Garmin tactix® 8 51mm, AMOLED Display, Premium Tactical GPS Smartwatch, Includes Applied Ballistics Ultralight™ Solver
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Thursday, Apr 16
Style: AMOLED
Size: 51 mm
Features
- Advanced tactical GPS smartwatch features a bright 1.4 AMOLED display, titanium bezel and sapphire lens, enhanced graphical interface and built-in LED flashlight for after-dark visibility
- 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 a preloaded Applied Ballistics 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 bodys 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
- Battery performance: up to 29 days in smartwatch mode; up to 84 hours in GPS mode
- Navigate the outdoors with superior positioning accuracy, thanks to multi-band GPS with SatIQ technology plus built-in sensors for the 3-axis compass, gyroscope and barometric altimeter
- 40-meter dive rating helps you reach new depths with support for scuba and apnea dive activities
- Includes a fully functional aviation navigation system with worldwide dynamic moving map, GPS navigation, NEXRAD, weather display, airport information and more
- 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; Pulse Ox not available in all countries); the ECG app can record your heart rhythm and check for signs of atrial fibrillation (not available in all regions; for people 22 years or older)
- 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
Description
Rise above with tactix® 8. It’s the ultimate tactical smartwatch, featuring a stunning AMOLED display, titanium bezel, sapphire lens and a 40-meter dive rating. Pair with your smartphone for on-wrist calling with the built-in speaker and mic. Dedicated tactical features include a rucking activity and preloaded Applied Ballistics® solver along with a jumpmaster activity, waypoint projection, stealth mode, kill switch and more. Guide the mission with a built-in LED flashlight. Train like never before with strength training plans, sport-specific workouts and daily suggested strength workouts for runners and cyclists. Navigate the outdoors with superior positioning accuracy, thanks to multi-band GPS with SatIQ™ technology plus built-in sensors for the 3-axis compass, gyroscope and barometric altimeter. Push harder with up to 29 days of battery life in smartwatch mode.
Operating System: Garmin OS
Memory Storage Capacity: 32 GB
Special Feature: Activity Tracker, Alarm Clock, GPS, Multisport Tracker, Notifications
Battery Capacity: 1 Amp Hours
Connectivity Technology: Bluetooth, USB, Wi-Fi
Wireless Communication Standard: Bluetooth
Battery Cell Composition: Lithium Polymer
GPS: Built-in GPS
Shape: Round
Screen Size: 1.4 Inches
Product Dimensions: 2.01 x 2.01 x 0.58 inches
Item Weight: 3.25 ounces
Item model number: 010-03406-00
Batteries: 1 Nonstandard Battery batteries required. (included)
Date First Available: February 13, 2025
Manufacturer: Garmin
Item Weight: 92 Grams
Standing screen display size: 1.4 Inches
Memory Storage Capacity: 32 GB
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