Customer reviews from Garmin
Garmin - tactix 8 Solar Elite GPS Smartwatch 51 mm Fiber-reinforced polymer with titanium rear cover - Black - (2025)
Average customer rating
4.5
(62 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 62 reviews
5 Stars
45
4 Stars
10
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
2
1 Star
1
Customer Reviews for Garmin - tactix 8 Solar Elite GPS Smartwatch 51 mm Fiber-reinforced polymer with titanium rear cover - Black - (2025)
Customer Rating
3
Tactix 8 is decent
on June 22, 2026
Posted by: LeadFarmer
So far the watch seems ok. The user interface is ok, but a little clunky. It has a ton of great features. The GPS connectivity is a little spotty and the battery is good, but seems to be a 2 to one as far as how many days it says it will last versus actual useable time. The NV function is solid.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
on June 8, 2026
Posted by: daniel84
I bought this watch about a month ago. It's a great watch with a fantastic battery life.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Compare it with how it was before!
on June 7, 2026
Posted by: Selbor
I've owned both the Fenix and the Taxtic, and I like the Taxtic watch better. The flat face design looks more appealing. Improved performance and more seamless software. “The only concern is the sunlight bouncing off the glass, which can reveal my position.”
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Great watch with lots of options!
on May 13, 2026
Posted by: Pfirefighter2
I've had this watch for about 3 weeks and I'm still exploring the features/options available. Due to my work schedule, I'm unable to use or test all of the functions that I want to. Navigating the menu(s) has become a breeze and I thoroughly enjoy the apps that I've used, so far. Tracking my steps and heart rate for exercise, is what I appreciate most. The battery lasted from 100% to 40% a little over 2 weeks. This is with updates, adding apps, exploring features, replying to texts, etc. Pros: Can respond to phone text(when in range of phone), lots of available apps(free and paid/subscription), notifications from phone are instantaneous(email, text, phone calls, etc) Cons: Learning curve for using buttons(minor), Can't generate a text message, unless you and end user download the Garmin Messenger app(but can respond to text messages, if you do so promptly. I have found no way to access previously sent messages.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4
Enjoying the watch so far
on May 9, 2026
Posted by: Scoover
The menu system and scooting around the watch is a bit clunky. If you use all the sensors for health, the battery life goes to about 66% the max listed on the website. Solar is neat but I wish it could really resupply the battery as you move through the month.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Great watch.
on May 4, 2026
Posted by: Therb
So far so good, still learning about the features that will benefit me.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Great upgrade from Fenix 8.
on May 1, 2026
Posted by: Bdz69
Love this watch. Came from a Fenix 8 and the bigger battery and added features are so nice!
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4
Great watch but not two wrist bands.
on April 18, 2026
Posted by: JLee888
I would have given the watch 5 stars because the watch itself is amazing. But they only give you rubber band and not the thich nylon one too. With the tactix 7 they gave you both. C'mon haha
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin