Garmin - tactix® 8 – AMOLED

It’s a retention method to get you to test the new features, then convince you that you should “rent” it, yes, it doesn’t belong to you. It's not a problem as long as you're pragmatic. You are made to believe that there is elitism within society. On the other hand, what we cannot take away from them is the pleasant software part, the indications and a well-thought-out UI. On the other hand, those who take the argument, “I don’t want a screen”. Please note, this is just my opinion. But from the first year you have a good watch. At two years of subscription, you gain access to a premium watch such as Garmin with the same metrics, which is yours. Mapping if necessary, etc… For my part, I have a Garmin Tactix 7 AMOLED, if the screen bothers me. I activate screen off mode. I have the WHOOP 4, the MG is coming soon. I only take it to compare metrics.

I actually just snagged one. I have a Tactix 8 47mm and as much as I love it, I don’t use nearly all the features. Planning on selling it and enjoying the extra cash

Yeah I got the E3 and was just a little disappointed with the color (still) and the fact that the battery life wasn’t that much better in practice than my Fenix 7X. I now have the Tactix 7 AMOLED and I get all the features and a nicer display, still maxxing battery at 34 days with AOD off which is fine. Also Tactix looks amazing imo. Glad you like the enduro!

Tactix 8 amoled 47mm coming from the Tactix 7 amoled but have used AWU 1/2, and coros as well.

https://preview.redd.it/qhdpnpt9ffjf1.jpeg?width=2299&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=436fd3478fc773d5e022020ce95aa98f8cba3e86 Tactix 8 is by far the best smartwatch IMO

I was so excited when I finally left Apple to Garmin for the Tactix 8 but I wasn’t happy to find a lot of the features I wanted only apply to Android phones. Being able to send a quick txt or voice response is Android only. :(

I literally did the same thing with my fenix 3/6 and tactix but being able to run without a phone and still have access to emergency services or family through the watch is far superior than battery life during my 20-25 hours/week training.

Not really good advice because there are diminishing returns. For example, I can afford all the garmin watches multiple times over using your method but from the garmin line up I prefer the Tactix 8 - “best money can buy” would imply Garmins MARQ line up but those watches actually have older sensors when compared to the current generation Fenix and Tactix line up despite the materials used to make them.

Micro led is a rich person con it’s not better tactix all the way if those are the 2 you’re considering

Yup. I treat Whoop as my main fitness tracker/health monitor but also wear a Garmin Tactix 8 or AW Ultra depending on what I feel like wearing that day.

Not bringing the rucking activity to the tactix 7 but gate keeping it to the 8 did it for me.

I love my Tactix 8. You definitely won't regret that purchase.

I hadn't run a mile in like 20+yrs. I bought the Tactix 8 as my first ever fitness watch. Get what you want.

They definitely do, especially Instinct 3 Tactical. If you have more spare cash, look into Tactix 8. Also, you most likely knew by now; stay away from running and lifestyle watches. Forerunner is not tough enough for sports like rock climbing.

The biggest difference is the HR monitor, as I am quite sure you're not going to pick the amoled version. The 8 has more waterproof buttons and a mic, longer support for the software and a newer ui. But all these things are either nice to have but unnecessary or don't justify the price difference.

Are you serious, or is this a bot question. This is not a let me think about it. The tactix 8 is a $1300 dollar watch. Intinct 3 tactical is 600. You get what you pay for with Garmin. Stop processing. If this is a real question, both are rad watches. Tactix is the one I would have if I was on a Jump Master training exercise.

I use (and love) the Tactix 8 for those activities, but be warned: it ain’t cheap

I mean, I think this is solid advice, but alternatively…just sell it. I sold my AWU2 a couple months ago and transitioned to a Tactix. I regret nothing.

Oh sure, not saying someone \*\*should\*\* choose the AWU, just not sure why that's the comparisons. I would 100% choose a Venu 4 over an AWU if that price was the main concern, but for me - someone who historically using an AWU and moved to a Tactix 8 - the activities I do with my watch would either break a Venu 4 or not even be possible (e.g., diving). Hence...very weird comparison to me haha.

While I switched from AWU2 to a Tactix 8, this doesn’t shock me. A Venu is a much more mid-level watch compared to an AWU or Tactix 8. I really don’t understand the comparison OP is making. Completely different audiences.

Don’t agree with most of this as I recently switched from AWU2 to a Tactix 8 - but different strokes for different folks. Glad you’re enjoying your watch.

Glad someone said it. I switched from AWU2 to a Tactix 8 a couple months ago and I’m embarrassed I fought it so long. Much better experience for what I need.

