Garmin tactix® 8 51mm, Solar Charged Display, Elite, Premium Tactical GPS Smartwatch, Includes Applied Ballistics Elite™ Solver, Titanium Bezel, Sapphire Lens, 40-Meter Dive Rating
1,599.99$
Rise above with tactix® 8. It’s the ultimate tactical smartwatch, featuring a solar charged display, titanium bezel, sapphire lens and a 40-meter dive rating. Pair with your smartphone for on-wrist calling with the built-in speaker and mic. Dedicated tactical features include a rucking activity and advanced unlocked Applied Ballistics Elite® solver along with a jumpmaster activity, waypoint projection, stealth mode, kill switch and more. Guide the mission with a built-in LED flashlight. Train like never before with strength training plans, sport-specific workouts and daily suggested strength workouts for runners and cyclists. Navigate 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. Push harder with 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).
Advanced tactical GPS smartwatch features a 1.4” solar charged display, titanium bezel and sapphire lens and built-in LED flashlight for after-dark visibility
Dedicated tactical features include a jumpmaster activity, waypoint projection, dual-position GPS format, stealth mode, kill switch, compatibility with night vision goggles, rucking activity and an advanced unlocked Applied Ballistics Elite solver
Download the AB Quantum mobile app on your compatible smartphone to manage profiles and targets or use your smartphone as an additional display
Download the AB Quantum mobile app on your compatible smartphone to manage profiles and targets or use your smartphone as an additional display
Power 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
Navigate 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
40-meter dive rating helps you reach new depths with support for scuba and apnea dive activities
Includes a fully functional aviation navigation system with worldwide dynamic moving map, GPS navigation, NEXRAD, weather display, airport information and more
24/7 health and wellness monitoring with wrist-based heart rate, advanced sleep monitoring, respiration tracking, Pulse Ox and more (this is not a medical device, and data presented is intended to be a close estimation of metrics tracked; Pulse Ox not available in all countries); the ECG app can record your heart rhythm and check for signs of atrial fibrillation (not available in all regions; for people 22 years or older)
Explore new missions with preloaded TopoActive maps with relief shading, and get access to free additional downloadable maps from around the world — plus built-in maps for thousands of golf courses and ski resorts worldwide
Description
Price: $1,599.99
(as of Aug 13, 2025 01:19:07 UTC – Details)
Rise above with tactix® 8. It’s the ultimate tactical smartwatch, featuring a solar charged display, titanium bezel, sapphire lens and a 40-meter dive rating. Pair with your smartphone for on-wrist calling with the built-in speaker and mic. Dedicated tactical features include a rucking activity and advanced unlocked Applied Ballistics Elite® solver along with a jumpmaster activity, waypoint projection, stealth mode, kill switch and more. Guide the mission with a built-in LED flashlight. Train like never before with strength training plans, sport-specific workouts and daily suggested strength workouts for runners and cyclists. Navigate 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. Push harder with 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).
Advanced tactical GPS smartwatch features a 1.4” solar charged display, titanium bezel and sapphire lens and built-in LED flashlight for after-dark visibility
Dedicated tactical features include a jumpmaster activity, waypoint projection, dual-position GPS format, stealth mode, kill switch, compatibility with night vision goggles, rucking activity and an advanced unlocked Applied Ballistics Elite solver
Download the AB Quantum mobile app on your compatible smartphone to manage profiles and targets or use your smartphone as an additional display
Download the AB Quantum mobile app on your compatible smartphone to manage profiles and targets or use your smartphone as an additional display
Power 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
Navigate 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
40-meter dive rating helps you reach new depths with support for scuba and apnea dive activities
Includes a fully functional aviation navigation system with worldwide dynamic moving map, GPS navigation, NEXRAD, weather display, airport information and more
24/7 health and wellness monitoring with wrist-based heart rate, advanced sleep monitoring, respiration tracking, Pulse Ox and more (this is not a medical device, and data presented is intended to be a close estimation of metrics tracked; Pulse Ox not available in all countries); the ECG app can record your heart rhythm and check for signs of atrial fibrillation (not available in all regions; for people 22 years or older)
Explore new missions with preloaded TopoActive maps with relief shading, and get access to free additional downloadable maps from around the world — plus built-in maps for thousands of golf courses and ski resorts worldwide
Additional information
| Product Dimensions | 2.01 x 2.01 x 0.61 inches |
|---|---|
| Item Weight | 95 Grams |
| ASIN | B0DX28B1FQ |
| Item model number | 010-03407-10 |
| Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) |
| Date First Available | February 13, 2025 |
| Manufacturer | Garmin |
| Standing screen display size | 1.4 Inches |
| Memory Storage Capacity | 0.01 GB |
Alfonso Faustino –
Wonderful Watch!
