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Garmin Fenix 7X Solar vs Garmin tactix® 8 – 51 mm, Solar, EliteSize, Specs & Wrist Fit Compared

Garmin Fenix 7X Solar
Garmin Fenix 7X Solar
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Garmin tactix® 8 – 51 mm, Solar, Elite (010-03407-10)
Garmin tactix® 8 – 51 mm, Solar, Elite (010-03407-10)

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Garmin Fenix 7X Solar

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Fenix 7X Solar

Garmin tactix® 8 – 51 mm, Solar, Elite (010-03407-10)

Garmin

tactix® 8 – 51 mm, Solar, Elite (010-03407-10)

For sports watches, Lug-to-Lug (L2L) is what matters most. Bulky is fine — overhang is not.

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Garmin Fenix 7X Solar
Case: 51mmL2L: 51mmThick: 14.9mm
Edge Clearance
+2mm
Sweet Spot2mm clearance. Perfect for sports watches - bold presence, no overhang.
Garmin tactix® 8 – 51 mm, Solar, Elite (010-03407-10)
Case: 51mmL2L: 51mmThick: 15.4mm
Edge Clearance
+2mm
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Sweet Spot2mm clearance. Perfect for sports watches - bold presence, no overhang.

The Garmin Fenix 7X Solar and Garmin tactix® 8 – 51 mm, Solar, Elite share a near-identical 51mm case, so wrist presence comes down to thickness, lug-to-lug and weight.

The Garmin Fenix 7X Solar is the slimmer of the two (14.9mm vs 15.4mm), so it slides under a cuff more easily.

Specification Comparison

SpecGarminFenix 7X SolarGarmintactix® 8 – 51 mm, Solar, Elite
Case Width51mm51mm
Thickness14.9mm15.4mm
Weight96g95g
ShapeCircularCircular
Water Resistance10 ATM
GPS122 hoursYes
Battery Life37 daysSmartwatch: Up to 30 days/48 days with solar* Battery Saver Watch Mode: Up to 48 days/107 days with solar* GPS Only: Up to 95 hours/149 hours with solar** All Satellte Systems: Up to 68 hours/92 hours with solar** All Satellite Systems + Multi-band: Up to 52 hours/65 hours with solar*** All Satellite Systems + Music: Up to 18 hours Max Battery GPS: Up to 186 hours/653 hours with solar** Expedition GPS: Up to 50 days/118 days with solar* *Solar charging, assuming all-day wear with 3 hours per day outside in 50,000 lux conditions **Solar charging, assuming use in 50,000 lux conditions ***Solar charging, assuming use in 50,000 lux conditions; assuming typical use with SatIQ technology
Display1.4 inchesSunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP)
Always-On DisplayYes
Released20222025

