Garmin tactix 8 – 51 mm, AMOLED

Garmin tactix 8 – 51 mm, AMOLED

ULTIMATE TACTICAL SMARTWATCH

Rise above with tactix 8 — a top-tier tactical smartwatch featuring a stunning AMOLED display, titanium bezel, sapphire lens, built-in speaker and microphone for voice features, and 40-meter dive capability.

• BRIGHT, CRISP AMOLED DISPLAY

• UP TO 29 DAYS OF BATTERY LIFE IN SMARTWATCH MODE

• DEDICATED TACTICAL TOOLS LIKE RUCKING AND APPLIED BALLISTICS® SOLVER

• BUILT-IN BRIGHT, MULTICOLOR LED FLASHLIGHT

• PUSH NEW DEPTHS WITH 40 M DIVE RATING

• SPEAKER AND MICROPHONE FOR VOICE CALLS AND COMMANDS

BUILT TO ENDURE

This premium tactical GPS smartwatch combines a bright 1.4″ AMOLED display, titanium bezel, sapphire lens and an advanced graphics interface. Thermal, shock and water resistance are tested to U.S. military standards.

YOU’RE IN COMMAND

Specialized tactical features include Jumpmaster, waypoint projection, dual-format GPS coordinates, Stealth Mode, Kill Switch, night-vision compatibility and rucking.

TAKE CONTROL

Move outdoors with outstanding positioning accuracy thanks to multi-band GPS with SatIQ™ technology and built-in sensors for a 3-axis compass, gyroscope and barometric altimeter.

APPLIED BALLISTICS

The preloaded Applied Ballistics solver provides access to long-range outdoor aiming solutions.

LEISURE | DIVING

The 40-meter dive rating supports unprecedented depths for scuba and freediving.

BUILT-IN FLASHLIGHT

An integrated multicolor LED flashlight gives quick access to a bright, even beam in green or white to assist in low-light conditions. In NVG mode, white is disabled and the green light becomes dimmable.

NIGHT-VISION SUPPORT

Whether viewed with night-vision goggles or used in the dark, NVG mode enables covert operation of the controls, dimming the display further to limit detectability.

STEALTH MODE

Stealth Mode stops GPS location recording and sharing and disables wireless connectivity and communications — everything else remains active.

PROJECTED WAYPOINTS

Set and save geographic remote locations to navigate to later.

RUCKING

A dedicated rucking profile lets you input your pack weight.

DIRECT-TO NAVIGATION

Navigate directly to a destination or waypoint in the worldwide aeronautical database. Or use the Nearest function to activate a route to the closest airport.

AVIATION WEATHER

Access aviation weather, including NEXRAD, METARs and TAFs, to view wind, visibility, barometric pressure and more.

AB QUANTUM APP

Download the Apple® or Android™ AB Quantum mobile app to manage profiles and targets, or use your phone as an auxiliary display.

STAGE TIMER

This timer delivers alerts through connected hearing protection or the speaker so you know how much time remains in a drill or stage.

OUTDOOR MAPS+

Subscribe to Outdoor Maps+ for high-quality map content, including satellite imagery and advanced topo maps that download directly to your watch.

SATIQ TECHNOLOGY

Get top-tier positioning accuracy via multi-band GPS while optimizing battery life.

MULTI-CONTINENT TOPO MAPS

Preloaded TopoActive maps from around the world keep you on course. Download additional maps over Wi-Fi®.

NEXTFORK™ GUIDANCE

Glance to see the distance to the next junction and the trail name.

UP AHEAD

Get at-a-glance information on selected checkpoints (such as aid stations).

TURN-BY-TURN TRAILS

Create a new course or find an existing one in the Garmin Connect™ app or sync from your favorite third-party platform to get turn-by-turn directions.

SKIVIEW™ MAPS

View trail names and difficulty ratings for more than 2,000 preloaded ski resorts worldwide.

GOLF COURSE MAPS

Access full-color CourseView maps for 43,000+ golf courses around the world.

TRAIN HARD

Build capability, stamina and resilience with targeted strength plans, real-time endurance tracking, sport-specific workouts and a full suite of built-in sports apps.

ENDURANCE SCORE

Use VO2 max, training load and more to assess your ability to endure sustained efforts.

VISUAL RACE PREDICTOR

Get race-time estimates for 5K, 10K, half and full marathon.

PACEPRO™ TECHNOLOGY

Plan your race-day strategy with GPS-based pace guidance for a selected course or distance.

CLIMBPRO

See real-time data on current and upcoming climbs on downloaded routes.

