Garmin Tactix Delta Solar 59 Days Later... (11 Things you Must Know)
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- 59 days later with the Garmin Tactix Delta Solar smartwatch...
00:47 Mecca Finder
01:50 Favorite Garmin features - estimated battery life while in a workout
02:20 No Sleep Data - what?
03:40 # 1 - Communication
04:22 text messages & replies
05:06 # 2 - Accuracy
05:38 # 3 - Consistency
06:25 # 4 - Design
06:56 # 5 - Sleep tracking & advanced sleep features
09:45 # 6 - Charging your Garmin
10:33 # 7 - Battery life
10:51 My smartwatch dream years ago...
11:29 # 8 - Website interface
12:12 # 9 - Continuity
14:09 #10 - Sounds
14:56 #11 - Old School Features (AOD, always-on display, hourly chimes)
17:15 - Kill Switch explained & setup
18:07 - Kill Switch Activated
Questions Answered
1. What is a Kill Switch?
2. How fast will the kill switch erase my Garmin?
3. How is the battery life for the Garmin Tactix Delta Solar?
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Crystal Watch Face was the one used in this video if case you were curious...
Yeah, this video was created well over a year ago and... I still found it! Hooray for my memory. The watch face is called, "Crystal" and there are four different versions. Here are the easy-install steps:
1. visit this website: apps.garmin.com/en-US/search?keyword=crystal+watch+face&device=&deviceLimit=&appType=&sort=&start=0&count=30
2. log into your Garmin account
3. search for "crystal watch face"
4. choose the one you like the best, I think I used the Crystal watchface created by PixelPathos: apps.garmin.com/en-US/apps/9fd04d09-8c80-4c81-9257-17cfa0f0081b
5. click on Download and if your watch is already configured correctly with the Garmin Connect IQ Store and Wi-Fi is enabled, yes, even though you're on the website Garmin Connect IQ sends the downloaded watchface or app directly to your watch :)
Trying to figure out how to text a reply. When I hit the start button, it only gives me the option to clear the message and that’s it.
Text replies only function if your Garmin is connected to an Android smartphone. For some reason this import feature is not yet supported with the Apple sync.
I love all the features on this watch!
Thank you! It is a great watch :)
I rate this guy for being muslim friendly
🙏 thank you
Would you like me to do a follow-up on the Garmin app called, "Mecca Finder"?
I must say. I am disappointed. Was told over a month ago that you would do a follow up video showing how to respond with the quick texts on Apple iphones...seems like I am being ignored as you've done many videos in the meantime.
Oh man! I am sorry Jeremy. Are you wanting to see how to do a quick text response on the Garmin Tactix Delta Solar watch while the wearable is connected to an Apple iPhone?
You are welcome to chat me directly via Facebook Messenger and if you prefer we could setup a ZOOM call sometime this weekend and I can quickly show you our how the text replies function via Apple & Garmin, sound good, eh...?
@@PeterHerget there we go! Sent a message on Facebook! Thanks!
Yep, Thanks for chatting with me on Facebook Jeremy. I did a test run with my iPhone and the Fenix 6X Pro Solare and I was able to to reply text message without any errors. I'll chat you again via Facebook once I have the instructions down pat.
Always nice to find new little features on the Garmin watches , I love Apple but I got sick of the constant charging of the Apple watch , Garmin still needs some work but I am loving the super extended battery life and the maps features . thanks for the Review !
Totally agree! I am SO over charging every 30 hours or every 44. The max battery life for my Apple Watch 6 over the past 11 months of testing was 44 hours and that was with a ton of DND and airplane mode. I fully charged my Garmin Fenix 6X Pro Solar and even with sleep tracking, 24-hour heart-rate, steps, flights of stairs, SP02 at night, around 50 notifications daily, five hours of GPS workouts weekly, yep, battery life is 15 - 17 days of ALL DAY & ALL NIGHT use. Garmin has yet to integrate SIRI or Bixby and I could care less. I would like to see Garmin finally track naps and add some better calendar options and that is about it. I really do like the advanced sleep tracking they added on the watch and inside the app earlier this year. I was sad to sell my Tactix Delta Solar; alas... if I kept all my watches I would be poor and my personal life would be too distracting. If the watch is in my home I am more likely to wear it. I wore five watches and my OURA ring to bed last night, yes, I have issues. I spoke with my college buddy that I sold the Tactix Delta too and he is very happy with is purchase.
What is your favorite workout to track on your Garmin?
You don't say ! the Garmin pushed to the extreme can bit the Apple Watch battery by far and I don't even have the solar version as I really wanted the Sapphire glass . (Fenix 6x.) I am trying to figure out the workout as I would like a more simple way such as the Apple Watch, often times I just want to see how many calories I am burning, hart rate and the time I have been working out for, many times I don't have the time or energies to be pushing bottoms while I workout. if you have any tips for that I would appreciate it ! in the Apple Watch I push the work tap and its running until I stop it, I love it that way. Thanks for the replay !!!
@@GenesisReyesPhotography GREAT video about the 1969 Stingray, and yes, I subscribed to your channel!
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Same with Samsung. I switched from Samsung to Garmin and I am hooked. There's just something about them that I absolutely love. The data, the battery life, the look, the whole thing.
My Samsung is powered off right now and the Veni 2 Plus & the Amazfit T-Rex 2 have been adorning my wrists as of late 😀
I’m having a hard time figuring out the text back portion, I can only hit clear.
Is your Garmin connected to an Apple or Android smartphone?
@@PeterHerget yes, my iPhone.
Yep, sorry to tell you this, but Garmin favors Android smartphones when it comes to text replies. There are rumors this favoritism will end later this year 🤞
@@PeterHerget it’s Apple they lock the reply feature to tie into the Apple Watch unfortunately. But I just switched from AW to Tactix 7 Pro and happy to live with the small trade off, as the Garmin delivers much more!
I am looking into getting this watch but how do you setup the text replies? everywhere I look it says only Android can do that feature
I can do a video for you. Give me a few days.
