tactix® 8 – 51 mm, Solar (incl. Applied Ballistics Ultralight™ calculator)

ROBUST DESIGN
The tactix 8 features a 1.4-inch touchscreen with a solar charging lens, a durable titanium bezel, and scratch-resistant sapphire crystal. The optimized user interface ensures intuitive operation. Tested to U.S. military standards, it withstands extreme temperatures, shocks, and water – for use in the toughest conditions.

YOU ARE IN COMMAND
Utilize tactical features such as Jumpmaster activity, waypoint projection, dual-position GPS format, stealth mode, kill switch, night vision goggle compatibility, and rucking activity to stay in control in any situation.

LEADING THE WAY
With multi-frequency reception of global satellite systems, the tactix 8 guarantees high-precision track recording. SatIQ™ automatically adjusts the mode to ensure the best balance between position accuracy and battery life.

APPLIED BALLISTICS
The pre-installed Applied Ballistics feature allows for precise shooting solutions for long-range shots – ideal for precision shooters and tactical missions.

DIVING FEATURES
Thanks to official dive certification and waterproof, leak-proof inductive buttons, the tactix 8 supports both recreational diving (single gas) and apnea diving down to 40 meters – perfect for underwater missions.

INTEGRATED LED FLASHLIGHT
The powerful LED flashlight provides optimal visibility in dark environments with various light intensities. The night vision mode disables white light, while the green LED remains dimmable.

TACTIX 8 – MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE FOR EXTREME CONDITIONS.

Scope of Delivery
- tactix 8 – 51 mm, Solar with Black Nylon Band
- Pre-installed with Applied Ballistics Ultralight™ Calculator
- Black Silicone Band
- Charging/Data Cable
- Documentation

