Description
PREMIUM TACTICAL SMARTWATCH
Rise to the top with tactix 8. A premium tactical watch with an AMOLED display, titanium bezel, sapphire crystal, speaker and microphone for voice functions, and diving up to 40 meters.
BRIGHT, HIGH-RESOLUTION AMOLED DISPLAY
BATTERY LIFE OF UP TO 16 DAYS IN SMARTWATCH MODE
SPECIAL FUNCTIONS AS APPLIED BALLISTICS® BALLISTIC CALCULATOR
INTEGRATED MULTICOLOR LAMP WITH BRIGHT LIGHT
DIVING RESISTANCE UP TO 40 METERS
CALLS DIRECTLY FROM YOUR WRIST 1
INTEGRATED MICROPHONE AND SPEAKER
FEATURES YOU’LL LOVE

HIGH RESISTANCE
The advanced tactical GPS watch features a bright 1.4″ AMOLED display, titanium bezel, sapphire crystal, and an improved user interface. The watch meets U.S. military standards for temperature, shock, and water resistance.

YOU ARE IN COMMAND
Special tactical features include Jumpmaster activity, waypoint projection, dual GPS coordinate format, Stealth Mode, Killswitch, compatibility with night vision systems or Rucking activity.

ALWAYS IN THE LEAD
Multi-band GPS with SatIQ™ technology optimizes positioning accuracy while reducing power consumption. Together with integrated 3-axis compass, gyroscope and barometric altimeter sensors, it ensures maximum navigation accuracy in terrain.

APPLIED BALLISTICS
The pre-installed Applied Ballistics ballistics calculator makes aiming easier when shooting in the field at long distances.

RECREATIONAL DIVING
The watch is waterproof and has pre-installed activity profiles for scuba diving and freediving up to 40 meters.

