I appreciate the video. Within the next week I’m going to buy a Tactix 7 Pro because I’ve come to the conclusion that the model would be the best option for my lifestyle. I like the Pro Ballistic model, but I can’t justify paying for that model
I have both the Pro Ballistic and the Amoled. Personally I prefer the latter but the PB has a better battery life due to the solar charging which allows a much AOD battery life. But once again I love the AMOLED and has become my go to watch.
Hi, I do a lot of trekking in the mountains. In this case, is Amoled or Pro Ballistic better? If I'm not mistaken, Amoled seems to be better due to its clear display (especially for direct light from the Sun). But is it true that it is very delicate and scratches easily? I do not understand. Shouldn't it be durable/resistant? Thank you.
Hi, thanks for watching! Both are very visible in direct sunlight, Amoled is better indoors but the MIPs is better for battery. Both are exactly the same in durability if you get the titanium sapphire editions, the screen is very hard to scratch but the bezel can scratch since its metal if you bang it against rocks or other hard metals.
@@TacticalOverlanding Because of the connectors on the watch or because of the strap itself? Cause I often read the opposite, that people swapping their garmin silicone straps for nylons, even no name nylon straps, because of the comfort?
The tactical nylon is different from the lighter style ones like on apple watches or the Enduro 2. The one in my video is the tactical one which is very stiff, if you want comfortable get the amazon soft ones that are super breathable and flexible.
@@breakdown7553 I have t7 pro. I have silicon strap, nylon black and also the superexpensive carbon coated titanium band. Comfort silicon one destroys no question and it also pretty tactical looking . Its a well made, and harder than your usual silicone strap. Looks premium, feels premium. Nylson strap looks very tactical, goes really well with tactical closes. Problem its rock hard, like very tuff. Feels like one of those horse belt materials. But i wouldnt say it feels uncomfortable or anything. your dont feel it at all, pretty well made etc. Just hard to put it on quick. Titanium carbon gray DLC black band which i have is incredible in my opinion. Its super well made, sick looking. It makes the watch look pretty expensive, can go well it casual clothing. Its premium material, very comfortable. Easy to put on and the looks is just incredible. Problem is its expensive, but for me it was worth every penny. Just takes the watch to the next level for casual use. All tree bands are incredible looking and they all have their place. Just get all tree and they will all find their place.
Could you compare the displays outside in direct sun? I am using mine for Search and Rescue. We can be out for 36 hours at a time. I'm worried about visibility in the sun and higher battery draw on the OLED. Thanks! Great work!
I would love to make a short video on the outdoor visibility but I sold the MIPs display haha. Regardless I could make a video on the visibility of the OLED and show you how its not an issue at all! I'd be honoured to help someone that's in search and rescue!
Have a friend with a different AMOLED from Garmin, they claim that even in the brightest glare and sun its not a problem at all. Also the watches have a good bit over 36 hours of battery in GPS mode (62 claimed) so as long as you keep your watch pretty full ti should be totally fine even if you want GPS
Hi. Do you have Outdoor Maps + by any chance? There are no videos at all on TH-cam showing the difference of this and it's the deciding factor for me on whether to go for the standard Tactix or the AMOLED. Thanks.
Hey, I live in Canada and currently there is no Outdoor Maps+. I am curious too on the functionality of it but I will say if you are planning to use the satellite imaging the AMOLED is way better. Even in standard maps you can see much more and the difference would be night and day with satellite.
I honestly like the transflective screen on this watch more. But amoled also looks nice. However transflective is probably more suited for this watch more for what it is.
Hi there. Seems like you know your garmins. I am saving up for the tactix or similar watch. What are your thoughts about the garmin D2™ Mach 1 Pro? Does it have the same sensors? Which one would be more durable. I am a bit rough on my watches. Any suggestions ? How comfortable is the nylon band since you have wore it for more than a year. Have you tried the titanium band? I usually do not sleep with my watch on. I have the vivoactive currently. Thanks for your video. Not a lot of content out there on the tactix.
Thanks for watching! The D2 Mach 1 pro isn't a watch I have experience with but I can tell you its basically the same watch in a different package. Both use Garmin's 1.4in AMOLED display and have very similar hardware with the exception of the battery and bezel. Garmins rates the D2 mach 1 pro at 25 days where the Tactix is at 31 days. I believe its due to the fact that the Tactix uses the enduro 2 battery where the D2 uses the normal Fenix battery. The other difference is the bezel and design, can't say one is better or not its your preference. If you need aviation features I'd say get the D2 as it fits your lifestyle more, if not go with Tactix as it also has some avation features. Durability wise these are both tanks and will very likely hold up to whatever you throw at them within reason. However, the titanium bezel on these watches do scratch easy. If you hit them on rocks or metal machines they will scratch and leave a mark but it will not effect the watch functionally. If want the most G-shock like watch I'd consider the Instinct but you do lose out on a lot of features. The nylon band is okay, even after a year its pretty stiff and I tend to use the lighter more flexible nylon bands from amazon or the silicon band it comes with. I haven't tried Garmins titanium band but I don't really like metal bracelets too much anyways.
Hi there loved the review but where did you get your straps? I have a fenix and the original straps are starting to tear in the eyelets thanks in advance.
