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General

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Series

Instinct1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1316397/pn/010-02936-00Read 8 October 2026

tactix1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1828661Read 15 October 2026Garmin series name on the product pages

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

010-02936-001Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1316397/pn/010-02936-00Read 8 October 2026Only the exact US reference SKU is included. Other sizes, finishes, radio editions and solar hardware do not inherit these values.

010-03405-00, 010-03405-01, 010-03406-00, 010-03406-01, 010-03406-14, 010-04553-00, 010-04553-10, 010-04553-01, 010-04553-111Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1828661Read 15 October 2026US part numbers 010-03405-00, 010-03406-00, 010-04553-00 and 010-04553-10 from the Garmin US SKU data4Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/1828661Read 15 October 2026UK part numbers 010-03405-01, 010-03406-01, 010-04553-01, 010-04553-11 on the Garmin UK SKU data. The German page lists the same part numbers.6Maker product pagegarmin.com.sg/products/wearables/tactix-8-amoledRead 15 October 2026Part Number 010-03406-14 on the Garmin Singapore page for the 51 mm AMOLED edition

GTIN / EAN

7537593394875Retailer pageabt.com/Garmin-Instinct-3-AMOLED-45mm-Smartwatch-Black-with-Black-Silicone-Band-0100293600/p/216576.htmlRead 8 October 2026Visible UPC 753759339487 for exact model 010-02936-00.

753759344030, 75375934406111Retailer pageabt.com/Garmin-tactix-8-AMOLED-Smartwatch-47mm-Black-Case-with-Black-Pebble-Gray-Band-0100340500/p/218089.htmlRead 15 October 2026UPC 753759344030 for 010-03405-00.12Retailer pageascentoutdoors.com/products/garmin-tactix-8-51-mm-amoled-includes-applied-ballistics-ultralight-solverRead 15 October 2026Shopify barcode 753759344061 for SKU 010-03406-00

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

6 January 20254Press releasegarmin.com/en-US/newsroom/press-release/outdoor/introducing-the-instinct-3-series-from-garmin-rugged-smartwatches-now-with-amoled-displaysRead 8 October 2026

13 February 20258Press releasegarmin.com/en-US/newsroom/press-release/outdoor/garmin-unveils-tactix-8-smartwatch-stay-active-stay-mission-readyRead 15 October 2026Announced 13 February 2025

Status

Available1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1316397/pn/010-02936-00Read 8 October 2026Exact SKU is sellable and its public maker page states available to ship in 1-3 business days on the accessed date.

Available1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1828661Read 15 October 2026On sale at the accessed date (sellable, ships in 1-3 business days)

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$449.994Press releasegarmin.com/en-US/newsroom/press-release/outdoor/introducing-the-instinct-3-series-from-garmin-rugged-smartwatches-now-with-amoled-displaysRead 8 October 2026AMOLED starting MSRP 449.99 USD in US launch release. The maker reference is the smaller 45 mm model. Later current price 349.99 USD is not a launch price.

$1,299.998Press releasegarmin.com/en-US/newsroom/press-release/outdoor/garmin-unveils-tactix-8-smartwatch-stay-active-stay-mission-readyRead 15 October 2026Suggested retail prices start at $1,299.99. 47 mm AMOLED base price. 51 mm is $1,399.99 on the Garmin US page.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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€1,39910Press articlenextpit.de/news/garmin-tactix-8-smartwatch-fuer-extrem-abenteurerRead 15 October 2026nextpit.de, 18 February 2025, Germany: AMOLED 47 mm 1,399 EUR and 51 mm 1,499 EUR, including VAT. Garmin's current German list price is lower, so the launch price comes from this report.

MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1316397/pn/010-02936-00Read 8 October 2026

US, GB, DE, EU, SG5Maker product pagegarmin.com/de-DE/p/1828661Read 15 October 2026US, GB, DE, EU and SG from the Garmin regional pages and SKUs

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1316397/pn/010-02936-00Read 8 October 2026

Black, Slate Gray, Olive Drab1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1828661Read 15 October 2026Slate Gray and Olive Drab are the Cerakote coating names in the Garmin US SKU data. The base edition's case colour is not named by Garmin.11Retailer pageabt.com/Garmin-tactix-8-AMOLED-Smartwatch-47mm-Black-Case-with-Black-Pebble-Gray-Band-0100340500/p/218089.htmlRead 15 October 2026Listing title: tactix 8 AMOLED 47mm Black Case with Black/Pebble Gray Band. Used for the base edition's Black colour.

Segment

Outdoor1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1316397/pn/010-02936-00Read 8 October 2026

Outdoor1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1828661Read 15 October 2026Listed under Outdoor Recreation > Sportsman & Tactical. Maker category is Outdoor Recreation.

OS updates promisediYears of explicitly promised OS updates. A security-only support period does not establish an OS-upgrade promise.

