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PREMIUM TACTICAL SMARTWATCH

Rise above all with tactix 8. This is a premium tactical smartwatch featuring a stunning AMOLED display, titanium bezel, sapphire crystal, dive capability up to 40 meters, and a premium Cerakote coating for enhanced durability in the field.

  • Bright, sharp AMOLED display
  • Battery life up to 29 days in smartwatch mode
  • Dedicated tactical features such as Rucking Activity and Applied Ballistics® Solver
  • Built-in multi-color LED flashlight
  • Dive tracking up to 40 meters
  • Sport-specific strength workouts

FEATURES THAT WILL IMPRESS YOU

DESIGNED TO ENDURE

This advanced tactical GPS smartwatch features a bright 1.4″ AMOLED display, titanium bezel and sapphire crystal, an enhanced graphical interface, and a premium Cerakote coating that delivers a unique and durable finish. It is tested to U.S. military standards for thermal, shock, and water resistance.

YOU ARE IN COMMAND

Dedicated tactical features include jumpmaster activity, waypoint projection, dual-position GPS format, stealth mode, kill switch, night vision goggle compatibility, and rucking activity.

STAY AHEAD

Navigate outdoors with superior 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 CALCULATOR

The preloaded Applied Ballistics calculator gives you access to targeting solutions for long-range shooting in the field.

RECREATIONAL DIVING

With dive support up to 40 meters, you are ready to dive deeper than ever, with support for both scuba diving and apnea.

BUILT-IN LIGHT

The built-in light with multi-color LEDs provides a constant source of bright green or white light in low-light conditions. In NVG mode, white light is disabled, and the green flashlight can be further dimmed.

TACTIX BY NAME. TACTICAL BY NATURE.

TACTICAL FEATURES

NIGHT VISION GOGGLE COMPATIBILITY

NVG mode enables discreet watch operation with additional brightness reduction and screen blackout to ensure stealth operation.

NAVIGATION

OUTDOOR MAPS+

Subscribe to Outdoor Maps+ to download premium maps, including satellite imagery and enhanced topographic maps, directly to your smartwatch.

SATIQ TECHNOLOGY

Achieve superior positioning accuracy with multi-band GPS while optimizing battery life.

MULTI-CONTINENT TOPO MAPS

With preloaded worldwide TopoActive maps, you will never lose your way on your adventures. Additional maps can be downloaded via Wi-Fi®.

NEXTFORK™ MAP GUIDE

Navigate with a quick glance and view the distance to the next intersection along with the trail name.

BE PREPARED AHEAD

Get a quick overview of selected POI checkpoints along your route during activities, such as first aid stations.

TURN-BY-TURN ROUTES

Create or find existing routes in the Garmin Connect™ app or sync them from third-party platforms and receive turn-by-turn directions.

SKIVIEW™ MAPS

View trail names and difficulty ratings for more than 2,000 preloaded ski resorts worldwide.

GOLF COURSE MAPS

Download preloaded full-color CourseView maps for more than 43,000 golf courses worldwide.

PERFORMANCE

TRAIN HARD

Improve strength, endurance, and injury resistance with targeted training plans, real-time stamina tracking, and a wide range of sport apps.

ENDURANCE SCORE

This feature helps measure your ability to sustain prolonged effort based on max VO2, training load, and other factors.

VISUAL RACE PREDICTOR

Access pace predictions for 5K, 10K, half marathon, and marathon races.

PACEPRO™ TECHNOLOGY

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

CLIMBPRO FEATURE

Track real-time information on current and upcoming climbs on downloaded routes.

GRADE-ADJUSTED PACE

Run with consistent effort on flat terrain and climbs thanks to equivalent running pace.

TRAINING READINESS

From the moment you wake up, a readiness score is available based on sleep quality, recovery, and training load.

TRAINING STATUS

Gain insight into whether you are training productively, peaking, or overreaching.

PERFORMANCE METRICS

Measure performance using advanced training metrics such as max VO2 and training load.

AUTOMATIC MULTISPORT TRANSITION

The watch automatically detects transitions between swimming, cycling, and running during multisport activities.

