Garmin has released the Tactix Delta, the successor to Tactix Charlie. It comes with new activity-tracking features, a better design and higher storage capacity than its predecessor. Interestingly, the Tactix Delta is about the same price as the Fenix 6x Pro – another premium multisport smartwatch from the brand. In the comparison, we compare the Garmin Tactix Delta vs Fenix 6X Pro specs and features to find the differences between these two outstanding premium GPS smartwatches.
Garmin Tactix Delta vs Fenix 6X Pro Specifications Compared
| Garmin Tactix Delta | Garmin Fenix 6X Pro | |
|---|---|---|
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ABOUT DEVICE | ||
| Device name | Garmin Tactix Delta | Garmin Fenix 6X Pro |
| Device type | Fitness/GPS smartwatch | Fitness/GPS smartwatch |
| Predessesor | Garmin Tactix Charlie | Garmin Fenix 5X Plus |
| Successor | -- | -- |
| Released date | January, 2020 | August, 2019 |
| Ideal for | Men | Men |
DISPLAY | ||
| Display type | Transflective MIP LCD | Transflective MIP LCD |
| Display size | 1.4 inch | 1.4 inch |
| Display resolution | 280 x 280 pixels | 280 x 280 pixels |
| Pixel density | -- | -- |
| Input type | 5 buttons (Not touchscreen) | 5 buttons (Not touchscreen) |
| Always-on | Yes | Yes |
| Customizable watch face | Yes | Yes |
BODY | ||
| Shape | Circular | Circular |
| Dimension | 51 x 51 x 14.9 mm | 51 x 51 x 14.9 mm |
| Weight | 97g | 93g (steel) |
| Casing material | Fiber-reinforced polymer with polymer rear cover | Fiber-reinforced polymer with polymer rear cover |
| Strap/band material | Silicone | Silicone Leather Titanium Nylon |
| Bezel Material | DLC coated steel | Stainless steel or DLC coated steel |
| Strap size | 26mm | 26mm |
| Interchangeable band | Yes, 26mm | Yes, 26mm |
| Screen protection | Domed sapphire glass | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 Sapphire Crystal |
| Water resistant/Protection | Yes, 10ATM | Yes, 10ATM |
| Swim-proof | Yes, recommended | Yes, recommended |
| Color(s) | Black | Black |
MEMORY | ||
| RAM | -- | -- |
| Internal storage | 32GB | 32GB |
| Memory card slot | No | No |
CONNECTIVITY | ||
| Bluetooth | Yes, and ANT+ | Yes, and ANT+ |
| Bluetooth calling | No | No |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Payment system | Garmin pay | Garmin pay |
| GPS | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo |
CELLULAR TECHNOLOGY | ||
| Technology | No | No |
| SIM | No | No |
| Band | No | No |
NOTIFICATIONS | ||
| Email alert | Yes | Yes |
| SMS alert | Yes | Yes |
| Calls alert | Yes | Yes |
| Event reminder | Yes | Yes |
| Weather | Yes | Yes |
| Third-party apps | Yes | Yes |
| Text response | Yes, (Android Only) | Yes, (Android Only) |
FITNESS TRACKING | ||
| Sleep apnea | No | No |
| Sleep tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Steps | Yes | Yes |
| Floors climbed | Yes | Yes |
| Heart rate monitoring | Yes | Yes |
| Calories | Yes | Yes |
| Distance | Yes | Yes |
| Stress | Yes | Yes |
| VO2 Max. | Yes | Yes |
| Blood oxygen | Yes | Yes |
| Blood pressure | No | No |
| Menstrual cycle tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Swim tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Under-water heart rate tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Preloaded maps | Yes | Yes |
| On-screen workout modes | Yes | Yes |
| Triathlon mode | Yes | Yes |
| ECG Tracking | No | No |
| Preloaded sport modes | Yes | Yes |
| Safety tracking | Yes | Yes |
MEDIA | ||
| Audio | mp3/mp4 | mp3/mp4 |
| Music streaming | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth music | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | No | No |