FrontRow Tech LLC quickly shipped my Garmin Tactix® 8 Applied Ballistics Solar Elite Premium Watch. Great service. 5-stars25-May-2025: UPDATE:Average Skin Temperature works: 15.31 Software Release.Changed review from 4-stars to 5-stars.23-March-2025: UPDATE:Average Skin Temperature Does Not Work: 19-March-2025, I contacted David, at Garmin. He mentioned this is a known issue; and, a firmware is being worked on to resolve this issue. The ETA release for the firmware is May 2025.My watch has the latest firmware: 13.71. I reset my watch and Garmin Connect. To date, 22-March-2025, the Average Skin Temperature doesn’t work after the reset of the watch and the Connect application on my iPhone 13.Some operators have this problem, and others don’t. According to David, I’m the eighth caller experiencing this problem.If the May 2025 firmware resolves the skin temperature issue, I will update my Star-rating to 5.31-March-2025: I am going to the firing range to test the Elite Applied Ballistics, which is one of the reasons I purchased this watch. The Elite License is set up, and I anticipate it will work well when I discharge my long arm down-range.- Display is bright and easy to read under the sun and low light settings. The backlight is great for dark settings. (My display setting is 10%.)- Rucking is a new application, which I always wanted with my Garmin Instinct 2X Solar Tactical Watch; because, I carrying a tennis backpack whenever I walk to and from the tennis courts; and, I always wanted the weight of my tennis backpack to be factored into my Walk Activities. The Tactix 8 satisfies my want; hence, now, I’m able to factor in the weight of my tennis backpack into my Walk Activities.- I like the new ECG feature. It’s easy to use.- I also purchased the Tactix 8 for my SCUBA diving trip to the Channel Islands this coming Summer 2025; hence, I will update this review after my first dive. I already took it swimming today, 20-Feb-2025, and no leaks. The Swimming Activity was accurate and helpful for my tennis cross-training.- Phone connectivity works great — though, I don’t use these features when I play tennis nor when I am in HIIT mode. The watch piggy-backs off my iPhone. It doesn’t have its own LTE Cellular component like my Apple Watch Ultra.- I am taking aviation classes; hence, I will use the Tactix 8 as a back-up flight aid. I will update this review after I use the Aviation Application.- The color of the watch casing looks lighter than the Tactix 7.- The GPS seems to be more sensitive; because, I’m able to get GPS indoors — unlike the Tactix 7 Pro Ballistics and my Instinct 2X Solar Tactical watches.- Navigation is visually appealing with the colored maps, and navigation is accurate — I did a TrackBack without any problems, such as, but not limited to, navigation lag. Recalculation in NYC (Manhattan) took place quickly — seconds.- Solar charging panel appears to be bigger than the Tactix 7, but I have not researched my assertion — bottom line: the solar charging works great. I will do more tests and update this review if I notice any problems.The watch comes with a charging cable, booklets, and a black silicone strap. The Tactix 7 Applied Ballistics Pro came with a nylon strap and black silicone strap.Check 6!/s/ Alfonso Faustino
Nathan B –
Best watch ever. I was reluctant to upgrade my 5yo Fenix 6 but am so glad I did.
This watch was a serious upgrade from the Fenix 6 I owned for five years. Battery life is outrageously good. GPS is incredibly accurate. The touch screen and voice commands make everything easier. I know that it’s going to be just as indestructible as the previous watch, which was retired without a single scratch on the lens and only minor wear from over 1500 days of constant wear.
Disabled Vet –
An easy decision
Tried four different Apple Watches over the years including the Ultra 2 but this Garmin won me over in just a few days. You can’t go wrong in my opinion.
Alexis Hernandez –
Best watch ever
Awesome
Todd A. Thorne –
The Bomb!
Flipping awesome. So many magnificent features. I’m thinking about wearing another one in my other wrist!!! Hahaha
Bianca –
Excelente
Cumplió totalmente mis expectativas.
ali gural –
Fake Product
I received a fake item. Watch was not original and not Garmin brand
Kev Honno –
Applied Balistics isn’t Elite as described.
Applied Balistics is not the Elite version.This is one of the main reasons I paid the price. Came with the Ultralight version.Everything thing else is good.See image.