Garmin Tactix 8 Upcoming Release - MicroLED, sizes, pricing and more!

[@EricB03]

Thanks for joining me today and exploring the Tactix 8. I am waiting to see what it has to offer. How about you?

[@aleqleem]

I hope they don't give up on the MIP display , a military tactical watch with an AMOLED display doesn't make sense.

[@EricB03]

@@aleqleem I don’t think they will at this point or round of watches. Maybe if this microled turns out to be a hit, potentially I can see them doing it for Tactix 9 / Fenix 9. I can see it getting phased out over time.

[@HaraldHofer]

I own a Tactix 7 Pro Ballistics. I'm a heavy user: at least 1h of running every day. In addition to strength training, biking, open water swimming, etc. With this watch I never had "range anxiety". I can easily go for an Ultra Run for 20hrs with navigation and even Live Tracking and it will never give up un me - only my phone need charging :). The watch is a beast. Would I switch to a Tactix 8? Only when it comes with a microLED and even more battery life. There is nothing else missing...

[@EricB03]

@@HaraldHofer agree and well said

[@ishgumi44]

I did notice recently that Garmin is slashing prices on the Tactics 7. So, there is that. I'm sure the 8 is right around the corner.

[@EricB03]

@@ishgumi44 yes for sure and I think q1. I am personally doubtful it will be this year but hopefully I am wrong.

[@Sozialkompetenz]

The battery life on the tactix 7 pro is something I have never worried, it’d be nice for that to discontinue. Great video 👍

[@EricB03]

@@Sozialkompetenz I believe you meant continue and yes I love the watch. Thanks for the comment and at this point marginal gain which makes it easier to save some money and not upgrade if needed.

[@Sozialkompetenz]

@@EricB03 oops… autocorrection 😂🫣

[@NissanSkylineVR30]

My guess its late November or December. If Garmin follows the same 2 year 4 months refresh cycle, it'll be December. The Fenix followed this schedule and released recently. The Tactix also had a AMOLED release in 2023. Each year, 1 new model. 22 release, 23 AMOLED to keep it "fresh", 24 new model.

[@EricB03]

@@NissanSkylineVR30 that would be nice for sure

[@KristianDowling]

I’ve had the Fenix 8 for sometime and certainly has its issues to the point where I would not recommend it however the UI is definitely better than the seven series. I’m also sceptical of how they’re going to keep the bezel. It’s already very narrow and very hard to read versus the Delta and Charlie versions so if it loses it’s 24-hour basil and it’s unusable it will lose its character entirely.

[@EricB03]

@@KristianDowling thanks for the comment and I love my T7 as I said. The 8 honestly is a little underwhelming but we will see when it releases if I will feel differently. As usually Garmin does updates which fixes most issues. Glad to hear the UI is better as I get it makes sense for the future. Have a good night.

[@tomb2289]

Interesting, so you're still having issues with the fenix 8 despite the updates? I thought they'd solved those initial problems?

[@EricB03]

@@tomb2289 I don’t have F8 and kept my Tactix 7 Pro for the time being. I heard they did fix some of the growing pains for F8 purchasers

[@ckwilliams2440]

Tactix 7 pro ballistics is awesome - i cant wait to get the tactix 8

[@EricB03]

@@ckwilliams2440 I almost got it but went with the pro. If lived closer to a range or friends that have one vs where I live (sadly) I definitely would have got it.

[@ckwilliams2440]

@ still all the Garmin watches are absolutely awesome. The pro is awesome too. They all get the job done.

[@EricB03]

@ yeah love my Garmin watches for sure. Been with them for a while and started with the FR 305

[@PhillipPierceall]

I am wanting to get a tactix ballistic edition with the 51mm bezel is it worth waiting and paying the extra for the 8 or just get the 7 ?

[@EricB03]

@@PhillipPierceall it should be out by q1 is my guess. I doubt it will be much different tbh but at this point would wait and see. Plus the T7 will be cheaper to spend that $$ on some more ammo or similar.

[@CocoCoco-zj9jt]

Have the tactix 7 models better battery than tactix delta ?

[@EricB03]

@@CocoCoco-zj9jt up to 21 days for delta and up to 28 for Tactix 7. Honestly though not a reason to make a change. 21 days is totally fine

[@CocoCoco-zj9jt]

@ I have 32 days on my delta .. when it’s full

[@EricB03]

@ I was just looking at specs on an article but glad it’s better.

[@nopejnope4444]

Still waiting....

[@EricB03]

@@nopejnope4444 haha yeah I know been looking out but we will see