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Overview

The Garmin tactix 8 is the ultimate tactical smartwatch. Built for your toughest missions, it packs military-grade durability and dedicated tactical features like a stealth mode, rucking activity, advanced unlocked Applied Ballistics Elite solver, and more. Pair with your smartphone for on-wrist calling with the built-in speaker and mic.

Garmin tactix 8 Solar Elite 51mm Bluetooth Multisport Smartwatch - Black

Brand: Garmin
Model: 010-03407-10
Web Code: 19188055
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What's included:

  • Tactix 8 Smartwatch – 51 mm Solar Elite with Black Silicone Watch Band
  • Preloaded with Applied Ballistics Elite Solver
  • Charging/Data Cable
  • Documentation
  • Features a bright 1.4” solar charged display, titanium bezel and sapphire lens
  • See in the dark with the built-in LED flashlight
  • 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
  • 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
  • Push harder with up to 48 days in smartwatch mode with solar charging (assumes all-day wear with three hours per day outside in 50,000 lux conditions) and up to 149 hours in GPS mode with solar charging (assumes continuous use for entire period in 50,000 lux conditions)
  • Navigate the outdoors with superior positioning accuracy, thanks to multi-band GPS with SatIQ technology plus built-in sensors for the three-axis compass, gyroscope and barometric altimeter
  • Reach new depths with a 40m dive rating, supporting all your scuba and apnea dive activities
  • Get worldwide dynamic moving map, GPS navigation, NEXRAD, weather display, airport information, and more, right on your wrist with the included aviation navigation system
  • 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)
  • ECG app records your heart rhythm and checks for signs of atrial fibrillation (not available in all regions; for ages 22 years and up)
  • 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
  • Enjoy everyday wearability, and live connected with smart notifications (compatible smartphone required), music storage, Garmin Pay contactless payments (with a supported country and payment network) and more
  • Talk hands-free with the integrated speaker and mic, letting you make calls straight from your wrist (when paired to your smartphone)
  • Built to last, it is thermal- and shock-resistant to MIL-STD 810
  • Comes with a metal sensor guard cover to protect essential sensors from damage and wear during your toughest adventures
Product Condition
Brand New

Connectivity

GPS
GPS built-in

Compatibility

Watch Operating System
Garmin OS

Display

Display Technology
MIP
Display Size
51 mm
Display Material
Sapphire Crystal
Touchscreen
Yes
Display Resolution
280 x 280

Power

Battery Life (Typical)
Smartwatch: Up to 29 days (13 days always-on); Battery Saver Watch Mode: Up to 41 days; GPS Only: Up to 84 hrs (65 hours always-on ); All Satellite Systems: Up to 68 hrs (54 hours always-on); All Satellite Systems + Multi-band: Up to 62 hours (49 hours always-on)*; All Satellite Systems + Music: Up to 18 hours; Max Battery GPS: Up to 145 hours; Expedition GPS: Up to 31 days; *Assuming typical use with SatIQ technology
Charging Method
Power Cable
Charging Time
5 h

Health Tracking Features

Heart Rate Monitoring
Yes
ECG
Yes
Sleep Tracking
Yes
Women's Health Tracking
Yes
Body Temperature
Yes
Perspiration
Yes
Respiratory Rate Monitoring
Yes
Guided Breathing
Yes
Guided Meditation
Yes
Fall Detection
Yes
Personal Safety Alert
Yes
Stress Level Monitoring
Yes

Activity Monitoring Features

Goal Setting
Manual
Calories Tracking
Yes
Steps Tracking
Yes
Distance Tracking
Yes
Running Tracking
Yes
Rowing
Yes
Elevation Tracking
Yes
Swimming Tracking
Yes
Golfing Tracking
Yes
Hiking
Yes
Cycling
Yes
Skiing or Snowboarding
Yes
Weightlifting
Yes

Sensors

Altimeter
Yes
Barometer
Yes
Compass
Yes
Ambient Temperature
Yes

Notifications & Controls

Incoming Calls
Yes
Answering Calls
Yes
Music Controls
Yes
Find My Phone
Yes

Memory

Built-in Storage Capacity
32 GB
Music Storage
Yes

Case Details

Case Diameter (mm)
53 mm
Case Colour
Black
Case Material
Fiber-Reinforced Polymer With Titanium Rear Cover
Case Thickness
4.25 mm

Band Details

Band Colour
Black
Band Material
Silicone
Minimum Band Size (Circumference)
127 mm
Maximum Band Size (Circumference)
210 mm
Adjustable Band
Yes
Removable Band
Yes

Dimensions

Weight
95 g
Width
5.1 cm
Depth
1.54 cm
Height
5.1 cm

For Quebec residents – Disclosure under the Consumer Protection Act

In compliance with Bill 29, Best Buy and third-party sellers on Best Buy Marketplace do not guarantee the availability of replacement parts, repair services, or maintenance information for any products. Coverage provided through any Best Buy Protection programs and applicable manufacturer warranties, if any, remain in place. Please contact the manufacturer directly for information about their availability guarantee.