tactix® 7 is the tactical GPS smartwatch with traditional button controls and a touchscreen display. Featuring a rugged yet sophisticated design, tactix 7 has an always-on 1.4” display, black DLC-coated titanium bezel and black titanium rear cover. Mission-ready it includes a sapphire lens with night vision compatible display illumination, a dimmable flashlight with stealthy green light mode, preloaded tactical and aviation features, dual-position GPS formatting, Jumpmaster mode, projected waypoints, stealth mode and kill switch. Navigate the harshest environments with elite navigation featuring preloaded TopoActive and ski maps plus multi-band and multi-GNSS support. Pilots will appreciate new Aviation features such as Direct-To and Near Me Airports, METAR/TAF, and Nexrad Weather Radar. The tactix 7 smartwatch also includes advanced training and performance tracking such as endurance and stamina, a new HIIT activity profile, comprehensive health and wellness monitoring, and everyday functionality with smart notifications1, Garmin PayTM contactless payments2 and more. The tactix 7 Pro Edition and tactix 7 Pro Ballistics Edition add solar charging capabilities for significantly prologued battery life – up to 139 days in expedition mode. The tactix 7 Pro Ballistics Edition also includes an Applied Ballistics® calculator for shooting solutions and compatibility with the AB SynapseTM - Garmin app on your compatible smartphone.

Features

TOUCHSCREEN AND BUTTONS

Traditional button controls that work in any environment are matched with a responsive new touchscreen interface for quick access to selections and functions.

BUILT-IN FLASHLIGHT

To help guide your way in low-light conditions, a built-in multi-LED flashlight provides quick access to a bright, steady beam in either green or white light.

MULTICONTINENT TOPO MAPS

Comes preloaded with TopoActive maps from your region and gives you free access to download additional maps from around the world to keep your explorations on track. Use built-in Wi-Fi® connectivity to easily load and update maps and software without using a computer.

QUALITY BY DESIGN

Tested to U.S. military standards (MIL-STD-810), the rugged yet sophisticated design features a large 1.4” display.

PREMIUM MATERIALS

tactix 7 features a look to fit your lifestyle with a scratch-resistant sapphire lens, black DLC-coated titanium bezel and black PVD-coated titanium rear cover.

POWER SAPPHIRETM SOLAR CHARGING LENS

Get a charge from the sunlight, so your smartwatch can go as long as you can in the field. (tactix 7 Pro and tactix 7 Pro Ballistics only) for extended battery life of up to 139 days in expedition mode.

NIGHT VISION CAPABILITY

Easily switch between daytime view and night-time view with a screen that can be read by night vision goggles.

KESTREL INTEGRATION

Connect to Kestrel wind meters enabled with Bluetooth wireless technology to bring wind speed directly into the Applied Ballistic solver. (tactix 7 Pro Ballistics only)

IMPROVED AB TARGET CARD

Improved Target Card allows for easier viewing of multiple targets. (tactix 7 Pro Ballistics only)

APPLIED BALLISTICS ELITE SOFTWARE

Calculate aiming solutions for long-range shooting in the field with a built-in ballistics calculator. (tactix 7 Pro Ballistics only)

AB SYNAPSETM - GARMIN APP

Easily create and send custom profiles to your Garmin device, including full access to the Applied Ballistics® Bullet Library, which contains more than 1,200 custom measured bullets. (tactix 7 Pro Ballistics only)

APPLIED BALLISTICS ECOSYSTEM INTEGRATION

Get environmental data readings from your compatible weather meter and ranges from your compatible range finder sent directly to the Applied Ballistics solver. (tactix 7 Pro Ballistics only)

HUNT ACTIVITY

Track your hunt, and mark hunt-specific waypoints directly on your watch.

WEATHER REPORTS

Access aviation weather, including NEXRAD radar, METARs and TAFs, to see winds, visibility, barometric pressure and more.

AVIATION DIRECT-TO NAVIGATION

Navigate straight to a location or waypoint in the worldwide aeronautical database. Or choose the Nearest function to activate a path to a nearby airport.

STEALTH MODE

While keeping the watch operational, stealth mode stops storing and sharing your GPS position and disables wireless connectivity and communication.

KILL SWITCH

If security becomes an issue, the kill switch wipes the device of all user memory.

JUMPMASTER MODE

This feature works to calculate high-altitude release points according to military guidelines and helps to navigate you to your objective once you’ve jumped.

DUAL-POSITION FORMAT

Easily sync your location with others by seeing both the universal transverse Mercator and military grid reference system on the same screen.

POWER MANAGER

View how various settings and sensors impact your watch’s battery life, so you can make battery-extending changes on the fly.

PROJECTED WAYPOINTS

Set and save remote geo positions to be used later for navigation.

HIIT WORKOUTS

This activity profile tracks your high-intensity interval training workouts, including AMRAP, EMOM, Tabata and custom. Set the number of rounds, work/rest intervals and more.

VISUAL RACE PREDICTOR

Based on your running history and overall fitness level, this feature provides an estimate of what your pace could be for the distance you want to run. Trend data shows how your training is having an impact over time.

UP AHEAD

Get at-a-glance awareness for selected POI checkpoints ahead. View performance metrics, split times, and distance/elevation — plus a summary of key trail points coming up.

REAL-TIME STAMINA

Use this data to track and manage your exertion — and help avoid overexerting at the start of your run or bike.