@@PeterHerget awesome! That would be greatly appreciated! You have my subscribe!
You are most welcome and thank you for subscribing! Even though I sold that Tactix Delta Solar last summer, I bought its sister watch, the Garmin Fēnix 6X Pro Solar, and the texting/notifications are pretty much identical so the video I will make will be able to answer those questions for both wearables.
@@PeterHerget may I ask why you sold it? Any particular reasons against the watch?
Yes and no. The main cost against the watch was the cost. Had I kept it I would not have been able to buy another gadget to test for my Social Media Realm for another two or three months. Honestly, though, I did want to keep it for it was so much fun to wear and view the data it collected. Plus, I really liked the way it looked. The all-black nylon band it comes with was comfortable to wear too. All in all it came to only the following reasons why I sold it:
1. cost, needed the money to buy other gadgets
2. the screen was difficult to read indoors for my eyes for some reason. I don't recall anyone else making that comment
3. the solar charging was not that fast even when it was left in direct sunlight in battery saver mode. However, the solar polar charging for this Tactix Delta Solar and the Garmin Fenix 6X Pro Solar was truly intended for emergency situations and to compliment the already great battery life.
I hope that answers your questions.
The Tactix watch is bellisima 🤩💕👍👍
Yes, it is a beautiful watch. And thank you for clicking on by...
I wish Garmin would add nap features to restore body battery so you could regain your energy.
I TOTALLY agree! I have a laundry 🧺 list of missing features that Garmin needs to watch. Fitbit and Samsung had the ability to track naps with over a 89% accuracy for years. The newer Apple Watches even detect naps 🥸
I subscribed after seeing you showed Mecca finder app 👍
Thank you
Thank you 🙏 Are there other Garmin apps you would like reviewed?
U made it Bcoz u got 80k views
Thank you! I had a blast making this video about the Tactix Delta smartwatch by... Garmin. I look forward to testing the Garmin Tactix Echo wearable that should be released in a matter of weeks😄
@@PeterHerget I need a favor from you
Lemfo Lem 14 vs Rogbid brave pro ...Which is good in terms of Battery n Performance ...Ur advice is much appreciated 😀
Sorry, what was your question? I have not heard of a gadget called Rogbid brave pro?
Mashallah brother thank you for finding this cool prayer feature 🙏 God bless 🙌
You are most welcome. Glad you found my channel and thanks for watching!
Great video 👍 thank you
Thank you for clicking on by…
Thanks for the update... So far I'm enjoying the watch. I got the same one for two weeks now 👍
That is... excellent news! I am so glad you are enjoying your Tactix Delta. Which model did you get?
A. Tactix Delta $899
B. Tactix Delta Solar $1,099
C. Tactix Delta Solar with Ballistics for only $1,399
(I checked all the prices on Garmin today, F.Y.I. for I've been hoping the Ballistics model was going to go on sale for Father's Day)
@@PeterHerget I got B
You chose… wisely…. The solar edition rocks! The Tactix Delta with Ballistics is quite specific.
What you pay and where I want one lol thank you
I purchased mine from R.E.I. via online store. They are a wonderful companies based in Seattle, Washington 🌲🌲🌲
In sorry but my constant question is *what the hell am I going to need all this data for?"
How many times you breathe during sleep? Seriously. What's the yse of that.
It's a cool watch with some cool functions but it's an extreme overkill with tons of features that are only making it more complicated to use.
It sure is nice to have the data there "when" or "if" you need it. The Apple Watch, Samsung Galaxy Watch, and yes, even Fitbit, they all provide a plethora of data. I prefer Garmin and the Ōura Ring for how the data is organized, presented, and reported. Overkill? Yes, but it sure is fun to use a Garmin Fēnix 6X Pro Solar or the Tactix Delta Solar daily, wear it all night, track GPS workouts, and yet still only have to charge it every 11 - 30 days (depending on usage). I normally charge my Garmin Fēnix 6X about every nine days - they are smartwatch beasts!
Why is this better than the Fenix 6X pro solar
They are nearly the same. The Tactix Delta does have a sapphire screen with solar charging and a few other cool features that I talked about in the video.
@@PeterHerget would you say it's worth the pretty large difference in price?
Nope! I feel that both the Tactix Delta and the Fenix 6X are both over priced. I thought the Tactix Delta Solar was worth about $799.00 and my current Fenix 6X Pro Solar is worth about $599.00. They are both wonderful wearables, but the solar charging is far too solar for the $1,000.00 price tag...
@@PeterHerget well too late lol I dropped 1k
Oh man! Well then, I hope you enjoy your awesome military watch. As a timepiece and health monitor, yeah, it is amazing! And it looks awesome on the wrist, wonderful battery life, and fantastic statistics when you're working out. I subscribed to your channel to hear your Day 22 review after the honeymoon ends...
Is it possible to disconnect GPS signal or its always on?
Yes, you can disable GPS and location when not in use. The Garmin Tactix Delta, Fenix 6, Fenix 7, Instinct, Instinct 2 series, and the Venu 2 all have the "power management" settings to boot! You can use the stock power modes or create your own to disable/enable whatever setting you want. One the fabulous features that Garmin offers it the chance to tweak and customize your wearable just as you see fit. The new Garmin UI (user interface) that came with my Fenix 7X that I am currently wearing, and testing, now has the ability to modify all settings within the Garmin app on your favorite Android or Apple smartphone - way easier & faster 😎👍
@@PeterHerget tnx Peter
You are... most welcome!
What is the difference between Delta and the new Tactix 7 ?
Where do I begin...
1. Newer technology for monitoring your health data
2. LED lights
3. Enhanced solar charging (perhaps)
4. New User Interface software on the watch
5. Several other minute features
Should you upgrade from tbe Delta Tactix to tbe Fēnix 7 Tactix? Nope, not for the $1,100 price tag. I recommend waiting another year or two.
