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!

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

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)

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.

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.

Yea the MIPS is more traditional for a outdoor sports watch and OLED is more smartwatch looking. Both great choices

But that green flashlight... haha both are great watches, enjoy that Epix Pro!

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.

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 :)

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.

It will likely not come out for at least a few months

It was just announced brand new tactix 8

@@conspiracy3351 I know I think I made this late at night wanting to fuck with people

@@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.

Good point on the reflectivity! Thanks for watching!

All amazing watches with such amazing features.

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.

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

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.

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!

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! 🙂

It's nicer than a fitbit but the AMOLED is on a different level. It is beautiful

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.

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.

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

Thanks! I will keep that in mind next time!

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.

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!

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.

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?

Thank you! Cheers!

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!

Size is on the larger size but since it has titanium it makes the watch very light

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.

Feature wise no, they are the same watch. It's really just the display you are choosing.

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!

No it does not, the solar wouldn't be powerful enough to charge the AMOLED display. Even on MIPS it barely makes a difference

Thanks! I have pretty small wrists I think. About 18cm or 7 inches

Thanks for replay

yes i want to know this

Hi, yes it has the exact same fly features

They are essentially the same watch with the Tactix having a cooler looking bezel, green vs red flashlight and some software features

Thank you!!👍

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.

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 👍

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.

You get to use more features on Android like replying to messages or calls and viewing pictures from text

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 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!

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.

I have already sold it to someone already!

I'm glad this was helpful for you! Thank you for watching!

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

No solar for the Amoled, even on the MIPS it doesn't do much in my experience

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

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!

No it does not, only mips has solar.

@@TacticalOverlanding "mips"?

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.

I am indeed a stoner, I stone at work. I don't do drugs tho

Im sorry you feel that way. Thank you for watching!

Thank you!