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Security updates untiliExact end date published for security-update support of this model. Do not calculate it from a stated number of years. A security-only period does not promise OS upgrades.

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Case

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Case sizeiMarketed case-size options. The marketed size can differ from physical case height, such as ceramic editions. Base dimensions describe the smallest base-material case.

45mm1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1316397/pn/010-02936-00Read 8 October 2026

47, 51mm1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1828661Read 15 October 2026Case Size selector offers 47 mm and 51 mm for the AMOLED edition. The Solar edition (51 mm, MIP display) is not covered by this page and has no row here, since display type is not a variant field.

Case shape

Round1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1316397/pn/010-02936-00Read 8 October 2026Round Instinct outline in the exact SKU manufacturer figure.

Round1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1828661Read 15 October 2026Display Size row gives a diameter, and the product photo shows a round case.

Case materialiMaterial of the housing body, not just the bezel. Use Mixed when the maker describes a mixture of housing/frame materials. Read the published-material field for the parts and proportions.

Fibre-reinforced polymer1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1316397/pn/010-02936-00Read 8 October 2026

Fibre-reinforced polymer1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1828661Read 15 October 2026

Case material (as published)

Fiber-reinforced polymer case with fiber-reinforced polymer/aluminum bezel1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1316397/pn/010-02936-00Read 8 October 2026General > Case material and bezel material. A bezel is not treated as the housing body.

Fiber-reinforced polymer with titanium rear cover, titanium bezel1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1828661Read 15 October 2026Case material: fiber-reinforced polymer with titanium rear cover. Bezel material: titanium.

BackiMaterial of the back of the smallest base-material case. Other materials or regional editions can differ. See source notes.

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Titanium rear cover1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1828661Read 15 October 2026

Case dimensionsiPhysical case height, width and thickness. The source note states exclusions such as the heart-rate sensor protrusion.

Height45Width45Thickness14.9mm(1.8 × 1.8 × 0.6 in)1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1316397/pn/010-02936-00Read 8 October 2026

Height47Width47Thickness13.8mm(1.9 × 1.9 × 0.5 in)1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1828661Read 15 October 2026Physical size 47 x 47 x 13.8 mm for the 47 mm case. Base is the 47 mm case.

Weight (case only)iWatch body without a strap. An unqualified published weight must not be assumed to exclude the strap.

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52g(1.8 oz)1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1828661Read 15 October 2026Weight 73 g (case only: 52 g) for the 47 mm case

Weight with strapiWatch with the stated strap attached. Strap material and case size belong in the source note. Reviewer measurements belong in measured fields.

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73g(2.6 oz)1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1828661Read 15 October 202673 g with the included silicone band, 47 mm case

Durability

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Water resistanceiStatic water-pressure rating in atmospheres. It is not a safe swimming or diving depth. Diving limits are listed separately.

10ATM1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1316397/pn/010-02936-00Read 8 October 2026

10ATM1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1828661Read 15 October 2026Water rating 10 ATM7Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-EA668398-46E4-42E4-8163-12F6CB299F0E/EN-US/tactix_8_Series_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, page 143: 10 ATM, device withstands pressure equivalent to 100 m

Water resistance standard

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Dust and water rating

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Dive rating

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EN 133197Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-EA668398-46E4-42E4-8163-12F6CB299F0E/EN-US/tactix_8_Series_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: 4 ATM Dive (EN 13319), designed to comply with CSN EN 13319

Max dive depthiMaker-rated depth for the stated diving use, not a conversion from the water-resistance pressure rating.

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40m1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1828661Read 15 October 2026Dive activity maximum operating depth: 40 meters7Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-EA668398-46E4-42E4-8163-12F6CB299F0E/EN-US/tactix_8_Series_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 15 October 2026Depth sensor accurate from 0 m to 40 m. The product page and press release state the 40 m dive activity depth.

MIL-STD-810iMaker claim that the watch was tested against specified MIL-STD-810 methods. It is not a guarantee for every military-standard test.

Yes4Press releasegarmin.com/en-US/newsroom/press-release/outdoor/introducing-the-instinct-3-series-from-garmin-rugged-smartwatches-now-with-amoled-displaysRead 8 October 2026Launch release specifies thermal and shock resistance only.

Yes8Press releasegarmin.com/en-US/newsroom/press-release/outdoor/garmin-unveils-tactix-8-smartwatch-stay-active-stay-mission-readyRead 15 October 2026Built to a U.S. military standard (MIL-STD-810) for thermal, shock and water resistance

MIL-STD-810 tests

Thermal resistance, Shock resistance4Press releasegarmin.com/en-US/newsroom/press-release/outdoor/introducing-the-instinct-3-series-from-garmin-rugged-smartwatches-now-with-amoled-displaysRead 8 October 2026Thermal and shock tests named in launch release, not all MIL-STD-810 methods.

thermal, shock, water resistance8Press releasegarmin.com/en-US/newsroom/press-release/outdoor/garmin-unveils-tactix-8-smartwatch-stay-active-stay-mission-readyRead 15 October 2026

Operating temperatureiPublished operating range. Source notes identify on-wrist limits and other operating conditions. Storage or charging limits are excluded.

