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- The New Garmin tactix 8 is here
- It features new 47mm and 51mm sizes
- It also has an AMOLED display, solar options, and an Applied Ballistics solver
Garmin has just surprised us with the launch of its new tactix 8 smartwatch, probably the company's most formidable Garmin ever.
The new tactix 8 is the company's latest 'tactical' watch. The tactix series is jammed full of military-inspired features. All Garmin's usual workout smarts are here, combined with serious rugged durability and tactical features, such as rucking and a new Applied Ballistics Solver.
If you don't know what that last one is, the tactix 8 probably isn't for you: it's a feature designed to offer more information on shooting a rifle, with 'customized aiming solutions for long-range shooting based on your rifle characteristics, bullet characteristics, and various environmental conditions' according to Garmin's website. A bit like a golf watch for gun users.
The tactix 8 is a military-grade smartwatch with advanced GPS, a 1.4-inch AMOLED display, titanium bezel, and a sapphire lens.
It's all tested to US military standards for thermal, shock, and water resistance, with dedicated tactical features including jumpmaster activity, waypoint projection, dual-position GPS format, stealth mode, a kill switch, night vision compatibility, and support for the trendy new rucking activity.
Garmin tactix 8: the details
The Garmin tactix 8 looks set to become the best Garmin for the military mind and those who want the most formidable Garmin watch on the market. It even has a preloaded Applied Ballistics solver that gives you access to aiming solutions for long-range shooting in the field. As you can see, this isn't really a watch you'd wear for a Park Run.
It features Garmin's SatIQ tech from the Instinct 3, a 3-axis compass, support for recreational diving, and a built-in flashlight.
It also comes with 43,000 golf courses for downtime between missions, and Garmin's usual suite of industry-leading health and fitness tracking features.
The Garmin tactix 8 costs $1,299.99 for the 47mm AMOLED version, or $1,399 for the 51mm version. The solar 51mm version is also the same price. If you're serious, there's also a $1,599 solar version with an Applied Ballistics Elite Solver for even more intense shooting solutions. Otherwise, the taxtix 8 comes with the Ultralight Applied Ballistics Solver.
The tactix 8 starts life at £1,189 in the UK and AU$2,299 down under. Order availability begins on February 21.