Thanks for watching! The tactical nylon and rubber straps are from Garmin when I got the watch but I normally wear the trail loop that you can get from Amazon. They are a copy of the Apple watch strap which feels very comfortable.
Yes it has an ambient light sensor, when it is under your sleeve or in a dark room it will adjust to be dimmer and vice versa for bright conditions. You can still manually adjust the level of base brightness it adjusts from.
Dude, thank you. I really appreciate you being one of the few that has a comparison of these types of watches. I always sided with the Tactix Pro because I looked at it as being the best of the best watches that can compete with Apple watches, but after seeing this video, you have convinced me to get the Tactix 7 AMOLED. One key feature that has my mind made up is the fact that the AMOLED version of this watch has Garmin ECG, and the original (Tactix 7 Pro) doesn't. Yeah, you don't get the the whole solar thing around the watch, but after thinking about it, who the hell will actually stand outside and point their wrist to the sun to charge? lol
Haha I did test out the solar capabilities before and even though I really tried to convince myself its worth it, it wasn't. I'm glad my video was helpful to you, thank you for watching!
I feel the same way about AMOLED v MIP. I have an instinct 2, which is a great rugged watch with an awesome battery life, but I’m thinking of upgrading and kept thinking about Tactix pro, but this video has helped me change my mind too. I don’t think the solar function is a real enough game changer and I particularly love the Red Shift modes and the night vision mode of the amoled. I suppose I might have to have a short think about the Epix, but I love the tactix style.
@@Justyburger Dude, I highly recommend to upgrade! At the same time, I’m somewhat hesitant due to hearing about that there will be a tactix 8 coming out, and I’m HOPING that it will also have the AMOLED screen. I also was hesitant in the beginning because it would’ve been nice to also have a google maps type feature to where the maps is similar to that of a Apple Watch, but after some thought, it’s not a big deal. I still plan on ordering the watch, but I’m also waiting to see if the newest tactix will come out. I’ve never had any type of smart watch, so I’m definitely excited!
@@alfredschnozzenstein1657 it is exciting :) my Instinct 2 is the first “smart” watch I’ve ever had. For the first few months I slept with the watch and found the sleep tracking very useful, but having the watch on 24/7 started to create a slight rash where the sensor is, so I stopped wearing it in bed. But…. I ocean swim and it’s very accurate on tracking my route, distance and various health stats. I also found the flashlight function to be very useful. Not a gimmick. If a Tactix 8 is coming soon, I would wait because even if you still get the 7, it will be a reduced price. I’d be tempted to remain with the 7 at a good discount because it is a big spend. As for maps, I’m not sure how they compare to Apple, but I various reviews, the Garmin maps look great. The big change for me will be touch screen and amoled display. The instinct is actually a very good watch still. It does most things.
This is by far my favorite watch by Garmin. I really wish they made it in 47mm. I've got the same wrist size, do you find it too big? This is really making me consider going back to Garmin and selling my AWU2
More sizing would be nice for sure. It is def bigger than any traditional watch but since its titanium, it makes it very light and I don't notice it on my wrist
Not really, I charge the watch to 80-90% about once a week when it hits 40-50% battery. If you really care about battery either go with MIPS or turn the AOD off which gets more battery than the MIPS
The red-shift mode is awesome!!! I just don't get why Garmin opted for the green LED on the tactix series. The enemy will spot you from miles away with that!!!
I agree, the green LED is not very useful for night time use aside from looking cool. It blows out your night vision way more compared to red. I did hear however its easier to read topographic maps provided in the military that have red contour lines. I would still choose the red despite this, maybe in the future we can get a multicolor LED chip instead.
I’m considering buying one of those watches but I was wondering about battery and features but In your opinion which one you think is better ? Cheers from Japan !
Hey there! Hard to say one is better than another, everyone will have their preferences. Battery on the Amoled is 10-13 days with light usage where as the MIP is about 30 days. When you use the GPS often the difference in battery will be much closer. The Amoled also has the new HR sensor and better flashlight. I think you should choose which display you like more since the features are very similar.
How did you get 30 days? I had the fenix 7x sapphire and I was never able to get that amount of battery life. I have the tactix 7 amoled now and I get 2 weeks roughly just like the fenix 7x. That's using both for about 1 to 1 1/2 hrs to work out daily.
@@hikeskool Yes, enough time has passed to say this for sure. At first, it was unusual that the screen is black (off), and you need to get used to the gestures to activate it. But after a while, you just stop thinking about it or even noticing it. It’s a great upgrade. The battery lasts much longer compared to the Fenix 5X.
To be honest I wouldn't upgrade just for the screen yet. You are paying considerably more for basically the same watch with different display. You already have a very capable watch, I would wait for the 8 in this case.
You can set it to activate automatically on sunset but not at a given hour. You can set the sleep mode at a given hour and set the red shift mode when it goes to sleep. You can now also have green and orange shift instead of red!
Stay tuned for tomorrow's Fenix 8 event, looks like they are pushing heavily for AMOLED. For the 51mm you'll likely get over a week of heavier usage with the watch.
@@TacticalOverlandingI am about between tactix 7 solar or amoled version, did the amoled has same aviation feature? Aviation and solar features is what I want to buy, I dont need balistic app actually, but the display detail on amoled version make me confused.