There is a new Garmin out 7 tactix series ... I think the delta looks better and am wondering whether they will launch a delt
Yep, the Garmin Fēnix 7 Tactix was released a few weeks ago.
are you able to pick up incoming calls and talk directly to the watch?
Nope, not back in 2021 when I had the watch. I could if Bluetooth headphones were connected.
Watching this video again to figure out why people liked it so much...?
great video
Thanks for the visit and click on by anytime...
any chance of an update as far as how this would compare to the new fenix's
Yes, there are plans for Garmin to update to the Tactix Delta Solar with the new UI that is currently on my Fēnix 7X or the EPIX 2 for those thet bought that beautiful AMOLED watch. The new Garmin UI has a plethora of new features. There is another rumor that Garmin watches will soon track naps and give us humans more accurate sleep data 🤓👍👍
What did you say your back light to I have mine set to 60
I would normally keep my backlight at 20 or 40% strength and then at night, after sunset it would drop down to 20% for my bedtime routine which automatically kicked in at 21:00 to 09:00 daily.
If they can successfully implement an animation on the activation of the Kill Switch, they can surely add other animations for 'New records'; 'Alarms'; 'Charging' and other key moments on the watch
Yes & exactly right 👍🏻👍🏻
If is only Mecca finder than is to assumptions for me go sell it in Asia what a rubbish comparison what about church finder or hope finder God finder ....
I don't think it is rubbish at all when used correctly. With faith and technology humans can locate just about anything they need...
Great video on this device!! Just to be totally clear...this watch charges whilst your wearing it via solar power right?
Thanks 👍 and glad you liked my video about the Tactix. Yes, the face of the Watch is Power Glass and there is a solar panel around the bezel of the water under the glass to charge the watch while wearing. It even charges while it is powered off. Now, does it charge fast? Nope, it doesn't - it only charges about 1 to 2% per hour if it is in direct sunlight. Yet, the watch can make it an entire day, without using GPS, and only use about 3 to 5% battery. So, the solar charging features could still be quite useful in emergencies 👍👍😁
Thank you sir
You are welcome 🙂 And thanks for watching. Happy Holidays 🎄
thank you for the nice video👍
You are welcome 😊 And thank you for the nice comment 💜
Hey Peter it's me again, did they add the advanced sleep to the app yet? Great video
Yes, yea they did! It magically showed up one day about two months ago.
7:35 that is what coffee is for :-)
Many thanks Gav 67 and will keep that in mind for the next time…
Since you sold it to your friend. What is your watch?
Well…
1. OnePlus Watch
2. Garmin Instinct Solar
3. Samsung Galaxy Fit2
4. Polar Grit X
5. Amazon Halo Band
6. Garmin vivoactive 4 - Darth Vader
7. Apple Watch 6
8. Fitbit Charge 4
9. Fossil Collider HR
And each day I decide a few to wear. I unboxed the Fitbit Charge 4 yesterday and the video edits went horribly wrong. Editing a new video now. And yes, I plan to purchase another Garmin smartwatch next month 🤞🤞
This watch is awesome I think I wanna buy this watch. Sleep data is a huge plus. I have sleep apnea so I’d like to see data on my sleep and study my sleep patterns. But I have a quick question. Actually 2. Say you find a place you want to go back to or the visit. Can you save location and navigate back to that location? Or say you forget where you park Lol or get lost while hiking. If u somehow pre save current location and navigate back? Second in a pinch can you use your watch as a gps while driving?
Thanks for watching and glad you like the watch and my video. After I sold this one I bought a similar one, the Garmin Fēnix 6X Pro Solar. The both have an option to "save" a location and then navigate back to the exact location, so yes. Using GPS while driving is easier done with a smartphone, Apple Watch or a Samsung Galaxy Watch.
the best complete review ever for this watch.. and amazing for the mecca finder information.. thanks
🙏 thank you
Just 🤔 thinking- what questions do you have about The Mecca Finder app?
@@PeterHerget maybe the only thing is.. is it free or need to pay for the app to be install?
@@herotrojan1645 The Mecca app, or rather Garmin widget, is free software. Would you like me to create a TH-cam Short on how to download and install it on compatible Garmin wearables...?
@@PeterHerget that would be nice.. i think its rare and maybe many muslims would loves to see it.. thank you very much
Could you do a compression between Fenix 7 and the Tactix Delta Solar? Or highlight the difference Thx
Sure! I can mention many of the differences. No update yet from Garmin about my Fēnix 7X shipping so, it could be several more weeks, yet so am hoping sooner 🤞🤞
The price of this watch is holy unjustified.
Holy unjustified, an interesting price perspective...
1:34 "Mecca Finder"
Thank you for the bookmark 👍
does it have a compass aspect as well? or maybe a watch display face with a compass integrated?
Yes, there is an integrated compass on the Tactix Delta Solar, the Garmin Fenix 6X, and the Garmin Fenix 7X.
No watch in the market at par with this great kit I love my delta solar can’t ask for more best watch around
Does the Solar on this work better then on the fencing series
I will be able to give an answer later this week after I test the Fenix 6x Solar smartwatch. Thanks for watching Jason.
Many thanks for the positivity Aja Aja! There are so many negative things in the world today and there always will be. That being said, it sure is nice to read positive, honest comments over 88% of the time on my channels. I don't mind negative comments as long as they are honest and written with a kind tone. I strive to always say, write, and document a few positive aspects about the gadgets tested. And yeah, I do miss my Garmin Tactix Delta Solar, but glad that it went to another person, a college friend of mine, for I know he appreciates the wearable. The watch on my left wrist currently, and every day for the past 38 days - the Garmin Fēnix 6X Pro Solar, yeah, quite the sister watch to the Tactix Delta and quite similar. Anyway... I need to get some more sleep. I just saw your comment and wanted to say - Thank you - once again and how much I appreciate feedback from other Garmin users.
Can you customize the reply messages by also getting rid of the part that says "Sent from my gamin"????