HILL SCORE

Evaluate your uphill running ability and track progress over time.

DAILY SUGGESTED WORKOUTS

Review weekly suggested workouts that adapt after each activity.

RECOVERY TIME

Find out how much time you need to recover before your next intense workout.

WRIST-BASED RUNNING DYNAMICS

Track key running parameters such as cadence, stride length, ground contact time, and balance.

GARMIN COACH

Prepare for races, train for goals, or improve fitness with adaptive training plans.

ACTIVITIES AND FEATURES

TRACK ACTIVITIES

Use preloaded activity profiles to track sports and outdoor adventures, including team sports such as soccer and racquet sports.

HIIT WORKOUTS

Track HIIT workouts, including AMRAP, EMOM, Tabata, and custom workouts.

ANIMATED WORKOUTS

Follow animated workouts for cardio, strength, yoga, and Pilates directly on the watch screen.

BACKCOUNTRY SKIING AND SNOWBOARDING

Automatically track ascents and descents and time spent between runs.

CROSS-COUNTRY SKI POWER

Measure training load when paired with the HRM 200 Plus heart rate monitor (sold separately).

MTB DYNAMICS

Track ride details with advanced Grit® and Flow™ metrics.

HEALTH

MORNING REPORT

View customizable sleep, training, heart rate variability status, weather, and other insights as soon as you wake up.

HEART RATE VARIABILITY STATUS

Gain deeper insight into your overall health, recovery, and body readiness during sleep.

WRIST-BASED HEART RATE

The smartwatch continuously monitors your heart rate to measure effort during activities.

PULSE OX SENSOR

Track your blood oxygen saturation while awake or during sleep and monitor altitude acclimation.

SLEEP COACH

Receive a sleep score and personalized recommendations to improve sleep quality.

NAP DETECTION

The watch automatically tracks naps and provides insight into their benefits along with recommended duration.

JET LAG ADVISOR

Minimize the effects of jet lag with guidance on light exposure, sleep schedules, and exercise.

BODY BATTERY™

Monitor your body’s energy levels to identify optimal times for activity and rest.

STRESS TRACKING

Check your stress levels and balance throughout the day.

HEALTH SNAPSHOT™

Log a two-minute session of key health metrics and generate a report to share with your physician.

BREATHING TRACKING

Learn how you breathe throughout the day and night.

HYDRATION TRACKING

Log daily fluid intake with hydration reminders.

ALTITUDE AND HEAT ACCLIMATION

See how your body is adapting to altitude or heat based on health metrics.

CONNECTIVITY

GARMIN CONNECT

View health and fitness data, analyze activities, and connect with others.

GARMIN MESSENGER™

Communicate via two-way text messaging directly from your wrist.

SMART NOTIFICATIONS

Receive emails, texts, and alerts when paired with an Apple or Android smartphone.

MUSIC

Download music and playlists from Spotify, Deezer, or YouTube Music and listen phone-free.

GARMIN PAY™

Make contactless payments at supported stores and transit systems.

GARMIN SHARE

Easily share saved locations, courses, and workouts with compatible Garmin devices.

SAFETY AND TRACKING

INCIDENT DETECTION AND ASSISTANCE

If you feel unsafe or the watch detects an incident, a message with your real-time location is automatically sent.

STOCK TRACKING

Track up to 50 selected stocks directly on your wrist.

CONNECT IQ™ STORE

Download watch faces, data fields, and apps via your paired smartphone.

POWER MANAGER

See how different settings and sensors impact your smartwatch battery life.


1 Activity tracking accuracy.  
2 When paired with a compatible smartphone.  
3 This device is not a medical device and is not intended for use in the diagnosis or monitoring of medical conditions; see Garmin.com/ataccuracy. The pulse oximeter is not available in all countries.  
4 Requires installation of the Garmin Messenger app on paired smartphones for both message senders and recipients.  
5 When paired with a compatible smartphone. For additional details on requirements and limitations of safety and tracking features, see Garmin.com/safety.  
6 When paired with a compatible smartphone. All data provided by the Garmin Stocks Tracker app is for informational purposes only and is not intended for trading or investing. A list of supported exchanges is available at Twelvedata.com/stocks.