Hey thanks for watching. Personally I don't think its worth buying the amoled if you already have the Tactix 7. Save your money and wait for the Tactix 8 instead
In my experience solar doesn't add any value for me and the durability is the same for both devices. You get a much nicer screen with the OLED and still get over a month of battery if you turn off the AOD
Great detailed review on the night modes and lights. Question: Can you leave the amoled version in night mode and use it as an always-on-display? I think that would be quite cool. I also really like the red night mode and you could possibly use that in an always-on-display mode? I say this, because I like an always-on-display, but I also like 3-4 weeks of battery life. So you might say, just go for the normal Pro, but I think the amoled looks really nice in both of those nite modes. If the battery is really good and it has an always-on-display option, I'll definitely get the amoled over the Pro. The only thing that I would lack, is the solar capability. I currently do use a solar Instinct 2 and of course it helps but not massively and maybe not enough to make it a real game changer.
So unfortunately in night mode you can't have an AOD. I guess its to save battery and a glowing watch face but I think it would be a nice option to have. You can just set your sleep mode for 1 minute so the watch basically always stays on. The only thing about this is you cant have the super low brightness mode of the night mode. You can choose between 3 night shift modes - orange, green and red. All of these modes work in AOD so it does give the watch a very unique look.
Thanks a lot for the informative reply. On balance, I think the amoled is my choice. It will also be interesting to know the battery life capabilities, using the various red shift AOD settings. I see this as a middle ground between the pro and the amoled. Basically having the beauty of the amoled with the stretched battery life of the pro. I guess the solar and amoled combination isn’t compatible. They would have tried it otherwise. Anyway, thanks again and I now have to prepare for the big spend :)
The size of the bezel on the amoled is massive. It unfortunately uses the same case design that would accommodate the solar ring on the MIP versions of the Tactix.
The completely black pixels on the amoled actually hide the bezel much better than the solar ring when using a black watch face. IMO it looks better than the solar ring since its not super reflective
@@TacticalOverlandingI had the amoled version for a while and the bezel size still drove me crazy. The solar ring does soften it a bit, but the added glare from the solar panel itself often makes maps hard to read at certain angles. Tradeoffs I guess.
For my uses not really, its maybe marginally better when weight training but I haven't compared them directly but don't buy the watch based on the sensor.
Im debating between the pro and the amoled. The pro is on sale for 1000 and the amoled is1300. I heard the amoled has a new HR sensor. Is there anything else that would justify the 300 price difference?
There are some minor differences like faster charging(also usb c instead of usb a), flashlight is improved, the HR sensor like you said. Other than that not really, I would choose these watches based on the display not the minor upgrades. If you like the MIPs display and can find a standard tactix 7 on sale I would go for that instead since solar doesn't do much in my experience. If you want a much nicer looking screen but don't mind the hit in battery get the amoled.
The AMOLED also goes into a “red shift” mode for nighttime (if you so desire). I had a Pro that I returned because the display was underwhelming and the solar function did not seem to be that great of a benefit for the cost of the watch. The greater cost of the AMOLED for the greater screen resolution and red shift are money better spent in my opinion. If you need a ridiculous Garmin GPS watch on your wrist. Which I think is justified to avoid wearing an Apple Watch.
the solar sapphire power glass is more reflective and hard to see in some lighting conditions, the standard no solar is less reflective. Having the touch screen off and the screen lighting lower saves on battery too. nice visualization of the watches ! 🎉🎉
Since I'm using iPhone I don't think it will ever support it. On Androids, this feature will come later down the line. Not available for the Fenix/Epix series watches yet.
I’m happy with my tactix 7 pro and enduro 2😎🙌. 1 with a fancy green light and other longest battery ever had almost 2 months but during activities yh drops down still great nonetheless 🙌
It depends on the lighting conditions, most of the time it just looks dark gray/black on the amoled. If its very dark outside they both look basically black. Unless you have them side by side you wont notice a difference too much.
I ordered a Fenix 7 with MIPS yesterday and today a Tactix 7 AMOLED, coming from an Apple watch I thought the MIPS would be better for me but then I realised the AMOLED is better and I should not have to worry about daily charging like on Apple watch.
Hard to say but other sources say Garmin has addressed burn in with a newer display type and pixel shift technology. You can actually see the screen shift slightly when you turn the display on and off. In terms of lifespan I'd guess at least 5 years if you use AOD. If AOD is off then your battery will likely wear out faster
Just bought the amoled version of this... hint, when doing a close up video like this, place a towel down on the desk first. This eliminates the awful sound from constant sliding the watch on a hard surface sounds... very annoying...
You did a great review. You’ll get more professional w your camera angles and other details over time. One major thing man…. Use a cloth, leather, rubber pad under the products. Every 5-10 seconds your verbal audio is impaired by annoying noises of the watches sliding around. I literally shut it off and then went back to it later and almost shut it off again. Your review. Might be a minor detail but it was extremely annoying listening to those watches sliding back and forth. It’s so easy to eliminate and make your audio so much more enjoyable w less distraction. Also, Garmin is gonna professionally test the lights in a lab w meters. They should have specifics on “twice as bright “ or whatever you said they claim in terms of how far the projections are. Could be in feet (meters) or inches (cm). They have to have some proof for the advertising but most likely something your, or anyone else’s eyes may not pick up. Just saying. But thank you for the time you put in, I got some of the knowledge I was looking for! Please use some sort of sound deadening material under the products 😂
Hey thanks for watching! Also I really appreciate the constructive criticism, I will try my best to improve on these points in my next video. The Fenix 8 is around the corner so stay tuned for that video!
