Garmin - tactix 8 Solar Elite GPS Smartwatch 51 mm Fiber-reinforced polymer with titanium rear cover - Black - (2025)
About this product
Rise above with tactix 8. It’s the ultimate tactical smartwatch, featuring a solar charged display, titanium bezel, sapphire lens and a 40-meter dive rating. Pair with your smartphone for on-wrist calling with the built-in speaker and mic. Dedicated tactical features include a rucking activity and advanced unlocked Applied Ballistics Elite solver along with a jumpmaster activity, waypoint projection, stealth mode, kill switch and more. Guide the mission with a built-in LED flashlight. Train like never before with strength training plans, sport-specific workouts and daily suggested strength workouts for runners and cyclists. 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. Push harder with up to 48 days of battery life in smartwatch mode (assumes all-day wear with 3 hours per day outside in 50,000 lux conditions).
Built to endure
This advanced tactical GPS smartwatch features a bright 1.4-inch solar charged display, titanium bezel and sapphire lens, and enhanced graphical interface. It’s tested to U.S. military standards for thermal, shock and water resistance.
Mission-ready
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
The preloaded Applied Ballistics solver gives you access to aiming solutions for long-range shooting in the field.
Recreational diving
With a 40-meter 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 multicolor 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.
- Screen Size35.56 millimetersTouch ScreenYesOperating System CompatibilityAndroid, Apple iOSOperating SystemGarminApp CompatibleYesBuilt-in Storage32 gigabytes
Reviews
Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 16 reviews
Top Mentions
- Overall Performance (9)
- Battery Life (5)
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Rise above with tactix 8. It’s the ultimate tactical smartwatch, featuring a solar charged display, titanium bezel, sapphire lens and a 40-meter dive rating. Pair with your smartphone for on-wrist calling with the built-in speaker and mic. Dedicated tactical features include a rucking activity and advanced unlocked Applied Ballistics Elite solver along with a jumpmaster activity, waypoint projection, stealth mode, kill switch and more. Guide the mission with a built-in LED flashlight. Train like never before with strength training plans, sport-specific workouts and daily suggested strength workouts for runners and cyclists. 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. Push harder with up to 48 days of battery life in smartwatch mode (assumes all-day wear with 3 hours per day outside in 50,000 lux conditions).
Rise above with tactix 8. It’s the ultimate tactical smartwatch, featuring a solar charged display, titanium bezel, sapphire lens and a 40-meter dive rating. Pair with your smartphone for on-wrist calling with the built-in speaker and mic. Dedicated tactical features include a rucking activity and preloaded Applied Ballistics solver along with a jumpmaster activity, waypoint projection, stealth mode, kill switch and more. Guide the mission with a built-in LED flashlight. Train like never before with strength training plans, sport-specific workouts and daily suggested strength workouts for runners and cyclists. 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. Push harder with up to 48 days of battery life in smartwatch mode (assumes all-day wear with 3 hours per day outside in 50,000 lux conditions).
Rise above with tactix 8. It’s the ultimate tactical smartwatch, featuring a stunning AMOLED display, titanium bezel, sapphire lens and a 40-meter dive rating. Pair with your smartphone for on-wrist calling with the built-in speaker and mic. Dedicated tactical features include a rucking activity and preloaded Applied Ballistics solver along with a jumpmaster activity, waypoint projection, stealth mode, kill switch and more. Guide the mission with a built-in LED flashlight. Train like never before with strength training plans, sport-specific workouts and daily suggested strength workouts for runners and cyclists. 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. Push harder with up to 16 days of battery life in smartwatch mode.
Rise above with tactix 8. It’s the ultimate tactical smartwatch, featuring a stunning AMOLED display, titanium bezel, sapphire lens and a 40-meter dive rating. Pair with your smartphone for on-wrist calling with the built-in speaker and mic. Dedicated tactical features include a rucking activity and preloaded Applied Ballistics solver along with a jumpmaster activity, waypoint projection, stealth mode, kill switch and more. Guide the mission with a built-in LED flashlight. Train like never before with strength training plans, sport-specific workouts and daily suggested strength workouts for runners and cyclists. 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. Push harder with up to 29 days of battery life in smartwatch mode.
| Pros for Garmin - tactix 8 Solar Elite GPS Smartwatch 51 mm Fiber-reinforced polymer with titanium rear cover - Black - (2025) | |||
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| Overall Performance, Battery Life | Battery Life | There were no pros for this product— | Battery Life, Overall Performance |
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