BUILT-IN SPORTS APPS

Use preloaded activity profiles for trail running, swimming, running, biking, hiking, rowing, skiing, golfing, surfing, indoor climbing and more.

APPLIED BALLISTICS ECOSYSTEM INTEGRATION

Get environmental data readings from your compatible weather meter and ranges from your compatible range finder sent directly to the Applied Ballistics solver (tactix 7 Pro Ballistics only).

PERFORMANCE METRICS

View advanced training metrics that include running dynamics, heat- and altitude-adjusted VO2 max, trail run VO2 max, recovery advisor and more.

RECOVERY TIME ADVISOR

After each workout, recovery time lets you know when you’ll be ready for another hard workout. It even accounts for training intensity and factors such as stress, daily activity and sleep.

CLIMBPRO FEATURE

Use the ClimbPro ascent planner on downloaded courses to see real-time information on your current and upcoming climbs, including gradient, distance and elevation gain — as well as descents and flats.

BACKCOUNTRY SKI

Stay informed when you’re in the snow. This preloaded profile helps distinguish between skiing and climbing. It shows metrics specific to either ascent or descent.

XC SKI DYNAMICS

When paired with the HRM-ProTM chest strap (sold separately), the ski power metric helps measure the actual exercise load of your cross-country workouts.

GOLF COURSE MAPS

Access full-colour CourseView maps for more than 42,000 golf courses around the world and get button targeting and the PlaysLike Distance feature.

MULTI-GNSS AND MULTI-BAND

Access multiple global navigation satellite systems (GPS, GLONASS and Galileo) to track in more challenging environments than GPS alone. Receive multiple frequencies sent by navigation satellites, improving position accuracy.

ABC SENSORS

Navigate your next trail with ABC sensors, including an altimeter for elevation data, barometer to monitor weather and 3-axis electronic compass.

EXPEDITION MODE

Trek far and wide between recharges. Expedition mode, an ultralow-powered GPS reference, lasts for weeks.

HEALTH MONITORING ACTIVITY

Using data from the watch’s various body status sensors, this feature helps track your daily biometric and wellness trends at a glance.

WRIST-BASED HEART RATE

Optical heart rate technology gauges activity intensity as well as heart rate variability to calculate your stress level. It also tracks underwater without a heart rate strap.

PULSE OX SENSOR

For altitude acclimation or sleep monitoring, a Pulse Ox sensor4 uses light beams at your wrist to gauge how well your body is absorbing oxygen.

SLEEP SCORE AND ADVANCED SLEEP MONITORING

Get a full breakdown of your light, deep and REM sleep stages. View it all on a dedicated widget that includes your sleep score and insights.

BODY BATTERYTM ENERGY MONITORING

Optimize your body’s energy reserves, using heart rate variability, stress, sleep and other data to gauge when you’re ready to be active or when you may need to rest.

RESPIRATION TRACKING

See how you’re breathing throughout the day, during sleep, and during breathwork and yoga activities.

HYDRATION TRACKING

Log daily fluid intake as a reminder to stay hydrated. When auto goal is enabled, you’ll even see estimated sweat loss after an activity, and your goal will adjust accordingly.

SMART NOTIFICATIONS

Receive emails, texts and alerts right on your watch when paired with a compatible device.

MUSIC APPS

Store up to 2,000 songs, or access streaming apps from your compatible services, including Spotify, Deezer and Amazon Music, and listen through headphones with BLUETOOTH® technology.

GARMIN PAYTM CONTACTLESS PAYMENTS

Breeze through checkout lines with Garmin Pay contactless payment solution through participating providers.

SAFETY AND TRACKING FEATURES

If you feel unsafe or if your watch detects an incident, the Assistance and incident detection features5 can send a message with your location to your emergency contacts when paired with your compatible smartphone.

CONNECT IQTM STORE

Download custom watch faces, add data fields, and get apps and widgets from the Connect IQ Store on your compatible smartphone.

Specifications

• Unit dimensions (WxHxD): 51 x 51 x 14.9 (mm)
  
• Lens material: Power SapphireTM
  
• Bezel material: Titanium
  
• Case material: Fiber-reinforced polymer with titanium rear cover
  
• Display Size, resolution, type: 1.4 in (35.56mm) diameter, 280 x 280 pixels, Sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP)
  
• Watch band QuickFit® watch bands: Includes nylon and silicone watch bands, Nylon adjustment band length: 128 mm, Nylon buckle band length: 96.5 mm, Total length of nylon adjustment and buckle bands: 224.5 mm Total length of silicone adjustment and buckle bands: 219.7 mm
  
• Wrist circumference: Silicone Band: 127-210 mm (1) Leather Band: 135-213 mm (2) Fabric Band: 135-213 mm (3) Metal Band: 135-225 mm
  
• Weight: 89g (case only: 61g)
  
• Battery type: Rechargeable internal lithium-ion
  
• Battery life: Smartwatch: Up to 28 days/37 days with solar* / GPS Only: Up to 89 hrs/ 122 hrs with solar** / Expedition GPS: Up to 62 days/ 139 days with solar*
  
• Water rating: 10 ATM
  
• Wireless technologies: Wi-Fi, BLUETOOTH and ANT technologies
  

Packaging Includes

tactix 7 Series watch, charging/data cable, documentation

*Solar charging, assuming all-day wear with 3 hours per day outside in 50,000 lux conditions
**Solar charging, assuming use in 50,000 lux conditions