Depends how you use it, with AOD on and light usage you can get 2 weeks but heavier usage will be around 10 days. AOD off is over a month with light usage!
I don't think its "just a flashlight" which is why I spent so much more time on it. I personally have never had a decently bright flashlight that is always on my wrist. It also happens to be on a watch I really like. Its a very useful feature that should be on many more watches and I won't get another watch without one!
Better is not something I can say if you factor in price. The Amazfit offers quite a good watch at a very good price point. But yes the Garmin is better.
haha they are definitely expensive watches, I can't afford to have both of them so I sold the pro. This kid pretty hard for his money to have these nice things tho
Old and slow tech, You have to be out of your mind to buy garmin when other companies like samsung with the "ultra" are half the price that can be traded in after years of use and updated....garmin does not support their products nearly as well as samsung. Dont get stuck with a $1000.00 paper weight like I did....garmin customer service is the worst.
Imagine you actually measure manliness based off screen type on a watch…. Then you post that one a TH-cam video where a guy took his time to make a video.😂
great review. I appreciate you comparing these two similar models ! Very Helpful !
Nice review. Great to see time spent reviewing the flashlight.
Thank you! It's one of my favourite and most used features on the watch and I don't see many people talking about it!
I appreciate the video. Within the next week I’m going to buy a Tactix 7 Pro because I’ve come to the conclusion that the model would be the best option for my lifestyle. I like the Pro Ballistic model, but I can’t justify paying for that model
Glad I could help! I believe you can always get the pro ballistic after if you need it from the Garmin store. Cheers!
@@TacticalOverlanding I was wondering if it were available as a download. Thank you again for your video sir! I’m looking forward to more!
I have both the Pro Ballistic and the Amoled. Personally I prefer the latter but the PB has a better battery life due to the solar charging which allows a much AOD battery life. But once again I love the AMOLED and has become my go to watch.
@@CornellWellsII I really like the display on the AMOLED but I’m really more interested in battery life
Hi, I do a lot of trekking in the mountains. In this case, is Amoled or Pro Ballistic better? If I'm not mistaken, Amoled seems to be better due to its clear display (especially for direct light from the Sun). But is it true that it is very delicate and scratches easily? I do not understand. Shouldn't it be durable/resistant? Thank you.
Hi, thanks for watching! Both are very visible in direct sunlight, Amoled is better indoors but the MIPs is better for battery. Both are exactly the same in durability if you get the titanium sapphire editions, the screen is very hard to scratch but the bezel can scratch since its metal if you bang it against rocks or other hard metals.
@@TacticalOverlanding Thank you for your answer. I have just bought the Amoled! 🙂
I just bought the epix pro back in the summer. I know I don’t need it, but I want it.
But that green flashlight... haha both are great watches, enjoy that Epix Pro!
man these tactix are so pretty, in particular with the nylon straps
Agreed! But one thing to note is the tactical nylon strap isn't very comfortable.
@@TacticalOverlanding Because of the connectors on the watch or because of the strap itself? Cause I often read the opposite, that people swapping their garmin silicone straps for nylons, even no name nylon straps, because of the comfort?
The tactical nylon is different from the lighter style ones like on apple watches or the Enduro 2. The one in my video is the tactical one which is very stiff, if you want comfortable get the amazon soft ones that are super breathable and flexible.
@@TacticalOverlanding Interesting and thanks for the tip!
@@breakdown7553 I have t7 pro. I have silicon strap, nylon black and also the superexpensive carbon coated titanium band. Comfort silicon one destroys no question and it also pretty tactical looking . Its a well made, and harder than your usual silicone strap. Looks premium, feels premium. Nylson strap looks very tactical, goes really well with tactical closes. Problem its rock hard, like very tuff. Feels like one of those horse belt materials. But i wouldnt say it feels uncomfortable or anything. your dont feel it at all, pretty well made etc. Just hard to put it on quick.
Titanium carbon gray DLC black band which i have is incredible in my opinion. Its super well made, sick looking. It makes the watch look pretty expensive, can go well it casual clothing. Its premium material, very comfortable. Easy to put on and the looks is just incredible. Problem is its expensive, but for me it was worth every penny. Just takes the watch to the next level for casual use. All tree bands are incredible looking and they all have their place. Just get all tree and they will all find their place.
Could you compare the displays outside in direct sun? I am using mine for Search and Rescue. We can be out for 36 hours at a time. I'm worried about visibility in the sun and higher battery draw on the OLED. Thanks! Great work!
I would love to make a short video on the outdoor visibility but I sold the MIPs display haha. Regardless I could make a video on the visibility of the OLED and show you how its not an issue at all! I'd be honoured to help someone that's in search and rescue!
Have a friend with a different AMOLED from Garmin, they claim that even in the brightest glare and sun its not a problem at all. Also the watches have a good bit over 36 hours of battery in GPS mode (62 claimed) so as long as you keep your watch pretty full ti should be totally fine even if you want GPS
Does the always on display clear and visible when on wrist? Is it really on all the time?