Min-20Max60°C2Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-2DA54DF8-8084-40ED-954F-EDA09C13B47F/EN-US/Instinct_3_AMOLED_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 8 October 2026Specifications operating and storage range. Charging temperature range is excluded.

Min-20Max45°C7Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-EA668398-46E4-42E4-8163-12F6CB299F0E/EN-US/tactix_8_Series_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 15 October 2026Operating and storage temperature range -20 to 45 C. Charging 0 to 45 C. Underwater 0 to 40 C.

Display

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Display type

OLED1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1316397/pn/010-02936-00Read 8 October 2026

OLED1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1828661Read 15 October 2026

Display type (as published)

AMOLED1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1316397/pn/010-02936-00Read 8 October 2026

AMOLED1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1828661Read 15 October 2026

Screen sizeiPublished active display diagonal for a rectangular display, or diameter for a round display. Do not calculate it from pixels or display area.

1.2in(3 cm)1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1316397/pn/010-02936-00Read 8 October 2026

1.4in(3.6 cm)1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1828661Read 15 October 2026Display Size 1.4 in (35.56 mm) diameter, identical on 47 mm and 51 mm

Resolution

390 × 390px1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1316397/pn/010-02936-00Read 8 October 2026

454 × 454px1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1828661Read 15 October 2026

Pixel densityiPublished pixel density. A rectangular diagonal formula must not be applied to a round display.

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Display area

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Touchscreen

No3Reviewandroidcentral.com/wearables/garmin-instinct-3-reviewRead 8 October 2026AMOLED specs table explicitly says non-touch for both case sizes.

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1828661Read 15 October 2026

Max refresh rateiHighest published display refresh rate in active operation.

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Min refresh rateiLowest published display refresh rate, usually in always-on mode. It is not the active-use minimum unless stated.

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Peak brightnessiMaker peak-brightness claim. It may apply to a small area or bright ambient light. Full-screen limits and battery/temperature conditions belong in source notes.

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Minimum brightness

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Always-on display

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1316397/pn/010-02936-00Read 8 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1828661Read 15 October 2026

Display cover

Other glass1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1316397/pn/010-02936-00Read 8 October 2026

Sapphire1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1828661Read 15 October 2026

Display cover (as published)

Chemically Strengthened Glass1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1316397/pn/010-02936-00Read 8 October 2026

Sapphire crystal1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1828661Read 15 October 2026Lens material: sapphire crystal

Platform

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Platform

Proprietary5Retailer pageabt.com/Garmin-Instinct-3-AMOLED-45mm-Smartwatch-Black-with-Black-Silicone-Band-0100293600/p/216576.htmlRead 8 October 2026Operating System: Garmin, mapped to proprietary. Retailer touch/audio entries conflict with the exact-model review and are not used.

Proprietary1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1828661Read 15 October 2026

OS at launch

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Software

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Latest OS

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Works with

iOS, Android1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1316397/pn/010-02936-00Read 8 October 2026

iOS, Android1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1828661Read 15 October 2026

Phone requirement

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App store

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1316397/pn/010-02936-00Read 8 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1828661Read 15 October 2026

Voice assistants

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Voice Commands, Phone Assistant1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1828661Read 15 October 2026Specs tab: Voice command, and Bluetooth phone calling and voice assistant support7Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-EA668398-46E4-42E4-8163-12F6CB299F0E/EN-US/tactix_8_Series_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 15 October 2026Using Voice Commands, page 15 (hold the upper-right button) and Using the Phone Assistant, page 104 (needs the paired phone)

Chipset

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Process

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CPU cores

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CPU configuration

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Max CPU clock

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GPU

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Low-power coprocessor

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Memory

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RAMiKeep published GB values as stated. Convert a source explicitly labelled MB using 1000 MB per GB and preserve its original figure and unit in the note. Do not assume MB means MiB. Convert explicit MiB or GiB to decimal GB through their byte definitions, recording the conversion in the note. This normalization does not establish an exact physical byte count.

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StorageiTotal built-in storage the maker states, in decimal GB. Space available to the user is lower and goes in the source note. A figure the maker gives only as available space is not stored.

4GB1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1316397/pn/010-02936-00Read 8 October 2026General > Memory/History, nominal published capacity. Instinct storage does not establish offline music or map support.

32GB1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1828661Read 15 October 2026Memory/History: 32 GB. User-available space is not stated.