Apple® is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Android™ is a trademark of Google LLC. Spotify® and the Spotify logo are registered trademarks of Spotify AB.

Ongoing software enhancements may not be reflected in images, videos, and specifications.

Specifications:

What You'll Love

Sleep Score and InsightsYes
Battery life (smartwatch mode)Up to 29 days (13 days always-on)
Built-in mappingYes
Pulse Ox Blood Oxygen SaturationYes
LED flashlightYes
Garmin Pay™Yes
Multi-band GPSYes
Music storageYes
Make calls and send texts via voiceYes
Training ReadinessYes
Training StatusYes
Watch display typeAMOLED
TouchscreenYes
Water rating10 ATM

General

Strap materialSilicone
Lens materialSapphire crystal
Bezel materialTitanium with Cerakote coating
Case materialFibre-reinforced polymer with titanium rear cover
QuickFit™ watch band compatibleIncluded (26 mm)
Physical size51mm x 51mm x 14.7 mm 
Fits wrists with the following circumference: 
Silicone Band : 127-210 mm 
UltraFit Band : 127-225 mm 
Leather Band : 135-213 mm 
Metal Band : 135-225 mm
Weight94 g (case only: 66 g)
Leakproof inductive buttonsYes
Built-in speaker/microphoneYes
Display Size35.56 mm (1.4″) diameter
Display Resolution454 x 454 pixels
Colour displayYes
Large font optionYes
Battery typeLithium ion
Battery lifeSmartwatch: Up to 29 days (13 days always-on) 
Battery Saver Watch Mode: Up to 41 days 
GPS Only: Up to 84 hours (65 hours always-on ) 
All Satellite Systems: Up to 68 hours (54 hours always-on) 
All Satellite Systems + Multi-band: Up to 62 hours (49 hours always-on)* 
All Satellite Systems + Music: Up to 18 hours 
Max Battery GPS: Up to 145 hours 
Expedition GPS: Up to 31 days 
*Assuming typical use with SatIQ technology
Charging methodGarmin proprietary plug charger
Memory/history32 GB

Clock features

Time/dateYes
GPS time syncYes
Automatic daylight saving timeYes
Alarm clockYes
Smart wake alarmYes
TimerYes
StopwatchYes
Sunrise/sunset timesYes

Health & Wellness Monitoring

Wrist-based heart rate (constant, every second)Yes
Resting heart rateYes
Abnormal Heart Rate AlertsYes (high and low)
Respiration RateYes
Fitness AgeYes
Body Battery™ Energy MonitorYes
All-day StressYes
Relaxation Breathing TimerYes
BreathworkYes
SleepYes (Advanced)
Sleep coachYes
Breathing variationsYes
Nap detection Yes
HydrationYes (in Garmin Connect™ and optional Connect IQ™ widget)
Women's HealthYes (in Garmin Connect™ and optional Connect IQ™ widget)
Health SnapshotYes
Skin temperatureYes
JET LAG ADVISERYes

Sensors

GPSYes
GLONASSYes
GalileoYes
QZSSYes
BeiDouYes
SatIQ™ TechnologyYes
Garmin Elevate™ wrist heart rate monitorYes
Pulse Ox Blood Oxygen Saturation MonitorYes
Barometric altimeterYes
CompassYes
GyroscopeYes
AccelerometerYes
ThermometerYes
Ambient light sensorYes
Depth sensorYes (to 40 m)

Daily smart features

ConnectivityBLUETOOTH®, ANT+®, Wi-Fi®
Connect IQ™ (downloadable watch faces, data fields and apps)Yes
On-device Connect IQ™ StoreYes
Smart NotificationsYes
Text response/reject phone call with text (Android™ only)Yes
View images from notifications on watch (Android™ only)Yes
Morning reportYes
Evening reportYes
CalendarYes
Weather forecastsYes
Realtime settings sync with Garmin Connect™ mobileYes
Battery Saver - customisable low power watchYes
Controls smartphone musicYes
Plays and controls watch musicYes
Find my phoneYes
Find my watchYes
Find My Phone during GPS activityYes
Compatible with Garmin Messenger appYes
Smart trainer controlYes
Compatible with Garmin Connect™ MobileYes
Smartphone compatibilityiPhone®, Android™
StocksYes
Bluetooth phone calling and voice assistant supportYes
Voice commandYes
Red shift modeYes
Garmin ShareYes
PasscodeYes
CalculatorYes