@@ytbbty7885 on all the time is a setting, and yes it's clear!
yes its clear and visible on the wrist, and it really is on all the time if its on your wrist. It turns off if you take it off to save battery
Any word on a _Tactix 8_ thanks team 👌
Hi. Do you have Outdoor Maps + by any chance? There are no videos at all on TH-cam showing the difference of this and it's the deciding factor for me on whether to go for the standard Tactix or the AMOLED. Thanks.
Hey, I live in Canada and currently there is no Outdoor Maps+. I am curious too on the functionality of it but I will say if you are planning to use the satellite imaging the AMOLED is way better. Even in standard maps you can see much more and the difference would be night and day with satellite.
I honestly like the transflective screen on this watch more. But amoled also looks nice. However transflective is probably more suited for this watch more for what it is.
Yea the MIPS is more traditional for a outdoor sports watch and OLED is more smartwatch looking. Both great choices
Hi there. Seems like you know your garmins. I am saving up for the tactix or similar watch. What are your thoughts about the garmin D2™ Mach 1 Pro? Does it have the same sensors? Which one would be more durable. I am a bit rough on my watches. Any suggestions ? How comfortable is the nylon band since you have wore it for more than a year. Have you tried the titanium band? I usually do not sleep with my watch on. I have the vivoactive currently. Thanks for your video. Not a lot of content out there on the tactix.
Thanks for watching! The D2 Mach 1 pro isn't a watch I have experience with but I can tell you its basically the same watch in a different package. Both use Garmin's 1.4in AMOLED display and have very similar hardware with the exception of the battery and bezel. Garmins rates the D2 mach 1 pro at 25 days where the Tactix is at 31 days. I believe its due to the fact that the Tactix uses the enduro 2 battery where the D2 uses the normal Fenix battery. The other difference is the bezel and design, can't say one is better or not its your preference. If you need aviation features I'd say get the D2 as it fits your lifestyle more, if not go with Tactix as it also has some avation features.
Durability wise these are both tanks and will very likely hold up to whatever you throw at them within reason. However, the titanium bezel on these watches do scratch easy. If you hit them on rocks or metal machines they will scratch and leave a mark but it will not effect the watch functionally. If want the most G-shock like watch I'd consider the Instinct but you do lose out on a lot of features.
The nylon band is okay, even after a year its pretty stiff and I tend to use the lighter more flexible nylon bands from amazon or the silicon band it comes with. I haven't tried Garmins titanium band but I don't really like metal bracelets too much anyways.
Amazing response. Will update and reply properly at a later time.
Hi there loved the review but where did you get your straps? I have a fenix and the original straps are starting to tear in the eyelets thanks in advance.
Thanks for watching! The tactical nylon and rubber straps are from Garmin when I got the watch but I normally wear the trail loop that you can get from Amazon. They are a copy of the Apple watch strap which feels very comfortable.
Does the 7 AMOLED have an auto dim light feature so you don't have to manually be changing it all the time
Yes it has an ambient light sensor, when it is under your sleeve or in a dark room it will adjust to be dimmer and vice versa for bright conditions. You can still manually adjust the level of base brightness it adjusts from.
Dude, thank you. I really appreciate you being one of the few that has a comparison of these types of watches. I always sided with the Tactix Pro because I looked at it as being the best of the best watches that can compete with Apple watches, but after seeing this video, you have convinced me to get the Tactix 7 AMOLED. One key feature that has my mind made up is the fact that the AMOLED version of this watch has Garmin ECG, and the original (Tactix 7 Pro) doesn't. Yeah, you don't get the the whole solar thing around the watch, but after thinking about it, who the hell will actually stand outside and point their wrist to the sun to charge? lol
Haha I did test out the solar capabilities before and even though I really tried to convince myself its worth it, it wasn't. I'm glad my video was helpful to you, thank you for watching!
I feel the same way about AMOLED v MIP. I have an instinct 2, which is a great rugged watch with an awesome battery life, but I’m thinking of upgrading and kept thinking about Tactix pro, but this video has helped me change my mind too. I don’t think the solar function is a real enough game changer and I particularly love the Red Shift modes and the night vision mode of the amoled. I suppose I might have to have a short think about the Epix, but I love the tactix style.
@@Justyburger Dude, I highly recommend to upgrade! At the same time, I’m somewhat hesitant due to hearing about that there will be a tactix 8 coming out, and I’m HOPING that it will also have the AMOLED screen. I also was hesitant in the beginning because it would’ve been nice to also have a google maps type feature to where the maps is similar to that of a Apple Watch, but after some thought, it’s not a big deal. I still plan on ordering the watch, but I’m also waiting to see if the newest tactix will come out. I’ve never had any type of smart watch, so I’m definitely excited!