Health sensors

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Heart rate sensor

Garmin Elevate Gen 43Reviewandroidcentral.com/wearables/garmin-instinct-3-reviewRead 8 October 2026Review specs table separately covers 45 and 50 mm AMOLED and names Elevate v4.

Garmin Elevate1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1828661Read 15 October 2026Sensors row: Garmin Elevate wrist heart rate monitor. The generation is not published on the tactix 8 page.

ECG capabilityiElectrical heart sensing hardware with an ECG capability. The ECG app can require an eligible country, age and paired phone.

No3Reviewandroidcentral.com/wearables/garmin-instinct-3-reviewRead 8 October 2026Explicitly missing ECG readings.

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1828661Read 15 October 2026Garmin ECG app listed on the Specs tab

Blood oxygen sensingiBlood-oxygen sensing capability. App availability and medical status vary by market.

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1316397/pn/010-02936-00Read 8 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1828661Read 15 October 2026

Skin temperature sensingiA sensor or supported function that measures skin temperature. It is not a core-body thermometer.

No3Reviewandroidcentral.com/wearables/garmin-instinct-3-reviewRead 8 October 2026Explicitly missing skin temperature readings.

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1828661Read 15 October 2026Skin temperature listed under Health & Wellness Monitoring

Blood pressure featureiPublished blood-pressure feature category. Hypertension notifications are not numerical blood-pressure readings.

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Body composition sensor

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Skin conductance (EDA)

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Medical clearancesiNamed regulatory clearances and their jurisdiction. General water resistance or an ECG sensor does not establish medical clearance.

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FDA-cleared ECG app8Press releasegarmin.com/en-US/newsroom/press-release/outdoor/garmin-unveils-tactix-8-smartwatch-stay-active-stay-mission-readyRead 15 October 2026ECG app is FDA-cleared. Not available in all regions.

Motion and environment sensors

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Accelerometer

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1316397/pn/010-02936-00Read 8 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1828661Read 15 October 2026

Accelerometer range

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Gyroscope

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1316397/pn/010-02936-00Read 8 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1828661Read 15 October 2026

Barometric altimeter

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1316397/pn/010-02936-00Read 8 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1828661Read 15 October 2026

Compass

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1316397/pn/010-02936-00Read 8 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1828661Read 15 October 2026

Ambient light sensor

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Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1828661Read 15 October 2026

Depth gauge

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Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1828661Read 15 October 2026

Depth gauge rangeiPublished measurement range of the depth gauge, distinct from maximum diving depth and water-pressure resistance.

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40m1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1828661Read 15 October 20267Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-EA668398-46E4-42E4-8163-12F6CB299F0E/EN-US/tactix_8_Series_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 15 October 2026Depth sensor accurate from 0 m to 40 m complying with EN 13319

Water temperature sensor

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Health and fitness

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Health featuresiSupported health functions with country, phone and subscription restrictions in the source notes. Upcoming functions are not counted as available.

Continuous heart rate, Heart rate alerts, Blood oxygen app, Heart rate variability, Sleep tracking, Sleep stages, Stress tracking, Readiness score, Cycle tracking1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1316397/pn/010-02936-00Read 8 October 2026Current manufacturer features as accessed. Pulse Ox is not available in every country. Menstrual-cycle functions use Garmin Connect. Advanced sleep includes sleep stages. Readiness is training readiness, not a medical assessment.2Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-2DA54DF8-8084-40ED-954F-EDA09C13B47F/EN-US/Instinct_3_AMOLED_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 8 October 2026Sleep Tracking explicitly includes sleep stages. Other current health functions are supported by the exact SKU manufacturer table.

Continuous heart rate, Heart rate alerts, ECG app, Blood oxygen app, Heart rate variability, Sleep tracking, Sleep stages, Stress tracking, Readiness score, Cycle tracking1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1828661Read 15 October 2026Specs tab and overview: constant heart rate, abnormal heart rate alerts, ECG app, Pulse Ox, HRV status, sleep (advanced) with stages, all-day stress, training readiness, women's health in Garmin Connect

Fitness featuresiSupported workout functions. A sport-profile name alone does not prove advanced metrics such as running power or running dynamics. Trackback follows the recorded route back to the start. A compass arrow that points straight to the start does not count.

VO2 max, Training load, Recovery advice, Running dynamics, Running power, Pool swim, Open water swim, Strength rep counting, Interval workouts, Route navigation, Trackback1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1316397/pn/010-02936-00Read 8 October 2026Current exact reference SKU specifications. Running dynamics and power, VO2 max, load and recovery are explicitly named. Open-water and pool metrics, automatic rep counting and interval training are listed. Some advanced external-sensor metrics require a compatible accessory.