Full Specification Comparison

466 specs
SpecGarmin Fenix 7X SolarGarmin tactix® 8 – 51 mm, Solar, Elite
Design
width51
height51
volume38.75 cm³
weight96 g
thickness14.9
ATM rating10 ATM
resolution280 x 280 px
screen size1.4 inches
Display typeLCD
Has a displayYes
pixel density282 ppi
width of band26 mm
water resistanceWaterproof
Always-On DisplayYes
has a touch screenYes
is designed for kidsNo
waterproof depth rating100 m
Watch band is replaceableYes
Has sapphire glass displayNo
maximum operating temperature45 °C
has branded damage-resistant glassYes
lowest potential operating temperature-20 °C
Battery
battery life37 days
has wireless chargingNo
has a removable batteryNo
battery life with GPS on122 hours
Has a solar power batteryYes
has a rechargeable batteryYes
battery life in training mode77 hours
battery life in power save mode2160 hours
Sensors
has GPSYes
has a compassYes
Has a barometerYes
has a gyroscopeYes
Has a cadence sensorNo
has an accelerometerYes
Monitors perspirationNo
Has a heart rate monitorYes
Has a temperature sensorYes
Monitors blood oxygenation levelsYes
GPSYes
QZSSYes
BeiDouYes
CompassYes
GLONASSYes
GalileoYes
GyroscopeYes
ThermometerYes
Depth sensoryes (to 40 m)
AccelerometerYes
SatIQ™ TechnologyYes
Ambient light sensorYes
Barometric altimeterYes
Pulse Ox Blood Oxygen Saturation MonitorYes
Garmin Elevate™ wrist heart rate monitorYes
Features
release date2022-01-18
Has a stopwatchYes
Has smart alarmYes
Has call controlYes
Has silent alarmYes
has HRV trackingYes
internal storage16GB
measures VO2 maxYes
Has notificationsYes
Has ECG technologyNo
Locates your phoneYes
has fall detectionYes
has voice commandsNo
Acquires GPS fasterYes
Has vibrating alertsYes
shows readiness levelYes
Can be used to answer callsNo
measures resting heart rateYes
has irregular heart rate warningsNo
has fast/slow heart rate notificationsYes
Has a built-in camera remote control functionNo
Connectivity
has NFCYes
supports ANT+Yes
supports Wi-FiYes
supports GalileoYes
has a cellular moduleNo
Is compatible with iOSYes
Is compatible with AndroidYes
Miscellaneous
Has auto pauseYes
Available on PCYes
Can upload mapsYes
Has trackback modeYes
Has a wind speed sensorNo
Is compatible with WindowsYes
Is compatible with Mac OS XYes
has an external memory slotNo
Compatible with smart scalesYes
has a battery level indicatorYes
Provides the sunrise/sunset timeYes
has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jackNo
Informs about the risk of thunderstormsYes
Compatible with external heart rate monitorsYes
App & Software
Ad-freeYes
Free appYes
Tracks BMIYes
Has coachingYes
Includes mapsYes
Supports routesYes
Has achievementsYes
Has goal settingYes
Has live trackingYes
Has exercise diaryYes
Predicts ovulationYes
Can be personalisedYes
Has weight trackingYes
Predicts start dateYes
Tracks water intakeYes
Has inactivity alertsYes
Has period notificationsYes
Has temperature trackingYes
Doesn’t require accountNo
Provides activity reportsYes
Displays fertile window notificationsYes
Counts how many calories you've burnedYes
Activity tracking
Measures paceYes
Tracks distanceYes
Tracks elevationYes
Designed for golfYes
Tracks your sleepYes
Tracks steps takenYes
Designed for divingNo
Has a route trackerYes
Has exercise taggingYes
Has multi-sport modeYes
Tracks calorie intakeYes
Provides sleep reportsYes
Detects activities automaticallyYes
Has a stroke counter for swimmingYes
Overview
FamilyGarmin
General
Battery lifeSmartwatch: Up to 30 days/48 days with solar* Battery Saver Watch Mode: Up to 48 days/107 days with solar* GPS Only: Up to 95 hours/149 hours with solar** All Satellte Systems: Up to 68 hours/92 hours with solar** All Satellite Systems + Multi-band: Up to 52 hours/65 hours with solar*** All Satellite Systems + Music: Up to 18 hours Max Battery GPS: Up to 186 hours/653 hours with solar** Expedition GPS: Up to 50 days/118 days with solar* *Solar charging, assuming all-day wear with 3 hours per day outside in 50,000 lux conditions **Solar charging, assuming use in 50,000 lux conditions ***Solar charging, assuming use in 50,000 lux conditions; assuming typical use with SatIQ technology
Battery typeLithium ion
Display Size1.4” (35.56 mm) diameter
Case materialfiber-reinforced polymer with titanium rear cover
Color displayYes
Lens MaterialPower Sapphire™
Bezel Materialtitanium
Memory/History32 GB
Strap materialsilicone
Charging methodGarmin proprietary plug charger
