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Garmin tactix

Overview

This page lists the GNSS chipsets that are used in the Garmin tactix watches.

The tactix is almost identical to the fēnix / epix, but with some additional military, tactical and aviation features.

The various models are listed in reverse-chronological order. The release dates are generally from Garmin announcements.

Synaptics

The tactix 8 was released after the fēnix 8 and built on the same hardware platform.

Model Released API Product Chipset APPro? References
tactix 8 - AMOLED - 51 mm 2025-02 5.0.0 4775 SYN4778 Y Garmin manual
tactix 8 - AMOLED - 47 mm 2025-02 5.0.0 4775 SYN4778 Y Garmin manual
tactix 8 - Solar 2025-02 5.0.0 4776 SYN4778 Y Garmin manual

Airoha

The tactix 7 has its own product codes, unlike previous models.

Model Released API Product Chipset APPro? References
tactix 7 - AMOLED 2023-09 5.0.0 4542 AG3335M Y Garmin manual + unveiling
tactix 7 - Pro 2022-04 5.0.0 4135 AG3335MN Y Garmin manual
tactix 7 2022-04 5.0.0 4135 AG3335MN Y Garmin manual

Additional notes about the Airoha chipsets are available on another page.

Sony

The tactix Delta product codes are shared with the fēnix 6.

Model Released API Product Chipset APPro? References
tactix Delta 2020-01 3.4.0 3291, 3516, 3783 CXD56xxxx Y  

Alternative product number(s) are possible APAC variants.

Additional notes about the Sony chipsets are available on another page.

Mediatek

All product codes are shared with the fēnix.

Model Released API Product Chipset APPro? References
tactix Charlie 2018-03 3.1.0 2604, 2798 MT3333 Y  
tactix Bravo 2016-01 1.4.0 2050, … MT3333 - DCR explainer
tactix 2013-10 - ? MT333x - DCR review

Alternative product number(s) are possible APAC variants.

Additional notes about the Mediatek chipsets are available on another page.