The Garmin Tactix 8 AMOLED GPS sports watch is a sophisticated smartwatch designed for outdoor adventures, sports and everyday activities. With its robust design and a wide range of functions, it offers both performance and precision. The watch has a high-resolution colour display and a touchscreen that makes it easy to use. It is equipped with an integrated GPS that provides precise location data, as well as a barometric altimeter and a compass that are useful for hiking and other outdoor activities. The Tactix 8 supports a variety of sports, including triathlon, golf, swimming and fitness, and offers comprehensive tracking functions. It also allows connection to smartphones for notifications, music control and calendar reminders, making it a versatile companion for active lifestyles.
Smartwatch functions  | Alarm clock, Date display, Datebooks, Find my phone, Music functionalities, Music storage, Smart notifications, Timer + stopwatch, Weather  | 
Health functions  | Cycle protocol, Heart rate monitoring, Oxygen saturation, Pedometer, Sleep recording, Stress levels, Temperature detection, Water consumption  | 
Activities  | Cycling, Fitness, Golf, Hiking, Interval training, Mountaineering, Rowing, Running, Sailing, Skiing, Stand Up Paddling, Surfing, Swimming, Tennis, Trail running, Triathlon, Yoga  | 
Operating system compatibility  | Android, iOS  | 
Wristband material  | Silicone  | 
Case material  | Polymer, Titanium  | 
Item number  | 56448811 | 
Manufacturer  | Garmin | 
Category  | Smartwatches | 
Manufacturer no.  | 010-03405-01 | 
Release date  | 17.3.2025 | 
Sales rank in Category Smartwatches  | 686 of 3386 | 
Exact colour description  | Black  | 
Watch type  | Sports watch | 
Durability  | Waterproof (10 ATM)  | 
Operating system  | Garmin  | 
Operating system compatibility  | Android, iOS  | 
Smartwatch functions  | Alarm clock, Date display, Datebooks, Find my phone, Music functionalities, Music storage, Smart notifications, Timer + stopwatch, Weather  | 
Health functions  | Cycle protocol, Heart rate monitoring, Oxygen saturation, Pedometer, Sleep recording, Stress levels, Temperature detection, Water consumption  | 
Activities  | Cycling, Fitness, Golf, Hiking, Interval training, Mountaineering, Rowing, Running, Sailing, Skiing, Stand Up Paddling, Surfing, Swimming, Tennis, Trail running, 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 | 
Screen technology  | AMOLED  | 
Display size (inches)  | 1.40" | 
Image resolution  | 454 x 454 pixels | 
Wristband colour  | Black  | 
Wristband material  | Silicone  | 
Strap width  | 22 mm | 
Strap description  | Sports bracelet | 
Strap fastener  | Buckle | 
Case colour  | Black  | 
Case material  | Polymer, Titanium  | 
Glass  | Sapphire glass | 
Shape of watch  | Round | 
Case diameter  | 47 mm | 
Case thickness  | 13.80 mm | 
Case material  | Titanium  | 
Number of processor cores  | 4 -Core | 
Connectivity  | ANT+, Bluetooth  | 
Bluetooth version  | 5.0 | 
Storage capacity  | 32 GB | 
Power supply  | Rechargeable battery operated  | 
Battery type  | Li-ion | 
Battery life (without GPS)  | 16 Days | 
Runtime (in GPS mode)  | 1.54 Days | 
Battery size  | Device specific  | 
Battery life  | 16 Days | 
Country of origin  | Germany  | 
CO₂-Emission  | |
Climate contribution  | 
Weight  | 73 g | 
Length  | 9.60 cm | 
Width  | 9.40 cm | 
Height  | 8.90 cm | 
Weight  | 250 g | 
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