I have both. AW Ultra 1 and Tactix 8. I had a cheaper Garmin back in 2021 (Garmin First Avenger) and many different AW models. Like everyone else is saying it really depends on your lifestyle and needs. Realized I kinda hated my wrist buzzing every 5 seconds on the AW and I wasn’t a big fan of its health / fitness tracking. It works but I find that Garmin’s system can better encapsulate everything under 1 system. But that’s because the main focus of the Garmin is health and fitness. The AW doesn’t have 1 sole focus. It’s meant to handle multiple tasks as a smartwatch should. Also people say my Garmin looks like a spy kids watch when I turn on the flashlight. But you’d be surprised at how convenient it is to constantly have a flashlight on your wrist. I will say the AW is smoother to operate as all Apple products tend to be, but I wear my Garmin every day and my AW has been sitting in my watch case collecting dust.

I just use Garmin's own training functionality via the watch and Connect (on the tactix 8). I often upload the metrics onto CoPilot Pro and get very useful insights, which I then use to adjust as necessary. So far, it has worked just fine for me.

Had it since launch. It's been wonderful but over the weekend I got a 970. First off, the non solar has a much better MIP screen than any solar. I looked at getting a Tactix 8 or Fenix solar but as soon as I tried both on they were a massive disappointment and would never consider them. Tbh, while I thought I would not be thrilled with the transition to amoled, in all honesty I have no real negatives. You can customize it to be whatever you like. To me the 955 will be like my blackberry phone from years ago which I would easily call "a classic" and one is the best of its time. But unfortunately it no longer has a place in my wrist.

Main reasons I went back to Apple Watch Ultra (3) was I appreciate they’ve kept pricing the same, satellite emergency service is included, and cellular on a run is just awesome. I’ll miss my Tactix 8 (best Garmin I’ve ever owned), but I’m not a professional athlete so the AWU will work better with my daily life. I will definitely miss the daily run suggestions but I’m using the Runna app now so that fills in the gap (for a fee). Both brands have awesome products right now.. it’s a great time to be alive!

I had a friend going on about getting some smart watch might have been apple but was costing him like 800 or something... And he's bragging about it going oooh if has 48hrs of battery.... And I went hang on... I have a tactix 8.... It costs 100 more and it has a 25-30 day battery life + solar so infinite in right environment and he goes does it track your fitness ... I just had to laugh and drop the page of all the features.... Long story short he's now bought a Garmin fenx lol

Tactix 8 is nice but don't count on any help from solar i have had the fenix and tactix solar and i actually prefer my amoled for length of batt life. i have put it in batt saver mode in full lux not on me for 3 hrs and achieved 1%that went down after wearing it .my casio does way better with solar this is the only thing that is a disappointment!

I got the Tactix 8 from Oeschner on a members sale. Much cheaper than from Galaxus for a Fenix. I doubt youll find a better deal 😎

I3 tactical for field work/deployment, Tactix for leave.

Good lord, what are you planning on doing, ODA level stuff? An Instinct (Solar) tactical is probably all you really need, Tactix is has some serious features - like windage and range finder. Good luck!

Ok, just hear me out for one second before you think I'm crazy. The red light on the Fenix line is AMAZING. I use it every single night multiple times as it makes walking around at night super easy and not at all straining on the eyes. Honestly, it might be my "I'm not giving up this watch for e.g. an Apple watch, ever" feature. The Tactix light is green. I have no idea how well that'll work at night. But I absolutely LOVE the red light.

I went from years of wearing a Garmin Tactix to an Apple Watch Ultra this year. The battery life was a pain to get used to, but the Ultra lasts about two days and I will charge it when I am at my computer and it isn't terrible. I am kind of used to it now. I miss some of the map features and battery life when hiking/camping in the mountains, but overall I am very happy with everything else. The cellular service is a great addition. I actually get quicker gps lock for runs and like it better than the Garmin on my runs. I use the Hevy app for lifting and have no complaints. I love the ability to add so many more apps on the Apple. Even apps like mobile pocket that lets me add bar codes for my gym, Costco, etc. are an added convenience that I enjoy. Apple Pay seems to work better than the Garmin Pay which had issues for me.

The Apple Watch is deeply embedded in the Apple ecosystem, and most notably in messaging, and events (events is a surprisingly broad subject). It is a superb smartwatch that happens to have a lot of fitness features. Garmins are sports watches first, that happen to have some smart watch features. Forgetting the software featres, the Fenix and Tactix are highly rugged and that's a feature for them.

Bro, it's literally a fitness tracker first, then 2 miles of data sheets from all that tracking...then all the "smart" gibberish as a barely visible dot on the horizon. At least Enduro/fenix/Tactix/Epix line are like that.

Most of the watches are overkill..ive got tactix because I like the look of it. I just hike and mountain camp. Get what you fancy.

I have the Amoled 8 and I'll tell you... the OLED screen is useless. Autonomy is poor. The speaker has the volume too low. Voice commands are poor. Commands to the smartphone assistant are awkward. Basically I only use it for sports sessions and for the rest of the day I use something else. Would I buy it again? Yes but not for more than 300 euros