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.
What you’ll like | |
|---|---|
| Sleep score and stats | ✔ |
| Battery life (smartwatch mode) | Up to 30 days (48 days with solar*) |
| Built-in maps | ✔ |
| Pulse Ox for SpO₂ | ✔ |
| Garmin ECG app | ✔ |
| LED flashlight | ✔ |
| Garmin Pay™ | ✔ |
| MULTI-BAND GPS | ✔ |
| Music storage | ✔ |
| Voice calls & texting | ✔ |
| Training readiness | ✔ |
| Training status | ✔ |
| Display type | Sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP) |
| Solar charging | ✔ |
| Touchscreen | ✔ |
| Water rating | 10 ATM |
General | |
|---|---|
| Strap material | Nylon and silicone |
| Lens material | Power Sapphire™ |
| Bezel material | Titanium |
| Case material | Fiber-reinforced polymer with titanium rear cover |
| QuickFit™ band compatible | Included (26 mm) |
| Physical size | 51 × 51 × 15.4 mm Fits wrists: Silicone band: 127–210 mm UltraFit band: 127–225 mm Leather band: 135–213 mm Metal band: 135–225 mm |
| Weight | 95 g (case only: 67 g) |
| Sealed inductive buttons | ✔ |
| Built-in speaker/microphone | ✔ |
| Display size | 35.56 mm (1.4″) diameter |
| Display resolution | 280 × 280 pixels |
| Color display | ✔ |
| Large text option | ✔ |
| Battery type | Lithium-ion |
| Battery life | Smartwatch: up to 30 days / 48 days with solar* Battery saver watch mode: up to 48 days / 107 days with solar* GPS only: up to 95 hours / 149 hours with solar** All-satellite systems: up to 68 hours / 92 hours with solar** All-satellite + multi-band: up to 52 hours / 65 hours with solar*** All-satellite + music: up to 18 hours Max Battery GPS: up to 186 hours / 653 hours with solar** Expedition GPS: up to 50 days / 118 days with solar* *Solar charging with all-day wear and 3 hours outdoors in 50,000 lux; **with use in 50,000 lux; ***with typical use and SatIQ enabled |
| Charging method | Garmin proprietary cable charger |
| Memory/history | 32 GB |
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