not a luxury watch brand. The fact that this specific electronic device is in a watch form does not make it in any way comparable to a Rolex or even a Swatch.
In fact luxury watch brands only make watches or jewelry (imagine Patek Philippe making a handheld GPS device) and they are focused in luxurious materials and mechanical perfection. While Garmin materials are OK but not luxurious, and their focus is electronics, software and functionality, and electronics normally means China. So Suunto might be the exception, not the rule.
Also, I just bought a Fenix 6 pro sapphire and I considered Suunto. The build quality in the Suunto felt definitely better, but that's useless if the software is not great so I bought the Garmin. Which takes us back to the fact that the software and sensor accuracy is the focus point here. Nothing like a traditional watch brand.
Why Best Buy doesnt sell this dang watch
Best-Buy never have this kind of high end devices in stock. But you can get it at plenty of other store just right here : geni.us/GarminTactixSolar
@@PascalMarquisUnbox yea but best buy has 18 months same as cash. I guess i will go with the Fenix 6. Spending 1,000 on a watch at one go is not something everyone can do. At least best buy gives you that option if you spend over 400.
Also I'm wondering if it supports other languages instead English or Spanish.
@@kingkong2598 yes many different languages
Night vision is made for when you wear nods. Not a feature you should use unless you are wearing night vision gogles.
I know it's made for night vision google. But I actually tell you that it still give something great when you are only using your eyes.
@@PascalMarquisUnbox good to know then. Right now have a traverse and this will probably be my next watch.
How abot beg some money and buy a LIGHT so people can actually see the freakin watch?
What you again on that? What are you talking about there is two spotlight over the table? Maybe increase your display brightness. 😅
Most mobilphones and laptops etc. made in China. I guess it is not a surprise to you
A Surprise no... But many expensive watch are made in their origin country.
But I made a mistake by saying China. It's made in Taiwan.
That’s incorrect. The G Shock Mudmaster and Rangeman both have Sapphire Glass. Also both of those G Shocks can fully recharge from the sun, the Garmin cannot. You’ll need to plug it in eventually.
I don't understand when people compare this kind of watch with a G shock. It's far from being comparable.
@@PascalMarquisUnbox I didn’t compare it. I simply said you were wrong with your statement on those two points of the Sapphire Glass and the solar capabilities. Facts are facts.
@@PascalMarquisUnbox Trust me, I would buy one in a heartbeat. I can actually use the watch as it was intended to be used, however, when I called Garmin they told me that the solar is “supplemental” and that it only extends the length of the battery. It won’t actually charge the watch. That’s why you’ll see other videos where people let the watch sit in the sun for an entire day and it doesn’t even go up a percent. When I asked if they are working on a watch that can fully charge the watch by solar, she told me she didn’t know.
When you say I'm wrong on a point in a video that last over an hour, please mark the time frame of my statement.
I never told that you never need to charge the watch. Of course the battery empty. It got a beautiful huge screen and full mapping. I actually did test it with a spot light on economy mode and yes it did charge. But no on regular use it wont charge the watch. Only extend the battery life. I base what I say im my video from what I personally tested and not from what I heard on internet.
It’s Taiwan not china the co -founder of garmim comes from Taiwan
Yes you are right. I should have said Asia, or Taiwan. 😉
Btw I’m selling one
Still selling
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tu parles bien anglais
Ahah merci! Mais si tu préfère toutes les vidéos présenté sur cette chaîne sont aussi disponible en Français sur mon autre chaîne. ruclips.net/video/JGeKqoEiBBk/видео.html
Bezal, not beezal
Garmin solar sucks compared to gshock solar.
You can't really compare a Tactix with a gshock. The tactix need a lot more processor power to run all of the mapping on it's beautifull big screen.
If you want to compare a Gshock wih a Garmin Watch, do it with the Instinct Solar.
@@PascalMarquisUnbox i got instinct solar tho with disable all features including bluetooth and compare the charging rate with my rangeman its totally sucks. You can't use instinct solar if you rely only in solar charging.
I never tested the Solar model. But G-Shock is on my radar to test. But I don't think I will love it because of it's lack of mapping and routing.
You're wrong. Fenix 7 can do the same as well.
Wrong about what?
Fantastic review
Ahah! Thank you I'm glad you enjoyed. 🙂