Can you give one of them to a poor guy who can’t afford it ? Please 🙏🏻
@KK-ol5ov
14 күн бұрын
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.
@keanua1852
16 күн бұрын
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.
@Loss8131
24 күн бұрын
Do you think the tactix 8 will come out soon?
@Phil5150Bower
25 күн бұрын
I have a Tactix Charlie would it be worth upgrading?
@JohnSmith-bn7bl
Ай бұрын
is the amoled worth buying over the pro ?
@TacticalOverlanding
Ай бұрын
Feature wise no, they are the same watch. It's really just the display you are choosing.
@aerofox2023
Ай бұрын
I want to buy one of them, please give an advise, I like amoled very much, but I dont want to charge oftenly.
@TacticalOverlanding
Ай бұрын
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.
@aerofox2023
20 күн бұрын
@@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.
@foxtwo4814
Ай бұрын
Did the Amoled version has same aviation feature compare to 7 Pro Solar version?
@JohnSmith-bn7bl
Ай бұрын
yes i want to know this
@TacticalOverlanding
Ай бұрын
Hi, yes it has the exact same fly features
@notmedude
2 ай бұрын
The swift's strap looks too worn for such a short time in use. Fenix might hold up better.
@IndiaJulietEcho
2 ай бұрын
It seems the older generation are better.
@marko-182
19 күн бұрын
Why?
@IndiaJulietEcho
18 күн бұрын
@@marko-182 because when you pick red light on it stays in that mode. Doesn’t go back to white light until you tell it to. I’m still using my Petzl heads lamps that are 15 years old. No malfunctions and battery life is still good.
@ArturBruch33
2 ай бұрын
Does the amoled have solar?
@TacticalOverlanding
Ай бұрын
No it does not, only mips has solar.
@ArturBruch33
Ай бұрын
@@TacticalOverlanding "mips"?
@Phil5150Bower
25 күн бұрын
@@ArturBruch33Memory In Pixel high efficiency screen
@kneesusforjesus2879
2 ай бұрын
Dogs like “ I don’t need no light!”
@matto4539
2 ай бұрын
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 😂
@TacticalOverlanding
Ай бұрын
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!
@wilcoxtactical3716
2 ай бұрын
I purchased a Tactika XP about 5 years ago and kept it hanging in my window for several years. I used it only a few times. During that time I realized the headband stretched out from its own weight. I contacted Petzl and they were nice enough to sell me a headband (lol) and I also noticed the battery cover had a crack. They did send me a new battery cover for free but in no way would I say their lights were worth the price. I used that $80 light about twice and broke. I have multiple headlamps that are waterproof and USBC rechargeable I bought off Temu for about $6 each .. all are fantastic. It used to be companies like Petzl and Surefire had to be patronized if you wanted a quality bright light. Not anymore. China is making some amazing lights for a few dollars. I and many others will never go back to supporting Petzl.
@CS-zb3km
2 ай бұрын
Does the bigger light come on in reactive mode or not??
@Folks.CarpeDiem
3 ай бұрын
One question please as people would complain more about scratches on tactix bezel Are tactix bezels easily scratched in comparison to fennix and epix?
@josephcope2077
2 ай бұрын
Mine scratches super easy and at first it bugged me but it’s gets a nice patina
@TacticalOverlanding
2 ай бұрын
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.
@xelionizer
3 ай бұрын
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!!!
@TacticalOverlanding
2 ай бұрын
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.
@elvirastalos89
3 ай бұрын
Hello, can the reactive function be turned off and controll the light brightness manually? Thank you
@TacticalOverlanding
3 ай бұрын
Yes you can, you just have to hold the on button for 3 sexconds and it goes to manual mode.
@MrSamuelatkinson1
3 ай бұрын
Great video. Thanks for making it. 👍
@ak983625
3 ай бұрын
You missed the big picture on lust one detail. USB c is not any better than USB b, just different, it was changed only so they can sell in Europe, where stupid EC mandates dictate communistic rules against free choice and commerce.
@TacticalOverlanding
3 ай бұрын
What things did I miss out on? Please feel free to share them here. As for USB-C I believe it is superior with having faster charging speeds, reversible plug and universal on almost all products now.
@Justyburger
4 ай бұрын
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.
@TacticalOverlanding
3 ай бұрын
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.
@Justyburger
3 ай бұрын
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 :)
@JasonRaneses
4 ай бұрын
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.
@TacticalOverlanding
3 ай бұрын
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
@JasonRaneses
3 ай бұрын
@@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.
@Steve0911_
4 ай бұрын
Is there a difference in the coloring on the metal between the two watches ?
@Steve0911_
4 ай бұрын
How much lighter is the color is it off putting ?
@TacticalOverlanding
3 ай бұрын
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.
@alfredschnozzenstein1657
4 ай бұрын
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
@TacticalOverlanding
3 ай бұрын
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!
@Justyburger
3 ай бұрын
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.
@alfredschnozzenstein1657
3 ай бұрын
@@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!
@Justyburger
3 ай бұрын
@@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.
@Sozialkompetenz
4 ай бұрын
Get a decent mic.
@TacticalOverlanding
3 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@kamentsev
4 ай бұрын
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
@TacticalOverlanding
3 ай бұрын
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!
@kamentsev
3 ай бұрын
@@TacticalOverlanding yeah, no regrets now! Love My new T7)
@blue1901
4 ай бұрын
real men wear MIP
@TacticalOverlanding
3 ай бұрын
Im sorry you feel that way. Thank you for watching!
