Garmin tactix® 8 – 51 mm, Solar, Elite
£1,349.00
Garmin tactix® 8 – 51 mm, Solar, Elite lite®
Built for demanding days outdoors, the Garmin tactix 8 Solar Elite combines GPS navigation, solar charging and Applied Ballistics Elite in a rugged 51 mm smartwatch. Its sunlight-readable display and Power Sapphire lens provide clear viewing and scratch resistance, while the titanium bezel adds strength without unnecessary bulk.
From navigating unfamiliar ground to tracking training and recovery, the tactix 8 brings practical outdoor tools together on your wrist. TopoActive mapping, multi-band GPS and a built-in white and green LED torch support time in the field, while dedicated rucking and diving activities extend its versatility.
With up to 30 days of battery life in smartwatch mode, or up to 48 days with sufficient solar exposure, it is designed for extended use between charges.
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Features
- Applied Ballistics Elite included: Preloaded Elite solver, with profile and ballistic data management through the compatible AB Quantum app.
- Solar charging: Power Sapphire technology uses sunlight to extend battery life.
- Advanced navigation: Preloaded TopoActive maps, multi-band GPS and SatIQ technology balance positioning accuracy with battery efficiency.
- Tactical functions: Night vision compatibility, stealth mode, dual-position coordinates, waypoint projection, Jumpmaster and a kill switch.
- Integrated LED torch: White and green lighting for convenient illumination.
- Durable construction: Titanium bezel, sapphire lens, sensor guard and leakproof buttons, with testing to US military standards for thermal, shock and water resistance.
- Dive capability: Supports recreational scuba and apnea activities to 40 metres.
- Dedicated rucking activity: Record pack weight alongside your activity.
- Training and recovery tools: Training readiness, sleep monitoring, HRV status and Body Battery energy monitoring.
- Speaker and microphone: Use on-watch voice commands and make or receive calls when paired with a compatible smartphone.
Specifications
| Model: Garmin tactix 8 – 51 mm, Solar, Elite |
| Part number: 010-03407-11 |
| Ballistics software: Applied Ballistics Elite |
| Dimensions: 51 × 51 × 15.4 mm |
| Display size: 1.4″ / 35.56 mm diameter |
| Display resolution: 280 × 280 pixels |
| Display type: Sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP) colour touchscreen |
| Lens material: Power Sapphire |
| Bezel material: Titanium |
| Case material: Fibre-reinforced polymer with titanium rear cover |
| Strap compatibility: Garmin QuickFit, 26 mm |
| Memory: 32 GB |
| Battery type: Rechargeable lithium-ion |
| Charging: Garmin proprietary plug charger with supplementary solar charging |
| Water resistance: 10 ATM |
| Dive rating: 40 metres; 4 ATM Dive to EN 13319 |
| Satellite navigation: Multi-band GNSS with SatIQ |
| Mapping: Preloaded TopoActive maps |
| LED torch: White and green light |
| Speaker and microphone: Built in |