Garmin Handheld GPS Comparison Chart

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GARMIN HANDHELD AND OUTDOOR GPS

Garmin outdoor GPS units are handheld units that you can take with you while you’re hiking, biking and exploring. From basic handheld GPS units to full-feature GPS with two-way radio, we have the right GPS to get you outdoors.

This page includes a full features comparison of our most popular handheld GPS units.

Are you interested in comparing just a specific series? You may want to check out these other comparison pages:

Garmin Montana Series Comparison
Garmin eTrex Series Comparison
Garmin Rino Series Comparison
Garmin GPSMAP 64, 65, 66 & 67 Series Comparison
Garmin GPSMAP 78, 79 & 86 Series Comparison
Still not sure? Check out our handy FAQs on handhelds

Garmin Model	Montana 680	Montana 700	Montana 700i	Montana 750i
Waypoints	4000	10,000	10,000	10,000
Routes	200	250	250	250
Track log	10,000	20, 000, 250 saved gpx tracks, 300 saved fit activities	20, 000, 250 saved gpx tracks, 300 saved fit activities	20, 000, 250 saved gpx tracks, 300 saved fit activities
Tracks	200	250	250	250
Display size	2″ x 3.5″	5.0″ diagonal	5.0″ diagonal	5.0″ diagonal
Display resolution	272 x 480 pixels	480 x 800 pixels	480 x 800 pixels	480 x 800 pixels
Built-in memory	4 GB	16 GB	16 GB	16 GB
Expandable memory	✅ (micro sd)	✅ (micro sd)	✅ (micro sd)	✅ (micro sd)
Battery type	rechargeable Li-Ion/AA	rechargeable Li-Ion/AA	removable li-ion battery pack	removable li-ion battery pack
Battery life	16/22	18/330	18/300	18/300
GPS/GlONASS galileo	GPS	GPS/GLONASS Galileo	GPS/GLONASS Galileo	GPS/GLONASS Galileo
Touchscreen	✅	✅	✅	✅
Colour	✅	✅	✅	✅
Flashlight	❌	✅	✅	✅
Camera	✅ (8mp)	❌	❌	✅
Connect IQ	❌	✅	✅	✅
Garmin explore	❌	✅	✅	✅
Garmin connect	❌	✅	✅	✅
MIL STD 810G ruggedness	❌	✅	✅	✅
Rinex logging	❌	✅	✅	✅
Built-in satellite messenger	❌	❌	✅	✅
inReach remote widget	❌	❌	❌	❌
Electronic compass	tilt-compensated, 3-axis	tilt-compensated, 3-axis	tilt-compensated, 3-axis	tilt-compensated, 3-axis
Barometric altimeter	✅	✅	✅	✅
Auto routing	✅	✅	✅	✅
Eternal antenna compatible	✅	❌	❌	❌
Area calculate	✅	✅	✅	✅
Mapping compatible	✅	✅	✅	✅
Dual orientation	✅	✅	✅	✅
Wireless	ANT+	Bluetooth/ANT+/WiFi	Bluetooth/ANT+/WiFi	Bluetooth/ANT+/WiFi
Spoken direction	✅ (with mount and maps)	✅ (with mount and maps)	✅ (with mount and maps)	✅ (with mount and maps)
Preloaded maps	Worldwide basemap + 1 year BirdsEye Subscription	TopoActive, by region; Federal Public Lands maps, North America only	TopoActive, by region; Federal Public Lands maps, North America only	TopoActive, by region; Federal Public Lands maps, North America only
Custom maps	✅	✅	✅	✅
Satellite imagery	✅	✅	✅	✅
Geocaching	✅ (paperless)	✅ (geocaching live)	✅ (geocaching live)	✅ (geocaching live)
Unit to Unit transfer	✅	✅	✅	✅
Smart notification	❌	✅	✅	✅
Live tracking	❌	✅	✅	✅
Boat data streaming	❌	❌	❌	❌
Active weather	❌	✅	✅	✅

