Includes Applied Ballistics Ultralight™ Solver and Slate Grey Cerakote® Coating
THE ULTIMATE TACTICAL SMARTWATCH
Rise above with tactix 8. It’s the ultimate tactical smartwatch, featuring a stunning AMOLED display, titanium bezel, sapphire lens, 40-metre dive rating and a premium Cerakote coating for enhanced durability in the field.
BUILT TO ENDURE
This advanced tactical GPS smartwatch features a bright 1.4″ AMOLED display, titanium bezel and sapphire lens, enhanced graphical interface and a premium Cerakote coating to add a unique and durable finish. It’s tested to U.S. military standards for thermal, shock and water resistance.
YOU’RE IN COMMAND
Dedicated tactical features include a jumpmaster activity, waypoint projection, dual-position GPS format, stealth mode, kill switch, compatibility with night vision goggles and rucking activity.
LEAD THE CHARGE
Navigate the outdoors with superior positioning accuracy, thanks to multi-band GPS with SatIQ™ technology plus built-in sensors for the 3-axis compass, gyroscope and barometric altimeter.
Applied Ballistics Solver
The preloaded Applied Ballistics® solver gives you access to aiming solutions for long-range shooting in the field.
RECREATIONAL DIVING
With a 40-metre dive rating, you’re ready to go to greater depths than ever with support for scuba and apnea dive activities.
BUILT-IN FLASHLIGHT
To help guide your way in low-light conditions, a built-in multicolour LED flashlight provides quick access to a bright, steady beam in either green or white light. In NVG mode, white is disabled, and the green flashlight becomes dimmable.
What You'll Love | |
|---|---|
| Sleep Score and Insights | ✔ |
| Battery life (smartwatch mode) | Up to 29 days (13 days always-on) |
| Built-in mapping | ✔ |
| Pulse Ox Blood Oxygen Saturation | ✔ |
| LED flashlight | ✔ |
| Garmin Pay™ | ✔ |
| Multi-band GPS | ✔ |
| Music storage | ✔ |
| Make calls and send texts via voice | ✔ |
| Training Readiness | ✔ |
| Training Status | ✔ |
| Watch display type | AMOLED |
| Touchscreen | ✔ |
| Water rating | 10 ATM |
General | |
|---|---|
| Strap material | Silicone |
| Lens material | Sapphire crystal |
| Bezel material | Titanium with Cerakote coating |
| Case material | Fibre-reinforced polymer with titanium rear cover |
| QuickFit™ watch band compatible | Included (26 mm) |
| Physical size | 51mm x 51mm x 14.7 mm Fits wrists with the following circumference: Silicone Band : 127-210 mm UltraFit Band : 127-225 mm Leather Band : 135-213 mm Metal Band : 135-225 mm |
| Weight | 94 g (case only: 66 g) |
| Leakproof inductive buttons | ✔ |
| Built-in speaker/microphone | ✔ |
| Display Size | 35.56 mm (1.4″) diameter |
| Display Resolution | 454 x 454 pixels |
| Colour display | ✔ |
| Large font option | ✔ |
| Battery type | Lithium ion |
| Battery life | Smartwatch: Up to 29 days (13 days always-on) Battery Saver Watch Mode: Up to 41 days GPS Only: Up to 84 hours (65 hours always-on ) All Satellite Systems: Up to 68 hours (54 hours always-on) All Satellite Systems + Multi-band: Up to 62 hours (49 hours always-on)* All Satellite Systems + Music: Up to 18 hours Max Battery GPS: Up to 145 hours Expedition GPS: Up to 31 days *Assuming typical use with SatIQ technology |
| Charging method | Garmin proprietary plug charger |
| Memory/history | 32 GB |
Health & Wellness Monitoring | |
|---|---|
| Wrist-based heart rate (constant, every second) | ✔ |
| Resting heart rate | ✔ |
| Abnormal Heart Rate Alerts | Yes (high and low) |
| Respiration Rate | ✔ |
| Fitness Age | ✔ |
| Body Battery™ Energy Monitor | ✔ |
| All-day Stress | ✔ |
| Relaxation Breathing Timer | ✔ |
| Breathwork | ✔ |
| Sleep | Yes (Advanced) |
| Sleep coach | ✔ |
| Breathing variations | ✔ |
| Nap detection | ✔ |
| Hydration | Yes (in Garmin Connect™ and optional Connect IQ™ widget) |
| Women's Health | Yes (in Garmin Connect™ and optional Connect IQ™ widget) |
| Health Snapshot | ✔ |
| Skin temperature | ✔ |
| JET LAG ADVISER | ✔ |
Sensors | |
|---|---|
| GPS | ✔ |
| GLONASS | ✔ |
| Galileo | ✔ |
| QZSS | ✔ |
| BeiDou | ✔ |
| SatIQ™ Technology | ✔ |
| Garmin Elevate™ wrist heart rate monitor | ✔ |
| Pulse Ox Blood Oxygen Saturation Monitor | ✔ |
| Barometric altimeter | ✔ |
| Compass | ✔ |
| Gyroscope | ✔ |
| Accelerometer | ✔ |
| Thermometer | ✔ |
| Ambient light sensor | ✔ |
| Depth sensor | Yes (to 40 m) |
Activity profiles | |
|---|---|
| Gym | Strength, HIIT, Cardio, Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Floor Climbing, Indoor rowing, Jump Roping |
| Multisport | Swimming/Running, Triathlon |
| WELLNESS | Walking, Pilates, Yoga, Indoor Walking, Mobility |
| INDOOR RUNNING | Treadmill Running, Indoor Track Running, Virtual running |
| Outdoor running | Running, Outdoor Track Running, Trail Running, Ultra Running, Obstacle Racing |
| Outdoor recreation | Hiking, Rucking, Indoor Climbing, Bouldering, Climbing, Hunting, Horseback Riding, Golfing, Disc Golf, Archery |
| Cycling | Biking, Road biking, Mountain Biking, Gravel biking, Bike commuting, Bike touring, eBiking, eMountain Biking, Indoor Biking, Cyclocross, BMX |
| Swim | Pool Swimming, Open Water Swimming |
| On the water | Stand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing, Kayaking, Surfing, Kiteboarding, Windsurfing, Fishing, Boating, Sailing, Water Skiing, Wakeboarding, Wakesurfing, Tubing, Snorkeling, Whitewater |
| Motor sports | Motorcycling, Overlanding, Motocrossing, ATVing, Snowmobiling |
| Racket sports | Tennis, Pickleball, Badminton, Squash, Table Tennis, Padel, Platform Tennis, Racquetball |
| Snow & Winter | Skiing, Snowboarding, Backcountry Snowboarding, XC Classic Skiing, XC Skate Skiing, Backcountry Skiing, Ice Skating, Snowshoeing |
| Sport profiles | Basketball, Volleyball, Field Hockey, Ice Hockey, Football, American Football, Lacrosse, Rugby, Ultimate Disc, Cricket, Softball, Baseball |
| In the ring | Boxing, Mixed martial arts |
| Dive | Scuba Diving (single gas), Apnea Diving |
| Other activity profiles | Flying, Jumpmaster, Tactical, Inline Skating |
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