Garmin Tactix Delta vs Fenix 6x is yet another Garmin watch tough competition. We prepare the table below to help you distinguish between then smartwatches faster.
Garmin Tactix Delta vs Fenix 6X Comparison Table
| SPECIFICATIONS | GARMIN TACTIX DELTA | FENIX 6X |
| Display | 35.6mm/1.4” | 35.6mm/1.4” |
| Resolution | 280 x 280 pixels (283ppi) | 280 x 280 pixels (283ppi) |
| Kill Switch | Yes | No |
| Added Features | -VO2 Max -Training Effect -GPS -Pulse OX -Respiratory Sensor | -Training effect -Respiratory Sensor -SpO2 Sensor -VO2 Max |
| Stealth Mode | Yes | No |
| Night Vision | Yes | No |
| Waterproofing | Up to 100 meters | Up to 100 meters |
| Jumpmaster | Yes | No |
Design and Display
Garmin Tactix Delta and Fenix 6X slightly resemble each other until you take a closer look. You realize that the display used on the Tactix Delta is Sapphire glass.
But Fenix 6X takes the advantage of using both Sapphire and Gorilla glass. Although the Sapphire Glass used on Garmin Tactix Delta is strong, it is still a bit fragile.
The Sapphire Glass can be so resistant to scratches but when it hits the ground well it breaks.
The Corning Gorillas Glass used on Garmin Fenix 6X is directly the opposite, it can acquire scratches faster but won’t break that easily.
Both Garmin watches have screen protectors/protective glasses to help avoid scratches and cracks which can be hard to fix. Fortunately, they are available at your nearest smartwatch store.
If unsure you may click here to get a Garmin Screen Protector for your Fenix 6X or Garmin Tactix Delta.
The glass display on Garmin Tactix Delta is a bit bulging while that on Garmin Fenix 6X is flat. The glass is bulged to prevent reflections that cause reading discomfort.
Without forgetting, the flat bezel on Tactix Delta is given a 24-hour calibration giving it a man’s feelings.
The slightly beveled bezel on Fenix 6X which is a mixture of Marq Series and Fenix makes the watch feel more ordinary.
Unlike the Tactix watches, Fenix 6X isn’t given the 24-hour scale. The button on the Tactix Delta watch are ridged making them even useable with sweaty fingers but the buttons on Garmin Fenix 6X are not ridged, it will be hard to operate it with wet or sweaty fingers.
The Wrist Straps – Garmin Tactix Delta vs Fenix 6X
We have a difference in the band. With the ballistic version of the Tactix Delta Solar, you get a strong and firm strap made of nylon.
Bands made of nylon are great because they can withstand almost any stress. You also get a band made of silicone inside the package.
Weight– Garmin Tactix Delta vs Fenix 6X
Although how much a watch weighs is not a feature looked upon by many it is still a feature to consider because it alters with comfort (discomforting Garmin can cause wrist pain).
Garmin Fenix 6X weighs 93 grams which makes it lighter than Tactix Delta which weighs an additional 4 grams.
Features – Garmin Tactix Delta vs Fenix 6X
Kill Switch
There is a Kill Switch function on Garmin Tactix Delta. Unfortunately, you won’t find this function on Garmin Fenix 6X. The purpose of this function is to erase your personal data fast to have you feel secure.
A configuration has to be done for Kill Switch to work. Once the configuration is done you can erase all your data by a press of a button for slightly longer.
Stealth Mode
Garmin Tactix Delta also comes with a Stealth Mode function. With this mode, your location details are not saved since it disables electronic signals coming from the smartwatch. All wireless communications and GPS are blocked once the feature is alive.
Night Vision
Another feature you will find on Garmin Tactix Delta and lack on Garmin Fenix 6X is the Night Vision Mode.
You can easily read the watch at the night or in total darkness with your night vision goggles.
What the watch does to make this possible is, that it lowers the backlight intensity. Unfortunately, when this feature is on using the optical heart rate monitoring goes off. This feature among others makes Garmin Tactix Delta the best watch for the military.
Shooting
If you love long-range shooting you may want to opt for the Garmin Ballistics version. The Ballistics version comes equipped with Applied Ballistics Elite software which is convenient for long-distance shooting.
Jumpmaster (HAHO Mode)
Last but not least, those that push people (military persons) off the plane while parachuting will love the Garmin Tactix Delta because of the Jumpmaster function with HAHO mode which ensures they are always on time pushing skydivers off the plane.
Water-resistance Rating – Garmin Tactix Delta vs Fenix 6X
Garmin Fenix 6X and Tactix Delta are both good at resisting water whether in the shower, swimming pool, beach, or sink.
Both watches feature a waterproof rating of up to 10 ATM, which implies that the watches will be able to withstand water pressures of up to 100 meters before their cases start sipping in. Either of the Garmin watches is best for swimming.
Added Feature– Garmin Tactix Delta vs Fenix 6X
Garmin Tactix Delta and Fenix 6X both come with storage to store and keep you entertained with music as you work out.
Both Garmin watches come with Garmin Pay which lets you link to your card to pay for any good and service.
In other words, the watches are a way of going cashless or making contactless payments. The watches will also be able to track your breathing, blood oxygen intake behavior (VO2 Max), level of oxygen in the blood (SpO2 or Pulse Ox sensor), and heart rate including heart rate variability (HRV), among others.
Price – Garmin Tactix Delta vs Fenix 6
The amount of money Garmin Tactix Delta watches ask for is so than what Fenix 6X asks for, for Garmin:
- Fenix 6X you spend up to $699.99
- Tactix Delta (Solar) you spend up to $1,099.99
- Tactix Delta (No-Solar) you spend up to $899.99
Battery Life – Garmin Tactix Delta vs Fenix 6X
If you are looking for a high-end Garmin smartwatch that comes with good battery life then you have the Tactix Delta and Fenix 6X.
Both of these watches can keep you for 21-plus days on a single charge but of course with no power-hungry functions like the GPS.
Pros and Cons – Garmin Tactix Delta vs Fenix 6
Fenix 6 Pros
- A bit cheaper than the Tactix watch.
- Can make contactless pay.
Fenix 6 Cons
- No night vision, jumpmaster, kill switch, and stealth mode.
Garmin Tactix Delta Pros
- Stealth mode makes you private.
- Can erase data fast with Kill Switch.
- Contactless payment
- Feature a night mode features.
- Buttons are more ridged
Garmin Tactix Delta Cons
- Pricey.