Innovative Features
Sleep Score and Insights	✓
Battery Life (Smartwatch Mode)	Up to 30 days (48 days with solar*)
Preloaded Maps	✓
Daily Suggested Workouts	✓
Pulse Ox data for blood oxygen saturation	✓
LED Flashlight	✓
Garmin Pay™	✓
Multi-Frequency Reception	✓
Music Storage	✓
Voice calling and text messaging via voice input	✓
Training Readiness	✓
Training Status	✓
Smartwatch Display Type	Sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP)
Solar Charging	✓
Touchscreen	✓
Water Rating	10 ATM
General
Strap Material	Nylon and silicone
Lens Material	Power Sapphire™
Bezel Material	Titanium
Case Material	Fiber-reinforced polymer with titanium rear cover
Compatible with QuickFit™ watch bands	Included (26 mm)
Physical Size	51 x 51 x 15.4 mm
	Fits wrists with the following circumference:
	Silicone strap: 127-210 mm
	UltraFit strap: 127-225 mm
	Leather strap: 135-213 mm
	Metal strap: 135-225 mm
Weight	95 g (case only: 67 g)
Leak-proof inductive buttons	✓
Built-in speaker/microphone	✓
Display Size	35.56 mm (1.4-inch) diameter
Display Resolution	280 x 280 pixels
Color Display	✓
Two font sizes	✓
Battery type	Lithium-ion battery
Battery life	Smartwatch: Up to 30 days/48 days with solar charging*
	Battery Saver Mode: Up to 48 days/107 days with solar charging*
	GPS Mode: Up to 95 hours/149 hours with solar charging**
	All Satellite Systems: Up to 68 hours/92 hours with solar**
	All Satellite Systems + Multi-band: Up to 52 hours/65 hours with solar charging***
	All Satellite Systems + Music: Up to 18 hours
	Max Battery GPS: Up to 186 hours/653 hours with solar charging**
	Expedition GPS: Up to 50 days/118 days with solar charging*
	* With solar charging; assumes all-day wear with 3 hours per day outdoors in 50,000 lux conditions. ** With solar charging; assumes use in 50,000 lux conditions throughout the entire period. *** Solar charging; assumes use in 50,000 lux conditions; assumes normal use with SatIQ technology
Charging Method	Garmin proprietary plug charger
Memory/History	32 GB
Clock Features
Time/Date	✓
GPS Time Sync	✓
Automatic Daylight Saving Time	✓
Alarm clock	✓
Timer	✓
Stopwatch	✓
Sunrise/Sunset times	✓
Health and Fitness Features
Wrist-based heart rate (constant; every second)	✓
Daily resting heart rate	✓
Abnormal heart rate alerts	Yes (high and low)
Respiration rate (24x7)	✓
Fitness Age	✓
Body Battery™ energy monitor	✓
Stress tracking	✓
Relaxation timer	✓
Breathwork	✓
Sleep	Yes (advanced)
Sleep coach	✓
Nap detection	✓
Hydration	Yes (in Garmin Connect™ and optional Connect IQ™ widget)
Women's health	Yes (in Garmin Connect™ and optional Connect IQ™ widget)
Health Snapshot™	✓
Skin temperature	✓
JET LAG ADVISER	✓
Sensors
GPS	✓
GLONASS	✓
Galileo	✓
QZSS	✓
BeiDou	✓
SatIQ™ technology	✓
Garmin Elevate™ wrist heart rate monitor	✓
Pulse Ox blood oxygen acclimatization	✓
Barometric altimeter	✓
Compass	✓
Gyroscope	✓