Now, that is one PITHY & awesome comment! An excellent question and I don’t know, allow me several hours or a day to research it and I will get back to you 😀
@@PeterHerget any updates on this. Thank you
Great review! Totally agree Apple needs to step up its game. A nice Tactical Apple Watch!
Thank you very much!
is the backlight really bright enough at night or is it weak?
The backlight is plenty bright enough for cloudy days or the darkest nights. The backlight on the Tactix Delta Solar and the Fenix 6 or 6X is about the same brightness.
@@PeterHerget ok thanks it is important for my old eyes, guess i will pull the plug since its on sale
I would wait a few more days for when Black Friday officially begins... best of luck and happy shopping! Now, if you change your mind, I would recommend not spending the extra $$$ for the solar edition. During the summer months here in Utah at an altitude of 5,000 feet, I left this Tactix Delta Solar outside in the sunlight for over an hour and the battery percent only increased by 1%. And that means it charges incredibly slowly even in direct light when it is not moving.
@@PeterHerget thanks for the solar input, my reason for the solar choice is because i am not a fan of plugging in but if it is a wasted feature then no need?
Not a wasted feature, it would be great if you were in a emergency and had five hours of free time to sit in the sun to allow your wearable to charge 4 or 5 percentage points 😉
Which watch face do you have there?
It was one of the preinstalled watch faces by Garmin.
Can you download MP3's from your computer onto this watch? I don't want to use Spotify or any of those other apps.
I will need to test that feature... How soon do you need to know?
@@PeterHerget I was looking to purchase within the next couple of weeks.
👍 okay, I can fit another test and video into my schedule sometime within the next 11 to 14 days.
@@PeterHerget Thanks Peter.
You are... WELCOME! I appreciate the help you gave me of not having to think of a video to do for next week. Feedback & pithy comments keep this Social Media Realm moving forward😁
hi.
is it gps working offline?
Or do you need connection with your phone to work on navigation maps?
Thank you
I was able to use the GPS without the smartphone. Garmin recommends that you synchronize the watch before a long hike or camping trip to update your maps if needed. You can even download entire countries in advance as needed.
@@PeterHerget
Thank you 😁
I did another test and went trail running with my Garmin Fēnix 6X Pro Solar and it is quite similar to the Garmin Tactix Delta. I ran without my smartphone so, the Garmin only has satellites to grab data from and the maps worked wonderfully... I was able to easily see where I was, where I had been, and yes, it even told where I needed to go.
Do you have any idea about the next Tactix, namely the Echo releases date? I am going to buy one and am not sure should I wait for Echo or just go for the Delta?
Sorry, not at this time. I am interesting in the Tactix Echo if Garmin decides to upgrade that series.
A beta with a Delta, ok.
A beta with a delta, sorry, I don’t understand?
😂
Nice video, 👍🏻
Thanks! 👍
why is it so laggy but expensive..???
Nope, the Tactix Delta was not laggy.
I really think that I would not spend so much money, with the use that a soldier gives to a watch, to be on the floor full of mud ...
I spoke with a neighbor friend of mine and he said only Special Ops would be the soldiers to be lucky enough to be given such a $1,100 wrist watch...
But smart or normal?
The Tactix Delta is quite the smart watch 🤓
Does it count ‘steps’ while driving? Had a Garmin VivoActive that did that. Super annoying.
I don't recall getting more than just a few steps while driving when I wore the Garmin Tactix Delta, nor with the Enduro, or my current one, the Fenix 6X. Did you have the original Garmin vivoactive from over four years ago?
I have an Instinct and I hate that it only vibrates twice for a phone call. Does this do the same or can you make it vibrate for as long as you have an incoming call?
I still have my Instinct Solar, sold the Tactix Delta to a friend, and bought the Fēnix 6X Pro Solar. I will some phone call tests on both. However, I think I already know the answers… Garmin doesn’t have customizable vibration and sound settings that are as finite as you want, well, at least not yet. Garmin could easily make software changes allowing such ring and vibration settings to fit your personality and needs in life. Give me another week or so to film the video please.
@@PeterHerget Why did you sell it?
Technology moves quickly and I like to try different watches. My budget for my TH-cam Channel allows me to buy about one watch monthly and few other items. I sold the Tactix Delta in order to try my first Garmin Fēnix smartwatch. I bought the Tactix for $1,150 and sold it for $999. If I kept all the watches I reviewed, well, that would be cool and a but overwhelming.
What do you say about the size of this beast! Any issues with it?
When it comes to the size of a smartwatch it is preference. My wrists are 8 5 to 9 inches in circumference and I rotate wearing my Garmin Fēnix 6X on either my right or left wrist. And yes, sometimes it is worn around my ankle 🙃 when I testing multiple wearable that day like yesterday and today. With a larger watch comes a greater screen to view data. I would highly recommend you find a local R.E.I. Store and try one of these Garmins on your wrist in person. Happy shopping...
Does the Delta work with Iphone
Yep! For the most part Garmin makes their watches and fitness gadgets function with both Android and Apple smartphones. I have personally used their Garmin Connect app on both Android & Apple and have not noticed any major differences in functionality or connectivity.
@@PeterHerget can you read and reply to texts? Or answer phone calls on the watch for iPhone?
That is a pithy question and a great one at that… My apologies, but I try to only respond to “pithy comments” and since your question was quite pithy and it does not appear to contain sarcasm or so are you typing in a rude tone- HECK YEAH! Let me connect my Garmin Fenix 6X to my iPhone 12 Mini and then run some tests. I will make you a video or give a lengthy reply within the 37 hours - will that time frame suffice? 🤓😀😁
I see mecca finder and smashed the like button and subscribed.
Please can you make a video about the salat/ prayer times for muslims and the mecca finder how good it works and what you can do with it, for me the biggest reason to buy this watch is this feature
Thanks for the great content
Thank you and so glad you are interested in the Garmin smartwatch. This app is not secluded to just the Garmin Tactix Delta- many of their smartwatches support the Mecca finder. I will be getting another Garmin soon and will do an update about their Mecca application & functionality.
