Garmin Tactix 8 Solar Elite Applied Ballistics Elite Solver

The Garmin Tactix 8 Solar Elite Applied Ballistics Elite Solver is a premium tactical GPS smartwatch built for demanding outdoor, training, aviation, diving, and everyday performance. Designed with solar charging, a Power Sapphire lens, titanium bezel, multi-band GPS, built-in mapping, LED flashlight, and advanced health monitoring, it delivers long-lasting reliability for serious users who need precision on and off the field.

With Applied Ballistics Elite Solver, tactical features, stealth mode, night vision mode, dual grid coordinates, kill switch, dive support up to 40 meters, aviation databases, and advanced sports tracking, this watch is built for extreme environments. It also supports smart notifications, Garmin Pay, music storage, phone calling, voice assistant support, and Garmin Connect compatibility for daily convenience.

FEATURES

Solar Charging: Extended battery life with solar charging support, offering up to 48 days in smartwatch mode with solar exposure.

Applied Ballistics Elite Solver: Advanced ballistic calculation support for tactical and long-range shooting applications.

Premium Build: Power Sapphire lens, titanium bezel, fiber-reinforced polymer case, and titanium rear cover for durability.

Multi-Band GPS: Accurate positioning with GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou, and SatIQ technology.

Built-In Mapping: Includes mapping, navigation tools, worldwide aviation support, and outdoor recreation features.

Tactical Tools: Stealth mode, night vision mode, dual grid coordinates, kill switch, and tactical activity profile.

Dive Ready: Supports single-gas scuba diving, apnea diving, depth app, dive planning, gas mixes, and 40m depth rating.

Health Monitoring: Includes wrist heart rate, Pulse Ox, sleep coach, Body Battery, HRV status, stress tracking, skin temperature, and fitness age.

Smart Features: Garmin Pay, music storage, smart notifications, speaker/microphone, voice assistant support, and phone calling.

Sports Profiles: Covers running, cycling, swimming, golf, diving, aviation, gym, outdoor recreation, snow sports, racket sports, and more.

SPECIFICATIONS

Model: Garmin Tactix 8 Solar Elite Applied Ballistics Elite Solver

Display Type: Sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel display

Display Size: 35.56 mm / 1.4 inch diameter

Display Resolution: 280 x 280 pixels

Lens Material: Power Sapphire

Bezel Material: Titanium

Case Material: Fiber-reinforced polymer with titanium rear cover

Strap Material: Nylon and silicone

Physical Size: 51 x 51 x 15.4 mm

Wrist Fit: Silicone band 127–210 mm, UltraFit band 127–225 mm, leather band 135–213 mm, metal band 135–225 mm

Weight: 95 g, case only 67 g

Water Rating: 10 ATM

Dive Depth Rating: Up to 40 meters

Memory: 32 GB

Charging Method: Garmin proprietary clip charger

Battery Life Smartwatch Mode: Up to 30 days, up to 48 days with solar

Battery Saver Watch Mode: Up to 48 days, up to 107 days with solar

GPS Only Mode: Up to 95 hours, up to 149 hours with solar

All Satellite Systems: Up to 68 hours, up to 92 hours with solar

All Satellite Systems + Multi-Band: Up to 52 hours, up to 65 hours with solar

All Satellite Systems + Music: Up to 18 hours

Max Battery GPS: Up to 186 hours, up to 653 hours with solar

Expedition GPS: Up to 50 days, up to 118 days with solar

Connectivity: Bluetooth Smart, ANT+

Smartphone Compatibility: iPhone and Android

GPS Support: GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou, Multi-Band GPS, SatIQ technology

Sensors: Garmin Elevate wrist heart rate monitor, Pulse Ox, barometric altimeter, compass, gyroscope, accelerometer, thermometer, depth sensor

QuickFit Watch Band: Compatible, included 26 mm

Speaker/Microphone: Built-in

Touchscreen: Yes

LED Flashlight: Yes

Solar Charging: Yes

Garmin Pay: Yes

Music Storage: Yes

Security Updates: Until at least 2027-02-13