| Microphone | No | No |
| Camera | No | No |
SENSORS | ||
PLATFORM | ||
| Operating system (OS) | Proprietary OS | Proprietary OS |
| Chipset | -- | -- |
| CPU | -- | -- |
| GPU | -- | -- |
BATTERY | ||
| Type of battery | Non-removable Li-ion battery | Non-removable Li-ion battery |
| Battery capacity | -- | -- |
| Battery life | Smartwatch: Up to 21 days GPS: Up to 60 hours GPS and Music: Up to 15 hours Max Battery GPS Mode: 120 hours Expedition GPS Activity: 46 days Battery Saver Watch Mode: 80 days | Smartwatch: Up to 21 days GPS: Up to 60 hours GPS and Music: Up to 15 hours Max Battery GPS Mode: 120 hours Expedition GPS Activity: 46 days Battery Saver Watch Mode: 80 days |
| Charging type | USB charging cable | USB charging cable |
| Charging time | About 1-2 hours | About 1-2 hours |
| Battery saver mode | Yes | Yes |
| Solar power | No | No |
| Rapid charging | No | No |
CLOCK FEATURES | ||
| Time/Date | Yes | Yes |
| Stopwatch | Yes | Yes |
| Alarm | Yes | Yes |
OTHER FUNCTIONS | ||
| Control camera | Yes | Yes |
| Music control | Yes | Yes |
| Find phone | Yes | Yes |
MISC | ||
| Compatibility | Android 4.4+ IOS 10.0+ Bluetooth 4.0+ Check if your device is compatible | Android 4.4+ IOS 10.0+ Bluetooth 4.0+ Check if your device is compatible |
| Companion app | Garmin connect IQ | Garmin connect IQ |
| Voice command | No | No |
BOX CONTENTS | ||
| Garmin Tactix Delta | Garmin Fenix 6X Pro | |
| Straps | Straps | |
| USB charging cable | USB charging cable | |
| Quick start guide | Quick start guide | |
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| Official Site | Official Site | |
What’s the Difference?
Garmin Tactix Delta vs Fenix 6X Pro Features Compared
- Design
- Battery Life
- Fitness Tracking
Perhaps these two are some of the strongest and most sturdy smartwatches on the market as each of these is sturdily built with durable materials. Fiber-reinforced polymer for the case and silicone straps. Although, titanium, leather, or nylon straps are available for the Fenix 6X Pro. DLC material has been used for the bezels on each of these two and sapphire glass for the screen protection. These are very durable materials that make each of these two a very sturdy device. The Fenix 6X Pro also comes with Corning Gorilla Glass screen protection and stainless steel bezel which is relatively cheaper.
Its same 51mm case size and same 14.9mm thickness. 26mm wide straps are compatible with any of these two, while its same 1.4 inches transflective MIP display that’s very easy to read outdoors.
The Fenix 6X Pro weighs a little less than the Tactix Delta. Although, the Tactix Delta with Mil-std-810 – US military-grade rating which makes it a rugged smartwatch that ensures it can withstand harsher weather conditions.
As per battery life, each of these two has been tested to last over two weeks with smartwatch mode and over a month with the expedition mode activated. That’s some very impressive long life, some of the longest I’ve seen.
Just like other Garmin smartwatches, both the Tactix Delta and Fenix 6X Pro are fitness-oriented and fully equipped with multiple sensors and loads of activity tracking features that make these two some of the very best choices for tracking your active life especially outdoor activities.
The Tactix Delta and Fenix 6X Pro have the same activity-tracking features, except that the former features more “Tactical features” which makes it more security-focused than the later.
Garmin Tactix Delta vs Fenix 6X Pro Features Compared
The table below outlines some of the activity tracking features built into these two watches.