I’m shocked Apple let’s you reply
Apple doesn’t know about my videos 🤪
@@PeterHerget 😂😂 I think it’s great you can reply by text
Me too! Quick replies on a watch to another watch makes feel like a really, really, really important geek!
Seems like you liked the Tactix better than the Enduro.
YES! Yes, I liked the Tactix much better than the Garmin Enduro for the following reasons:
1. better looking
2. color maps
3. faster UI browsing and navigation
4. fabulous battery life
5. sapphire screen
6. same solar technology
7. onboard music for those longer workouts
@@PeterHerget I love my Garmin Tactix Delta Solar
Wonderful news Thomas!
Has your Garmin Connect app updated and does your phone now show the statistics from Garmin's Advanced Sleep or is it only showing on the watch still?
@@PeterHerget My Garmin connect on iOS is just showing sleep duration and stages. Watch has sleep score and coaching portion..Garmin Fenix 6 pro solar
Peter, the specs say this watch case is 51mm. Is this from lug to lug diagonally, or is it literally the diameter?
That is one… PITHY comment - thanks! I don’t know precisely, ergo, I shall find out before the Halloween 🎃 candy leaves the shelves 😅
You should do a sleep study, 88-94 is a little out of the norm. Id hope maybe the connector isn't getting great connection and is just getting a partial read for those times.
Thanks for the feedback John! I haven't had any low readings since, so that is a good thing & yes, thanks for watching my Garmin review👍
I am interested in this watch; but just ditched smartphones. Could I still use this as intended; but use it with a tablet or laptop instead? When I leave; I like to be disconnected (minus gps). Thoughts?
Yes! And yes you can. Garmin is unique in the fact that if you don't have a smartphone you can still synchronize your wearable, or Garmin device, with a computer using Garmin Express. It is a free app you download, connect your Garmin gadget to the PC, open the Garmin Express, and the app helps you setup your device to a Garmin profile/account. You'll still be able to synchronize all of your workouts, update your maps on your Tactix Delta smartwatch, see your sleep/health metrics, and even join challenges.
@@PeterHerget Thank you for such a fast response! Looks like I found my new watch and I appreciate your help.
You’re most welcome. I would wait a few more days though… Once Garmin announces the Tactix Echo the price of the Tactix Delta will drop in price and eBay will be flooded with fabulous deals 😀
Range finder- interesting
Thanks and glad you liked that portion of the video. The range finder is such a cool feature and I've used it many, many times.
can you get hourly chime on this watch or on the enduro ? Thx
Yes, yes you can! You can hear the hourly chime or just have the watch buzz each hour. As soon as your sleep 💤 window begins the hourly chime is automatically disabled.
@@PeterHerget great. Ordered it already also thx for the mecca finder that was a cool widget ( hopefully enduro will have it too )
What website did you use to order your watch?
@@PeterHerget garmin directly ( based in uk)
What watch model did you purchase? I only as for I may have an extra 20% off coupon you can use :)
Thanks for your video; very helpful (as I'm looking at what to buy)! 😊 2 question: 1. at 0:37 you say the watch you're using for the review is the solar edition with a sapphire lens. I heard in someone else's review that it would be either one or the other, since sapphire would reflect sunlight. Is that incorrect? If they DO both exist in one watch, I want that one! ;-) (couldn't find it with both options on Garmin's website earlier either, so that's why I was wondering) 2. Concerning the SpO2: yours shows lowest at 84%. Normal is between 95-99% and with intensive training, it shouldn't go below 92% really. Do you think this watch is accurate in measuring SpO2? Or is there a reason it shows 84% as lowest (incorrectly?)? Thanks again and keep up the good work! 👍🏻
The Garmin Tactix Delta that I was using in the video was both solar & sapphire. And yes, that is rare for Garmin smartwatches normally come in one or the other. If you visit the Garmin website it gives the breakdown on the specs page and reads, "Lens material: Power Sapphire" and this means that the lens is both sapphire and Power Glass along with the circular rim of a solar panel on the watchface as well - very similar to the Fenix and Enduro watches.
SP02 - yes, I felt the Tactix Delta did measure my SP02 accurately. I compared to other Garmin watches, Apple, OnePlus, Fitbit, and Samsung. The 84% could have been an error, my watch was too loose, or I was moving too much.
All in all, yes, the Garmin Tactix Delta Solar edition was and still is an amazing watch. My friend that bought it from me loves it too. I really, really wanted to keep it, alas, I can only test and keep so many watches. I have the Fenix 6x Pro coming later this week and I am really looking forward to testing, wearing, and learning more about the Fenix series for this will be my first. I have had many friends tell me how great the Fenix is and how much they like theirs. Thanks for the comments, questions, and for watching the video Eric - have a wonderful week!
@@PeterHerget Thank you for answering and you are right of course! I had been looking at the description only, but I checked where you said now (under Lens Material) and I see that the Solar Edition with Ballistics does indeed have Power Sapphire! The other content creator also responded and said he made a mistake saying that it was either one or the other. 😊 Guessing I'll need to save up some more, because now I DEFINITELY want this version of the watch! 😍 Although ... hahaha ... I had been doubting between this one and the Fenix 6X Pro. I just checked and that one comes with either solar or sapphire. I'm in no rush, so I'll await your review on that one as well! ❤️ I couldn't imagine buying anything (more expensive) without TH-cam anymore! 😉 Thanks also for the SpO2-answer. Thanks for all you are doing and have a great week yourself as well!