@@alfredschnozzenstein1657 it is exciting :) my Instinct 2 is the first “smart” watch I’ve ever had. For the first few months I slept with the watch and found the sleep tracking very useful, but having the watch on 24/7 started to create a slight rash where the sensor is, so I stopped wearing it in bed. But…. I ocean swim and it’s very accurate on tracking my route, distance and various health stats. I also found the flashlight function to be very useful. Not a gimmick. If a Tactix 8 is coming soon, I would wait because even if you still get the 7, it will be a reduced price. I’d be tempted to remain with the 7 at a good discount because it is a big spend. As for maps, I’m not sure how they compare to Apple, but I various reviews, the Garmin maps look great. The big change for me will be touch screen and amoled display. The instinct is actually a very good watch still. It does most things.
You like the Tactix AMOLED better than the MIPS? I’m coming from Apple Watch but cannot decide if I like the MIPS or AMOLED.
Can’t really find any videos to compare epix 2
They are essentially the same watch with the Tactix having a cooler looking bezel, green vs red flashlight and some software features
This is by far my favorite watch by Garmin. I really wish they made it in 47mm. I've got the same wrist size, do you find it too big? This is really making me consider going back to Garmin and selling my AWU2
More sizing would be nice for sure. It is def bigger than any traditional watch but since its titanium, it makes it very light and I don't notice it on my wrist
I also have small wrists wah I want more sizes!
How in the world are you getting such good battery life on the mip????
The AMOLED looks so nice, was it hard to adjust having months of battery to just under 2 weeks?
Not really, I charge the watch to 80-90% about once a week when it hits 40-50% battery. If you really care about battery either go with MIPS or turn the AOD off which gets more battery than the MIPS
Wanted to get some more info on the watch before it gets to me. Ordered it today!
The red-shift mode is awesome!!! I just don't get why Garmin opted for the green LED on the tactix series. The enemy will spot you from miles away with that!!!
I agree, the green LED is not very useful for night time use aside from looking cool. It blows out your night vision way more compared to red. I did hear however its easier to read topographic maps provided in the military that have red contour lines. I would still choose the red despite this, maybe in the future we can get a multicolor LED chip instead.
I’m considering buying one of those watches but I was wondering about battery and features but In your opinion which one you think is better ?
Cheers from Japan !
Hey there! Hard to say one is better than another, everyone will have their preferences. Battery on the Amoled is 10-13 days with light usage where as the MIP is about 30 days. When you use the GPS often the difference in battery will be much closer. The Amoled also has the new HR sensor and better flashlight.
I think you should choose which display you like more since the features are very similar.
@@TacticalOverlanding thanks a lot man !
How did you get 30 days? I had the fenix 7x sapphire and I was never able to get that amount of battery life. I have the tactix 7 amoled now and I get 2 weeks roughly just like the fenix 7x. That's using both for about 1 to 1 1/2 hrs to work out daily.
@@MrCuzcatlanreally? They have more or less the same batery life?
Thx for review. Just ordered my T7 amoled, being a MIP person for 6+ years with my Fenix 5X =) Afraid and both exited to try new tech
Yea this is my first Amoled Garmin too. I always like trying new things just to see what I actually prefer more. Hope you like your new watch!
@@TacticalOverlanding yeah, no regrets now! Love My new T7)
@@kamentsevstill happy with it? Thanks 👌
@@hikeskool Yes, enough time has passed to say this for sure. At first, it was unusual that the screen is black (off), and you need to get used to the gestures to activate it. But after a while, you just stop thinking about it or even noticing it. It’s a great upgrade. The battery lasts much longer compared to the Fenix 5X.
I was worried the pro would be dim. It definitely looks that way like a fitbit screen. I canceled and ordered amoled today
It's nicer than a fitbit but the AMOLED is on a different level. It is beautiful
Does amoled version have solar charging?
No it does not, the solar wouldn't be powerful enough to charge the AMOLED display. Even on MIPS it barely makes a difference
អរគុណលោក តើលោកគិតថា ថ្មកាន់បានយូរ ឬ កញ្ចក់ភ្លឺច្បាស់ មួយណាប្រសើរជាង ។
I owned a tactix 7 standard edition and should I upgrade for the Amoled model or not?
What is your opinion?
To be honest I wouldn't upgrade just for the screen yet. You are paying considerably more for basically the same watch with different display. You already have a very capable watch, I would wait for the 8 in this case.
Hello.
Does the night mode vision ( red screen ) can be activated automatically when the sunset for example or at a given hour ?
You can set it to activate automatically on sunset but not at a given hour. You can set the sleep mode at a given hour and set the red shift mode when it goes to sleep.
You can now also have green and orange shift instead of red!
Did the Amoled version has same aviation feature compare to 7 Pro Solar version?
yes i want to know this
Hi, yes it has the exact same fly features
Hello, great video! What is your wrist size if I can ask?
Thanks! I have pretty small wrists I think. About 18cm or 7 inches
Thanks for replay
Considering this but kind of concerned it will be huge on my wrist at 6.7 inches. Any thoughts?
I want to buy one of them, please give an advise, I like amoled very much, but I dont want to charge oftenly.
Stay tuned for tomorrow's Fenix 8 event, looks like they are pushing heavily for AMOLED. For the 51mm you'll likely get over a week of heavier usage with the watch.
@@TacticalOverlandingI am about between tactix 7 solar or amoled version, did the amoled has same aviation feature? Aviation and solar features is what I want to buy, I dont need balistic app actually, but the display detail on amoled version make me confused.
Thanks! I have a Tactix 7, do you think it add any value to get a Tactix 7 amoled?
