Garmin - tactix 8 Solar GPS Smartwatch 51 mm Fiber-reinforced polymer with titanium rear cover - Black - (2025)
Garmin - tactix 8 Solar GPS Smartwatch 51 mm Fiber-reinforced polymer with titanium rear cover - Black - (2025)
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Specifications
- Screen Size35.56 millimetersTouch ScreenYesOperating System CompatibilityAndroid, Apple iOSOperating SystemGarminApp CompatibleYesBuilt-in Storage32 gigabytes
- Key Specs
- Screen Size: 35.56 millimeters (Size of the screen, measured diagonally from corner to corner.)
- Touch Screen: true (Touch-screen devices make navigating more intuitive. Using a touch-screen display, you can do things such as tap to select, hold and drag to move items, swipe to scroll, and pinch to zoom.)
- Operating System Compatibility: Android, Apple iOS
- Operating System: Garmin (The operating system manages all software and hardware, including files, memory and connected devices. Most importantly, it lets you interact with your device and your programs in a visual way; otherwise, you'd be typing computer code to get anything done.)
- App Compatible: true (The product can be connected to a program or software application on a mobile device, which then receives collected data from the product.)
- Built-in Storage: 32 gigabytes
- Global Positioning: GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS (A system of satellites which enables a mobile receiver to determine its precise location based on signals received from satellites such as the US Global Positioning System (GPS), the Russian Global Navigation Satellite System (GLONASS), the European Global Navigation Satellite System (Galileo), or the Japanese Quasi-Zenith Satellite System (QZSS).)
- Metrics Measured: Activity vs. inactivity, Altitude changes, Cadence, Calories burned, Cycling speed, Distance swam, Duration of exercise, Duration of sleep stages, Electrocardiography (ECG), Hours slept, Pace, Respiration rate, Resting heart rate, Route, Running/Walking speed, Standing minutes, Steps taken, Target heart rate, VO2 Max
- Protective Qualities: Water resistant
- Maximum Depth of Water Resistance: 328 feet (Measurement of the maximum depth of water in which the product is able to resist some degree of water penetration.)
- Band Material: Silicone
- General
- Brand: Garmin
- Model Number: 010-03407-00
- Product Name: tactix 8 Solar GPS Smartwatch 51 mm Fiber-reinforced polymer with titanium rear cover
- Color: Black
- Product Type: Activity tracker, Smartwatch
- Form Factor: Wristwatch (The size, arrangement, and physical configuration of the product.)
- Model Family: Garmin tactix 8
- Year of Release: 2025
- Design
- Case Size: 51mm (The diameter or longest measurement of the case.)
- Case Shape: Circular
- Band Color: Black
- Clasp Type: Buckle
- Rotating Bezel: false (Rotating the bezel controls the various functions of the device.)
- Display
- Display Screen: true
- Screen Size: 35.56 millimeters (Size of the screen, measured diagonally from corner to corner.)
- Touch Screen: true (Touch-screen devices make navigating more intuitive. Using a touch-screen display, you can do things such as tap to select, hold and drag to move items, swipe to scroll, and pinch to zoom.)
- Screen Resolution: 280 x 280 (Screens come in a range of resolutions (measured in pixels, horizontal x vertical). The higher the resolution, the greater the picture quality.)
- Display Type: MIP LCD
- Color Display: true
- Clock Display: true
- Backlit Display: true (Integrated lights allow for visibility of the display in low-light conditions.)
- Adjustable Brightness: true
- Customizable Watch Faces: true
- Screen Material: Power Sapphire
- Compatibility
- Operating System Compatibility: Android, Apple iOS
- Operating System: Garmin (The operating system manages all software and hardware, including files, memory and connected devices. Most importantly, it lets you interact with your device and your programs in a visual way; otherwise, you'd be typing computer code to get anything done.)
- App Compatible: true (The product can be connected to a program or software application on a mobile device, which then receives collected data from the product.)
- Voice Assistant Built-in: Not Applicable, Other (A digital assistant built into the device that uses voice commands to answer questions and control smart devices.)
- Connectivity
- Data Plan Required: false
- Network Connectivity: None (The manner in which a device sends data to another device over a long distance using a cellular network.)
- Wireless Connectivity: Bluetooth, Adaptive Network Topology (ANT), Wi-Fi (The manner in which a device sends data to another device over a short distance without the use of wires or cables.)
- Wireless Standard: N (The wireless networking protocol used by the device. Each iteration of the protocol is based on the 802.11 standard developed by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Standards Association. Denoted by letters following 802.11 (802.11a, 802.11ac, etc.), each version, published in alphabetical order, encompasses all previous versions.)
- Features
- Built-in Storage: 32 gigabytes
- GPS Enabled: true
- Global Positioning: GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS (A system of satellites which enables a mobile receiver to determine its precise location based on signals received from satellites such as the US Global Positioning System (GPS), the Russian Global Navigation Satellite System (GLONASS), the European Global Navigation Satellite System (Galileo), or the Japanese Quasi-Zenith Satellite System (QZSS).)
- Mobile Notifications: true
- Alert Type: Audible, Vibration, Visual
- Mobile Payment Service Supported: Garmin Pay
- Music Player: true
- Silent Alarm: true
- Built-In Microphone: true
- Voice Activated: true (Able to interpret dictation and/or respond to simple voice commands.)