Accelerometer	✓
Thermometer	✓
Ambient light sensor	✓
Depth sensor	Yes (up to 40 m)
Daily Smart Features
Connectivity	BLUETOOTH®, ANT+®, Wi-Fi®
Connect IQ™ (downloadable watch faces, data fields, widgets and apps)	✓
ON-DEVICE CONNECT IQ™ STORE	✓
Smart notifications	✓
Text response/reject phone call with text (Android™ only)	✓
Smart notifications with images (Android™ only)	✓
Morning report	✓
Calendar	✓
Weather	✓
Real-time settings sync with Garmin Connect™ Mobile	✓
Battery saver: customizable low-power watch	✓
Music controls	✓
Plays music	✓
Find my phone	✓
Find my watch	✓
'Find my phone' during GPS activity	✓
Compatible with Garmin Messenger app	✓
VIRB® remote	✓
SMART TRAINER CONTROL	✓
Compatible with Garmin Connect™ Mobile	✓
Smartphone compatibility	iPhone®, Android™
Stocks	✓
Support for BLUETOOTH phone calls and voice assistant	✓
Voice command	✓
Garmin Share	✓
Activity Profiles
Available gym activity profiles	Strength, HIIT, Cardio, Elliptical, Stair Stepper, Floor Climbing, Indoor Rowing, Jump Rope
Multisport	Swimrun, Triathlon
HEALTH	Walking, Pilates, Yoga, Indoor Walking
INDOOR RUNNING	Treadmill, Indoor Track, Virtual Run
Outdoor Running	Run, Track Run, Trail Run, Ultra Run, Obstacle Course Running
Available outdoor recreation profiles	Hiking, Rucking, Indoor Climbing, Bouldering, Climbing, Hunting, Horseback Riding, Golf, Disc Golf, Archery
Available cycling profiles	Biking, Road Biking, Mountain Biking, Gravel Biking, Bike Commuting, Bike Touring, E-bike, E-mountain Biking, Indoor Biking, Cyclocross, BMX
Available swimming profiles	Pool Swimming, Open Water Swimming
On water	Stand-Up Paddleboarding, Rowing, Kayaking, Surfing, Kiteboarding, Windsurfing, Fishing, Motorboating, Sailing, Water Skiing, Wakeboarding, Wakesurfing, Tubing, Snorkeling, Rafting
Motorsport	Motorcycling, Overlanding, Motocross, ATV, Snowmobiling
Racquet sports	Tennis, Pickleball, Badminton, Squash, Table Tennis, Padel, Platform Tennis, Racquetball
Snow and Winter	Skiing, Snowboarding, Backcountry Skiing, Classic Cross-Country Skiing, Skate Cross-Country Skiing, Backcountry Snowboarding, Ice Skating, Snowshoeing
Sports	Basketball, Volleyball, Field Hockey, Ice Hockey, Football, American Football, Lacrosse, Rugby, Ultimate Frisbee, Cricket, Softball, Baseball
Combat sports	Boxing, Mixed Martial Arts
Diving	Single-gas diving, Apnea diving, Depth gauge
Other activity profiles	Flying, Jumpmaster, Tactical, Inline Skating
Safety and Tracking Features
Incident detection during select activities	✓
Incident detection phone alert for wearables	✓
Assistance	✓
LiveTrack	✓
Group LiveTrack	✓
Live Event Sharing	✓
Tactical Features
Stealth Mode	✓
Night Vision Mode	✓
Dual Grid Coordinates	✓
KILL SWITCH	✓
Ballistics Calculator	✓
Esports Features
Gaming Activity	✓
Diving Features
Max dive depth	40 meters
Single-gas mode	✓
Apnea mode	✓