Workout and Training Plans

Daily Suggested Workout - Running (Pace and Heart Rate Based)Yes
Daily Suggested Workout - Cycling (Pace and Heart Rate Based)Yes
Garmin Running CoachYes
Garmin Running Coach ExpertsYes
Garmin Cycling CoachYes
Garmin Coach - Prebuilt Cycling PlansYes
Garmin Coach - StrengthYes
Garmin Triathlon CoachYes
Multisport workoutsYes
Cardio workoutsYes
Strength workoutsYes
HIIT workoutsYes
Yoga workoutsYes
Pilates workoutsYes
On-screen workout animationsYes
On-Screen Workout Muscle MapYes

Activity profiles

GymStrength, HIIT, Cardio, Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Floor Climbing, Indoor rowing, Jump Roping
MultisportSwimming/Running, Triathlon
WELLNESSWalking, Pilates, Yoga, Indoor Walking, Mobility
INDOOR RUNNINGTreadmill Running, Indoor Track Running, Virtual running
Outdoor runningRunning, Outdoor Track Running, Trail Running, Ultra Running, Obstacle Racing
Outdoor recreationHiking, Rucking, Indoor Climbing, Bouldering, Climbing, Hunting, Horseback Riding, Golfing, Disc Golf, Archery
CyclingBiking, Road biking, Mountain Biking, Gravel biking, Bike commuting, Bike touring, eBiking, eMountain Biking, Indoor Biking, Cyclocross, BMX
SwimPool Swimming, Open Water Swimming
On the waterStand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing, Kayaking, Surfing, Kiteboarding, Windsurfing, Fishing, Boating, Sailing, Water Skiing, Wakeboarding, Wakesurfing, Tubing, Snorkeling, Whitewater
Motor sportsMotorcycling, Overlanding, Motocrossing, ATVing, Snowmobiling
Racket sportsTennis, Pickleball, Badminton, Squash, Table Tennis, Padel, Platform Tennis, Racquetball
Snow & WinterSkiing, Snowboarding, Backcountry Snowboarding, XC Classic Skiing, XC Skate Skiing, Backcountry Skiing, Ice Skating, Snowshoeing
Sport profilesBasketball, Volleyball, Field Hockey, Ice Hockey, Football, American Football, Lacrosse, Rugby, Ultimate Disc, Cricket, Softball, Baseball
In the ringBoxing, Mixed martial arts
DiveScuba Diving (single gas), Apnea Diving
Other activity profilesFlying, Jumpmaster, Tactical, Inline Skating

Safety and tracking features

Incident Detection during select activitiesYes
Incident detection alert on phone for wearablesYes
AssistanceYes
Live Event SharingYes

Tactical features

Ballistics solverYes
Dual grid coordinatesYes
KILL SWITCHYes
Night vision modeYes
Stage TimerYes
Stealth modeYes

Gaming Features

Gaming activityYes
GameOn™ app compatibleYes

Diving features

Dive activity maximum operating depth40 metres
Single-gas modeYes
APNOEA modeYes
Decompression modelBühlmann ZHL-16c w/ Gradient Factors
Nitrox supportYes
Gas mixesAir, Nitrox (21-40% Oxygen)
PO2Up to 1.6 with customisable Deco settings
Auto start/end diveYes
Custom end-dive timeoutYes (20 sec to 10 min)
Safety StopYes (customisable Off/3min/5min)
Deep StopsYes (using custom Gradient Factors)
Customisable conservatismYes (Low/Medium/High)
Dive ascent/descent rate indicatorYes
Automatic altitude adjustmentYes
No fly timeYes
Dive plannerYes (Basic NDL & Gas Planner)
TidesYes
BacklightYes (configurable intensity; always on)
Automatically saves dive entry and exit locationsYes
Sync dive log to Garmin Dive™ Mobile appYes
Alerts & alarmsYes (vibration only)
3-axis dive compassYes (with adjustable heading, quick change to 90R, 90L, and Reciprocal. Indicates degrees and direction back to set heading)
Missed Deco LockoutYes (can be disabled prior to dive with user acknowledgement)
Surface diver status widgetYes (surface Interval, no fly time, N2 loading, CNS, OTU, and Tissue Compartment status)

