Plot Your Paradise – The quatix 8 nautical smartwatch includes a bright 1.4″ AMOLED display and LED flashlight, so you’ll get features you need at the helm and ones you want off it.
Features
- Bright, Crisp AMOLED Display
- Extend Your Adventure with up to 29 Days of Battery Life
- Housing Made with Recycled Ocean-Bound Plastics
- Boat Data Streaming and Chartplotter Voice Control1
- Dimmable Built-In LED Flashlight
- 24/7 Health and Wellness Features
What you'll love:
Marinised Design
Built for life at the helm, this premium design is dive-rated and features leakproof buttons, a metal sensor guard and bright 1.4″ AMOLED display with a scratch-resistant lens and durable titanium bezel.
Comprehensive Helm Control
Use the built-in speaker and mic on your quatix 8 to control your compatible chartplotter with voice commands via BLUETOOTH technology. Enjoy remote control capabilities with select compatible Garmin chartplotters, autopilots, Force trolling motors, Fusion stereos and more.
Built-In Speaker and Microphone
Make and take phone calls from your watch when it’s paired to your smartphone. Plus, control watch functions with off-grid voice commands — or use your smartphone’s voice assistant to respond to text messages and more.
Dedicated Marine Features
Boating and sailing apps provide data to track your time on the water. Stay aware and get alarms for imminent tide changes or anchor drag. Take the podium with sail-specific features such as tack assist, race start guidance and regatta timer.
Built-In LED Flashlight
A true integrated flashlight with variable light intensities and a red safety light can give you greater awareness at sea or at home, providing convenient illumination when you need it.
KNOWLEDGE IS POWER
Begin each day with a customisable morning report offering a summary of health and wellness information. Use the training readiness feature — which looks at a variety of health metrics — to help maximise your training efficiency and recovery2 to help prevent burnout.
Integrate
Chartplotter Voice Control
Keep your focus on the water, and control your compatible chartplotter with voice commands via BLUETOOTH technology.
Autopilot Control
Access the autopilot app to change heading, engage pattern steering and follow a GPS route when connected to your compatible chartplotter or GHC 50 autopilot instrument.
Fusion Audio System
Control your onboard entertainment system from your watch with the built-in Fusion-Link audio app.
Boat Data Streaming
View data — including water depth, engine RPM, wind, custom data and more — from your chartplotter directly on your wrist.
Alerts and Alarms
Get alerts for imminent tide changes and anchor drag.
Waypoint Marking
Use your watch to place chartplotter waypoints from anywhere on the boat.
Navigation
Bluechart G3 Charts
Get support for premier coastal charts featuring integrated Navionics data (sold separately).
Outdoor Maps+
Subscribe to Outdoor Maps+ for premium mapping content, such as satellite imagery and enhanced topographic maps, downloaded directly to your watch.
SatIQ Technology
Get superior positioning accuracy with multi-band GPS while optimising battery life.
ABC Sensors
Navigate your next trail with an altimeter, barometer and 3-axis electronic compass.
Multicontinent Topo Maps
Preloaded TopoActive maps from around the world keep your explorations on track. Download additional maps via Wi-Fi connectivity.
NextFork Map Guide
Navigate with a quick glance, and see the distance to the next intersection and the trail name.
Up Ahead Feature
Get at-a-glance awareness for selected POI checkpoints ahead — such as aid stations — during a race.
Courses with Turn-By-Turn Directions
Create or find existing courses in the Garmin Connect smart-device app, or sync from your favourite third-party platforms and get turn-by-turn directions.
SkiView Maps
View run names and difficulty ratings for more than 2,000 preloaded ski resorts worldwide.
Golf Course Maps
Get preloaded full-colour CourseView maps for more than 43,000 golf courses around the world.
Performance
Endurance Score
Using your VO2 max, training loads and other factors, this feature helps gauge your ability to sustain prolonged effort.
Visual Race Predictor
Get an estimate of what your pace could be for a 5K, 10K, half-marathon and marathon.
PacePro Technology
Plan race-day strategy with GPS-based pace guidance for a selected course or distance.
ClimbPro Feature
See real-time information on your current and upcoming climbs on downloaded courses.
Grade-Adjusted Pace
Get your equivalent running pace at the same effort on flat ground or when ascending.
Training Readiness
From the moment you wake up, get a readiness score based on your sleep quality2, recovery, training load and more, so you can determine if it’s a good day to go hard — or take it easy.
Training Status
Get insight, and know whether you’re training productively, peaking or strained.