Large font optionYes
Display resolution280 x 280 pixels
Built-in speaker/microphoneYes
Leakproof inductive buttonsYes
QuickFit® watch band compatibleincluded (26 mm)
Product Info
Main SKU010-03407-10
Product ID1831081
Product Nametactix® 8 – 51 mm, Solar, Elite
Release Date2/14/2025
Product VariationIncludes Applied Ballistics Elite® Solver
Clock Features
TimerYes
StopwatchYes
Time/dateYes
Alarm clockYes
GPS Time SyncYes
Sunrise/sunset timesYes
Automatic daylight saving timeYes
Diving Features
PO2Up to 1.6 with customizable Deco settings
TidesYes
Backlightyes (configurable intensity; always on)
Gas mixesAir, Nitrox (21-40% Oxygen)
APNEA modeYes
Deep Stopsyes (using custom Gradient Factors)
No fly timeYes
Safety Stopyes (customizable Off/3min/5min)
Dive planneryes (Basic NDL & Gas Planner)
Nitrox supportYes
Alerts & alarmsyes (vibration only)
Single-gas modeYes
3-axis dive compassyes (with adjustable heading, quick change to 90R, 90L, and Reciprocal. Indicates degrees and direction back to set heading)
Auto start/end diveYes
Decompression modelBühlmann ZHL-16c w/ Gradient Factors
Missed Deco Lockoutyes (can be disabled prior to dive with user acknowledgement)
Custom end-dive timeoutyes (20 sec to 10 min)
Customizable conservatismyes (Low/Medium/High)
Surface diver status widgetyes (surface Interval, no fly time, N2 loading, CNS, OTU, and Tissue Compartment status)
Automatic altitude adjustmentYes
Dive ascent/descent rate indicatorYes
Dive activity maximum operating depth40 meters
Sync dive log to Garmin Dive™ Mobile appYes
Automatically saves dive entry and exit locationsYes
Gaming Features
Gaming ActivityYes
GameOn™ app compatibleYes
Boating Features
Wearable trolling motor remoteYes
Cycling Features
CoursesYes
Power guideYes
MTB Grit & FlowYes
Race an activityYes
Power meter compatibleYes
Advanced cycling dynamicsYes
Power curve and % FTP workoutsYes
Compatible with Varia™ lightsYes
FTP (Functional Threshold Power)yes (with compatible accessory)
Compatible with Varia headlight cameraYes
Speed and cadence sensor support (w/sensor)Yes
Cycle Map (routable cycling-specific street map)Yes
Bike lap and lap maximum power (with power sensor)Yes
Compatible with Varia™ radar (rear-facing radar)Yes
Compatible with Vector™ and Rally™ (power meters)Yes
Compatible with Varia Vision™ (head-mounted display)Yes
Alerts (triggers alarm when you reach goals including time, distance, heart rate or calories)Yes
Golfing Features
PinPointerYes
Swing TempoYes
Custom targetsYes
Tempo TrainingYes
Virtual caddieYes
Full vector mapYes
Handicap scoringYes
Tournament legalYes
Digital scorecardYes
Garmin AutoShot™Yes
PlaysLike distanceYes
Round timer/odometerYes
Auto CourseView updatesYes
Yardage to layups/doglegsYes
Hazards and course targetsYes
Pairs with Garmin Golf appYes
Green View with manual pin positionYes
Preloaded with 43,000 courses worldwideYes
Green Contours (with Garmin Golf membership)Yes
CT10 Automatic club tracking compatible (requires accessory)Yes
Yardage to F/M/B (distance to front, middle and back of green)Yes
Stat tracking (strokes, putts per round, greens and fairways hit)Yes
Wind speed and direction (requires connection to Garmin Golf app)Yes
Touch-targeting (touch target on display to see the distance to any point)Yes
Measures shot distance (calculates exact yardage for shots from anywhere on course)automatic
Running Features
Hill scoreYes
Run workoutsYes
Running powerYes
Race predictorYes
Foot pod capableYes
Running dynamicsYes
Lactate thresholdyes (with compatible accessory)
Grade-adjusted paceYes
Trail run auto climbYes
Performance conditionYes
Run/Walk/Stand detectionYes
Stride length (real time)Yes
PacePro™ Pacing StrategiesYes
Vertical oscillation and ratioYes
Ground contact time and balanceyes (GCT balance with accessory)
GPS-based distance, time and paceYes
Course- and weather-specific race predictorYes
Cadence (provides real-time number of steps per minute)Yes
What You'll Love
TouchscreenYes
Display typeSunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP)
Water rating10 ATM
Garmin Pay™Yes
Music storageYes
Garmin ECG AppYes
LED flashlightYes
Multi-band GPSYes
Solar ChargingYes
Training statusYes
Built-in mappingYes
Training readinessYes
Pulse Ox blood oxygenYes
Sleep score and insightsYes
Battery life (smartwatch mode)Up to 30 days (48 days with solar*)
Make calls and send texts via voiceYes
Activity Profiles
