Very good86/100
- Robust workmanship
- Very good battery life
- many tactical functions
- a bit large and ‘bulky’
- No blood pressure measurement
- A bit tricky to use
Garmin Tactix 8
51 mm, without a SIM cardPrice in EUR including VAT
Delivered between Sat, 17/10 and Sat, 31/10
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Product details
The Garmin tactix 8 is a premium smartwatch designed without compromise for professional applications, tactical missions, and ambitious outdoor adventures. Its durable 51mm case combines a brilliant AMOLED display with sapphire glass, a titanium bezel, and a Cerakote finish for high resilience in daily use. Enhanced by the Applied Ballistics Ultralight Solver, precise navigation, voice features, and long battery life, it offers a compelling combination of functionality, robustness, and modern everyday usability.
Smartwatch functions | Alarm clock, Date display, Datebooks, Find my phone, Make and answer calls, Music functionalities, Music storage, Smart notifications, Timer + stopwatch, Touch screen, Vibration alarm, Weather |
Health functions | Blood pressure measurement, Calories, Cycle protocol, ECG, Heart rate measurement, Heart rate monitoring, Intensity minutes, Oxygen saturation, Pedometer, Respiratory rate, Sleep recording, Stress levels, Temperature detection, VO2max, Water consumption |
Activities | Cadence measurement, Climbing stairs, Cross-country skiing, Cycling, Diving, Fitness, Golf, Hiking, Interval training, Mountain bike, Mountaineering, Rowing, Running, Sailing, Skiing, Stand Up Paddling, Surfing, Swimming, Tennis, Trail running, Training load, Triathlon, Yoga |
Wristband material | Silicone |
Case material | Plastic, Titanium |
Case diameter | 51 mm |
Item number | 66520409 |
Manufacturer | Garmin |
Category | Smartwatches |
Manufacturer No. | 010-04553-01 |
Release date | 22/1/2026 |
Exact colour description | Slate Gray |
Watch type | Sports watch |
Durability | Waterproof (10 ATM) |
Protection type (IP code) | Waterproof |
Operating system | Garmin |
Operating system compatibility | Android, iOS |
Integrated components | Microphone, Speakers |
Smartwatch functions | Alarm clock, Date display, Datebooks, Find my phone, Make and answer calls, Music functionalities, Music storage, Smart notifications, Timer + stopwatch, Touch screen, Vibration alarm, Weather |
Health functions | Blood pressure measurement, Calories, Cycle protocol, ECG, Heart rate measurement, Heart rate monitoring, Intensity minutes, Oxygen saturation, Pedometer, Respiratory rate, Sleep recording, Stress levels, Temperature detection, VO2max, Water consumption |
Activities | Cadence measurement, Climbing stairs, Cross-country skiing, Cycling, Diving, Fitness, Golf, Hiking, Interval training, Mountain bike, Mountaineering, Rowing, Running, Sailing, Skiing, Stand Up Paddling, Surfing, Swimming, Tennis, Trail running, Training load, Triathlon, Yoga |
Payment service | Garmin Pay |
Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient light sensor, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Gyro sensor |
Localisation technology | Compass, Galileo, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS |
Time display | Digital |
Display | OLED |
Display technology | AMOLED |
Display size (inches) | 1.40" |
Image resolution | 454 x 454 pixels |
Wristband colour | Grey |
Wristband material | Silicone |
Strap width | 26 mm |
Strap description | Sports bracelet |
Strap fastener | Buckle |
Case colour | Grey |
Case material | Plastic, Titanium |
Glass | Sapphire glass |
Shape of watch | Round |
Case diameter | 51 mm |
Case thickness | 14.70 mm |
Case material | Titanium |
Connectivity | ANT+, Bluetooth, NFC, WLAN |
Mobile communications standard | without a SIM card |
Storage capacity | 32 GB |
Power supply | Rechargeable battery operated |
Battery type | Li-ion |
CO₂ emissions | 1,02 kg |
Climate contribution | EUR 0,12 |
Weight | 94 g |
Product Safety |
14-day cancellation right
30-day right of return
30-day right of return
Legal concerns
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