You are welcome Eric 😀 Glad my reviews are helping someone. They are blast to make and yes, I quite enjoy testing the watches and using them as designed and not as designed to see if they standup to the marketing promises…
@@PeterHerget Glad to hear you enjoy making them as much as I enjoy watching them! 😊 And to correct myself (yet again 😉): I was going through the specs of all Tactix Deltas some more and it's not just the Solar Edition with Ballistics that has the Sapphire glass; it's also the regular version - which is €/$ 300 less expensive, so ... choices, choices! 😉 Will await your review of the Fenix 6X Pro nonetheless! ✌🏻
Thanks Eric! It has been over two months now with the Garmin Fēnix 6X Pro Solar and I'm finishing my outline for a detailed review of this stellar smartwatch. I've worn it daily since it was unboxed on 07/13/2021 and WOW, quite the wearable giving me nearly too much data to absorb. The video will be posted sometime in the next nine to 15 days.
My opinion after 51 days of usage of a Tactix Delta: the wrist based HRM is terrible, I mean horribly inaccurate… I tried to squize the strap , I tried to lose it slightly, but it’s just simply total garbage. The blood pulseoxymeter often loose the signal too. The navigation is impressive with the preloaded topo maps, and the battery life is amazing compared to any other product in the current market. The sapphire lense is very durable just like the DLC on the front. It’s a good sport watch, but far from perfect.
Interesting and thanks for the feedback about your Garmin experiences Gilbert! I had the opposite experience when I compared my heart-rate, sleep, steps, Sp02, respiratory rate, and the other 11 unique stats to Fitbit, Apple, Polar, and Samsung. I wonder if your sensor is bad and needs to be replaced? Yeah, if you feel your heart rate is that off and sounds like it may be, I recommend you contact Garmin Support Team.
@@PeterHerget I had Polar Vantage V before this one, and the heart rate measured on wrist was surprisingly accurate, only 3-4 bpm difference compared with the chest strap. Meanwhile the Tactix measures 20-30 bpm higher than it should and according to it my rest hrm is 39 during the day. The negative record was 210 bpm for a running activity, when l was jogging easily . I suppose at my age (37) I cannot reach the 210 bpm even if I would be chased by a bear. :) bought a Garmin Pro chest strap and I use it for my activities, it’s pretty accurate, but the sensor in the watch itself it’ just terrible. One of my friend has exactly the same problem with his Fenix 6X, he also tried everything (he even shaved his wrist beneath the sensor) but his measures are also inaccurate.
Wonderful stats Gilbert and thanks for writing that detailed comment! Polar makes an arm band heart-rate sensor in addition to their watches and chest heart rate straps. I would like to test them all one day and compare the ❤ data...
@@gilberttiborjakub9890 I think yours is broken man. I go weekly to the hospital for a medical check and my tactix delta is either the same or 3 beats off mostly due a few seconds delay
Interesting Barry, thank you for letting us know
I have a Garmin Venu it has an Amoled display it's bright with good colour and very clear. I find other watches without that display type always look sort of foggy like they have a filter over the display. If this watch came out with an Amoled display I would buy one tomorrow. It looks a bit like yesterday with its dull display. I know Amoled uses more battery but when riding my bike it is so easy to see even in bright sunlight. Hopefully, Garmin will bring this watch out with an Amoled display in the future. If it reduces the battery life from say 4 days to 3 does it really matter for 99% of users?
Nice comments 👍🏻 As it pertains to battery life, yeah… that is a loaded question. To some 18 or 35 day battery is a dream. And then there are Apple Watch ⌚️ Users like me that only deal with an 18 hour window of gadget life and it stinks! I told myself that Apple needed to do two things with the Apple Watch 7:
1. Increase the battery life
2. Make the charging Qi compatible
👎 nope, not one of my requests were met this year. To answer your question is difficult for I am not the average user. To me a few days less for a Garmin Fēnix 6X dropping from 16 days down to 12 would not be a big deal. However, by adding an OLED or LED screen, nope, Garmin would not be able to reach day 12. From my experiences with gadgets over the last three decades I don’t see OLED screen lasting more than nine days. However, OnePlus was able to reach 14 with little usage. Sadly, that OnePlus Watch version 1.0 is sitting on a self collecting dust right now for I don’t trust the data it collects 😿
I think it's worth mentioning that Garmin uses the transflective display because it is so easy to see in direct sunlight. While using indoors it isn't as vibrant as an OLED screen, but outdoors they perform much better as the brighter the light, the brighter the screen.
Well said Craig- thanks 🙏
I don't think you can have a speaker and mic for music and calls at the same time as being so water resistant - I guess the military has different priorities to you! ;)
Yep... multimedia is not a tax-payer-supported feature 😁 I am curious what wearable gadgets Garmin will release during fall 2021 - Fēnix 7 maybe?
@@PeterHerget There's zero percent chance you're going to get a speaker decent enough to listen to music from the watch itself, mate.
Perhaps, yet it is a nice feature to have whwn your headphones have zero battery 🔋 life. If a speakerphone is installed then it should be up to the User how it is utilized..
@@PeterHerget it wouldn't be listenable for music that's for sure. And would require the watch to be bigger and more expensive. I just don't ever see this being realistic for another 10 years. I've never heard anyone call for this feature before. I could see a speaker that was specifically for having a phone conversation. That'd be cheaper and maybe more in demand for the user. There aren't a lot of settings where it would be usable. You gonna turn it on during a run? In the gym? Maybe if you were at home doing a quiet work out, but then you have a speaker there you can use. I dunno, just doesn't seem like something that makes sense for trying to listen to music.
An interesting point of view… Samsung Galaxy Watch4 removed the ability to play music via speakerphone and there is one for phone calls. For now, my paired earbuds function just fine for workouts 😀
So, do _they_ collect or otherwise send any/all of that data anywhere?... What does their "privacy" policy claim to do?...
That is a wonderful, and poignant question, code_dredd, and I am embarrassed about 51% that I have not idea what Garmin does with the, or what they have done, with the decades of data they have about me. I should have some reading time this weekend and I will you, and the other 11,001 folks that follow me know soon 🤞Thank you for clicking on by... and have a wonderful weekend!
@@PeterHerget Thanks for replying. Looking forward to your findings. Feel free to tag me here again after you post it.
Are you subscribed?