@stefan.h.6888
5 ай бұрын
When u use it as an lantern let the strap outside the pouch and you can hang it easy in your car or tent or anything else.
@TacticalOverlanding
5 ай бұрын
Very good point, I haven't thought about that!
@aaronbooth6261
5 ай бұрын
Wanted to get some more info on the watch before it gets to me. Ordered it today!
@simon4133
5 ай бұрын
Hi. Do you have Outdoor Maps + by any chance? There are no videos at all on KZitem 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.
@TacticalOverlanding
5 ай бұрын
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.
@lucacoraci6374
5 ай бұрын
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.
@TacticalOverlanding
5 ай бұрын
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.
@lucacoraci6374
5 ай бұрын
@@TacticalOverlanding Thank you for your answer. I have just bought the Amoled! 🙂
@Theofreak14
6 ай бұрын
Thank you for the review, it helped a lot.
@TacticalOverlanding
5 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@Graves-81_69
6 ай бұрын
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
@TacticalOverlanding
6 ай бұрын
Glad I could help! I believe you can always get the pro ballistic after if you need it from the Garmin store. Cheers!
@Graves-81_69
6 ай бұрын
@@TacticalOverlanding I was wondering if it were available as a download. Thank you again for your video sir! I’m looking forward to more!
@CornellWellsII
2 ай бұрын
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.
@Graves-81_69
2 ай бұрын
@@CornellWellsII I really like the display on the AMOLED but I’m really more interested in battery life
@Shmack_
6 ай бұрын
I was worried the pro would be dim. It definitely looks that way like a fitbit screen. I canceled and ordered amoled today
@TacticalOverlanding
6 ай бұрын
It's nicer than a fitbit but the AMOLED is on a different level. It is beautiful
@XeroFailGames
6 ай бұрын
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.
@TacticalOverlanding
6 ай бұрын
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.
@marctcholkayan
6 ай бұрын
To wash it. I remove the main unit and throw the strap and clips in washing machine
@TacticalOverlanding
6 ай бұрын
Thats a really good idea, much easier than trying to remove the straps haha!
@mcel85
7 ай бұрын
Are the batteries interchangable between the old and new model?
@TacticalOverlanding
6 ай бұрын
Yes, its the same battery. Only difference is the charging port
Hope you found the video helpful! Thanks for watching
@robinjhunter
7 ай бұрын
Nice review. Great to see time spent reviewing the flashlight.
@TacticalOverlanding
7 ай бұрын
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!
@conspiracy3351
7 ай бұрын
I just bought Tactix 7 AMOLED, i hope new 8 series will not come in this month :P
@TacticalOverlanding
7 ай бұрын
It will likely not come out for at least a few months
@Goodmaen6706
5 ай бұрын
It was just announced brand new tactix 8
@Goodmaen6706
5 ай бұрын
@@conspiracy3351 I know I think I made this late at night wanting to fuck with people
@cedryk5376
3 ай бұрын
@@Goodmaen6706 no, they don't
@Goodmaen6706
3 ай бұрын
@@cedryk5376 I know I was just messing with him. I keep hearing rumors about fall 24 or first quarter 25.
@leeaston7101
7 ай бұрын
Can’t really find any videos to compare epix 2
@TacticalOverlanding
7 ай бұрын
They are essentially the same watch with the Tactix having a cooler looking bezel, green vs red flashlight and some software features
@thegodfather1911
7 ай бұрын
Nice video but a little too much emphasis on the flashlight. It's just a flashlight.
@TacticalOverlanding
7 ай бұрын
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!
@mrdad272
7 ай бұрын
Hello. Does the night mode vision ( red screen ) can be activated automatically when the sunset for example or at a given hour ?
@TacticalOverlanding
7 ай бұрын
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!
@x6usagi9x
7 ай бұрын
購入にあたりとても参考になりました。
@TacticalOverlanding
7 ай бұрын
I'm glad this was helpful for you! Thank you for watching!
@remi1213
7 ай бұрын
I owned a tactix 7 standard edition and should I upgrade for the Amoled model or not? What is your opinion?
@TacticalOverlanding
7 ай бұрын
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.
@cemobili1
8 ай бұрын
Does Amoled screen in Tactix 7 watches reliable ? What is the expected lifespan of amoled on this watch before screen burn-in? Thank you
@TacticalOverlanding
7 ай бұрын
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
@cemobili1
7 ай бұрын
@@TacticalOverlanding Thank you 👍
@Yotengri
8 ай бұрын
Does the Amoled have solar charging?
@TacticalOverlanding
7 ай бұрын
No solar for the Amoled, even on the MIPS it doesn't do much in my experience
@thewoodstrider
8 ай бұрын
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 !
@TacticalOverlanding
8 ай бұрын
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.
@thewoodstrider
8 ай бұрын
@@TacticalOverlanding thanks a lot man !
@MrCuzcatlan
6 ай бұрын
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.
@msssim13
2 ай бұрын
@@MrCuzcatlanreally? They have more or less the same batery life?
@Stacklow44
8 ай бұрын
Is this watch better on android or IOS . I’m going to get this watch I’m wearing Apple Ultra 1 as of now
@TacticalOverlanding
8 ай бұрын
You get to use more features on Android like replying to messages or calls and viewing pictures from text
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