ACTIVITY TRACKING FEATURES | Garmin Tactix Delta | Garmin Fenix 6X Pro |
|---|---|---|
SMART FEATURES | ||
| Connect IQ (Downloadable watch faces, data fields, widgets, and apps) | Yes | Yes |
| On-device Connect IQ store | No | No |
| Text response/reject phone calls with text (Android only) | Yes | Yes |
| Calendar | Yes | Yes |
| Weather | Yes | Yes |
| Real-time settings sync with Garmin Connect™ mobile | No | No |
| Battery saver - customizable low power watch | Yes | Yes |
| Controls smartphone music | Yes | Yes |
| Plays and Control Watch Music | Yes | |
| Find my phone | Yes | Yes |
| Find my watch | Yes | Yes |
| Virb remote | Yes | Yes |
HEALTH MONITORING FEATURES | ||
| Wrist-based Heart Rate tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Daily resting heart rate | Yes | Yes |
| AbNormal heart rate alert | Yes | Yes (high and low) |
| Respiration Rate (24/7) | Yes | Yes |
| Fitness Age | Yes | |
| Blood oxygen (SpO2) monitoring | Yes | Yes (spot-check, and optional all-day acclimation and in sleep) |
| Battery energy monitor | Yes | Yes |
| Stress tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Relaxation reminders | Yes | Yes |
| Relaxation breathing timer | Yes | Yes |
| Sleep monitoring | Yes | Yes |
| Advanced sleep tracking/Sleep Score | Yes | Yes |
| Menstrual cycle tracking | Yes (in Garmin Connect) | Yes (in Garmin Connect and optional Connect IQ widget) |
| Hydration tracking | Yes (in Garmin Connect) | Yes (in Garmin Connect and optional Connect IQ widget) |
| Health Snapshot | Yes | |
SAFETY AND TRACKING FEATURES | ||
| Livetrack | Yes | Yes |
| Group Livetrack | Yes | Yes |
| Live event sharing | Yes | Yes |
| Incident detection during select activities | Yes | Yes |
| Assistance | Yes | Yes |
| Spectator Messaging (New) | No | |
| Assistance Plus (New) | No | |
TACTICAL FEATURES | ||
| Stealth mode | Yes | No |
| Night vision mode | Yes | No |
| Dual Grid Coordinates | Yes | Yes |
| Kill switch | Yes | No |
ACTIVITY TRACKING FEATURES | ||
| Steps Counter | Yes | Yes |
| Move bar (displays on device after a period of inactivity; walk for a couple of minutes to reset it) | Yes | Yes |
| Auto goal (learns your activity level and assigns a daily step goal) | Yes | Yes |
| Sleep monitoring (monitors total sleep and periods of movement or restful sleep) | Yes | Yes |
| Calories burned | Yes | Yes |
| Floors climbed | Yes | Yes |
| Distance travelled | Yes | Yes |
| Intensity minutes | Yes | Yes |
| Trueup | Yes | Yes |
| Move IQ | Yes | Yes |
GYM & FITNESS EQUIPMENT | ||
| Available gym activity profiles | strength, cardio and elliptical training, stair stepping, floor climbing, indoor rowing, pilates and yoga | strength, cardio and elliptical training, stair stepping, floor climbing, indoor rowing, pilates and yoga |
| Cardio workouts | Yes | Yes |
| Strength workouts | Yes | Yes |
| HIIT workouts | No (to be added) | |
| Yoga workouts | No | Yes |
| Pilates workouts | No | Yes |
| On-screen workout animations | No | Yes |
| Automatic rep counting | Yes | Yes |
| On-screen workout muscle maps | No | |
TRAINING, PLANNING & ANALYSIS FEATURES | ||
| GPS speed and distance | Yes | Yes |
| Customizable data pages | Yes | Yes |
| Customizable activity profiles | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Pause | Yes | Yes |
| Interval training | Yes | Yes |
| Improved interval (Includes open repeats, intervals data page, rest screen and auto detection) (New) | ||
| Advanced workouts | Yes | Yes |
| Downloadable training plans | Yes | Yes |
| Power modes - customizable in-activity battery settings | Yes | Yes |
| Auto lap | Yes | Yes |
| Manual lap | Yes | Yes |
| Rest timer (New) | ||
| Configurable lap alerts | Yes | Yes |
| Heat and altitude acclimation | Yes | Yes |
| VO2 Max. (Run) | Yes | Yes |
| VO2 Max. (Trail run) | Yes | No |
| Real-Time stamina | No | |
| Training status (lets you see if you're training effectively by tracking your training history and fitness level trend.) | Yes | Yes |
| Training load (your total training load for the last 7 days calculated from estimated epoc) | Yes | Yes |
| Training load focus | Yes | Yes |
| Training effect (aerobic) | Yes | Yes |
| Training effect (anaerobic) | Yes | Yes |
