Garmin Quatix 8 Marine GPS Smartwatch

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$1,299.99

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Size

47mm 51mm

Version

PRO AMOLED AMOLED Pro AMOLED & Voice Control Cable

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Description

quatix 8 Pro is a nautical smartwatch with inReach technology that offers satellite and LTE connectivity on the water and on land, vessel-connected apps, advanced navigation, performance metrics, and 24/7 health and wellness tracking. It is dive-rated, features leakproof buttons, metal sensor guard, a bright 1.4-inch AMOLED display, scratch-resistant lens, and durable titanium bezel, and supports boat mode, chartplotter voice control, autopilot control, Fusion audio, boat data streaming, safety and tracking, and smartphone connectivity features.

Features

Bright AMOLED Display: 1.4-inch high-resolution AMOLED screen for excellent visibility on land and water.
Rugged Marine Design: Titanium bezel, metal sensor guard, scratch-resistant lens, and leakproof metal buttons.
40 m Dive-Rated: Supports recreational scuba and apnea diving with a 40-meter water rating.
Phone-Free LTE Connectivity: Make calls, send texts, receive weather updates, and share LiveTrack locations without a phone (subscription required).
inReach Satellite Safety: Off-grid messaging, location check-ins, and interactive SOS to a 24/7 response center (coverage varies).
Advanced Boat Mode: Helm-focused interface with vessel-connected apps and real-time marine data.
Chartplotter Voice Control: Control compatible chartplotters using voice commands via Bluetooth.
Autopilot Control: Change heading, steer patterns, or follow GPS routes with compatible chartplotters or GHC 50.
On-Wrist Boat Data: View depth, engine RPM, wind data, and custom vessel information directly on the watch.
Marine Alerts: Receive anchor drag alerts and notifications for imminent tide changes.
Waypoint Marking: Drop chartplotter waypoints from anywhere on the boat.
Multi-Band GNSS: SatIQ multi-band GPS optimizes positioning accuracy and battery life.
Preloaded & Optional Maps: Supports coastal, freshwater, topographic, ski resort, and golf course maps.
Performance & Training Metrics: VO2 max, endurance score, hill score, training load, recovery insights, and race tools.
Extensive Sport Profiles: Supports diving, water sports, golf, skiing, surfing, HIIT, and multisport activities.
Comprehensive Health Tracking: Heart rate, HRV status, Pulse Ox, sleep tracking, Body Battery, stress, respiration, and more.
Connected Smart Features: Smart notifications, music storage, contactless payments, safety tracking, and Connect IQ apps.

Specifications

Model	quatix 8 Pro – 47 mm, AMOLED
Price	$1,299.99 USD
Case Size	47 mm
Display	1.4-inch bright AMOLED
Dive Rating	40 meters (recreational scuba & apnea)
Bezel Material	Titanium
Lens	Scratch-resistant glass
Buttons	Leakproof metal buttons
Connectivity	LTE, Bluetooth, satellite (inReach)
Satellite Coverage	Up to 50 miles offshore (subscription required; availability varies)
GNSS	SatIQ multi-band GPS
Sensors	Altimeter, barometer, 3-axis compass (ABC)
Marine Features	Boat mode, autopilot control, audio control, marine alerts, waypoint marking
Maps	BlueChart g3, LakeVü g3, TopoActive, SkiView, CourseView (some sold separately)
Health Tracking	Heart rate, HRV, Pulse Ox, sleep, stress, Body Battery, respiration, hydration
Smart Features	Music, contactless payments, smart notifications, safety & tracking, Connect IQ

What's In The Box

quatix 8 Pro – 47 mm, AMOLED smartwatch
Charging/data cable
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WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. For more information, visit www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between the Garmin Quatix 8 and the Fenix 8?

They share the same hardware platform — the Quatix 8 is the marine edition. On top of everything the Fenix 8 does (multisport training, maps, health tracking), the Quatix 8 adds dedicated boating features: autopilot control with a compatible Garmin chartplotter or GHC 50, boat data streaming from compatible chartplotters, sail racing assistance with tack assist and regatta timer, anchor drag and tide-change alarms, and remote control of Garmin trolling motors and Fusion stereos. If you spend time on the water, the Quatix 8 is the one built for you.