Hey thanks for watching. Personally I don't think its worth buying the amoled if you already have the Tactix 7. Save your money and wait for the Tactix 8 instead
@@TacticalOverlanding Thanks! Great idea!
Can’t decide between the two. Solar and a more durable screen is hard to give up for lower battery and a cleaner screen. Decisions
In my experience solar doesn't add any value for me and the durability is the same for both devices. You get a much nicer screen with the OLED and still get over a month of battery if you turn off the AOD
@@TacticalOverlanding what about other features, are they all the same,?
@@JohnSmith-bn7bl Better maps on AMOLED, slightly different watch faces, slightly brighter flashlight, dark gray instead of black.
Great detailed review on the night modes and lights. Question: Can you leave the amoled version in night mode and use it as an always-on-display? I think that would be quite cool. I also really like the red night mode and you could possibly use that in an always-on-display mode? I say this, because I like an always-on-display, but I also like 3-4 weeks of battery life. So you might say, just go for the normal Pro, but I think the amoled looks really nice in both of those nite modes. If the battery is really good and it has an always-on-display option, I'll definitely get the amoled over the Pro. The only thing that I would lack, is the solar capability. I currently do use a solar Instinct 2 and of course it helps but not massively and maybe not enough to make it a real game changer.
So unfortunately in night mode you can't have an AOD. I guess its to save battery and a glowing watch face but I think it would be a nice option to have. You can just set your sleep mode for 1 minute so the watch basically always stays on. The only thing about this is you cant have the super low brightness mode of the night mode. You can choose between 3 night shift modes - orange, green and red. All of these modes work in AOD so it does give the watch a very unique look.
Thanks a lot for the informative reply. On balance, I think the amoled is my choice. It will also be interesting to know the battery life capabilities, using the various red shift AOD settings. I see this as a middle ground between the pro and the amoled. Basically having the beauty of the amoled with the stretched battery life of the pro. I guess the solar and amoled combination isn’t compatible. They would have tried it otherwise. Anyway, thanks again and I now have to prepare for the big spend :)
The size of the bezel on the amoled is massive. It unfortunately uses the same case design that would accommodate the solar ring on the MIP versions of the Tactix.
The completely black pixels on the amoled actually hide the bezel much better than the solar ring when using a black watch face. IMO it looks better than the solar ring since its not super reflective
@@TacticalOverlandingI had the amoled version for a while and the bezel size still drove me crazy.
The solar ring does soften it a bit, but the added glare from the solar panel itself often makes maps hard to read at certain angles. Tradeoffs I guess.
Did you notice any difference between the accuracy of the pro's older heartrate sensor vs. the newer amoled, or were they pretty indistinguishable?
For my uses not really, its maybe marginally better when weight training but I haven't compared them directly but don't buy the watch based on the sensor.
Do you think the tactix 8 will come out soon?
Im debating between the pro and the amoled. The pro is on sale for 1000 and the amoled is1300. I heard the amoled has a new HR sensor. Is there anything else that would justify the 300 price difference?
There are some minor differences like faster charging(also usb c instead of usb a), flashlight is improved, the HR sensor like you said. Other than that not really, I would choose these watches based on the display not the minor upgrades. If you like the MIPs display and can find a standard tactix 7 on sale I would go for that instead since solar doesn't do much in my experience. If you want a much nicer looking screen but don't mind the hit in battery get the amoled.
I like the amoled..stylish/cool...
The AMOLED also goes into a “red shift” mode for nighttime (if you so desire). I had a Pro that I returned because the display was underwhelming and the solar function did not seem to be that great of a benefit for the cost of the watch. The greater cost of the AMOLED for the greater screen resolution and red shift are money better spent in my opinion. If you need a ridiculous Garmin GPS watch on your wrist. Which I think is justified to avoid wearing an Apple Watch.
I have a Tactix Charlie would it be worth upgrading?
Excellent job
Thank you! Cheers!
One question please as people would complain more about scratches on tactix bezel
Are tactix bezels easily scratched in comparison to fennix and epix?
Mine scratches super easy and at first it bugged me but it’s gets a nice patina
Both the normal Fenix/Epix and Tactix bezel scratches quite easily. I think due to the sharper bezel of the tactix its easier to scratch.
the solar sapphire power glass is more reflective and hard to see in some lighting conditions, the standard no solar is less reflective. Having the touch screen off and the screen lighting lower saves on battery too. nice visualization of the watches ! 🎉🎉
Good point on the reflectivity! Thanks for watching!
Hi, very nice video. Does Tactix Amoled show photos in messages? What about the quality of the pictures? Best regards, Honza
Since I'm using iPhone I don't think it will ever support it. On Androids, this feature will come later down the line. Not available for the Fenix/Epix series watches yet.
Is this watch better on android or IOS . I’m going to get this watch I’m wearing Apple Ultra 1 as of now
You get to use more features on Android like replying to messages or calls and viewing pictures from text
I’m happy with my tactix 7 pro and enduro 2😎🙌. 1 with a fancy green light and other longest battery ever had almost 2 months but during activities yh drops down still great nonetheless 🙌
All amazing watches with such amazing features.
Hello.