Performance Metrics
Gauge your performance with advanced training metrics such as VO2 max, training load and more.
Multisport Auto Transition
This feature detects sport changes between swim, bike and run in multisport activities — so you can focus on the race and let your watch take care of recording splits.
Hill Score
Measure your capability for running uphill, and evaluate your progress over time based on your VO2 max and training history.
Daily Suggested Workouts
View your entire week of daily suggested workouts, which adapt after every run or ride.
Recovery Time
Know how long you need to recover before your next high-effort workout based on your latest training.
Race Widget
Prepare for your next race with training tips, personalised daily suggested workouts and more.
Wrist-Based Running Dynamics
View crucial running metrics such as cadence, stride length, ground contact time and more.
Garmin Coach Adaptive Training Plans
Train for an event, achieve a milestone, or improve your fitness with Garmin Coach training plans for running, triathlon, cycling or strength. Select plans adapt daily for personalised workouts based on your performance, recovery and health metrics.
Running Economy
Measure your overall energy efficiency while running — using long-term running volume, stride length and step speed loss, which tells you how much you slow down when your foot hits the ground — when you pair your watch with the HRM 600 monitor (sold separately).
Running Tolerance
Better understand the impact each run has on your body, and get a recommended weekly maximum mileage so you can keep training effectively without taking on too much.
Step Speed Loss
Improve your running form and understand how much you slow down when your foot hits the ground when you pair your watch with the HRM 600 monitor (sold separately).
Activities
Recreational Diving
A 40-meter dive rating and leakproof metal buttons let you reach new depths with support for scuba and apnea dive activities.
Wakesports Activities
Track your stats for water skiing, wakeboarding, wakesurfing and kiteboarding.
Track Your Activities
Use preloaded activity profiles to get data and insight from your active pursuits. Even track sport activities such as golf, soccer, football, racquet sports and more.
Sail Expedition
Record a multiday sailing activity with a reduced need to charge.
HIIT Workouts
Track your HIIT workouts, including AMRAP, EMOM, Tabata or custom workouts.
Animated Workouts
Follow animated workouts for cardio, strength, yoga and Pilates on the watch screen.
Backcountry Ski and Snowboard
Automatically track ascents and descents along with how much time you spend between runs.
XC SKI Power
Measure exercise load when paired with an HRM 600 chest strap (sold separately).
Surf Activity
Record waves surfed, maximum speed reached, distance traveled and more. Use Surfline Sessions technology to capture video of waves you ride in front of a Surfline camera3.
Health and Wellness
Morning Report
Get a customisable overview of your sleep, training outlook, HRV status, weather and more as soon as you wake up.
Evening Report
Prepare for tomorrow before bed with a reminder of sleep need, tomorrow’s workout, weather and events.
HRV Status
Gain a better understanding of your overall health, recovery and training performance while you sleep.
Wrist-Based Heart Rate
The watch constantly samples your heart rate2 to help you gauge how hard you work during activities.
Garmin ECG App
The ECG app4 uses sensors to record the electrical signals that control how your heart beats. It analyses that recording to detect signs of an irregular heart rhythm called atrial fibrillation (AFib).
Pulse Ox Sensor
Track your blood oxygen saturation while you’re awake or asleep, and gain awareness of how you’re adapting to altitude5.
Sleep Coach
Get a sleep score and personalised coaching for how much sleep you should get. Track sleep stages, and get insights to improve sleep quality2.
Nap Detection
Automatically track or log your naps to see how they benefit your body and to check the recommended time and duration they should be.
Breathing Variations
For a closer glimpse of your health, the breathing variations feature uses Pulse Ox5 to help you better understand shifts in your breathing patterns as you sleep.
Jet Lag Adviser
Help to minimise the effects of jet lag with guidance on light exposure, sleep schedule and exercise.
Body Battery Energy Monitoring
Track your body’s energy levels to find the best times for activity and rest2.
Stress Tracking
See if you're having a calm, balanced or stressful day.
Health Snapshot Feature
Log a 2-minute session to record key health stats, then generate a report to share with your health care provider.
Respiration Tracking
See how you’re breathing throughout the day and night.
Hydration Tracking
Log your daily fluid intake as a reminder to stay hydrated.
Altitude and Heat Acclimation
See how you’re holding up to the current elevation or heat based on your health metrics.
Women’s Health Tracking
Track and log your menstrual cycle or pregnancy to get exercise and nutrition education.
Smart Wake Alarm
Wake up more refreshed. The smart wake alarm gently vibrates to wake you at the optimal time.