Aviation features

Worldwide airport database(s)Yes
3-axis compass with HSI (horizontal situation indicator)Yes
Multiple time zones with Zulu/UTCYes
Moving Map with aviation airports, navaids, roads, bodies of water and moreYes
Worldwide NAVAID and Intersection database(s)Yes
In-flight Pulse OxYes
METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report)Yes
TAF (Terminal Aerodrome Forecast)Yes

Boating features

Wearable trolling motor remoteYes

Activity tracking features

Step counterYes
Move alerts (displays on device after a period of inactivity; walk for a couple of minutes to reset it)Yes
Auto goal (learns your activity level and assigns a daily step goal)Yes
Calories BurnedYes
Floors climbedYes
Distance travelledYes
Intensity minutesYes
TrueUp™Yes
Move IQ™Yes
Garmin Connect™ Challenges appYes (optional Connect IQ app)
Automatic rep countingYes

Training, planning and analysis features

Customisable screen(s)Yes
Downloadable training plansYes
Course guidanceYes
HR ZonesYes
HR AlertsYes
HR CaloriesYes
% HR MaxYes
% HRRYes
Recovery TimeYes
Auto Max HRYes
Race glance/widgetYes
HRV StatusYes
HRV stress test (measures your heart rate variability while standing still, for 3 minutes, to provide you with an estimated stress level; the scale of this is 1 to 100; low scores indicate lower stress levels)Yes (with compatible accessory)
HR Broadcast (broadcasts HR data over ANT+® to paired devices)Yes
Respiration Rate (During Exercise)Yes (with compatible accessory)
GPS speed and distanceYes
Customisable activity profilesYes
Auto Pause® automatic timer haltYes
Interval trainingYes
Improved interval (includes open repeats, intervals data page, rest screen and auto detection)Yes
Advanced workoutsYes
Power Modes - customisable in-activity battery settingsYes
HRM running pace and distanceYes
Auto Lap® interval tracking featureYes
Manual lapYes
Rest timerYes
Configurable lap alertsYes
Heat and Altitude AcclimationYes
VO2 Max (Run)Yes
VO2 Max (Trail Run)Yes
Realtime StaminaYes
ENDURANCE SCOREYes
Load ratioYes
Training LoadYes
Training load focusYes
Training EffectYes
Training Effect (Anaerobic)Yes
Primary benefit (Training Effect labels)Yes
Workout benefitYes
Customisable alertsYes
Multisport auto transitionYes
Finish timeYes
Virtual partnerYes
Race an activityYes
Multi-sportYes
Garmin Live SegmentsYes
Strava Live SegmentsYes
Round-trip course creator (running/cycling)Yes
Trendline™ Popularity RoutingYes
Touch and/or button lockYes
ShortcutsYes
Auto scrollYes
Activity history on watchYes
Physio TrueUpYes
Unified Training StatusYes

Running features

GPS-based distance, time and paceYes
Running dynamicsYes
Step speed lossYes (with compatible accessory)
Vertical oscillation and ratioYes
Ground contact time and balanceYes (GCT balance with accessory)
Stride length (real time)Yes
Cadence (provides real-time number of steps per minute)Yes
Running toleranceYes
Running economyYes (with compatible accessory)
Running powerYes
Grade-adjusted paceYes
Performance conditionYes
Lactate thresholdYes (with compatible accessory)
PacePro™ Pacing StrategiesYes
Run workoutsYes
HILL SCOREYes
Trail run auto climbYes
Race predictorYes
Course- and weather-specific race predictorYes
Projected race timeYes
Foot pod capableYes
Run/Walk/Stand detectionYes