@@PeterHerget No. This is only one and only vid I've seen from you and only time will tell if I do, but good try 😆
I don't often take specific requests of follow-up for I am quite busy with family, community, neighbors, extended family, my day career, and striving to workout more to eat more donuts. Alas, I setup a reminder for three weeks. @code_dredd
Oh wow. what a great feature with the prayer times. love it!
Thank you! I will be doing another review soon with more details about the Mecca finder app.
@@PeterHerget I'm a muslim & i appreciate it so much, Sir. I subscribed!
Thank you Syed! What questions would you like answered about this Mecca finder app in my next review?
@@PeterHerget I think the most important question is - Is it very accurate? we muslims are very particular about the accuracy in the direction of the kaabah (in mecca) & the prayer times. i guess there shud be a comparison. like for example i'd compare it against the direction (of the kaabah) at a local mosque or something. im not asking u to go to the mosque or something but a comparison would be solid. thx bro :)
Thanks for your perspectives Syed 👍 I will do further research on the accuracy and then do another video.
On 5000 steps a day??? You sit way to much! LOL.
Yep, I do sit at a computer all... day... long. That being said, my average is 11,799 steps per day. Thank you for watching Liam :)
How long before notifications disappear off the screen ( how many seconds, or do I have to push the button every time?) and it switches back to the clock face? Waiting till august to see if garmin releases a new tactix "echo" version or new fenix 7 maybe. I have a apple watch and want a more durable watch like garmin tactix of fenix sapphire.
The notification vanish off the screen in about 30 seconds and the clockface or whatever screen you were viewing returns to view. However, you can set the timeout to be 30 seconds, 1 minute, 3 minutes, or none at all during activities/workouts.
@@PeterHerget can I set the notifications to disappear from the face any faster than 30 seconds, like 5-15 seconds? Can i set how much the watch vibrates, and is their a vibrate only mode with no ding sound? Thanks for your help man, I greatly appreciate the feedback
@@domm.277 Garmin has the full manual for the watch available online - all the specs and capabilities are laid out.
Yes, yes they do and the manual is a fun read for I went through tall 30 plus pages. The features for these higher-end Garmin smartwatches are intense. Just when I think I have reached the “expert” status some nuance appears or figure some other cool aspect…
@@PeterHerget @Dom M. @Banks Are Not Your Friends
At a closer look, the model you reviewed isn't the military issue watch. The military version retails at $1,399 and is officially called "tactix® Delta - Solar Edition with Ballistics". This version of the watch has key additional features, such as: applied ballistics and a jumpmaster feature (covers HAHO, HALO and static jumps); MGRS mapping - among other things.
So, I hate to tell you then - the manual for all of the components of the military/ballistics version of this watch is actually 62 pages. It's a great watch, the navigation features are on point and provide a lot of additional technical data, for those that may need it. I've been wearing this watch for a bit now and am really happy with its functionality. Here's the manual for the military version for anyone that would like to take a look: www8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-3B607AEB-9EB5-4BF3-A38D-1F9926BB9F65/EN-US/tactix_Delta_OM_EN-US.pdf
...I'm sure people would be interested in a comparative user test of you wearing the two, as they ponder which to buy. I haven't seen anyone do that as of yet.
Hi what year was it released? I wanna buy one but i think they might come out with a newer one soon with slightly higher price (still affordable). Also, how is the gps signal? I am hoping for a watch that can help me to navigate even when im offline.
The Garmin Tactix Delta Solar series was released last year sometime in 2020. I have yet to hear any rumors about a Tactix Echo version or any release date. If I do hear anything I will make a post on my TH-cam Channel, Facebook, or Twitter. If it is going to be released this year we should hear about it before Thanksgiving 😀
@@PeterHerget thx for replying! Sorry, i have a few more questions… (as ya know this thing isnt cheap so i wanna know more about it a lil bit before i get it)
1/ there is another type with extra feature: Ballistic(300 extra bucks). There is some guy doing the review on this watch with Ballistic feature and in his vid. He claimed the watch lasted more than 30 days average while the main website advertised it could last 24 days. Your vid claims it lasts 18 days… So, my question is… Does the one with Ballistic last longer than this one?
2/ is there an offline map like the casio protrek that can help you if u get lost in some areas?
Garmin doesn't release the battery size for their smartwatches. I don't know if they placed a larger battery in the Ballistic version. The Tactix Delta Solar is wonderful for the following reasons:
1. great battery life (easily up to two or three weeks depending your backlight, SP02 tracking, notifications, and if you're using more than one hour of GPS workouts daily)
2. it has the solar panel and Power Glass for emergences.
3. it has a sapphire glass lens over the watchface to keep the watch looking awesome
4. it the the DLC coating around the bezel to keep the watching looking amazing month after month
5. it has a kill switch so you can pretend you are James Bond or working for the military
6. color maps are very detailed
7. it stores music
8. it has map distinctions among public & private land
9. navigation is smooth too
If you don't want to drop $1,100.00 you can go with the Garmin Fēnix 6X Pro Solar, for that is the one I am wearing right now. It doesn't have the kill switch, if you choose the solar version then you don't get a sapphire screen and vice versa. At the time of typing this long response the Tactix Delta Solar is the only one that can also come with a sapphire lens. Happy shopping...
@@PeterHerget I was just wondering if i should buy the applied ballistic one or just delta solar one since im not doing anything with guns…. If they have the same battery capacity, i wouldnt just go without the ballistic. Thanks for the reply
I would go with the Tactix Delta with sapphire lens. The ballistic model cannot have that much great battery life.
Which is better, the Captain watch from the Mark 2 collection or the Tactix 7 Pro watch in terms of screen and maps?