| Primary Benefit (training effect labels) | Yes | Yes |
| Improved Recovery Time (New) | Yes | |
| Daily Suggested Workouts (New) | Yes | |
| Custom alerts | Yes | Yes |
| Audio prompts | Yes | Yes |
| Finish time | Yes | Yes |
| Virtual partner | Yes | Yes |
| Race an activity | Yes | Yes |
| Auto multisport activities | Yes | Yes |
| Manual multisport activities | Yes | Yes |
| Course guidance | Yes | Yes |
| Garmin Live Segments | Yes | Yes |
| Strava Live Segments | Yes | Yes |
| Round-Trip course creator (running/cycling) | Yes | Yes |
| Trendline Popularity Routing | Yes (available as a wearable map theme) | Yes (available as a wearable map theme) |
| Touch and/or button lock | Yes | Yes |
| Hot keys | Yes | Yes |
| Auto scroll | Yes | Yes |
| Activity history on watch | Yes | Yes |
| Noopener Noreferrer">Physio Trueup | Yes | Yes |
HEART RATE TRACKING FEATURES | ||
| HR zones | Yes | Yes |
| HR alerts | Yes | Yes |
| HR calories | Yes | Yes |
| % HR max. | Yes | Yes |
| % HRR | Yes | Yes |
| Recovery time | Yes | Yes |
| Auto max HR | Yes | Yes |
| Morning report (New) | ||
| Race glance/widget (New) | ||
| HRV status (New) | ||
| Training readiness (New) | ||
| HRV stress test (measures your heart rate variability while standing still, for 3 minutes, to provide you with an estimated stress level; the scale of this is 1 to 100; low scores indicate lower stress levels) | Yes (with compatible accessory) | Yes (with compatible accessory) |
| HR broadcast (broadcasts HR data over ANT+ to paired devices) | Yes | Yes |
| Respiration rate (during exercise) | No | Yes (with compatible accessory) |
RUNNING FEATURES | ||
| Available run profiles | Running, treadmill running, indoor track running, trail running | Running, treadmill running, indoor track running, trail running, virtual running |
| GPS-based distance, time and pace | Yes | Yes |
| Running dynamics | Yes (with compatible accessory) | Yes (with compatible accessory) |
| Vertical oscillation and ratio (the degree of 'bounce' in your running motion and the cost-benefit ratio with stride length) | Yes (with compatible accessory) | Yes (with compatible accessory) |
| Ground contact time and balance (shows how much time, in the running motion, your foot is on the ground rather than in flight and lets you check your running symmetry) | Yes (with compatible accessory) | Yes (with compatible accessory) |
| Stride length (real time) | Yes (with compatible accessory) | Yes (with compatible accessory) |
| Cadence (provides real-time number of steps per minute) | Yes | Yes |
| Running power (New) | ||
| Performance condition (after running 20 minutes, compares your real-time condition to your average fitness level) | Yes | Yes |
| Lactate threshold (through analysis of your pace and heart rate, estimates the point where your muscles start to rapidly fatigue) | Yes (with compatible accessory) | Yes (with compatible accessory) |
| PacePro pacing strategies | Yes | Yes |
| Run workouts | Yes | Yes |
| Race predictor | Yes | Yes |
| Course and weather-specific race predictor (New) | ||
| Foot Pod Capable | Yes | Yes |
| Run/Walk/Stand detection | ||
GOLF FEATURES | ||
| Preloaded with 42,000 courses worldwide | Yes | Yes |
| Yardage to F/M/B (distance to front, middle and back of green) | Yes | Yes |
| Yardage to layups/doglegs | Yes | Yes |
| Measures shot distance (calculates exact yardage for shots from anywhere on course) | Automatic | Automatic |
| Digital Scorecard | Yes | Yes |
| Custom targets | Yes | Yes |
| Stat tracking (strokes, putts per round, greens and fairways hit) | Yes | Yes |
| Garmin Autoshot | Yes | Yes |
| Full vector map | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Courseview updates | Yes | Yes |
| Green view with manual pin position | Yes | Yes |
| Hazards and course targets | Yes | Yes |
| Pinpointer | Yes | Yes |
| Playslike distance | Yes | Yes |
| Touch-targeting (touch target on display to see the distance to any point) (New) | Yes | |
| Handicap scoring | Yes | Yes |
| Truswing compatible | Yes | Yes |
| Round timer/odometer | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic club tracking compatible (requires accessory) | Yes | Yes |
| Tournament Legal | No | |
OUTDOOR RECREATION | ||
