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Why there's no Tactix 8 47mm MIP Sapphire Solar?

Nine
28 days ago

I've been waiting for the Tactix 47mm version with a MIP display for many years and am very disappointed that the new Tactix 8 47mm was released only with an AMOLED screen.

Are there any plans to release a Tactix 47mm with a MIP Sapphire Solar display?

  • 0 27 days ago

    Since there is a F8 solar 47mm, it would have been easy. But I guess there are not enough potential buyers according to their sales dept.

    But I agree, it would have been nice!

  • 0 27 days ago in reply to clonetrooper

    Agreed. The 47mm Garmin watches are more widely adopted than the 51mm models. Considering the Tactix is a tactical product line, it makes more sense to use a MIP Sapphire Solar display rather than an AMOLED. Although the screen size is the same on both the Tactix 8 47mm and 51mm models, the bulky case of the 51mm version isn't well-suited for small to medium wrist sizes.

  • 0 26 days ago in reply to Nine

    I think they should still issue a 47mm Enduro and Tactix. Since most of the smaller companies are abandoning MIPS in favor of AMOLED, it would be easy for Garmin to corner this (small/tiny?) segment of the market without much effort. The hardware and the sw exist. And while I like the AMOLED display of my F8 (47mm) and my Epix Pro (51mm), I use my Tactix 7 still quite often.

  • 0 22 days ago

    Hi, I also wanted 47mm MIP/Solar.. and was disappointed that there is only 51mm available, but I decided to pull a trigger and get 51mm one and all I can say it is that it's amazing watch and you get used to the size. My previous watch was Garmin Fenix 6 Pro Sapphire, 47mm.

  • 0 1 day ago in reply to ilukeberry

    Hi,

    I've owned and tried the 51mm Fenix and Tactix models several times over the years, but unfortunately, they’re just too large for my wrist. For my wrist at 16 cm (~6.3 inches), the 51mm case looks bulky and feels heavy, especially in formal or everyday settings.

    My first Garmin watch was Fenix 3 HR (51mm) and I've used every Fenix version since then. The introduction of the 47mm Fenix 5 was a turning point for me. That size fits much better and is far more wearable day to day. I'm currently using the Fenix 8 47mm Solar Sapphire DLC Titanium, and while it’s a great fit, I actually prefer the design and rugged bezel of the Tactix series.

    The only thing holding me back from switching is the size and weight of the Tactix 8 Solar Sapphire. I believe a 47mm version of the Tactix would appeal to many users like myself who want the tactical look and features but in a more wrist-friendly form factor.

    Would love to hear if others feel the same, and hopefully, Garmin takes this into consideration for future releases.

    Cheers.

  • 0 21 hours ago 
    I'm hoping that someday the tactix 47 mip will come out, 51mm is too big for me

I have the tactix 7 amoled and it just doesn't work for me.

The wrist movement doesn't always work and the always-on screen melts the battery.