tactix® 8 – 51 mm, AMOLED, olive Cerakote® coating with 26mm QuickFit® silicone band

Ready for any mission – with the tactix® 8 Cerakote. The ultimate tactical multisport smartwatch with an impressive 1.4" AMOLED touch display, sapphire crystal, water-resistant buttons, and dive capability down to 40 meters. A hardened ceramic coating makes the Cerakote Edition exceptionally rugged and gives it a unique, striking look. Pair the smartwatch with your smartphone to make or receive calls – thanks to the integrated microphone and speaker.

PERFORMANCE MEETS RUGGEDNESS
The tactix 8 impresses with a large, bright 1.4-inch AMOLED display, optimized user interface, and a case tested to US military standards for thermal performance, shock resistance, and water resistance.
- Up to 29 days of battery life in smartwatch mode
- Titanium bezel & resistant Cerakote finish
- Sapphire crystal for maximum scratch resistance
- Official dive certification up to 40 meters

TACTICAL FEATURES – YOU ARE IN COMMAND
- Jumpmaster activity
- Dual-position GPS format
- Stealth mode (disables GPS storage & connectivity)
- Kill switch for complete data memory erasure
- Waypoint projection
- Direct-to-navigation with worldwide aviation database
- Rucking activity with backpack weight input
- Night vision goggle compatibility

Applied Ballistics® Solver
The preloaded Applied Ballistics® function provides precise aiming solutions for long-range shooting – professional, reliable, mission-ready.

Integrated LED Flashlight
More safety in the dark: Multiple brightness levels, green LED for night vision mode, and dimmable light for maximum control.

TOP-TIER NAVIGATION
- Multi-frequency reception of global satellite systems
- SatIQ™ technology for dynamic adjustment and battery saving
- Preloaded international TopoActive maps
- Outdoor Maps+ compatible (premium map content)
- NextFork™ map guidance
- Turn-by-turn navigation via the Garmin Connect app
- SkiView™ maps (over 2,000 ski resorts)
- Golf course maps for more than 43,000 courses worldwide

DIVING FEATURES
- The tactix 8 supports:
- Scuba diving (single gas)
- Apnea diving
- Water-resistant, inductive buttons

TRAINING & PERFORMANCE
- VO2max & endurance score
- Training readiness & training status
- PacePro™ pacing strategy
- ClimbPro™ for ascents
- Hill score
- Multisport auto-transition
- Daily suggested workouts
- Garmin Coach training plans
- HIIT, strength, yoga, and animated workouts

24/7 HEALTH
- Wrist-based heart rate monitoring
- Pulse Ox sensor
- Sleep coach & sleep score
- HRV status
- Body Battery™
- Stress level monitoring
- Jet lag adviser
- Health Snapshot™
- Altitude & heat acclimation

SMART IN EVERYDAY LIFE
- Smart notifications
- Music streaming (Spotify®, Deezer, Amazon Music)
- Contactless payment with Garmin Pay™
- Garmin Messenger™ app
- Safety & incident detection
- Connect IQ™ Store
- Power Manager for custom battery control

In the box
- tactix 8 smartwatch – 51 mm, AMOLED with Cerakote coating
- Two-tone silicone band
- Preloaded with Applied Ballistics Ultralight™ calculator
- Charging/data cable
- Documentation