| Available outdoor recreation profiles | Hiking, climbing, mountain biking, skiing, sNowboarding, xc skiing, stand up paddleboarding, rowing, kayaking, jumpmaster, tactical, indoor climbing, bouldering, and surfing | Hiking, climbing, mountain biking, skiing, sNowboarding, xc skiing, stand up paddleboarding, rowing, kayaking, jumpmaster, tactical, indoor climbing, bouldering, and surfing |
| Point-to-Point navigation | Yes | Yes |
| Bread crumb trail in real time | Yes | Yes |
| Back to start | Yes | Yes |
| TracbacK | Yes | Yes |
| Ultratrac Mode | Yes | Yes |
| Around me mode | Yes | Yes |
| Up ahead | No | |
| Elevation profile | Yes | Yes |
| Distance to destination | Yes | Yes |
| Barometric trend indicator with storm alert | Yes | Yes |
| ClimbPro ascent planner | Yes | Yes |
| Trail run auto climb | Yes | Yes |
| Vertical speed | Yes | Yes |
| Total ascent/descent | Yes | Yes |
| Future elevation plot | Yes | Yes |
| Preloaded Topographical maps | Yes | Yes |
| Preloaded road and trail maps (New) | Yes | |
| Preloaded Ski resort maps | Yes | Yes |
| Downloadable cartography support | Yes | Yes |
| Compatible with Basecamp | Yes | Yes |
| GPS coordinates | Yes | Yes |
| Sight 'N GO | Yes | Yes |
| Area calculation | Yes (via Connect IQ) | Yes (via Connect IQ) |
| Hunt/fish calendar | Yes (via Connect IQ) | Yes (via Connect IQ) |
| Projected waypoint | Yes | Yes |
| Sun and moon information | Yes (via Connect IQ) | Yes (via Connect IQ) |
| Xero locations | Yes | Yes |
| Expedition GPS activity | Yes | Yes |
| Tides | Yes (via Connect IQ) | Yes (via Connect IQ) |
CYCLING FEATURES | ||
| Available cycling profiles | Biking, indoor biking, mountain biking, triathlon | Biking, indoor biking, mountain biking, triathlon |
| Alerts (triggers alarm when you reach goals including time, distance, heart rate or calories) | Yes | Yes |
| Courses | Yes | Yes |
| MTB Grit & Flow | Yes | Yes |
| Cycle map (routable cycling-specific street map) | Yes | Yes |
| Bike lap and lap maximum power (with power sensor) | Yes | Yes |
| Race an activity | Yes | Yes |
| FTP (Functional Threshold Power) | Yes (with compatible accessory) | Yes (with compatible accessory) |
| Compatible with Vector (Power Meter) | Yes | Yes |
| Power Meter compatible | Yes | Yes |
| Advanced cycling dynamics | Yes | |
| Compatible with Varia Vision (head-mounted display) | Yes | Yes |
| Compatible with Varia Radar (Rear-Facing Radar) | Yes | Yes |
| Compatible with Varia Lights | Yes | Yes |
| Speed and cadence sensor support (with sensor) | Yes (ANT+ and Bluetooth Smart sensors) | Yes (ANT+ and Bluetooth Smart sensors) |
SWIMMING FEATURES | ||
| Available swim profiles | Pool swimming, open water swimming, swimming/running | Pool swimming, open water swimming, swimming/running |
| Open-water swim metrics (distance, pace, stroke count/rate, stroke distance, swim efficiency (SWOLF), calories) | Yes | Yes |
| Pool swim metrics (lengths, distance, pace, stroke count, swim efficiency (SWOLF), calories) | Yes | Yes |
| Stroke type detection (freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly) (pool swim only) | Yes | Yes |
| Drill logging (pool swim only) | Yes | Yes |
| Basic rest timer (up from 0) (pool swim only) | Yes | Yes |
| "Repeat on" rest timer (pool swim only) (New) | Yes | |
| Auto rest (pool swim only) (New) | Yes | |
| Time and distance alerts | No | No |
| Pacing alerts (pool swim only) (New) | Yes | |
| Countdown start (pool swim only) | Yes | Yes |
| Pool swim workouts | Yes | Yes |
| Critical swim speed (New) | Yes | |
| Underwater wrist-based heart rate | Yes | Yes |
| Heart rate from external HRM (real-time during rests, interval and session stats during rests, and automatic heart rate download post-swim) | Yes (with HRM-Tri and HRM-Swim) | Yes (with HRM-Tri and HRM-Swim) |
Which is Better?
From the design, features, and battery life of these two, it’s very clear that each of these is a sophisticated and premium multisport fitness smartwatch.
Any of these two will make a great choice, but going by the minute differences, the Tactix Delta is more security-oriented than the Fenix 6X Pro. Although your preferred choice will depends on your specific needs.
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