Garmin tactix 8 – 51 mm, Solar Elite

Garmin tactix 8 – 51 mm, Solar Elite

THE ULTIMATE TACTICAL SMARTWATCH

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

• KEEP MISSIONS RUNNING WITH SOLAR CHARGING

• UP TO 48 DAYS OF BATTERY IN SMARTWATCH MODE

• SPECIAL TACTICAL TOOLS LIKE RUCKING AND APPLIED BALLISTICS ELITE®

• BUILT-IN BRIGHT MULTICOLOR LED FLASHLIGHT

• DIVE TO NEW DEPTHS WITH 40-METER RATING

• SPEAKER AND MICROPHONE FOR VOICE CALLS AND CONTROL

BUILT TO ENDURE

This premium tactical GPS smartwatch packs a bright 1.4″ solar-charging display, titanium bezel, sapphire lens, and an advanced graphical interface. Thermal, shock and water resistance are tested to U.S. military standards.

YOU GIVE THE ORDERS

Specialized tactical features include Jumpmaster, waypoint projection, dual-format GPS coordinates, stealth mode, kill switch, night-vision goggle compatibility, and rucking.

TAKE CONTROL OF THE PROCESS

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

APPLIED BALLISTICS

Preloaded Applied Ballistics Elite solver provides access to advanced long-range outdoor shooting solutions.

RECREATION | DIVING

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

BUILT-IN FLASHLIGHT

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

NIGHT VISION SUPPORT

Whether viewed under night-vision goggles or used in the dark, NVG mode enables covert control inputs, further dims the display, and reduces detectability.

STEALTH MODE

Stealth mode stops GPS position recording and sharing and disables wireless connectivity and communications — while keeping all other functions active.

PROJECTED WAYPOINTS

Set and save geographic remote locations to navigate to later.

RUCKING

A dedicated rucking profile lets you enter your pack weight.

DIRECT-TO NAVIGATION

Navigate directly to a destination or waypoint in the worldwide aeronautical database. Or use the Nearest function to 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 mobile AB Quantum app to your compatible Apple® or Android™ smartphone to manage profiles and targets — or use it as a remote display.

STAGE TIMER

Sends alerts through paired hearing protection or the watch speaker so you know the remaining time in a live-fire drill or stage.

OUTDOOR MAPS+

Subscribe to Outdoor Maps+ for premium map content — including satellite imagery and advanced topo maps — that sync automatically to your watch over Wi-Fi®.

SATIQ TECHNOLOGY

Get superb positioning accuracy with multi-band GPS while optimizing battery life.

MULTICONTINENT TOPO MAPS

Preloaded TopoActive maps from around the world keep you on course when exploring. Download more maps over Wi-Fi.

NEXTFORK™ GUIDANCE

See the distance to the next intersection and the trail name at a glance.

UP AHEAD

Glance ahead to view selected on-route checkpoints (such as aid stations).

TURN-BY-TURN TRAILS

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

SKIVIEW™ MAPS

View run names and difficulty ratings for 2,000+ preloaded ski resorts worldwide.

GOLF COURSE MAPS

Get preloaded full-color CourseView maps for 43,000+ courses around the globe.

TRAIN HARD

Build capacity, 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 loads and more to gauge your ability to sustain prolonged efforts.

VISUAL RACE PREDICTOR

Get a prediction for 5K, 10K, half and full marathon.

PACEPRO™ TECHNOLOGY

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

CLIMBPRO

See real-time details of current and upcoming climbs on downloaded courses.

GRADE-ADJUSTED PACE

Get an effort-equivalent running pace for flats and climbs.

TRAINING READINESS

On waking you’ll get a readiness score based on sleep quality, recovery, training load and more to decide if you should push or take it easy.

TRAINING STATUS

Get an overview that shows if you’re productive, maintaining or overreaching.

PERFORMANCE METRICS

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

AUTO MULTISPORT

Detects transitions between swim, bike and run during multisport — focus on the race and let the watch capture your times.

HILL SCORE

Measure your ability to run uphill and track progress based on VO2 max and training history.

DAILY SUGGESTED WORKOUTS

See a full week of suggested sessions that adapt after every run or ride.

RECOVERY TIME ADVISOR

Know how long to recover before your next hard effort.

RACE WIDGET

Prepare for race day with training tips, personalized daily suggestions and more.

WRIST-BASED RUNNING DYNAMICS

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

GARMIN COACH

Train for your next event or simply get fitter with adaptive or prebuilt Garmin Coach plans.

TRACK YOUR ACTIVITIES

Use preloaded activity profiles for detailed 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 wrist.

SKIING & SNOWBOARDING

Automatically record ascents and descents with rest times in between runs.

MTB DYNAMICS

Track each ride with Grit® and Flow™ metrics.

MORNING REPORT

Receive a custom summary of sleep, training outlook, HR status, weather and more right after you wake up.

HRV STATUS

Assess your overall wellness, recovery and performance during sleep via heart rate variability.

WRIST-BASED HEART RATE

Continuous HR monitoring shows effort throughout the day and during activities.

GARMIN ECG APP

The ECG app records your heart’s electrical signals and analyzes them for signs of atrial fibrillation (Afib).

PULSE OX SENSOR

Track 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 and learn how to improve your rest.

RESPIRATION VARIABILITY

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

NAP DETECTION

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

JET LAG ADVISER

Helps minimize jet lag with guidance for light exposure, sleep schedules and training.

BODY BATTERY™ ENERGY

Optimize energy levels to find the best times to be active and to rest.

STRESS TRACKING

See if your day is calm, balanced or stressful.

HEALTH SNAPSHOT™

Log a 2-minute session to capture key health stats, then create a report to share with your doctor.

RESPIRATION TRACKING

Monitor your breathing 24/7.

HYDRATION TRACKING

Log your daily fluid intake with reminders to keep you on track.

HEAT & ALTITUDE ACCLIMATION

See how you’re coping with current heat or altitude based on your health data.

BUILT-IN SPEAKER & MIC

When paired with your phone, start and take calls from the wrist. Control watch functions with offline voice commands or use your phone’s voice assistant to reply to texts and more.

GARMIN CONNECT APP

See your health and fitness data, connect with friends and more.

GARMIN MESSENGER™

Use two-way messaging 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 lines 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 the watch detects an incident, your live location can be sent in a message.

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 – 51 mm, Solar, Elite version with tactical black nylon strap
• Applied Ballistics Elite® solver included on the watch
• Black silicone watch band
• Charging/data cable
• Documentation