GymStrength, HIIT, Cardio, Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Floor Climbing, Indoor Rowing, Jump Roping
DiveScuba Diving (single gas), Apnea Diving, Depth App
SwimPool Swimming, Open Water Swimming
CyclingBiking, Road Biking, Mountain Biking, Gravel Biking, Bike Commuting, Bike Touring, eBiking, eMountain Biking, Indoor Biking, Cyclocross, BMX
WellnessWalking, Pilates, Yoga, Indoor Walking
MultisportSwimming/Running, Triathlon
In the ringBoxing, Mixed Martial Arts
Team sportsBasketball, Volleyball, Field Hockey, Ice Hockey, Football/Soccer, American Football, Lacrosse, Rugby, Ultimate Disc, Cricket, Softball, Baseball
Motor sportsMotorcycling, Overlanding, Motocrossing, ATVing, Snowmobiling
On the WaterStand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing, Kayaking, Surfing, Kiteboarding, Windsurfing, Fishing, Boating, Sailing, Water Skiing, Wakeboarding, Wakesurfing, Tubing, Snorkeling, Whitewater
Racket sportsTennis, Pickleball, Badminton, Squash, Table Tennis, Padel, Platform Tennis, Racquetball
Snow & winterSkiing, Snowboarding, Backcountry Snowboarding, XC Classic Skiing, XC Skate Skiing, Backcountry Skiing, Ice Skating, Snowshoeing
Indoor runningTreadmill Running, Indoor Track Running, Virtual Running
Outdoor runningRunning, Outdoor Track Running, Trail Running, Ultra Running, Obstacle Racing
Outdoor recreationHiking, Rucking, Indoor Climbing, Bouldering, Climbing, Hunting, Horseback Riding, Golfing, Disc Golf, Archery
Other activity profilesFlying, Jumpmaster, Tactical, Inline Skating
Aviation Features
In-flight Pulse OxYes
Worldwide airport database(s)Yes
Multiple time zones with Zulu/UTCYes
TAF (Terminal Aerodrome Forecast)Yes
METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report)Yes
Worldwide NAVAID and Intersection database(s)Yes
3-axis compass with HSI (horizontal situation indicator)Yes
Moving Map with aviation airports, navaids, roads, bodies of water and moreYes
Swimming Features
Pool swim workoutsYes
Critical swim speedYes
Time and distance alertsYes
Auto rest (pool swim only)Yes
Drill logging (pool swim only)Yes
Pacing alerts (pool swim only)Yes
Countdown start (pool swim only)Yes
Underwater wrist-based heart rateYes
"Repeat on" rest timer (pool swim only)Yes
Basic rest timer (up from 0) (pool swim only)Yes
Stroke type detection (freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly) (pool swim only)Yes
Pool swim metrics (lengths, distance, pace, stroke count, swim efficiency (SWOLF), calories)Yes
Open-water swim metrics (distance, pace, stroke count/rate, stroke distance, swim efficiency (SWOLF), calories)Yes
Heart rate from external HRM (real-time during rests, interval and session stats during rests, and automatic heart rate download post-swim)yes (with HRM-Tri, HRM-Swim, HRM-Pro or HRM-Pro Plus)
Tactical Features
Kill switchYes
Stage timerYes
Stealth ModeYes
Ballistics solverYes
Night vision modeYes
Dual grid coordinatesYes
Outdoor Recreation
TidesYes
Up AheadYes
Auto restYes
TracBack®Yes
Sight 'N GoYes
Tide glanceYes
Back to startYes
Fish forecastYes
Explore NearbyYes
UltraTrac modeYes
Vertical speedYes
GPS coordinatesYes
Area calculationyes (via Connect IQ™)
Elevation profileYes
Projected waypointYes
Total ascent/descentYes
Future elevation plotYes
NextFork™ navigationYes
Distance to destinationYes
Expedition GPS ActivityYes
Sun and moon informationYes
Point-to-point navigationYes
Preloaded ski resort mapsYes
ClimbPro™ Ascent PlannerYes
Rest Timer (Ultra Run only)Yes
Preloaded road and trail mapsYes
Bread crumb trail in real timeYes
Downloadable cartography supportYes
Barometric trend indicator with Storm AlertYes
Daily Smart Features
StocksYes
CalendarYes
PasscodeYes
ConnectivityBluetooth®, ANT+®, Wi-Fi®
Garmin ShareYes
Find My PhoneYes
Find My WatchYes
Voice commandYes
Morning reportYes
Weather forecastsYes
Smart NotificationsYes
Smart trainer controlYes
Smartphone compatibilityiPhone®, Android™
Controls smartphone musicYes
On-device Connect IQ™ StoreYes
Plays and controls watch musicYes
Find My Phone during GPS activityYes
Pairs with Garmin Connect™ MobileYes
Compatible with Garmin Messenger appYes
Battery saver (customizable low power watch)Yes
Bluetooth phone calling and voice assistant supportYes
Realtime settings sync with Garmin Connect™ mobileYes
View images from notifications on watch (Android™ only)Yes
Text response/reject phone call with text (Android™ only)Yes
Connect IQ™ (downloadable watch faces, data fields and apps)Yes