What about the size?Is comfortable in the hand?Or is too big?The amoned
Size is on the larger size but since it has titanium it makes the watch very light
How to settings dim display @ 40 min
I think you mean 4min? It will automatically go into dim mode when on your wrist and the Always-on Display feature is on
@@TacticalOverlanding ohh okay Thank you so much
Is there a difference in the coloring on the metal between the two watches ?
How much lighter is the color is it off putting ?
It depends on the lighting conditions, most of the time it just looks dark gray/black on the amoled. If its very dark outside they both look basically black. Unless you have them side by side you wont notice a difference too much.
7:04 The green "strobe" from the HRS makes you very easy to spot in low light conditions. So it makes a lot of sense when you want to be stealthy.
I ordered a Fenix 7 with MIPS yesterday and today a Tactix 7 AMOLED, coming from an Apple watch I thought the MIPS would be better for me but then I realised the AMOLED is better and I should not have to worry about daily charging like on Apple watch.
Does Amoled screen in Tactix 7 watches reliable ? What is the expected lifespan of amoled on this watch before screen burn-in? Thank you
Hard to say but other sources say Garmin has addressed burn in with a newer display type and pixel shift technology. You can actually see the screen shift slightly when you turn the display on and off. In terms of lifespan I'd guess at least 5 years if you use AOD. If AOD is off then your battery will likely wear out faster
@@TacticalOverlanding Thank you 👍
Just bought the amoled version of this... hint, when doing a close up video like this, place a towel down on the desk first. This eliminates the awful sound from constant sliding the watch on a hard surface sounds... very annoying...
Thanks! I will keep that in mind next time!
is the amoled worth buying over the pro ?
Feature wise no, they are the same watch. It's really just the display you are choosing.
Not only the screen ....also Elevate 4 vs elevate 5
The. its an advanttage if its not totally black, you be able to see whats on the screen
You did a great review. You’ll get more professional w your camera angles and other details over time.
One major thing man…. Use a cloth, leather, rubber pad under the products. Every 5-10 seconds your verbal audio is impaired by annoying noises of the watches sliding around. I literally shut it off and then went back to it later and almost shut it off again. Your review. Might be a minor detail but it was extremely annoying listening to those watches sliding back and forth. It’s so easy to eliminate and make your audio so much more enjoyable w less distraction.
Also, Garmin is gonna professionally test the lights in a lab w meters. They should have specifics on “twice as bright “ or whatever you said they claim in terms of how far the projections are. Could be in feet (meters) or inches (cm). They have to have some proof for the advertising but most likely something your, or anyone else’s eyes may not pick up. Just saying.
But thank you for the time you put in, I got some of the knowledge I was looking for! Please use some sort of sound deadening material under the products 😂
Hey thanks for watching! Also I really appreciate the constructive criticism, I will try my best to improve on these points in my next video. The Fenix 8 is around the corner so stay tuned for that video!
Great Job 👏👍🏼
Thank you!!👍
How long does the amoled lasts?
2 weeks?😊
Depends how you use it, with AOD on and light usage you can get 2 weeks but heavier usage will be around 10 days. AOD off is over a month with light usage!
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I'm glad this was helpful for you! Thank you for watching!
Nice video but a little too much emphasis on the flashlight. It's just a flashlight.
I don't think its "just a flashlight" which is why I spent so much more time on it. I personally have never had a decently bright flashlight that is always on my wrist. It also happens to be on a watch I really like. Its a very useful feature that should be on many more watches and I won't get another watch without one!
I just bought Tactix 7 AMOLED, i hope new 8 series will not come in this month :P
It will likely not come out for at least a few months
It was just announced brand new tactix 8
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@@Goodmaen6706 no, they don't
@@cedryk5376 I know I was just messing with him. I keep hearing rumors about fall 24 or first quarter 25.
Does the amoled have solar?
No it does not, only mips has solar.
@@TacticalOverlanding "mips"?
@@ArturBruch33Memory In Pixel high efficiency screen
Are they better than the Amazfit t rex 2?
Better is not something I can say if you factor in price. The Amazfit offers quite a good watch at a very good price point. But yes the Garmin is better.
Sell me your Tactix 7 pro
I have already sold it to someone already!
can't even afford one, this kids rockin the pro and oled
haha they are definitely expensive watches, I can't afford to have both of them so I sold the pro. This kid pretty hard for his money to have these nice things tho
Amoled!!
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Old and slow tech, You have to be out of your mind to buy garmin when other companies like samsung with the "ultra" are half the price that can be traded in after years of use and updated....garmin does not support their products nearly as well as samsung. Dont get stuck with a $1000.00 paper weight like I did....garmin customer service is the worst.
Panenka
Are you a stoner ?
I am indeed a stoner, I stone at work. I don't do drugs tho
Can you give one of them to a poor guy who can’t afford it ? Please 🙏🏻
real men wear MIP
Im sorry you feel that way. Thank you for watching!
Imagine writing this comment and taking yourself seriously lol
Imagine you actually measure manliness based off screen type on a watch…. Then you post that one a TH-cam video where a guy took his time to make a video.😂
Real men don’t use the phrase “real men”
Just like real men wear fedoras? Lmao 😂
Get a decent mic.
Thank you!
Does the Amoled have solar charging?
No solar for the Amoled, even on the MIPS it doesn't do much in my experience