Garmin has unfurled its latest innovation, the Quatix 8, a smartwatch meticulously engineered for the maritime world. While sharing its core technological foundation with the esteemed Fenix 8 series, the quatix 8 is purpose-built to thrive both on and off the water. Available in two versatile sizes, 47mm and 51mm, it boasts a vivid AMOLED display, a resilient scratch-resistant sapphire lens, and a robust titanium bezel, ensuring durability and readability in any environment.
Unveiling its Marine-Centric Design
The quatix 8’s design philosophy is firmly rooted in the demands of marine life. It integrates a built-in speaker and microphone, enabling convenient voice control of compatible Garmin chartplotters and seamless interaction with your smartphone for calls and voice assistant support. To safeguard its vital internal components during demanding marine activities and underwater excursions, the watch features leakproof metal buttons and a protective sensor guard.
For those who venture beneath the waves, the quatix 8 is dive-rated, capable of withstanding depths of up to 40 meters, making it suitable for both scuba and apnea diving. Furthermore, an integrated LED flashlight offers multiple modes, including a red safety light for preserving night vision. An ambient light sensor intelligently adjusts screen brightness, guaranteeing optimal visibility even in direct sunlight.
Advanced Features for the Avid Mariner
Beyond its rugged construction, the quatix 8 is packed with an array of marine-specific functionalities. Voice commands at the helm allow users to effortlessly add fishing waypoints, manage chartplotter functions, and navigate, all through Bluetooth voice control. It also serves as a remote control for a variety of compatible Garmin devices, including trolling motors and Fusion entertainment systems.
Critical onboard data such as wind conditions, water depth, heading, speed, and tide information is readily accessible at a glance. Preloaded applications enhance the boating experience, offering features like anchor drag alerts, tack assist, a dedicated regatta timer, and comprehensive race start guidance.
Enduring Power and Sizing Options
The quatix 8 offers impressive battery longevity, catering to extended adventures. The more compact 47mm model delivers up to 16 days of battery life, or 7 days with the always-on display activated. For those seeking even greater endurance, the 51mm model provides up to an astounding 29 days of power, or 13 days with the always-on display.
Pricing and Immediate Availability
The Garmin quatix 8 is now accessible to the public. The 47mm model carries a suggested retail price of $1,199.99, while the larger 51mm model is priced at $1,299.99.
