Features
- Tactical features, mapping, music, advanced training—get it all with the tactix 8 Solar watch from Garmin. When in GPS Expedition mode, it delivers up to 118 days of solar-powered battery life.
- Advanced tactical GPS smartwatch with a 1.4 in. solar-charged display, titanium bezel and sapphire lens, and built-in LED flashlight for after-dark visibility
- Tactical features include jumpmaster and rucking activity, waypoint projection, dual-position GPS format, stealth mode, kill switch and preloaded Applied Ballistics® solver
- Compatible with night vision goggles
- Navigate the outdoors with positioning accuracy thanks to multiband GPS with SatIQ™ technology, plus built-in sensors for a 3-axis compass, gyroscope and barometric altimeter
- 40-meter dive rating helps you reach new depths with support for scuba and apnea dive activities
- Includes a fully functional aviation navigation system with worldwide dynamic moving map, GPS navigation, NEXRAD, weather display, airport information and more
- Preloaded TopoActive maps with relief shading; access to free additional downloadable maps, plus built-in maps for thousands of golf courses and ski resorts worldwide
- Power up your physical performance, endurance and resistance to injury with targeted strength-training plans, real-time stamina tracking and sport-specific workouts
- Comes with a full range of built-in sports apps
- Download the AB Quantum mobile app on your compatible smartphone to manage profiles and targets or use your smartphone as an additional display
- 24/7 health and wellness monitoring with wrist-based heart rate, advanced sleep monitoring, respiration tracking, Pulse Ox and more (Pulse Ox not available in all countries)
- ECG app can record your heart rhythm and check for signs of atrial fibrillation (not available in all regions; for people 22 years or older)
- Note: This is not a medical device; data presented is intended to be a close estimation of metrics tracked
- Live connected with smart notifications (compatible smartphone required), music storage and Garmin Pay™ contactless payments (with a supported country and payment network)
- Built-in speaker and mic let you make and take phone calls from your wrist when paired to your compatible smartphone
- Thermal- and shock-resistant to MIL-STD 810; metal guard cover protects essential sensors from damage and wear during your toughest adventures
Specifications
- Best Use: Multisport
- Average Battery Life: Smartwatch mode: Up to 30 days; 48 days with solar (assuming all-day wear with 3 hrs. per day outside in 50,000 lux conditions)
- Battery Type: Lithium Ion
- Display Size: 1.4 inches
- Illumination: Luminous Face
- Altimeter: Pressure-based
- Compass: Yes
- GPS/Satellite Detectable: Yes
- HRM Included/Integrated: Yes
- Heart Rate Sensor Type: Wrist-based
- Average Heart Rate: Yes
- Pulse Oximeter: Yes
- Heart Rate Target Zone(s): Yes
- VO2 Max Estimate: Yes
- Recovery Advising: Yes
- Tracks Steps: Yes
- Pedometer Type: Digital 3-axis Accelerometer
- Pace Alert: Yes
- Interval Training: Yes
- Tracks Calories Burned: Yes
- Water-Resistant Depth: 100 meters
- Pool Lap Recognition: Yes
- Stroke Recognition: Yes
- Sleep Tracking: Yes
- Alarm: Yes
- Time Display: Yes
- Stopwatch: Yes
- Visual Map Display: Yes
- Basemap: Yes
- Preloaded Map: Road / Topo
- Programmable Routes: Yes
- Number of Routes: 30
- Number of Waypoints: 1000
- Customization: Apps, Data Fields, Watch Faces, Widgets
- Smart Device Notifications: Yes
- Data Exchange: Bluetooth, ANT+
- Compatible Fitness Accessories: Cadence Sensor, Heart Rate Monitor, Power Meter
- Gender: Unisex
Average battery life:
Smartwatch mode: 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 hrs.; 149 hrs. with solar**
All Satellite Systems: Up to 68 hrs.;92 hrs. with solar**
All Satellite Systems + Multiband: Up to 52 hrs.; 65 hrs. with solar***
All Satellite Systems + Music: Up to 18 hrs.
Max Battery GPS: Up to 186 hrs.; 653 hrs. with solar**
Expedition GPS: Up to 50 days; 118 days with solar*
*Solar charging, assuming all-day wear with 3 hrs. per day outside in 50,000 lux conditions
**Solar charging, assuming use in 50,000 lux conditions
***Solar charging, assuming use in 50,000 lux conditions; assuming typical use with SatIQ technology
