Description
THE ULTIMATE TACTICAL SMARTWATCH
Rise above with tactix 8. It’s the ultimate tactical smartwatch, featuring a stunning AMOLED display, titanium bezel, sapphire lens, an internal speaker and mic for voice features and a 40-metre dive rating.
| BRIGHT, CRISP AMOLED DISPLAY | UP TO 29 DAYS OF BATTERY LIFE IN SMARTWATCH MODE | DEDICATED TACTICAL FEATURES SUCH AS RUCKING ACTIVITY AND APPLIED BALLISTICS® SOLVER | BRIGHT, BUILT-IN MULTICOLOUR LED FLASHLIGHT | REACH NEW DEPTHS WITH A 40-METRE DIVE RATING | SPEAKER AND MICROPHONE FOR VOICE MESSAGING1 AND CONTROL |
WHAT YOU’LL LOVE |
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BUILT TO ENDUREThis advanced tactical GPS smartwatch features a bright 1.4-inch AMOLED display, titanium bezel and sapphire lens, and enhanced graphical interface. It’s tested to U.S. military standards for thermal, shock and water resistance. |
YOU’RE IN COMMANDDedicated 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 CHARGENavigate 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. |
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APPLIED BALLISTICSThe preloaded Applied Ballistics® solver gives you access to aiming solutions for long-range shooting in the field. |
RECREATIONAL DIVINGWith a 40-metre dive rating, you’re ready to go to greater depths than ever with support for scuba and apnea dive activities. |
BUILT-IN FLASHLIGHTTo help guide your way in low-light conditions, a built-in multicolour 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. |
TACTIX BY NAME. TACTICAL BY NATURE. |
TACTICAL
NIGHT VISION CAPABILITYWhether viewed under NODs or operating in the dark, NVG mode allows for stealthy operation with controls to further dim brightness and black out the display to reduce detectability. |
STEALTH MODEWhile keeping the watch operational, stealth mode stops storing and sharing your GPS position and disables wireless connectivity and communication. |
PROJECTED WAYPOINTSSet and save remote geo positions to be used later for navigation. |
RUCKING ACTIVITYA dedicated rucking activity profile allows you to input your pack weight. |
DIRECT-TO NAVIGATIONNavigate straight to a location or waypoint in the worldwide aeronautical database. Or choose the Nearest function to activate a path to a nearby airport. |
WEATHER REPORTSAccess aviation weather, including NEXRAD radar, METARs and TAFs, to see winds, visibility, barometric pressure and more2. |
AB QUANTUM APPDownload the AB Quantum mobile app on your compatible Apple® or Android™ smartphone to manage profiles and targets or use your smartphone as an additional display. |
STAGE TIMERThis timer gives you alerts via paired hearing protection or from the speaker, so you know the remaining time in your current course of fire or stage. |
NAVIGATION
OUTDOOR MAPS+Subscribe to Outdoor Maps+ for premium mapping content, such as satellite imagery and enhanced topographic maps, downloaded directly to your smartwatch. |
SATIQ TECHNOLOGYGet superior positioning accuracy with multi-band GPS while optimising battery life. |
MULTICONTINENT TOPO MAPSPreloaded TopoActive maps from around the world keep your explorations on track. Download additional maps via Wi-Fi® connectivity. |
NEXTFORK™ MAP GUIDENavigate with a quick glance, and see the distance to the next intersection and the trail name. |
UP AHEAD FEATUREGet at-a-glance awareness for selected POI checkpoints ahead — such as aid stations — during a race. |
COURSES WITH TURN-BY-TURN DIRECTIONSCreate or find existing courses in the Garmin Connect™ smart-device app, or sync from your favourite third-party platforms and get turn-by-turn directions. |
SKIVIEW™ MAPSView run names and difficulty ratings for more than 2,000 preloaded ski resorts worldwide. |
GOLF COURSE MAPSGet preloaded full-colour CourseView maps for more than 43,000 golf courses around the world. |
PERFORM
TRAIN HARDPower up your body’s performance, endurance and resistance to injury with targeted strength training plans, real-time stamina tracking, sport-specific workouts and a full range of built-in sports apps. |
ENDURANCE SCOREUsing your VO2 max, training loads and other factors, this feature helps gauge your ability to sustain prolonged effort. |
VISUAL RACE PREDICTORGet an estimate of what your pace could be for a 5K, 10K, half-marathon and marathon. |
PACEPRO™ TECHNOLOGYPlan race-day strategy with GPS-based pace guidance for a selected course or distance. |
CLIMBPRO FEATURESee real-time information on your current and upcoming climbs on downloaded courses. |
GRADE-ADJUSTED PACEGet your equivalent running pace at the same effort on flat ground or when ascending. |
TRAINING READINESSFrom the moment you wake up, get a readiness score based on your sleep quality2, recovery, training load and more, so you can determine if it’s a good day to go hard — or take it easy. |
TRAINING STATUSGet insight, and know whether you’re training productively, peaking or strained. |
PERFORMANCE METRICSGauge your performance with advanced training metrics such as VO2 max, training load and more. |
MULTISPORT AUTO TRANSITIONThis feature detects sport changes between swim, bike and run in multisport activities — so you can focus on the race and let your smartwatch take care of recording splits. |
HILL SCOREMeasure your capability for running uphill, and evaluate your progress over time based on your VO2 max and training history. |
DAILY SUGGESTED WORKOUTSView your entire week of daily suggested workouts, which adapt after every run or ride. |
