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The Garmin Tactix 8 Solar is a 51mm rugged smartwatch built for tactical and outdoor use, with a titanium case, sapphire lens, and solar charging that extends battery life. It adds a built-in flashlight, applied ballistics, and advanced navigation, but lacks NFC for contactless payments. Reviewers praise its durability and battery, though some find it heavy and expensive compared to rivals like the Fenix 8.
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Lowest price we've seen: $1,399.99 on Nov 11 at Best Buy. Tracked across 5 stores since Nov 11.
Owners and reviewers praise the Tactix 8 Solar for its exceptional battery life, rugged build, and specialized tactical features. Some criticize its size and weight, and the lack of NFC is a common complaint.
The Garmin Tactix 8 Solar is a 51mm smartwatch in the Garmin Tactix series. It has a titanium case, a sapphire glass lens and a black silicone strap. The battery is Li-Ion and is rated for 40 hours.
The watch tracks position with GPS, GLONASS and Galileo. It includes a built-in heart rate monitor, a compass, a barometer, an accelerometer, a gyroscope and SpO2 (blood oxygen) sensing. It also tracks sleep. Sport modes cover running, cycling, swimming, golf, triathlon, multisport and general fitness.
It connects over Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and ANT+, and works with iPhone and Android phones. The watch is water resistant to 10 ATM (100 m). It does not have NFC.
