Garmin Quatix 8
Premium marine GPS smartwatch with AMOLED display, 40m dive capabilities, and advanced sailing features
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Overview
The Garmin Quatix 8 is a premium marine GPS smartwatch designed for sailors and water sports enthusiasts. Featuring a 1.4" AMOLED display, 40m dive certification, and comprehensive marine features including anchor alarm, tide data, and sailing race timer. With titanium construction, dual-frequency GPS, and up to 29 days of battery life, it combines professional navigation capabilities with smartwatch functionality.
Technical Specifications
Physical Specs
| Case Size (mm) | 47x47x13.8mm (47mm model), 51x51x14.7mm (51mm model) |
| Weight (g) | 52g (47mm), 64g (51mm) |
| Case Material | Fiber-Reinforced Polymer |
| Bezel Material | Titanium |
| Lens Material | Sapphire Crystal |
| Back Material | Steel |
| Strap Material | Silicone (QuickFit options) |
| Water Resistance Rating | 10 ATM (EN13319 compliant to 40m) |
Display
| Type | AMOLED |
| Size (inches) | 1.4 |
| Resolution (pixels) | 454x454 |
| Brightness (nits) | 1000 |
| Features | Always-On Display, High-contrast marine mode |
Hardware
| Chipset | Garmin Proprietary |
| Storage | 32GB |
| Neural Engine | No |
Battery
| Smartwatch Mode | 16-29 days |
| Typical Use | 16-29 days |
| GPS Mode | 47-84 hours |
| Expedition Mode | 17-31 days |
| Wireless Charging | No |
Diving - General Info
| EN 13319 Certified | Yes |
| Max Operational Depth Metres | 40 |
Diving - Scuba Features
| Supported | Yes |
| Dive Modes | Single-gas, Multi-gas, Gauge |
| Decompression Model | Bühlmann ZHL-16C |
| Gas Mixes Supported | Nitrox (21-40% O₂) |
| Max PO2 (bar) | 1.6 |
| Air Integration | No |
| Safety Features | Ascent rate monitoring, Surface interval timer |
| Dive Computer Functionality | Built-in recreational dive computer |
| Limitations | No hoseless air integration; Recreational diving only |
Diving - Freedive Features
| Supported | Yes |
| Max Depth (m) | 40 |
| Modes | Apnea, Apnea Hunt |
| Depth Tracking Accuracy | ±0.1m |
| Auto Depth Tracking | Yes |
| Surface Interval Tracking | Yes |
| Safety Alerts | Customizable depth alerts, Surface interval timer |
Smart Features
| Operating System | Garmin OS |
| Health Monitoring Summary | HRV Status, Pulse Ox, Sleep Coach, Wrist Temperature |
| Activity Tracking Summary | 170+ sports modes, HIIT workouts, ClimbPro, Marine activities |
| Smart Functions | Voice control, Garmin Pay, Music storage |
| Payment System | Garmin Pay |
| Music Storage And Playback | Yes |
| Voice Assistant | Yes |
| Emergency Features | Incident Detection, LiveTrack, Man Overboard (MOB) |
| Navigation Features Summary | Marine TOPO maps, SatIQ GPS, Track Back, Dual-frequency GPS, Tide data, Anchor alarm, Marine charts integration |
| Other Notable Features | LED flashlight, Storm alerts, Marine weather, Jumpmaster mode |
| Marine Features | Anchor Alarm with Drift Alert, Sailing Race Timer with Virtual Starting Line, Tide Data & Charts, Wind Speed & Direction, Tack Assist, Layline Guidance, Regatta Timer, Autopilot Control, Fusion-Link Audio Control, Sail Racing Modes, Man Overboard (MOB), NMEA 2000 & ANT+ connectivity, Marine Charts Integration |
Max Depth: 40m
EN13319 Certified: Yes
Pros
- Comprehensive marine features (anchor alarm, sailing race timer, tide data)
- Dual-frequency GPS with SatIQ technology
- Up to 80-hour dive battery life
- Titanium/sapphire construction
- NMEA 2000 and ANT+ connectivity for marine electronics
- Man Overboard (MOB) function
- Autopilot control compatibility
- Extensive offline marine charts
Cons
- AMOLED brightness issues in low light
- No wireless charging
- High price point (€1099+)
- Complex UI for casual users
- Marine features require compatible marine electronics for full functionality