I have yet to wear any of the MARQ collection watches by Garmin. I did test, wear daily, the Garmin Tactix Delta smartwatch and it is a rugged version of the Garmin Fenix 6X. The maps on the Tactix 7 Pro and the Fenix 7X would be nearly identical. The unique features of a Tactix series are:
1. kill switch
2. a more rugged look
3. better durability
4. a green LED light instead of a red one
5. a lovely sapphire screen
6. a few other features
Thanks for the reply, my friend
You are welcome
How is the watch still holding up, or did you upgrade? just bought one on sale
The watch is holding us nicely. My friend bought it from me and still wears it nearly daily.
How in the hell, did you come up with the idea of downloading such a shit-widget!? Who in his right mind would do that???
Sorry, I don't understand your comment. Of the many widgets Garmin provides what widget do you loathe?
@@PeterHerget Nevermind, I was just being rude. Sorry. Thanks for the sober review!
Okay, thank you for the clarification.
@@xelionizer To which widget were you referring?
Thanks for the review. Is the display visibly different in any way between the solar and non-solar versions?
Yes! This model of Garmin has both the sapphire glass face, a solar panel on the screen, and the entire glass screen is a solar panel called, Power Glass. The Tactix Delta Solar is even more unique for it has Night Vision and anti-glare properties. I felt this watch was wonderful outside; however, inside buildings and at night, yeah, a backlight level of 20% or 30% was needed for me to clearly read it. This could be a preference thing or my aging eyes. So... I asked my friends and family about the watch-face visibility when indoors, outside, and indoors at night. And yes, they too thought the screen was difficult to read and quite dark when the backlight was at 5 - 10%. I hope that answers your questions. Oh yeah, when I compared the Garmin Tactix Delta Solar to the Garmin Enduro - a huge difference in visibility. The screen display for the Enduro was much easier to read.
@@PeterHerget thank you for the response! I have been using an Apple Watch series 5 for about a year, and before that, a solar charged G-shock for several years (I forget that model number off the top of my head). Long story short, I love Apple products, but the watch is not for me.
I love a solar powered watch, or any watch that I DONT have to charge every night, but I also want the functionality/usability that comes with something like an Apple Watch or a Garmin watch. My Tactix Delta Solar should arrive Friday and I cannot wait to start learning everything about it! I could go on and on and on about all my reasons why I want to leave Apple Watch and go to a Garmin Tactix! Feel free to ask if need be or if it helps any assessments.
Oh yeah! Battery life should be measured in weeks and NOT hours.
On another battery life note… the battery life that I experienced, and tested first hand, with the Tactix Delta Solar is nearly the same as the Fēnix 6X Pro Solar Garmin smart watches. I found this fact to be quite fascinating and they both charge at about the same rate. The Garmin Enduro is the slowest solar wearable that I have tested and that is caused by the larger battery inside the Enduro. And as you may of already guessed it all relative for even though the Enduro may have only gone up on battery life 3% over hours outside in the sun; whereas, other Garmin gadgets in the exact same sunlight for the same time frame increased to 5 or 6% the Enduro still wins with longevity… I have a video that I am working on that will prove such statistics.
@@PeterHerget Thank you so much for all of the additional information! Any amount of practical charging time to support weeks worth of life is fine by me in comparison to getting a day and a half, maybe 2 days out of the Apple Watch.
I asked about the difference in screen visibility between the solar and non-solar because another review video showed a significant difference in screen visibility with the Garmin Instinct between the solar and non-solar versions. Not so much in day light or artificial night, but more so in the dark when using the backlight. The screens with the backlight on, in low light, were very noticeably different in clarity and brightness. Though I know the screen types between the Tactix and the Instinct are different, I still was curious if the solar screens had any noticeable difference.
Those pixels are ugly for a 1000+ watch.... Not gonna buy it, thx for the video
The pixel are ugly? Interesting... you are the first person to ever comment the Tactix Delta Solar appears, or even looks, "ugly." The nice thing about Social Media, and life in general, yes, everyone is entitled tot their opinion. If you want a pretty watch, yep, go to the nearest Apple Store or visit Samsung's website. Now, if you want a watch that truly tracks workouts, has precise GPS, use multiple satellites to get you anywhere in the world, has battery life for weeks and not just 18 hours, used AOD (always on display), tracks you sleep, steps, heart-rate, altitude, temperature, and 88 others aspects about the human body we have yet to comprehend. Yes, I guess the Garmin Tactix Delta Solar is not wearable for you.
Can you connect this to t Mobiles sonim xp3 plus non camera version flip phone to reply to messages etc?
I don’t remember seeing such feature or connection option, sorry.
I understand thanks again. Also how do I put music on here?
Are you going to use Spotify?
Android or iPhone?
@@PeterHerget trying to avoid streaming apps can I put the music on it
Yes, I simply choose the Playlists I want and Spotify downloads the music directly to my Garmin Fenix, EPIX, and many other models. I have not tested, nor used, any other music platforms. What music app do you use, iTunes or Google Play?
what’s your watch face name ? thanks
Well... that is one pithy question. And this video is older than my brain can recall. I'll rewatch the video and reply soon with the name, and if possible, the link to the watch face. What model of Garmin are you wearing, is the the Tactix Delta Solar or another?
@@PeterHerget yes, my watch is Tactix Delta Solar
This video was created well over a year ago and... I still found it! Hooray for my memory. The watch face is called, "Crystal" and there four different versions. Here are the easy-install steps:
1. visit this website: apps.garmin.com/en-US/search?keyword=crystal+watch+face&device=&deviceLimit=&appType=&sort=&start=0&count=30
2. log into your Garmin account
3. search for "crystal watch face"
4. choose the one you like the best, I think I used the Crystal watchface created by PixelPathos: apps.garmin.com/en-US/apps/9fd04d09-8c80-4c81-9257-17cfa0f0081b
5. click on Download and if your watch is already configured correct with the Garmin Connect IQ Store and Wi-Fi is enabled, yes, even though you're on the website Garmin Connect IQ sends the downloaded watchface or app directly to your watch :)
@@PeterHergetoh thank you so much, i found it, have a good day 😊😊
thank for your detail sharing
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Wow, 286th, dang!
Omg
Oh my gosh is right - it quite the watch!