VO2 max, Training load, Recovery advice, Running dynamics, Running power, Pool swim, Open water swim, Strength rep counting, Interval workouts, Route navigation, Turn-by-turn navigation, Trackback, Climb detection, Golf courses, Ski resort maps1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1828661Read 15 October 2026Specs tab: VO2 max, training load, recovery time, running dynamics, running power, pool and open-water swim metrics, automatic rep counting, interval training, point-to-point navigation, TracBack, trail run auto climb, 43,000 golf courses, more than 2,000 preloaded ski resorts. Turn-by-turn from the overview text.

Sport profilesiPublished count of distinct sport/activity profiles. A claim such as 180+ is not an exact integer count.

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Dive modesiActual supported dive modes. Water resistance or a depth app alone does not establish decompression-capable scuba support.

Snorkel1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1316397/pn/010-02936-00Read 8 October 2026Snorkeling is a listed activity profile. No scuba or apnea mode is claimed.

Snorkel, Scuba, single gas, Freedive1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1828661Read 15 October 2026Dive: Scuba Diving (single gas) and Apnea Diving. Snorkeling is listed under On the Water. Gas mixes: Air, Nitrox 21-40% oxygen.

External sensorsiTypes of external workout sensors the watch can pair with. GPS reception, phone data and built-in sensors do not qualify.

Heart rate strap, Power meter, Speed and cadence, Foot pod, Smart trainer1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1316397/pn/010-02936-00Read 8 October 2026Specs name HRM accessories, power meters, speed/cadence sensors, foot pod and smart trainer control. Accessory-dependent metrics do not establish built-in measurements.

Heart rate strap, Power meter, Speed and cadence, Foot pod, Smart trainer1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1828661Read 15 October 2026HRM-Tri, HRM-Swim, HRM-Pro or HRM-Pro Plus, power meter, speed and cadence sensor, foot pod and smart trainer control are listed

Safety

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Fall detectioniAutomatic fall detection. Incident detection restricted to recorded workouts is not counted as general fall detection.

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Car crash detection

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Emergency SOSiA manual emergency alert to emergency services or preset contacts. Source notes identify the recipient, paired-phone requirement and country limits. Satellite is listed separately.

Yes2Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-2DA54DF8-8084-40ED-954F-EDA09C13B47F/EN-US/Instinct_3_AMOLED_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 8 October 2026Safety and Tracking > Assistance sends an alert to preset personal contacts, using a paired compatible phone with mobile data and network coverage. It does not call emergency services.

Yes7Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-EA668398-46E4-42E4-8163-12F6CB299F0E/EN-US/tactix_8_Series_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 15 October 2026Requesting Assistance, page 128: hold the upper-left button for five seconds. The watch sends a message with name, LiveTrack link and GPS location to your assistance contacts through the paired phone, which needs a data plan. It does not contact emergency services.

Emergency sireniPublished or measured siren sound level in decibels. Audible distance alone does not establish this value. Measurement distance belongs in source notes.

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Live location sharingiShares live location during supported use. A paired phone or data subscription may be required.

Yes2Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-2DA54DF8-8084-40ED-954F-EDA09C13B47F/EN-US/Instinct_3_AMOLED_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 8 October 2026Safety and Tracking > LiveTrack shares a link through Garmin Connect on a paired compatible phone. LTE/inReach service is not attached to this reference SKU.

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1828661Read 15 October 2026Live Event Sharing: yes

Dedicated LED flashlightiA dedicated hardware LED flashlight. Lighting the display white is not counted.

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1316397/pn/010-02936-00Read 8 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1828661Read 15 October 2026

Positioning

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PositioningiPublished satellite systems and signal bands. Do not infer bands from dual-frequency support alone.

GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1316397/pn/010-02936-00Read 8 October 2026Named constellations in Sensors, not inferred frequency bands.

GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1828661Read 15 October 2026Sensors row lists GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS and BeiDou. Gadgets & Wearables lists no BeiDou. The maker wins.

Dual-band GNSSiMaker-stated dual-frequency satellite reception. Supported constellations and signal bands are listed separately.

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1316397/pn/010-02936-00Read 8 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1828661Read 15 October 2026

Offline mapsiMap data stored on the watch and usable without live phone data. GPX routes or breadcrumb tracks alone are not offline maps.

No3Reviewandroidcentral.com/wearables/garmin-instinct-3-reviewRead 8 October 2026Software section explicitly says no offline maps. Breadcrumb route is not map storage.

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1828661Read 15 October 2026Preloaded TopoActive maps from around the world, more downloadable via Wi-Fi

Connectivity

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BluetoothiPublished Bluetooth support for this model. The version is recorded separately. Unknown version does not mean the radio is absent.

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Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1828661Read 15 October 2026

Bluetooth version

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Wi-FiiPublished Wi-Fi support for this model. The standard and bands are recorded separately. Unknown standard does not mean Wi-Fi is absent.

