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Garmin Tactix Delta Solar Battery

8903359
over 3 years ago

Hi,

i would like to know if garmin will replace the internal battery maybe after 3-4 years of usage of the garmin tactix delta solar. 

  • +1 over 3 years ago

    Not for free, if that's what you're wondering.

    I've never heard of anyone needing to send a Fenix 6 or Tactix Delta in to Garmin for a new battery (the series is still too new, and anyone who got defective batteries has generally just gotten a replacement watch), but I think I remember hearing about people sending in their older Fenix 5's, and Garmin charging maybe $100-$150 for it.

    Also, Fenix 5 batteries have popped up online to buy and install yourself - Fenix 6 / Tactix Delta batteries haven't yet (that I've seen), but I'd imagine that as the series gets older, they will show up at some point. But, of course, Garmin doesn't recommend replacing it yourself, since like most consumer electronics these days, the battery isn't really designed to be user accessible/replaceable.

  • 0 over 3 years ago in reply to C.sco

    Thanks, but what i meant was even at a cost will garmin replace the battery inside if it would not hold a charge after 3-4 years since i have read that garmin watches are  basically a right off if the battery cannot be replaced and then a new watch has to be purchased. I mean spending more than a 1000usd for the smart watch at least there should be an option to if garmin will replace the internal battery at a price so that the watch can be used for at least 7-8 years if a person like me who does not like to upgrade all the time.

  • 0 over 3 years ago in reply to 8903359

    I think you may be getting ahead of yourself.

    My 6-year-old fenix 3 and 5-year-old tactix Bravo still hold a charge just fine.  Also, I don't recall ever seeing a report on this forum tactix Delta Solar / fenix 6x Pro Solar having a battery fail to hold a charge after it is out of warranty.  There may have been a battery failure reported shortly after purchase, but in that case the watch was replaced under warranty.

    My point is, as I do not expect a battery failure any time soon on my 2-year-old fenix 6x Pro, I would not expect one any time soon on your tactix Delta.

    Also, as the battery in our watches is not easily replaced, should we see a battery failure out of warranty with our watches, the likely remedy available from Garmin Support would be to offer a refurbished watch for a reduced price - probably around US$200 or so depending on the timeframe, in my opinion.

    So... relax and enjoy your Delta!

    HTH

  • 0 over 3 years ago in reply to 8903359

     Before I switched to Garmin, my Suunto Ambit Peak was around 4 years old and it had no issues with holding a charge, albeit it didn’t have OHR onboard. And this is battery tech from 8 years ago. I think the Tactix will be fine in 4 years.

  • 0 over 3 years ago

    A benchmark for rechargeable batteries is that they lose about 20% of their capacity over 500 charge cycles. If you are comparing with a smart phone or an Apple Watch, which typically has a daily charge cycle, you can reach 500 charge cycles in 18 months, or 1000 charge cycles in 3-4 years.

    With a typical weekly charge cycle for a Fenix (YMMV), you could expect to reach 500 charge cycles in 10 years.

    Also worth noting is that as a sports watch, it is intended to be used swimming, and in pouring rain. In terms of longevity, water and dustproofing matters. Re-opening the seals to replace the battery probably causes more problems that it solves in terms of longevity.