GRADE-ADJUSTED PACE

Get an equivalent running pace for the same effort on flats and climbs.

TRAINING READINESS

Right after waking, see a readiness score based on sleep quality, recovery, training load and more to decide whether to push or take it easy.

TRAINING STATUS

Get an overview to know if you’re productive, maintaining or fatigued.

PERFORMANCE METRICS

Measure performance with advanced training metrics like VO2 max, training load and more.

AUTO MULTISPORT

Automatically detects transitions between swim, bike and run in multisport events — focus on racing and let the watch handle the timing.

HILL SCORE

Gauge your ability to run uphill and track progress over time based on VO2 max and training history.

DAILY SUGGESTED WORKOUTS

See a full week of daily workout suggestions that adapt after every run or ride.

RECOVERY TIME

Know how long to recover before your next hard session.

RACE WIDGET

Prepare for your next race with training tips, personalized daily workouts and more.

WRIST-BASED RUNNING DYNAMICS

View key running metrics like cadence, stride length, ground contact time and more.

GARMIN COACH

Train for your next event or milestone with adaptive or prebuilt Garmin Coach plans.

TRACK YOUR SPORTS

Use preloaded activity profiles for data and insights across sports — including team sports like football, racket sports and more.

HIIT WORKOUTS

Track AMRAP, EMOM, Tabata and custom HIIT sessions.

ANIMATED WORKOUTS

Follow animated cardio, yoga and Pilates sessions right on your watch screen.

SKIING & SNOWBOARDING

Automatically record runs and lifts with rest times in between.

MTB DYNAMICS

Track every ride with Grit® and Flow™ metrics.

MORNING REPORT

Get a customized summary of your sleep, training outlook, HRV status, weather and more right after you wake up.

HRV STATUS

Understand overall wellness, recovery and training response during sleep via heart-rate variability.

WRIST-BASED HEART RATE

This smartwatch continuously analyzes your heart rate to show how hard you’re working.

GARMIN ECG APP

The ECG app records electrical signals that control your heart and analyzes them to detect atrial fibrillation (AFib).

PULSE OX SENSOR

Monitor your blood oxygen saturation while awake or asleep and see how you acclimate to altitude.

SLEEP COACH

Get a sleep score and personalized coaching. Track sleep stages with tips to improve quality.

BREATHING VARIABILITY

Uses Pulse Ox to help you understand changes in breathing patterns during sleep.

NAP DETECTION

Automatically detect or log naps, see their benefits and get recommended timing and duration.

JET LAG ADVISER

Helps minimize jet-lag effects with guidance on light exposure, sleep schedule and training.

BODY BATTERY™ ENERGY

Optimize your energy levels to find the best times for activity and rest.

STRESS TRACKING

See if your day is calm, balanced or stressful.

HEALTH SNAPSHOT™

Log a two-minute session to capture key health stats, then create a report to share with your doctor.

RESPIRATION TRACKING

Monitor your breathing rate 24/7.

HYDRATION

Log your daily fluid intake and get reminders to drink enough.

HEAT & ALTITUDE ACCLIMATION

See how you cope with current heat and altitude based on your health data.

BUILT-IN SPEAKER & MICROPHONE

After pairing with your phone, start and take calls from the wrist. Use offline voice commands to control watch functions, or your phone’s voice assistant to reply to texts and more.

GARMIN CONNECT APP

View health and fitness data, connect with friends and more.

GARMIN MESSENGER™

Use two-way texting right on your wrist.

SMART NOTIFICATIONS

Pair with an iPhone or Android smartphone to receive emails, texts and alerts on your watch.

MUSIC

Download songs and playlists from Spotify®, Deezer or Amazon Music (subscription may be required) and listen phone-free with wireless headphones.

GARMIN PAY™ CONTACTLESS

Breeze through checkout and transit with supported providers.

GARMIN SHARE

Easily share saved locations, courses and workouts with friends’ compatible Garmin devices.

SAFETY & TRACKING

If you feel unsafe or your watch detects an incident, it can send your location to contacts.

STOCK TRACKER

Track up to 50 favorite stocks right from your wrist.

CONNECT IQ™ STORE

Add watch faces, data fields and apps from your connected smartphone.

POWER MANAGER

See how settings and sensors impact battery life.

IN THE BOX:

• tactix 8 smartwatch – 51 mm, AMOLED
• Watch includes the Applied Ballistics Ultralight™ solver
• Black/Gravel Gray silicone band
• Charging/data cable
• Documentation