Garmin’s quatix 8 Pro

A true smartwatch for boaters

Many smartwatches are available today, but for boaters, Garmin continues to lead the way. There’s no better way to captain your day than with the quatix 8 Pro. Packed with essential marine features, the watch’s enhanced boat mode automatically highlights boating apps when on the water and hides them when you come ashore, streamlining the user experience. This design ensures quick access to navigation and boat control tools when needed most, underscoring its practical value for mariners.

I was a fan of the quatix 7 smartwatch from Garmin that I enjoyed for years, but the quatix 8 Pro marine GPS smartwatch takes my favorite features and enhances them with the latest from this industry icon. I love the new features, such as built-in speaker and microphone, chartplotter voice control, built-in LED flashlight and remote control capabilities for Garmin units and Fusion audio on board systems. It also includes 24/7 health and wellness features. I enjoy starting my day with a customizable morning report that tracks my sleep quality and provides the current temperature and the day’s weather forecast.

Other highlights include a bright 1.4-inch AMOLED display, a durable titanium bezel, a scratch-resistant sapphire lens, and superior battery life. It really is the ultimate companion on and off the water. It starts at $1,199, which may not work for every budget, but given all it offers, the added value is there. Of course, Garmin offers a wide range of other smartwatches at various price points, but after diving into the features of the quatix 8 Pro, I’m extremely satisfied with my decision. You can’t go wrong with this Garmin.