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Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1828661Read 15 October 2026Connectivity row: Bluetooth, ANT+, Wi-Fi. No standard or band is published.

Wi-Fi standard

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Wi-Fi bands

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CellulariTrue when a cellular edition is sold. A variant row states whether that individual model has cellular hardware.

No3Reviewandroidcentral.com/wearables/garmin-instinct-3-reviewRead 8 October 2026Software section says it lacks an LTE option.

No14Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/garmin-tactix-8-47-mm-amoledRead 15 October 2026Lists Cellular: no. The maker's connectivity row has only Bluetooth, ANT+ and Wi-Fi. The same page lists 85 g and 15.2 mm, which the maker contradicts, so those values are not used.

Network

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4G bandsiPublished LTE bands for the stated regional cellular model. Do not transfer bands to another region or Wi-Fi-only model.

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5G bandsiPublished 5G NR bands for the stated regional cellular model. RedCap support does not establish conventional full-bandwidth phone 5G.

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NFCiSome regions sell an NFC edition, so it is per variant.

Yes3Reviewandroidcentral.com/wearables/garmin-instinct-3-reviewRead 8 October 2026Connectivity table explicitly names NFC for the AMOLED family.

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1828661Read 15 October 2026Garmin Pay. The manual lists 13.56 MHz for the AMOLED models.7Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-EA668398-46E4-42E4-8163-12F6CB299F0E/EN-US/tactix_8_Series_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: 13.56 MHz wireless frequency listed for the AMOLED models

Contactless payments

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1316397/pn/010-02936-00Read 8 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1828661Read 15 October 2026

Payment services

Garmin Pay1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1316397/pn/010-02936-00Read 8 October 2026

Garmin Pay1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1828661Read 15 October 2026

Ultra-wideband

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Satellite

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ANT+

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1316397/pn/010-02936-00Read 8 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1828661Read 15 October 2026

Audio

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Speaker

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Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1828661Read 15 October 2026

Microphones

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Calls on the watchiVoice-call capability of the marketed model, including sold cellular editions. Variant radio capability and paired-phone requirements still apply.

None3Reviewandroidcentral.com/wearables/garmin-instinct-3-reviewRead 8 October 2026Software section explicitly says no Bluetooth calling.

Phone only1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1828661Read 15 October 2026Specs tab: built-in speaker/microphone and Bluetooth phone calling and voice assistant support. Calls need the paired smartphone.

Music on the watchiPlays audio stored on the watch. Remote control of phone playback or streaming alone does not qualify.

No3Reviewandroidcentral.com/wearables/garmin-instinct-3-reviewRead 8 October 2026Software section explicitly says no music storage.

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1828661Read 15 October 2026Specs tab: Music storage, and Plays and controls watch music

Controls

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ButtonsiPhysical controls used to operate the watch, excluding the rotating crown and strap-release buttons. A clickable rotating crown is counted only in Crown.

52Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-2DA54DF8-8084-40ED-954F-EDA09C13B47F/EN-US/Instinct_3_AMOLED_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 8 October 2026Introduction > Overview or Button Functions. Only physical watch operating buttons counted. No rotating crown.

57Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-EA668398-46E4-42E4-8163-12F6CB299F0E/EN-US/tactix_8_Series_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 15 October 2026Button Functions, page 6: upper-left, middle-left, lower-left, upper-right and lower-right buttons. Touchscreen is separate.

Named operating buttonsiNames of operating buttons, excluding the crown and strap-release controls.

LIGHT / CTRL, UP / MENU, DOWN / ABC, GPS / START/STOP, BACK / SET2Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-2DA54DF8-8084-40ED-954F-EDA09C13B47F/EN-US/Instinct_3_AMOLED_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 8 October 2026Introduction > Overview or Button Functions. Exact manual names, excluding band-release controls.

Upper-left button, Middle-left button, Lower-left button, Upper-right button, Lower-right button7Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-EA668398-46E4-42E4-8163-12F6CB299F0E/EN-US/tactix_8_Series_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 15 October 2026Button Functions, page 6, manual-published names

CrowniA crown that rotates to control the interface. A round push button that does not rotate is not a crown.

None2Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-2DA54DF8-8084-40ED-954F-EDA09C13B47F/EN-US/Instinct_3_AMOLED_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 8 October 2026The overview shows only ordinary push-button controls, with no rotating crown.

None7Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-EA668398-46E4-42E4-8163-12F6CB299F0E/EN-US/tactix_8_Series_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 15 October 2026Device overview shows five buttons and no rotating crown

Rotating bezeliPhysical rotation or touch gestures around the display edge. A fixed decorative bezel is None.

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Gestures

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Battery and charging

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Battery capacityiPublished battery capacity for the stated case size. Rated and typical capacity are distinguished in source notes.

