Garmin tactix® 8 Solar Edition 51mm GPS Smartwatch

A military-grade toughened exterior and Power Sapphire™ glass touchscreen ensures this watch can take a battering when you’re on exercise, while stealth mode, night-vision and flashlights are just a few of the features that ensure true tactical utility.

With the tactix® 8 Solar Edition watch, you’ll have instant access to all of your health data including heart rate, stress, sleep and energy as well as activity insights like steps, floors climbed, calories and more. You can also monitor your performance in more detail with purpose-built modes for running, biking, golf, swimming, skiing, strength training and specific fitness activities like HIIT workouts.

The watch connects to smartphones using Bluetooth® so you never miss important notifications while you’re on the move. It also syncs your data to the Garmin Connect app so you can track your performance across multiple devices.

Powerful GPS is supported by global navigation satellite systems GLONASS and Galileo for tracking in challenging environments, while ABC sensors provide a 3-axis electronic compass that measures elevation data as well as a barometer and weather monitoring to give you a full understanding of the environments that you’re exploring.

Tactical Edition Features

• Built-in green or white flashlight with NVG mode
• Night vision goggle compatibility
• Stealth mode
• Kill switch
• Jumpmaster mode
• Dual-position GPS format
• Projected waypoints
• Rucking activity
• Direct-to navigation
• Weather reports
• Military-grade toughness
• Enhanced graphical interface
• Tested to U.S. military standard for thermal, shock, and water resistance
• Applied Ballistics® Ultralight™ solver (pre-loaded)

Health

• Wrist-based heart rate
• Sleep score and advanced sleep monitoring
• Body battery™ energy monitoring
• Pulse ox sensor
• Intensity minutes
• Hydration tracking
• Respiration tracking
• Nap detection
• Health Snapshot™ feature
• Jet lad adviser

Training

• Built-in sports apps
• HIIT workouts
• Visual race predictor
• Up ahead
• PacePro™ technology
• Performance metrics
• Real-time stamina
• Recovery time advisor
• Daily workout suggestions
• MTB dynamics
• ClimbPro feature
• Surf-ready features
• Backcountry ski
• XC Ski Dynamics
• Garmin Coach adaptive and pre-built training plans

Connectivity

• Bluetooth®, ANT+®, WiFi®
• Smartphone compatibility: iPhone®, Android®
• Smart Notifications
• Music apps
• Connect IQ™ Store
• Garmin Pay™ contactless payments
• Safety And Tracking Features
• Sync with the Garmin Connect™ app
• Compatible with AB Quantum App

Navigation

• MULTI-BAND GNSS support
• ABC sensors
• Skiview™ maps
• SatIQ™ technology
• Nextfork™ Map Guide
• Golf course maps
• Multicontinent Topo Maps
• Public land boundaries
• Power manager
• 3-Axis compass
• Gyroscope and barometric altimeter

Technical specification

• Water rated to 40 metres (10 ATM)
• Thermal, shock and water resistant
• Fibre-reinforced polymer case with titanium rear cover
• Nylon and silicone strap
• Power Sapphire™ lens
• Titanium bezel
• 26mm QUICKFIT™ compatible watch band
• Leakproof inductive buttons
• Built-in speaker and microphone
• Battery: 30 days (48 days with Solar), 48 days in Battery Saver (149 hours with Solar), 95 hours in GPS Only (149 with Solar)
• Battery type: Lithium ion
• Physical size: 51 x 51 x 15.4 mm
• Weight: 95g (case only: 67g)
• Display size: 35.56mm (1.4″) diameter
• Resolution: 280 x 280 pixels
• Display type: Sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP)
• Case size: 51mm
• Memory: 32gb
• In the box: tactix® 8 Solar Edition watch with tactical black nylon watch band, black silicone watch band, Charging/data cable, documentation
• Colour: Black