Is the Garmin Quatix 8 worth upgrading to from the Quatix 7?

The Quatix 8's headline upgrade over the 7 series is the built-in speaker and microphone — take calls, use voice commands, and control a compatible chartplotter by voice from the wrist. Beyond that, the bright AMOLED display and LED flashlight are now standard on every model (previously only the higher-end Quatix 7 variants had them), on Garmin's newest sensor platform. If you own a base Quatix 7, the jump is significant; from a 7 Pro or Sapphire it is more incremental unless the voice features appeal to you.

What sizes does the Garmin Quatix 8 come in, and which bands fit?

The Quatix 8 comes in 47mm and 51mm case sizes. Both use Garmin's QuickFit band system — 22mm bands for the 47mm case and 26mm bands for the 51mm case — so you can swap between the included band and any compatible QuickFit strap without tools.

Can the Garmin Quatix 8 be used for snorkeling and diving?

Yes — more than most people expect. The Quatix 8 is dive-rated to 40 meters (EN 13319) with leakproof buttons and includes scuba and apnea activity profiles with a genuine Buhlmann decompression model, so it handles snorkeling, freediving, and single-gas recreational scuba within 40 meters. For air integration with the T2 transceiver, multi-gas or technical diving, a 200-meter rating, and SubWave features, step up to Garmin's dedicated Descent series.

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Affordable Fins

Purchased these from Amazon, before I learned about DiveCatalog.com, so while I paid more, they were still an affordable option while waiting on the warranty repair of my Scubapro Supernova fins. I wear a size 12 shoe (NIKE & New Balance) and the chart recommends XL which matched the Supernova XL fins, but to me, the pocket felt a bit tight, so I returned them for the 2XL. While you “can” wear them without a bootie, I wear Scubapro Go 3mm socks (3XL) and the still fit fine. The are positive buoyancy, although I don’t think as positive as the Supernova, but I feel better knowing they will float instead of falling to the ocean floor while doffing them prior to getting back on the boat.

Love the Supernova Dive Fins

My new Scubapro Supernova Fins had a small cut on the top of the boot. I asked the dive shop owner what he recommended to fix the boot. He informed me that they were made of monprene and suggested he reach out to the Scubapro Rep prior to trying to fix them with superglue.

I called Scubapro when I got back to the US and they recommended taking it to a dive shop for a warranty repair. Problem is Las Cruces is the nearest dive shop and that's an 11 hour trip. I took it to a dive shop when I flew back to Virginia, but they had to ship it to California, so the process took longer than my stay.

Being modular, I opted to buy a second set of the boot pockets so I don't have to worry about down time in the future should problems arise. Plus I can use Scubapro S-Tek Pro Blade if I want to go with a neutral or negative buoyancy fin.

Objects in your review mirror are smaller than they appear!

Scubapro Hydros Accessory Bungees are smaller than they look, but the Medium size works well for securing my action camera floatie handgrip in place. To set them up, you loop the bungee back through itself to attach to the d-ring fixation point. The center piece then slides down to clamp the accessory.

While they perform great with the grippy, foamy action camera handle, they may be less secure on heavier gear with a slick surface—like my dive light. For that setup, I’d recommend adding a second attachment point on the BCD (for example, using the metal d-rings with a snap hook on a longer lanyard) to help ensure the light doesn’t end up on the ocean floor.

A necessity for UW photography

ScubaPro Hydros Pro 2 Monorail (Hydros Pro2, Multi-Mount) is a must-have accessory for underwater photographers who want extra attachment points beyond the standard D-rings. I’ve mounted one rail on the left for my SMB, and the right side gives me a clean, stable spot for an action camera on the floatie handgrip.

The Hydros Pro 2 is an outstanding BCD—especially for anyone who has to travel for dive opportunities—but it’s noticeably light on storage and mounting options if you commonly dive with lots of add-ons. This monorail system helps bridge that gap and makes it much easier to carry and position the gear you actually want to use underwater.

Gets the hob done for my light and dive knife

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Garmin Quatix 8 Marine GPS Smartwatch