Garmin Model	GPSMAP 276Cx	GPSMAP 67	GPSMAP 67i	GPSMAP 66s	GPSMAP 66sr	GPSMAP 66i	GPSMAP 65	GPSMAP 65s
Waypoints	10,000	10,000	10,000	10,000	10,000	10,000	5000	5000
Routes	250	250	250	250	250	250	200	200
Track log	20,000	20,000	20,000	20,000	20,000	20,000	10,000	10,000
Tracks	250	250	250	250	250	250	200	200
Display size	5.0″ diagonal	3.0″ diagonal	3.0″ diagonal	3.0″ diagonal	3.0″ diagonal	3.0″ diagonal	1.43″ x 2.15″	1.43″ x 2.15″
Display resolution	800 x 480 pixels	240 x 400 pixels	240 x 400 pixels	240 x 400 pixels	240 x 400 pixels	240 x 400 pixels	160 x 240 pixels	160 x 240 pixels
Built-in memory	8 GB	16 GB	16 GB	16 GB	16 GB	16 GB	16 GB	16 GB
Expandable memory	✅ (MicroSD)	✅ (MicroSD)	✅ (MicroSD)	✅ (MicroSD)	✅ (MicroSD)	✅ (MicroSD)	✅ (MicroSD)	✅ (MicroSD)
Battery type	rechargeable Li-Ion/AA	rechargeable, internal lithium-ion	rechargeable, internal lithium-ion	rechargeable Li-Ion/AA	rechargeable, internal lithium-ion	rechargeable, internal lithium-ion	AA	AA
Battery life (hours)	16/8	Up to 180 hours in default mode Up to 840 hours in expedition mode	Up to 165 hours with inReach® enabled with 10 minute tracking Up to 180 hours in GPS Mode Up to 425 hours in Expedition mode with inReach enabled Up to 840 hours in Expedition mode	16/1 week	36/450	35/200	16	16
GPS/GLONASS Galileo	GPS/GLONASS	GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou, IRNSS	GPS, , Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou, IRNSS	GPS/GLONASS Galileo	GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, IRNSS	GPS/GLONASS Galileo	GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, IRNSS	GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, IRNSS
Touchscreen	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌
Colour	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅
Flashlight	❌	✅	✅	✅ Plus SOS Beacon	✅ Plus SOS beacon	❌	❌	❌
Camera	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌
Connect IQ	❌	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	❌	❌
Garmin Explore	❌	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	❌	✅
Garmin connect	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅
MIL STD 810G ruggedness	❌	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	❌	❌
Rinex logging	❌	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	❌	❌
Built-in satellite messenger	❌	❌	✅	❌	❌	✅	❌	❌
inReach remote widget	❌	❌	built in inReach capabilities	✅	✅	built in inReach capabilities	❌	❌
Electronic compass	tilt-compensated, 3-axis	tilt-compensated, 3-axis	tilt-compensated, 3-axis	tilt-compensated, 3-axis	tilt-compensated, 3-axis	tilt-compensated, 3-axis	❌	tilt-compensated, 3-axis
Barometric altimeter	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	❌	✅
Auto Routing	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅
External Antenna Compatible	✅	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	✅
Area calculate	❌	❌	❌	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅
Mapping compatible	✅	❌	❌	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅
Dual orientation	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌
Wireless	Bluetooth/ANT+/WiFi	Bluetooth/ANT+/WiFi	Bluetooth/ANT+/WiFi	Bluetooth/ANT+/WiFi	Bluetooth/ANT+/WiFi	Bluetooth/ANT+/WiFi	Bluetooth/ANT+	Bluetooth/ANT+
Spoken directions	✅ with mount & maps	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌
Preloaded maps	Worldwide basemap	TopoActive, routable	TopoActive, routable	Worldwide basemap	TopoActive, routable	TopoActive, routable	TopoActive, routable	TopoActive, routable
Custom maps	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅
Satellite imagery	❌	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	❌	❌
Geocaching	✅	✅ (Geocache Live)	✅ (Geocache Live)	✅ (Geocache Live)	✅ (Geocache Live)	✅ (Geocache Live)	✅ Paperless	✅ Paperless
Unit to unit transfer	✅	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌
Smart notifications	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅
Live tracking	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	❌	❌
Boat data streaming	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌
Active weather	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	❌	❌