BUILT-IN LED LIGHT
The high-performance LED flashlight integrated into the watch case is a practical aid not only for orientation in twilight and darkness but also when safety lighting is needed. It is available in white or green.
TACTIX BY NAME. TACTICAL BY NATURE.
TACTICAL FUNCTIONS
NIGHT VISION SUPPORT
If you are looking at the display through night vision goggles or moving around in the dark, NVG mode will reduce the brightness and darken the display to make you as unnoticeable as possible.
STEALTH MODE
The Stealth Mode feature activates stealth mode, in which the watch operates as usual, but does not store/share GPS position and turns off wireless communication technologies.
POINT PROJECTION
The function allows you to save a distant point by knowing the distance and azimuth to it. It is then possible to navigate to the point entered in this way.
ACTIVITY RUCKING
A special activity profile for walking with a load allows you to enter the weight of your backpack with equipment.
DIRECT-TO NAVIGATION
The aviation function allows you to quickly enter direct navigation to your destination. You can search among your own saved points or points from the global aviation database. In an emergency, you can use the Nearest option to search and activate navigation to the nearest airport.
WEATHER INFORMATION
Access to aviation weather information including NEXRAD radar, METAR and TAF reports, wind, visibility, pressure and more 2 is available .
NAVIGATION
OUTDOOR MAPS+
Get an Outdoor Maps + subscription and download satellite imagery, enhanced topographic maps, and other premium map content to your watch.
SATIQ TECHNOLOGY
The technology automatically selects the most suitable satellite signal reception mode. The goal is to achieve the highest possible accuracy and optimal power consumption.
DETAILED TOPO MAPS
For outdoor activities, preloaded TopoActive maps from around the world are included. Additional maps can be downloaded via Wi-Fi®.
NEXTFORK™ FUNCTION
When moving off-road, the function provides information about the distance to the next intersection and the name of the trail you will cross.
FUNCTIONS ON THE ROAD
Get an instant overview of selected points of interest ahead of you, such as first aid stations.
NAVIGATION FUNCTIONS
Create or search for routes in the Garmin Connect™ app, or download routes from external platforms and easily transfer them to your watch using the Garmin Connect app.
GOLF COURSE MAPS
The watch comes preloaded with full-color CourseView maps covering more than 43,000 golf courses around the world.
PERFORMANCE FUNCTIONS
TARGETED TRAINING
Improve your performance, endurance, and resistance to injury with targeted strength training, real-time endurance tracking, and sports-specific workouts.
ENDURANCE SCORE
A dynamic endurance indicator that combines VO2 Max, training load and other factors to accurately reflect your fitness progress.
RESULTS PREDICTION
Based on your fitness level, it will estimate your target time for 5 km, 10 km, half marathon and marathon.
PACEPRO™ FEATURES
Plan your race strategy. The feature will suggest the ideal pace based on your target time, length and course difficulty.
TEMPO WITH INCLINE CORRECTION
The feature converts your actual uphill pace into an equivalent pace on the flat. This allows for more accurate performance evaluation and training optimization.
READINESS FOR TRAINING
The score tells you whether you’re in for a good day of intense training or should take it easy, based on your sleep quality 2 , recovery, training load, and other factors.
TRAINING STATUS
Get a long-term training assessment based on metrics like heart rate variability (HRV) status, training history and performance. Gain a better understanding of your training effectiveness, composition and training load.
TRAINING EVALUATION
Evaluate your training using indicators such as VO2 Max , training load, load focus, recovery status and more.
AUTOMATIC TRANSITION
The feature detects when you change sports between swimming, cycling and running during multisport activities, so you can focus on the race and let your watch take care of recording your laps.
HILL RUN SCORE
The watch evaluates your hill running ability based on your VO2 Max development and training history, giving you a clear overview of your progress.
DAILY RECOMMENDED WORKOUTS
The watch offers daily training recommendations. The function takes into account fatigue status, training history and their composition.
RECOVERY TIME
Based on your health data and information about your completed workout, the watch will recommend a recovery period before your next intense workout.
COMPETITION PREPARATION
Prepare for your next race with race-specific adaptive training plans, training tips, and other helpful features.
RUNNING DYNAMICS
The watch measures important running dynamics metrics, such as cadence, stride length, ground contact time, and more, right from your wrist.
GARMIN COACH RUNNING COACH
A running coach for beginners and advanced runners. Based on your goal, fitness level and the time you want to dedicate to training, he will prepare an individual training plan for you.
SPORTS ACTIVITIES
ACTIVITY RECORD
There are preloaded sport activity profiles for running, cycling, swimming, golf, hiking and more. Each sport has its own profile with specific features and settings.
FITNESS WORKOUTS
Use the watch for HIIT workouts, including AMRAP, EMOM, Tabata, or exercise according to your own training plans.
ANIMATED EXERCISES
Animated workouts focused on cardio, strength training, yoga or Pilates are displayed directly on the watch display for inspiration and easy following.
SKI ALPINISM
Automatic switching between ascent and descent, easy route planning, detailed information about meters climbed and more.
CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING
When paired with the HRM-Pro™ Plus heart rate monitor (sold separately), you can measure your cross-country skiing performance.
HEALTH
MORNING REPORT
Get an overview of your sleep duration and quality, training plan, VST status, weather and other important variables after waking up.
HEART RATE VARIABILITY
Get a better idea of your overall health, recovery and training by measuring VST during sleep.
WRIST-BASED HEART RATE MONITORING
The wristwatch tracks your heart rate 2 continuously – during activities, throughout the day, and while you sleep.
GARMIN ECG APP
The ECG 3 app uses your watch’s sensors to record the electrical signals that control your heart’s activity. The recording is analyzed and looks for signs of an irregular heart rhythm called atrial fibrillation (AFib).
PULSE OXIMETER
The watch can measure blood oxygen saturation. The measurement can be performed manually or automatically – throughout the day and while you sleep. The function is suitable, for example, for monitoring acclimatization during a major change in altitude 4 .
SLEEP ADVISOR
The feature measures and evaluates sleep duration and quality, records sleep stages , and provides recommendations on how much sleep you need 2 .
NAP DETECTION
The watch automatically records and evaluates short naps and provides information and recommendations about their benefits for your health.
JET LAG ADVISOR
Minimize the effects of jet lag with guidelines regarding light exposure, sleep schedule, and exercise.
BODY BATTERY™ FUNCTION
Track your body’s energy levels. Find the right times for activity and rest. Get insights into how sleep, activity, and stress affect your body’s energy 2 .
BURDENS ON THE ORGANISM
Monitor your Stress Score values and find out the long-term trend or current load on your body.
HEALTH SNAPSHOT™
Record a two-minute activity with key health statistics and share the resulting report with your doctor.
ALTITUDE AND TEMPERATURE ACCLIMATISATION
Monitor how well you adapt to significant changes in altitude or temperature.
SMART FEATURES
BUILT-IN SPEAKER AND MICROPHONE
Once paired with your phone, you can make and receive calls directly from your watch. You can also control your watch’s functions offline with voice commands, use your phone’s voice assistant to reply to text messages, and more.
GARMIN CONNECT
Mobile application and online training diary for recording, evaluating and sharing training and health records.
SMART NOTIFICATIONS
You can receive emails, text messages, and other notifications from your paired Apple or Android phone on your smartwatch.
MUSIC
Download songs and playlists from your Spotify, Deezer or Amazon Music accounts to your watch for phone-free listening.
GARMIN PAY™ PAYMENTS
Pay easily in stores and on public transport using the contactless payment feature (with supported banks and payment cards).
GARMIN SHARE
With this feature, you can easily share saved location data, routes, or workouts with your friends’ compatible Garmin devices.
ACCIDENT DETECTION
The watch can send a message with your current location to preset emergency contacts in case of danger or when the watch records an accident 6 .
STOCK TRACKER
You can track the value of up to 50 favorite stocks 7 directly on your watch .
POWER MANAGER
See how different settings and sensors affect your watch’s battery life.
Change the style of your watch with easily interchangeable QuickFit® bands
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