RECOVERY TIMEKnow how long you need to recover before your next high-effort workout based on your latest training. |
RACE WIDGETPrepare for your next race with training tips, personalised daily suggested workouts and more. |
WRIST-BASED RUNNING DYNAMICSView crucial running metrics such as cadence, stride length, ground contact time and more. |
GARMIN COACH ADAPTIVE TRAINING PLANSTrain for an event, achieve a milestone, or improve your fitness with Garmin Coach training plans for running, triathlon, cycling or strength. Select plans adapt daily for personalised workouts based on your performance, recovery and health metrics. |
RUNNING ECONOMYMeasure your overall energy efficiency while running — using long-term running volume, stride length and step speed loss, which tells you how much you slow down when your foot hits the ground — when you pair your watch with the HRM 600 heart rate monitor (sold separately). |
RUNNING TOLERANCEBetter understand the impact each run has on your body, and get a recommended weekly maximum mileage so you can keep training effectively without taking on too much. |
STEP SPEED LOSSImprove your running form and understand how much you slow down when your foot hits the ground when you pair your watch with the HRM 600 heart rate monitor (sold separately). |
ACTIVITIES AND FUNCTIONS
TRACK YOUR ACTIVITIESUse preloaded activity profiles to get data and insight from your active pursuits. Even track team sport activities such as football, racquet sports and more. |
HIIT WORKOUTSTrack your HIIT workouts, including AMRAP, EMOM, Tabata or custom workouts. |
ANIMATED WORKOUTSFollow animated workouts for cardio, strength, yoga and pilates on the watch screen. |
BACKCOUNTRY SKI AND SNOWBOARDAutomatically track ascents and descents along with how much time you spend between runs. |
XC SKI POWERMeasure exercise load when paired with an HRM-Pro™ Plus heart rate monitor (sold separately). |
MTB DYNAMICSTrack the details of your ride with specialised Grit® and Flow™ measurements. |
HEALTH
MORNING REPORTGet a customisable overview of your sleep, training outlook, HRV status, weather and more as soon as you wake up. |
EVENING REPORTPrepare for tomorrow before bed with a reminder of sleep need, tomorrow’s workout, weather and events. |
HRV STATUSGain a better understanding of your overall health, recovery and training performance while you sleep. |
WRIST-BASED HEART RATEThis smartwatch constantly samples your heart rate2 to help you gauge how hard you work during activities. |
PULSE OX SENSORTrack your blood oxygen saturation while you’re awake or asleep, and gain awareness of how you’re adapting to altitude3. |
SLEEP COACHGet a sleep score and personalised coaching for how much sleep you need. Track sleep stages, and get insights to improve sleep quality2. |
BREATHING VARIATIONSFor a closer glimpse of your health, the breathing variations feature uses Pulse Ox3 to help you better understand shifts in your breathing patterns as you sleep. |
NAP DETECTIONAutomatically track or log your naps to see how they benefit your body and to check the recommended time and duration they should be. |
JET LAG ADVISERHelp to minimise the effects of jet lag with guidance on light exposure, sleep schedule and exercise. |
BODY BATTERY™ ENERGY MONITORINGTrack your body’s energy levels to find the best times for activity and rest2. |
STRESS TRACKINGSee if you’re having a calm, balanced or stressful day. |
HEALTH SNAPSHOT™ FEATURELog a 2-minute session to record key health stats, then generate a report to share with your healthcare provider. |
RESPIRATION TRACKINGSee how you’re breathing throughout the day and night. |
HYDRATION TRACKINGLog your daily fluid intake as a reminder to stay hydrated. |
ALTITUDE AND HEAT ACCLIMATIONSee how you’re holding up to the current elevation or heat based on your health metrics. |
SMART WAKE ALARMWake up more refreshed. The smart wake alarm gently vibrates to wake you at the optimal time. |
MOBILITYIncrease your flexibility and strength with new downloadable mobility workouts available for free in the Garmin Connect™ app and an activity profile |
CONNECTED FEATURES
BUILT-IN SPEAKER AND MICROPHONEMake and take phone calls from your watch when it’s paired to your smartphone. Plus, control watch functions with off-grid voice commands — or use your smartphone’s voice assistant to respond to text messages and more. |
GARMIN CONNECT APPSee your health and fitness information, connect with friends and more. |
GARMIN MESSENGER™ APPCommunicate via two-way text messaging4 on your wrist. |
SMART NOTIFICATIONSReceive emails, texts and alerts on your smartwatch when paired with your Apple or Android smartphone. |
MUSICDownload songs plus playlists from your Spotify, Deezer or Amazon Music accounts (subscription may be required). Use your wireless headphones for phone-free listening. |
GARMIN PAY™ CONTACTLESS PAYMENTSBreeze through checkout lines or transit systems with participating providers. |
GARMIN SHAREUse this feature to easily share saved locations, courses and workouts with friends’ compatible Garmin devices. |
SAFETY AND TRACKING FEATURESIf you feel unsafe or if your watch senses that an incident occurred, your watch will send a message with your live location5. |
STOCKS TRACKERKeep track of up to 50 of your favourite stocks6 — right from your wrist. |
CONNECT IQ™ STOREAdd watch faces, data fields and apps from your paired smartphone. |
POWER MANAGERView how various settings and sensors impact your smartwatch’s battery life. |





