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Claimed battery lifeiMaker endurance claims with distinct operating modes and case sizes. With solar describes augmentation of that estimate, not hardware capability. Use false for ordinary claims without solar augmentation, true for explicitly solar-aided claims, and omit it when solar qualification is unclear. Source notes state AOD, GNSS, music and solar conditions. Do not create a normal-use row from an AOD-only claim. Low power denotes the maker battery-saver mode. Keep its typical, light-use and always-on claims separate from standard-mode claims. GPS power saving identifies an intermediate reduced-accuracy GNSS saving preset. Source notes retain the maker's preset name and published conditions. Max battery GPS is the distinct maximum-saving claim. When the maker has only one GPS saving preset, it is GPS power saving.

AGarmin Instinct 3 AMOLED

Mode	With solar	Hours (h)
Smartwatch	No	432
Always-on	No	168
Low power	No	576
GPS	No	32
GPS, all systems	No	25
GPS, dual-band	No	23
Max battery GPS	No	68
Expedition	No	384

Source1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1316397/pn/010-02936-00Read 8 October 202645 mm AMOLED only. Smartwatch wrist gesture 18 days and AOD 7 days. Saver 24 days, GPS-only 32 h, all systems 25 h, all systems plus multiband 23 h, max battery GPS 68 h, expedition GPS 16 days. Multiband claim assumes typical SatIQ use. Days converted exactly to hours.

BGarmin tactix 8 AMOLED

Mode	With solar	Hours (h)
Smartwatch	No	384
Always-on	No	168
Low power	No	552
GPS	No	47
GPS, always-on display	No	37
GPS, all systems	No	38
GPS, all systems, always-on display	No	30
GPS, dual-band	No	35
GPS, dual-band, always-on display	No	28
GPS, all systems with music	No	10
Max battery GPS	No	81
Expedition	No	408

Source1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1828661Read 15 October 202647 mm AMOLED table. Gesture figures are the smartwatch, battery saver, GPS and satellite rows. Always-on rows use the Always On Display figure. Days converted to hours (16 days = 384 h). Expedition GPS 17 days. 'All satellite systems + multi-band' is stored as gps_dual_frequency and assumes typical use with SatIQ.7Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-EA668398-46E4-42E4-8163-12F6CB299F0E/EN-US/tactix_8_Series_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 15 October 2026Battery Information table, page 143-144, tactix 8 AMOLED 47 mm and 51 mm columns

Smartwatch mode (claimed)iMaker normal-use smartwatch claim without solar. A watch with only an explicit AOD-mode claim has no value here. Workloads differ and source notes must be read.

432h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

384h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

AOD battery life (up to)iMaker claimed smartwatch endurance with the always-on display enabled and without solar, for the base case. Source notes preserve workload and case conditions. This is a claim, not a measured test or an AOD-off estimate.

168h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

168h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

GPS mode (claimed)iMaker regular GPS/GNSS activity claim without solar, for the base case. AOD, multi-band, music and power-saving conditions have separate rows when published.

32h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

47h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Solar chargingiPublished solar charging hardware capability. An ordinary battery estimate without solar augmentation does not prove that the watch lacks solar charging hardware.

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Charging methodiThe connection at the watch, not the cable end at the USB adapter. A proprietary inductive puck is not Qi unless interoperability is explicitly established.

Proprietary plug1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1316397/pn/010-02936-00Read 8 October 2026General > Charging method. Proprietary connector at the watch. USB-C at the other end of a cable does not mean a USB-C watch port.

Proprietary plug1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1828661Read 15 October 2026Charging method: Garmin proprietary plug charger

Charging guidanceiPublished charging requirements, nominal estimates and compatibility guidance. Keep adapter ratings separate from power accepted by the watch.

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Proprietary charging cable. The other end plugs into a USB-C computer port or an AC adapter with a 5 W minimum power rating.7Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-EA668398-46E4-42E4-8163-12F6CB299F0E/EN-US/tactix_8_Series_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 15 October 2026Charging the Watch, page 142: cable to a USB-C computer port or AC adapter (5 W minimum power rating)

Max charging power (watch)iPublished maximum charging power at the watch. Adapter rating or charger input power does not prove the power accepted by the watch.

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Fast chargingiAn explicit fast-charging capability claim. A short charging time or high adapter wattage alone does not qualify.

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Quick charge claimiMaker claim for usage from a short charge. Source notes identify the usage workload, such as normal use or sleep tracking.

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Charge 0 to 80% (claimed)iMaker claim for charging an empty battery to 80%. Charger and approximate qualifiers belong in source notes.

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Full charge time (claimed)iMaker advertised nominal full-charge duration. Approximate or theoretical maker estimates are allowed, with their conditions in source notes. Partial-charge intervals do not qualify. Measured 0 to 100% tests have a separate field.

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Measured

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Peak brightness (measured)iReviewer measurement. Source notes state screen area, mode and ambient light. A small-area peak claim cannot be replaced with a full-screen measurement.

