I Wore the Garmin Tactix 8 Every Day for 6 Months! Was It Worth It?

After wearing the Garmin Tactix 8 AMOLED 51mm every single day for 6 months, it’s time for the real truth.
This isn’t your typical smartwatch review — this is the real-world, tactical, outdoors, everyday-use breakdown from someone who actually lives with this watch 24/7.

In this video, I dive deep into battery life, durability, GPS accuracy, fitness tracking, tactical features, and how it holds up compared to other premium watches like the Garmin Fenix 7 Pro, Instinct 2X, and Apple Watch Ultra 2.

Whether you’re into hiking, camping, law enforcement, military, or just want a rugged smartwatch built to survive anything, the Garmin Tactix 8 AMOLED might be the best tactical watch you can buy in 2025 — but not without a few flaws I’ll expose.

⌚ What You’ll See in This Video

Honest 6-month review of the Garmin Tactix 8 51mm AMOLED

Real performance in daily carry, training, and outdoor conditions

Pros and cons after half a year of nonstop wear

Why the Tactix 8 may (or may not) be worth $1,300

Final verdict: Should you buy it or wait for the next model