Innovative features
Sleep score and insights	✓
Battery life (smartwatch mode)	Up to 29 days (13 days in always-on mode)
Preloaded maps	✓
Pulse Ox data for blood oxygen saturation	✓
LED flashlight	✓
Garmin Pay™	✓
Multi-frequency reception	✓
Music storage	✓
Make calls and send SMS via voice input	✓
Training readiness	✓
Training status	✓
Smartwatch display type	AMOLED
Touch display	✓
Water resistance	10 ATM
General
Strap material	Silicone
Display glass	Sapphire crystal
Bezel material	Titanium with Cerakote coating
Case material	Fiber-reinforced polymer with titanium rear cover
Compatible with QuickFit™ watch bands	Included (26 mm)
Physical size	51mm x 51mm x 14.7 mm
	Fits the following wrist circumferences:
	Silicone strap: 127-210 mm
	UltraFit strap: 127-225 mm
	Leather strap: 135-213 mm
	Metal strap: 135-225 mm
Weight	94 g (case only: 66 g)
Leak-proof inductive buttons	✓
Built-in speaker/microphone	✓
Display size	35.56 mm (1.4-inch) diameter
Display resolution	454 x 454 pixels
Color display	✓
Two font sizes	✓
Battery type	Lithium-ion
Battery life	Smartwatch: Up to 29 days (13 days in always-on mode)
	Battery saver mode: Up to 41 days
	GPS-only mode: Up to 84 hours (65 hours when always on)
	All satellite systems: Up to 68 hours (54 hours in always-on mode)
	All satellite systems + multiband: Up to 62 hours (49 hours when always on)*
	All satellite systems + music: Up to 18 hours
	GPS-only mode: Up to 145 hours
	Expedition mode: Up to 31 days
	* Assumes normal use with SatIQ technology
Charging method	Proprietary Garmin charging clip
Memory/history	32 GB
Clock features
Time/date	✓
GPS time synchronization	✓
Automatic daylight saving time	✓
Alarm clock	✓
Smart alarm	✓
Timer	✓
Stopwatch	✓
Sunrise and sunset times
Health and fitness features
Wrist-based heart rate (constant; every second)	✓
Resting heart rate	✓
Abnormal heart rate alerts	Yes (high and low)
Respiration rate	✓
Fitness age	✓
Body Battery™ - energy reserves	✓
Stress level monitoring	✓
Relaxation timer	✓
Breathwork exercises	✓
Sleep monitoring	Yes (advanced)
Sleep coach	✓
Respiration pattern variation	✓
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 saturation	✓
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, and apps)	✓
ON-DEVICE CONNECT IQ™ STORE	✓
Smart notifications	✓
Text response/reject call with text (Android™ only)	✓
Smart notifications with image viewing (Android™ only)	✓
Morning report	✓
Evening report	✓
Calendar	✓
Weather	✓
Real-time setting synchronization with Garmin Connect™ Mobile	✓
Battery saver: customizable low-power watch	✓
Music features	✓
Music playback	✓
Find my phone	✓
Find my watch function	✓
Find my phone during GPS activity	✓
Compatible with Garmin Messenger app	✓
SMART TRAINER CONTROL	✓
Compatible with Garmin Connect™ Mobile	✓
Smartphone compatibility	iPhone®, Android™
Support for BLUETOOTH phone calls and voice assistants	✓
Voice command	✓
Red Shift mode	✓
Garmin Share	✓
Password	✓
Calculator	✓
Training and workout plans
Daily workout suggestions – running (based on pace and heart rate)	✓
Daily workout suggestions – cycling (based on pace and heart rate)	✓
Garmin Running Coach	✓
Garmin Running Coach experts	✓
Garmin Cycling Coach	✓
Garmin Coach – predefined cycling plans	✓
Garmin Coach – strength training	✓
Garmin Triathlon Coach	✓
Multisport workouts	✓
Cardio workouts	✓
Strength workouts	✓
HIIT training	✓
Yoga workouts	✓
Pilates workouts	✓
On-screen workout animations	✓
On-screen muscle map	✓
Safety and tracking features
Incident detection during select activities	✓
Incident detection on smartphone for wearables	✓
Assistance	✓
Live event sharing	✓
Tactical features
Ballistics calculator	✓
Dual grid coordinates	✓
KILL SWITCH	✓
Stage timer	✓
Night vision mode	✓
Stealth mode	✓
Esports features
Gaming activity	✓
Compatible with GameOn™ app	✓
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 intersection database(s)	✓
Pulse Ox in-flight	✓
METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report)	✓
TAF (Terminal Aerodrome Forecast)	✓
Marine features

Portable trolling motor remote ✓     Training, planning and analysis features Customizable data pages ✓ Downloadable training plans ✓ Course guidance ✓ Heart rate zones ✓ 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 heart rate data over ANT+™ to paired devices) ✓     Kids activity tracking features EU Data Act information - Smartwatches, fitness health devices and heart rate monitoring (HRM) products ✓