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Battery life (measured)iReviewer-observed mixed-use endurance. Source notes state case size, AOD, workout use and whether it was a complete discharge. Extrapolation from partial discharge is excluded.

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Battery tests (measured)iReviewer-observed endurance, with case size and test settings in source notes. Partial-discharge projections are not stored as measured endurance.

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Full charge time (measured)iReviewer measurement from empty to full, not 0-80% or a charge from 5%. Source notes name the charger and case size.

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Strap

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Lug widthiDistance between standard strap attachment lugs, not the decorative width of a proprietary strap. Unknown for custom connectors unless the maker publishes lug width.

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22mm1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1828661Read 15 October 2026QuickFit watch band compatible: included (22 mm) on the 47 mm case

Quick-release strapiThe supplied strap can be detached through its quick-release mechanism. Compatibility with quick-release replacement straps alone does not qualify.

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Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1828661Read 15 October 2026

Strap systemiPublished attachment system and compatible case sizes. Proprietary connectors are distinguished from standard spring bars.

QuickFit 22 compatible1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1316397/pn/010-02936-00Read 8 October 2026

QuickFit (22 mm on 47 mm, 26 mm on 51 mm)1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1828661Read 15 October 2026QuickFit watch band compatible: included, 22 mm on 47 mm and 26 mm on 51 mm

Strap materialiMaterial of the supplied strap for the stated package. Do not substitute material from another band sold separately.

Silicone1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1316397/pn/010-02936-00Read 8 October 2026

Silicone1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1828661Read 15 October 2026

Strap

Black Band1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1316397/pn/010-02936-00Read 8 October 2026

Black/Pebble Gray silicone band1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1828661Read 15 October 2026

Strap sizesiPublished wrist-circumference range for the stated strap or case. Source notes distinguish an overall compatible wrist range from one supplied strap size.

AGarmin Instinct 3 AMOLED

Wrist (min) (mm)	Wrist (max) (mm)
137	204

Source1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1316397/pn/010-02936-00Read 8 October 2026Exact supplied silicone strap wrist circumference, not all separately sold straps.

BGarmin tactix 8 AMOLED

Size	Wrist (min) (mm)	Wrist (max) (mm)
Silicone Band	125	208
UltraFit Band	125	215
Leather Band	132	210
Metal Band	132	215

Source1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1828661Read 15 October 2026Fits wrists with the following circumference, per band type. These are the compatible ranges for each band type. The included band is the silicone band.

Regulatory

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FCC ID

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SAR limb (US)iPublished limb/wrist SAR for the stated base regional model under the US regime. Other case sizes or radio versions can differ. Head or body SAR is excluded.

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SAR limb (EU)iPublished limb/wrist SAR for the stated base regional model under the EU regime. Other case sizes or radio versions can differ. Head or body SAR is excluded.

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Other certifications

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In the box

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In the box

Instinct 3 45 mm AMOLED smartwatch with silicone band, Charging/data cable, Documentation1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1316397/pn/010-02936-00Read 8 October 2026

tactix 8 smartwatch – 47 mm, AMOLED with black/pebble gray silicone watch band, Preloaded with Applied Ballistics Ultralight solver, Charging/data cable, Documentation1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1828661Read 15 October 2026In the Box tab, 47 mm US kit

Power adapter in boxiA mains/USB power adapter is supplied. A charging cable, inductive puck or charging dock alone does not count.

No1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1316397/pn/010-02936-00Read 8 October 2026Complete In the Box list includes a charging cable and documentation but no mains/USB power adapter.

No1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1828661Read 15 October 2026The In the Box tab lists no power adapter

Links

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Product page

www.garmin.com/en-US/p/1316397/pn/010-02936-001Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1316397/pn/010-02936-00Read 8 October 2026

www.garmin.com/en-US/p/18286611Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1828661Read 15 October 2026

Spec sheet

www.garmin.com/en-US/p/1316397/pn/010-02936-001Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1316397/pn/010-02936-00Read 8 October 2026Exact SKU public Specifications tab. No separate manufacturer datasheet was found.

www.garmin.com/en-US/p/18286611Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1828661Read 15 October 2026

Manual

www8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-2DA54DF8-8084-40ED-954F-EDA09C13B47F/EN-US/Instinct_3_AMOLED_OM_EN-US.pdf2Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-2DA54DF8-8084-40ED-954F-EDA09C13B47F/EN-US/Instinct_3_AMOLED_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 8 October 2026

www8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-EA668398-46E4-42E4-8163-12F6CB299F0E/EN-US/tactix_8_Series_OM_EN-US.pdf7Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-EA668398-46E4-42E4-8163-12F6CB299F0E/EN-US/tactix_8_Series_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 15 October 2026tactix 8 Series Owner's Manual PDF

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

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