Golfing features

Preloaded with 43,000 courses worldwideYes
Yardage to F/M/B (distance to front, middle and back of green)Yes
Yardage to layups/doglegsYes
Measures shot distance (calculates exact yardage for shots from anywhere on course)Automatic
Digital scorecardYes
Custom targetsYes
Stat tracking (strokes, putts per round, greens and fairways hit)Yes
Garmin AutoShot™Yes
Full vector mapYes
Auto CourseView updatesYes
Green View with manual pin positionYes
Hazards and course targetsYes
PinPointerYes
PlaysLike distanceYes
Touch-targeting (touch target on display to see the distance to any point)Yes
Handicap scoringYes
Swing TempoYes
Tempo TrainingYes
Round timer/odometerYes
Automatic club tracking compatible (requires accessory)Yes
Wind speed and direction (requires connection to the golf app)Yes
VIRTUAL CADDIEYes
Pairs with Garmin Golf appYes
Tournament legalYes
Green Contours (with Garmin Golf membership)Yes

Outdoor recreation

Point-to-point navigationYes
Breadcrumb trail in real timeYes
Back to startYes
TracBack®Yes
UltraTrac modeYes
Explore NearbyYes
Up AheadYes
NextFork™ navigationYes
Elevation profileYes
Distance to destinationYes
Barometric trend indicator with storm alertYes
ClimbPro™ Ascent PlannerYes
Vertical speedYes
Total ascent/descentYes
Rest Timer (Ultra Run only)Yes
Auto RestYes
Future elevation plotYes
Preloaded road and trail mapsYes (Sapphire Editions only)
Preloaded ski resort mapsYes
Downloadable cartography supportYes
GPS coordinatesYes
Sight 'N GoYes
Fish forecastYes
Projected waypointYes
Sun and moon informationYes
Expedition GPS ActivityYes
TidesYes
Tides GlanceYes

Cycling features

CoursesYes
Bike lap and lap maximum power (with power sensor)Yes
Race an activityYes
Alerts (triggers alarm when you reach goals including time, distance, heart rate or calories)Yes
FTP (Functional Threshold Power)Yes (with compatible accessory)
Power curve and % FTP workoutsYes
Garmin cycle map (routable cycling-specific street map)Yes
MTB Grit & FlowYes
Advanced cycling dynamicsYes
Compatible with Vector™ and Rally™ (power meters)Yes
Compatible with Varia Vision™ (head-mounted display)Yes
Compatible with Varia™ radar (rear-facing radar)Yes
Compatible with Varia™ lightsYes
Compatible with Varia headlight cameraYes
Speed and cadence sensor support (w/sensor)Yes
Power meter compatibleYes
Power guideYes

Swimming features

Open-water swim metrics (distance, pace, stroke count/rate, stroke distance, swim efficiency (SWOLF), calories)Yes
Pool swim metrics (lengths, distance, pace, stroke count, swim efficiency (SWOLF), calories)Yes
Stroke type detection (freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly) (pool swim only)Yes
Drill logging (pool swim only)Yes
Basic rest timer (up from 0) (pool swim only)Yes
"Repeat on" rest timer (pool swim only)Yes
Auto rest (pool swim only)Yes
Time and distance alertsYes
Pacing alerts (pool swim only)Yes
Countdown startYes
Pool swim workoutsYes
Critical swim speedYes
Underwater wrist-based heart rateYes
Heart rate from external HRM (real-time during rests, interval and session stats during rests, and automatic heart rate download post-swim)Yes (with HRM-Tri, HRM-Swim, HRM-Pro or HRM-Pro Plus)

Kid activity tracking features

Toe-to-Toe™ Challenges appYes (optional Connect IQ Toe-to-Toe™ Challenges app)

Security Information

Security updates until at least (YYYY-MM-DD)2028-01-20
EU Data Act Information – Wearable and Heart Rate Monitoring (HRM) DevicesYes

In the Box:

  • tactix 8 smartwatch – 51mm, AMOLED with Cerakote coating
  • Ssilicone band
  • Charging/data cable
  • Documentation

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