- Activity
- Metrics Measured: Activity vs. inactivity, Altitude changes, Cadence, Calories burned, Cycling speed, Distance swam, Duration of exercise, Duration of sleep stages, Electrocardiography (ECG), Hours slept, Pace, Respiration rate, Resting heart rate, Route, Running/Walking speed, Standing minutes, Steps taken, Target heart rate, VO2 Max
- Multi-Sport Tracking: true
- Sensors: Accelerometer, Altimeter, Altimeter, Barometer, Compass, Electrical heart rate (ECG) sensor, Gyro sensor, Optical heart rate (PPG) sensor, Pulse oximeter (Sp02) sensor, Depth sensor (Detects stimuli such as heat, light, sound, motion, or pressure and responds accordingly by operating a control or initiating a function of the device.)
- Medical Incident Notification: Not Applicable (Receive notifications for detected medical incidents that enable you to contact emergency services if needed. In some cases, emergency services and/or preprogrammed emergency contacts may be notified automatically. May be reliant on whether wireless network coverage is available.)
- Performance
- Protective Qualities: Water resistant
- Maximum Depth of Water Resistance: 328 feet (Measurement of the maximum depth of water in which the product is able to resist some degree of water penetration.)
- Minimum Operating Temperature: -4.0 degrees fahrenheit (The lowest recommended ambient (surrounding) temperature in which the product can ideally operate stated by the manufacturer. Generally long-term exposure of the product to temperatures less than the minimum can result in ineffective operation.)
- Maximum Operating Temperature: 140 degrees fahrenheit (The highest recommended ambient (surrounding) temperature in which the product can ideally operate stated by the manufacturer. Generally long-term exposure of the product to temperatures more than the maximum can result in ineffective operation.)
- Dimensions
- Product Height: 2 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Width: 2 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Weight: 3.3 ounces (The out of box weight of the item.)
- Product Length: 0.6 inches (The out of box length of the item. Length is measured as the longest dimension of the item.)
- Minimum Wrist Size: 127 millimeters
- Maximum Wrist Size: 225 millimeters
- Power
- Rechargeable: true
- Battery Strength Indicator: true
- Charging Time: 2 minutes
- Charging Interface(s): USB-C, Solar (The connection for transmitting power to charge the device.)
- Battery Chemistry: Lithium-ion
- Material
- Band Material: Silicone
- Case Material: Fiber-reinforced polymer
- Case Back Material: Titanium
- Camera
- Integrated Camera: No
- Warranty
- Warranty - Parts: 1 year limited
- Warranty - Labor: 1 year limited
- Other
- UPC: 753759344092
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- 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.
Whats Included
- Tactix 10
- Charging/data cable
- Documentation
Q: How much storage does this smartwatch have?
A: It has 32 gigabytes of built-in storage.
Q: What is the case material of this watch?
A: The case is made of fiber-reinforced polymer with a titanium rear cover.
Q: Is this watch suitable for diving?
A: Yes, it has a 40-meter dive rating and supports both scuba and apnea diving activities.
Q: Does this smartwatch have a built-in flashlight?
A: Yes, it has a built-in multicolor LED flashlight that provides a bright, steady beam in either green or white light.
Q: What kind of GPS does the Tactix 8 use?
A: It uses multi-band GPS with SatIQ technology for superior positioning accuracy.
Q: What is the battery life of this Garmin smartwatch?
A: 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).
Q: What is the screen resolution
A: The tactix 8 Solar display resolution is 280 x 280 pixels. Thank you for choosing Garmin. For further assistance please contact us at [email protected] or visit our Support Center, https://support.garmin.com/en-US/. Garmin
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- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Tactix 8
Went from the Instinct 2X Solar Tactical Edition to the Tactix 8. Slightly bigger in size but looks like a profesional watch for both meetings and for daily use. Has a few more data measurements and the ability to log rucking as well. Battery life is just as good as before but I also now have a touch screen that makes inputting things more easier. Super happy I made the jump up!
JsiDriver51 Posted
- Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great Watch
This is an awesome watch! Huge upgrade from my previous watch, Tactix Delta. My only HUGE complaint is the “Sleep Focus Mode.” The watch makes you enter a time where you go to bed and wake up. From those specified times, the watch wont function to its full capabilities. You can change the times but there is NOT an option to completely turn off the “Sleep Focus Mode.” From my understanding this watch is targeted towards LE/Emergency Services and Military. Anyone in those fields knows your sleep schedule is rarely consistent. You can have a call out at anytime, resulting in 14+ hours days. Last thing anyone wants to worry about is your watch going into “Sleep Focus” Mode and not being able to use your watch to its full functions while on DUTY. There needs to be a way to turn this function OFF. I understand having a consistent sleep schedule is important but most in LE/Emergency Services and Military Career Fields don't. As of now, I found a work around but still disappointed how this option was overlooked. Other than the “Sleep Focus” Mode Function, this is a GREAT WATCH.
PacoJerta Posted
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Pipboy
Fantastic watch. Does everything ive wanted and more. Crazy battery life. Great apps. I refer to it as my personal pipboy. Even has a green light
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