Garmin Model	GPS 73	GPSMAP 78s	GPSMAP 79s/79sc	GPSMAP 86s	GPSMAP 86sc	GPSMAP 86i	GPSMAP 86sci
Waypoints	1000	2000	10,000	10,000	10,000	10,000	10,000
Routes	50	200	250, 250 points per route; 50 points auto routing	250	250	250	250
Track log	10,000	20, 000, 250 saved gpx tracks, 300 saved fit activities	20,000 points, 250 saved gpx tracks, 300 saved fit activities	20, 000, 250 saved gpx tracks, 300 saved fit activities	20, 000, 250 saved gpx tracks, 300 saved fit activities	20, 000, 250 saved gpx tracks, 300 saved fit activities	20, 000, 250 saved gpx tracks, 300 saved fit activities
Tracks	100	200	250	250	250	250	250
Display size	1.43″ x 2.15″	1.43″ x 2.15″	1.5″W x 2.5″H (3.8 x 6.3 cm); 3″ diag (7.6 cm)	3.0″ diagonal	3.0″ diagonal	3.0″ diagonal	3.0″ diagonal
Display resolution	128 x 160 pixels	160 x 240 pixels	240 x 400 pixels	240 x 400 pixels	240 x 400 pixels	240 x 400 pixels	240 x 400 pixels
Built-in memory	❌	1.7GB	8 GB (user space varies based on included mapping on sc version)	16 GB	16 GB	16 GB	16 GB
Expandable memory	❌	✅ (MicroSD)	✅ (32 GB max microSD™ card, not included)	✅ (32 GB max microSD™ card, not included)	✅ (32 GB max microSD™ card, not included)	✅ (32 GB max microSD™ card, not included)	✅ (32 GB max microSD™ card, not included)
Battery type	AA	AA	2 AA batteries (not included); NiMH or Lithium recommended	rechargeable, internal lithium-ion	rechargeable, internal lithium-ion	rechargeable, internal lithium-ion	rechargeable, internal lithium-ion
Battery Life	+18 hours	20 hours	up to 19 hours	up to 35 hours at 10-minute tracking; up to 200 hours at 30-minute tracking (power save mode)	up to 35 hours at 10-minute tracking; up to 200 hours at 30-minute tracking (power save mode)	up to 35 hours at 10-minute tracking; up to 200 hours at 30-minute tracking (power save mode)	up to 35 hours at 10-minute tracking; up to 200 hours at 30-minute tracking (power save mode)
GPS/GLONASS/Galileo	GPS	GPS	GPS/GLONASS/Galileo	GPS/GLONASS/Galileo	GPS/GLONASS/Galileo	GPS/ Galileo	GPS/ Galileo
QZSS	❌	❌	✅	❌	❌	❌	❌
SBAS	❌	❌	✅	❌	❌	❌	❌
Touchscreen	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌
Colour	❌	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅
Flashlight	❌	❌	❌	✅	✅	✅	✅
Connect IQ	❌	❌	❌	✅	✅	✅	✅
Garmin Explore	❌	❌	❌	✅	✅	✅	✅
Garmin connect	❌	❌	❌	✅	✅	✅	✅
MIL STD 810G ruggedness	❌	❌	✅(thermal, shock, water); bare unit only	✅ (thermal, shock, water)	✅ (thermal, shock, water)	✅ (thermal, shock, water)	✅ (thermal, shock, water)
Rinex logging	❌	❌	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅
Built-in satellite messenger	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	✅	✅
inReach remote widget	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	built in inReach capabilities	built in inReach capabilities
Electronic compass	❌	tilt-compensated, 3-axis	tilt-compensated, 3-axis	tilt-compensated, 3-axis	tilt-compensated, 3-axis	tilt-compensated, 3-axis	tilt-compensated, 3-axis
Barometric altimeter	❌	✅	❌	✅	✅	✅	✅
Auto Routing	❌	✅	Yes (with optional mapping for detailed roads)	✅	✅	✅	✅
External Antenna Compatible	✅	✅	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌
Area calculation	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅
Hunt/fish calendar	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅
Sun and moon information	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅
XERO™ Locations	❌	❌	❌	✅	✅	✅	✅
Mapping compatible	❌	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅
Dual orientation	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌
Wireless Connectivity	❌	ANT+	❌	Bluetooth/ANT+/WiFi	Bluetooth/ANT+/WiFi	Bluetooth/ANT+/WiFi	Bluetooth/ANT+/WiFi
Preloaded maps	❌	Worldwide basemap	79s: Worldwide basemap 79sc: U.S. BlueChart® g3	Worldwide TOPO basemap	Worldwide TOPO basemap, U.S. BlueChart G3	Worldwide TOPO basemap	Worldwide TOPO basemap, U.S. BlueChart G3
Includes detailed hydrographic features (coastlines, lake/river shorelines, wetlands and perennial and seasonal streams)	❌	❌	✅(downloadable from Garmin Express™)	❌	❌	❌	❌
Includes searchable points of interests (parks, campgrounds, scenic lookouts and picnic sites)	❌	❌	✅(downloadable from Garmin Express™)	✅(downloadable from Garmin Express™)	✅(downloadable from Garmin Express™)	✅(downloadable from Garmin Express™)	✅(downloadable from Garmin Express™)
Displays national, state and local parks, forests, and wilderness areas	❌	❌	✅(downloadable from Garmin Express™)	✅(downloadable from Garmin Express™)	✅(downloadable from Garmin Express™)	✅(downloadable from Garmin Express™)	✅(downloadable from Garmin Express™)
Custom maps	❌	✅	✅	✅(500 custom map tiles)	✅(500 custom map tiles)	✅(500 custom map tiles)	✅(500 custom map tiles)
Point-to-point navigation	❌	❌	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅
Satellite imagery	❌	❌	❌	✅	✅	✅	✅
Geocaching	❌	✅paperless	✅paperless	✅paperless	✅paperless	✅paperless	✅paperless
Unit to unit transfer	❌	✅	❌	✅	✅	✅	✅
Smart notifications	❌	❌	❌	✅	✅	✅	✅
Live tracking	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌
Boat data streaming	❌	❌	❌	✅	✅	✅	✅
Active weather	❌	❌	❌	✅	✅	✅	✅