Activity Tracking Features
TrueUp™Yes
Move IQ™Yes
Step counterYes
Floors climbedYes
Calories burnedYes
Distance traveledYes
Intensity minutesYes
Automatic rep countingYes
Garmin Connect™ Challenges appyes (optional Connect IQ app)
Move alerts (displays on device after a period of inactivity)Yes
Auto goal (learns your activity level and assigns a daily step goal)Yes
Workout and Training Plans
HIIT workoutsYes
Yoga workoutsYes
Cardio workoutsYes
Pilates workoutsYes
Strength workoutsYes
Garmin Cycling CoachYes
Garmin Running CoachYes
Garmin Coach - StrengthYes
Garmin Running Coach ExpertsYes
On-screen workout animationsYes
On-screen workout muscle mapsYes
Garmin Coach - Prebuilt Cycling PlansYes
Daily Suggested Workout - Cycling (Pace and Heart Rate Based)Yes
Daily Suggested Workout - Running (Pace and Heart Rate Based)Yes
Health & Wellness Monitoring
Sleepyes (advanced)
Hydrationyes (in Garmin Connect™ and optional Connect IQ™ widget)
BreathworkYes
Fitness ageYes
Sleep coachYes
Nap detectionYes
All-day stressYes
Women's healthyes (in Garmin Connect™ and optional Connect IQ™ widget)
Health snapshotYes
Jet lag adviserYes
Respiration rateYes
Skin temperatureYes
Resting heart rateYes
Breathing variationsYes
Abnormal heart rate alertsyes (high and low)
Relaxation breathing timerYes
Body Battery™ energy monitorYes
Wrist-based heart rate (constant, every second)Yes
Safety and Tracking Features
AssistanceYes
Live Event SharingYes
Incident Detection during select activitiesYes
Incident detection alert on phone for wearablesYes
Kid Activity Tracking Features
Toe-to-Toe™ Challenges appyes (optional Connect IQ Toe-to-Toe™ Challenges app)
Training, Planning and Analysis Features
% HRRYes
% HR maxYes
HR zonesYes
HR alertsYes
ShortcutsYes
HRV statusYes
Load ratioYes
Manual lapYes
Rest timerYes
Auto max HRYes
Auto scrollYes
Finish timeYes
HR caloriesYes
Voice alertsYes
Custom alertsYes
Physio TrueUpYes
Recovery timeYes
Training loadYes
VO2 Max (Run)Yes
Course guidanceYes
Endurance scoreYes
Training effectYes
Virtual PartnerYes
Workout benefitYes
Race an ActivityYes
Realtime staminaYes
Advanced workoutsYes
Interval trainingYes
Race glance/widgetYes
Training load focusYes
VO2 Max (Trail Run)Yes
Garmin Live SegmentsYes
Strava Live SegmentsYes
GPS speed and distanceYes
Configurable lap alertsYes
Customizable data pagesYes
Unified training statusYes
Touch and/or button lockYes
Activity history on watchYes
Multisport auto transitionYes
Downloadable training plansYes
Training effect (anaerobic)Yes
Manual multisport activitiesYes
HRM running pace and distanceYes
Heat and altitude acclimationYes
Customizable activity profilesYes
Trendline™ Popularity RoutingYes
Auto Pause® automatic timer haltYes
Respiration rate (during exercise)yes (with compatible accessory)
Auto Lap® interval tracking featureYes
Primary benefit (Training Effect labels)Yes
Round-trip course creator (running/cycling)Yes
Power Modes - customizable in-activity battery settingsYes
HR broadcast (broadcasts HR data over ANT+® to paired devices)Yes
Improved interval (includes open repeats, intervals data page, rest screen and auto detection)Yes
HRV stress test (measures your heart rate variability while standing still, for 3 minutes, to provide you with an estimated stress level; the scale of this is 1 to 100; low scores indicate lower stress levels)yes (with compatible accessory)

Wrist Fit

Garmin Fenix 7X Solar

Sits best on wrists ~5473mm wide (≈ 14.419.5cm circumference).

Garmin tactix® 8 – 51 mm, Solar, Elite

Sits best on wrists ~5473mm wide (≈ 14.419.5cm circumference).

2D Dimension Schematics

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Garmin Fenix 7X Solar bigger than the Garmin tactix® 8 – 51 mm, Solar, Elite?

Both have a 51mm case. Compare their thickness and lug-to-lug above to judge wrist presence.

Which fits a smaller wrist better, the Garmin Fenix 7X Solar or the Garmin tactix® 8 – 51 mm, Solar, Elite?

The Garmin Fenix 7X Solar suits wrists around 54–73mm wide, and the Garmin tactix® 8 – 51 mm, Solar, Elite around 54–73mm. The one with the smaller lower bound is the safer pick for a small wrist.

Can I see the Garmin Fenix 7X Solar and Garmin tactix® 8 – 51 mm, Solar, Elite side by side at true scale?

Yes — the schematics and photos above show both watches at matched scale, and our fit tool overlays each on your wrist width.

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