Mobility
Increase your flexibility and strength with new downloadable mobility workouts available for free in the Garmin Connect app and an activity profile.
Connected Features
Garmin Connect App
See your health and fitness information, connect with friends and more.
Garmin Messenger App
Communicate via two-way text messaging6 on your wrist.
Smart Notifications
Receive emails, texts and alerts on your smartwatch when paired with your iPhone or Android smartphone.
Music
Download songs plus playlists from your Spotify, Deezer or Amazon Music accounts for phone-free listening (subscription may be required).
Garmin Pay Contactless Payments
Breeze through checkout lines or transit systems with participating providers.
Garmin Share
Use this feature to easily share saved locations, courses and workouts with friends’ compatible Garmin devices.
Safety and Tracking Features
If you feel unsafe or if your watch senses that an incident occurred, your watch will send a message with your live location7.
Stocks Tracker
Keep track of up to 50 of your favourite stocks8 — right from your wrist.
Connect IQ Store
Add watch faces, data fields and apps from your paired smartphone.
Power Manager
View how various settings and sensors impact your watch's battery life.
1Requires BLUETOOTH connectivity
2Activity tracking accuracy.
3When paired with the Garmin Connect smart device app and the Surfline smart device app.
4The ECG app is not intended to replace traditional methods of diagnosis or treatment. If atrial fibrillation is detected, consult a doctor. If you experience symptoms of a heart attack, stroke, or other cardiovascular conditions, do not rely on the notification of the device and consult a doctor. Always follow the instructions for use. The ECG app is not available in all regions and is only available on select Garmin smartwatches with the latest version of the Garmin Connect smartphone app and watch software. See Garmin.com/ECG for availability and full instructions for use. The ECG app is not available in all regions and is only available on select Garmin smartwatches with the latest version of the Garmin Connect smartphone app and watch software. See Garmin.com/ECG for availability and full instructions for use.
5This is not a medical device and is not intended for use in the diagnosis or monitoring of any medical condition; see Garmin.com/ataccuracy. Pulse Ox not available in all countries.
6Requires both the sender and receiver of messages to have the Garmin Messenger app installed on their paired smartphones
7When paired with a compatible smartphone. For safety and tracking features requirements and limitations, see Garmin.com/safety.
8When paired with a compatible smartphone. All data provided on the Garmin Stocks Tracker app is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended for trading or investing purposes. See Twelvedata.com/stocks for stock exchanges covered by the Stocks app.
Engineering enhancements are ongoing and may not be reflected in the pictures, videos and specifications.
Technical Specifications
- Sleep Score and Insights
- Battery life (smartwatch mode): Up to 29 days (13 days always-on)
- Built-In Mapping
- Pulse Ox blood oxygen saturation
- Garmin ECG App
- LED flashlight
- Garmin Pay
- Multi-Band GPS
- Music storage
- Make calls and send texts via voice
- Training Readiness
- Training status
- Watch display type: AMOLED
- Touchscreen
- Water rating: 10 ATM
- Strap material: Silicone
- Lens Material: Sapphire crystal
- Bezel Material: Titanium
- Case material: Fibre-reinforced polymer with metal rear cover
- QuickFit watch band compatible: Included (26 mm)
- Physical size: 51 x 51 x 14.7 mm
- Fits wrists with the following circumference: Silicone band: 127-210 mm
- Fits wrists with the following circumference: UltraFit band: 127-225 mm
- Fits wrists with the following circumference: Leather band: 135-213 mm
- Fits wrists with the following circumference: Metal band: 132-225 mm
- Weight: 92 g (64 g, case only)
- Leakproof inductive buttons
- Built-in speaker/microphone
- Display Size: 35.56 mm (1.4″) diameter
- Display Resolution: 454 x 454 pixels
- Colour display
- Large font option
- Battery type: Lithium ion
- Battery life: Smartwatch: Up to 29 days (13 days always-on)
- Battery Saver Watch Mode: Up to 41 days
- GPS Only: Up to 84 hours (65 hours always-on)
- All Satellite Systems: Up to 68 hours (54 hours always-on)
- All Satellite Systems + Multi-band: Up to 62 hours (49 hours always-on)*
- All Satellite Systems + Music: Up to 18 hours
- Max Battery GPS: Up to 145 hours
- Expedition GPS: Up to 31 days
- Charging method: Garmin proprietary plug charger
- Memory/History: 32 GB
*Assuming typical use with SatIQ technology