Decompression model Bühlmann ZHL-16c with gradient factors Nitrox support ✓ Gas mixtures Air, Nitrox (21 to 40% oxygen) PO2 Up to 1.6 with configurable decompression setting Auto start/end dive ✓ Custom end-of-dive time Yes (20 s to 10 min) Safety stop Yes (customizable; off/3 min/5 min) Deep stop Yes (with custom gradient factors) Custom conservatism Yes (low/medium/high or custom gradient factors) NDL/ascend/descend rate indicator ✓ Automatic altitude adjustment ✓ No-fly time ✓ Dive planner Yes (basic NDL + gas planner) Tides ✓ Backlight Yes (configurable duration and intensity; always on in dive) Auto save dive entry and exit locations ✓ Custom dive data screens ✓ Sync dive log to Garmin Dive^™ app ✓ Alarms Yes (vibration only) 3-axis dive compass Yes (with adjustable heading, quick change to 90 degrees right, 90 degrees left and reciprocal. Shows degrees and direction back to set heading) Missed deco stop lockout Yes (can be disabled pre-dive with user acknowledgement) Surface interval widget Yes (surface interval, no-fly time, N2/HE loading, CNS, OTU and tissue status)     Aviation features   Worldwide airport database(s) ✓ 3-axis compass with HSI ✓ Multiple time zones with Zulu/UTC ✓ Moving map with aviation waypoints ✓ Worldwide NAVAID and Intersections database(s) ✓ Pulse Ox in-flight ✓ METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) ✓ TAF (Terminal Aerodrome Forecast) ✓     Boating features   Built-in Trolling Motor Remote ✓     Activity tracking features   Step counter ✓ Move bar (displays on device after a period of inactivity) ✓ Auto goal (learns your activity level and assigns a daily step goal) ✓ Calories burned ✓ Floors climbed ✓ Distance traveled ✓ Intensity minutes ✓ TrueUp™ ✓ Move IQ™ ✓ Garmin Connect™ Challenges app Yes (optional Connect IQ app)     Gym & fitness equipment   Cardio workouts ✓ Strength workouts ✓ HIIT workouts ✓ Yoga workouts ✓ Pilates workouts ✓ On-screen workout animations ✓ On-screen workout muscle maps ✓ Automatic rep counting ✓     Training, planning and analysis features Customizable data pages ✓ Downloadable training plans ✓ Course guidance ✓ HR zones ✓ HR alerts ✓ HR calories ✓ % HR max ✓ % HRR ✓ Recovery time ✓ Auto max HR ✓ Race widget ✓ HRV status ✓ 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; a lower score indicates a lower stress level) Yes (with compatible accessory) HR broadcast (broadcasts HR data over ANT+™ to paired devices) ✓ Respiratory rate (during exercise) Yes (with compatible accessory) GPS speed and distance ✓ Customizable activity profiles ✓ Auto Pause® ✓ Interval training ✓ Improved interval (includes open repeats, intervals data page, rest page and auto detection) ✓ Advanced workouts ✓ Power modes: customizable battery settings during activity ✓ HRM running pace and distance ✓ Auto Lap® ✓ Manual lap ✓ Rest timer ✓ Configurable lap alerts ✓ Heat and altitude acclimation ✓ VO2 max (run) ✓ VO2 max (trail run) ✓ Real-time stamina ✓ Endurance score ✓ Load ratio ✓ Training load ✓ Training load focus ✓ Training Effect ✓ Training Effect (anaerobic) ✓ Primary benefit (Training Effect labels) ✓ Custom alerts ✓ Audio prompts ✓ Multisport auto transition ✓ Finish time ✓ Virtual Partner ✓ Virtual Racer™ ✓ Auto multisport activities ✓ Manual multisport activities ✓ Garmin live segments ✓ Strava features (beacon, live segments) ✓ Round-trip course creator (running/cycling) ✓ Trendline™ popularity routing ✓ TOUCH AND/OR BUTTON LOCK ✓ Hot keys ✓ Auto scroll ✓ Activity history on watch ✓ Physio TrueUp ✓ Unified training status ✓     Running features   GPS-based distance, time and pace ✓ Running dynamics ✓ Vertical oscillation and ratio ✓ Ground contact time and balance Yes (with compatible accessory) Stride length (real time) ✓ Cadence (provides real-time number of steps per minute) ✓ Running power ✓ Grade-adjusted pace ✓ Performance condition ✓ Lactate threshold Yes (with compatible accessory) PacePro™ pacing strategies ✓ Run workouts ✓ Hill score ✓ Trail run auto climb ✓ Race predictor ✓ Course and weather-specific race predictor ✓ Foot pod capable ✓ Run/walk/stand detection ✓     Golfing features   Preloaded with 43,000+ courses worldwide ✓ Yardage to front, middle and back of green ✓ Yardage to layups/doglegs ✓ Shot distance measurer (calculates exact yardage for shots from anywhere on course) Automatic Digital scorecard ✓ Custom targets ✓ Stat tracking (strokes, putts per round, greens and fairways hit) ✓ Garmin AutoShot™ ✓ Full vector map ✓ Auto CourseView updates ✓ GREEN VIEW WITH MANUAL PIN POSITION ✓ Hazards and course targets ✓ PinPointer ✓ PlaysLike distance ✓ Touch-targeting (touch target on display to see the distance to any point) ✓ Handicap scoring ✓ SwingTempo (measures relationship between backswing and downswing) ✓ TempoTraining (audible tones teach you the ideal 3:1 swing ratio) ✓ Round timer/odometer ✓ Compatible with automatic club tracking (requires accessory) ✓ Wind speed and direction (requires connection to golf app) ✓ Virtual Caddie ✓ Compatible with Garmin Golf app ✓ Tournament legal ✓ Green contours (with Garmin Golf membership) ✓     Outdoor recreation features   Point-to-point navigation ✓ Bread crumb trail in real time ✓ Back to start ✓ TracBack® ✓ UltraTrac mode ✓ Around Me mode ✓ Points of Interest (POI) along the route ✓ NextFork™ navigation ✓ Elevation profile ✓ Distance to destination ✓ Barometric trend indicator ✓ ClimbPro™ ascent planner ✓ Vertical speed ✓ Total ascent/descent ✓ Rest timer (ultrarun only) ✓ Rest timer ✓ Future elevation plot ✓ Preloaded road and trail maps ✓ Preloaded ski resort maps ✓ Downloadable map support ✓ GPS coordinates ✓ Sight 'N Go ✓ Area calculation Yes (via Connect IQ™) Hunt/fish calendar ✓ Waypoint projection ✓ Sun and moon information ✓ Expedition GPS activity ✓ Tides ✓ Tide overview ✓