Garmin Model	eTrex SE	eTrex Solar	eTrex 10	eTrex 22x	eTrex 32x	Rino 700	Rino 750	Rino 750t	Rino 755t
Waypoints	1,000	1,000	1,000	2000	2000	1000	10,000	10,000	10,000
Routes	✅	✅	200	200	200	50	250	250	250
Track log	✅	✅	10,000	10,000	10,000	10,000	20,000	20,000	20,000
Tracks	✅	✅	100	200	200	100	200	200	200
Display size	1.3″ x 1.7″	1.3″ x 1.7″	1.4″ x 1.7″	1.4″ x 1.7″	1.4″ x 1.7″	1.4″ x 1.7″	1.53” x 2.55”	1.53” x 2.55”	1.53” x 2.55”
Display resolution	240 x 320 pixels	240 x 320 pixels	128 x 160 pixels	240 x 320 pixels	240 x 320 pixels	128 x 160 pixels	240 x 400 pixels	240 x 400 pixels	240 x 400 pixels
Built-in memory	28 MB	28 MB	6 MB	8GB	8GB	❌	1.7GB	4.5GB	4.5GB
Expandable memory	❌	❌	❌	✅ (MicroSD)	✅ (MicroSD)	❌	✅ (MicroSD)	✅ (MicroSD)	✅ (MicroSD)
Battery type	2AA (not included)	rechargeable, internal lithium-ion	2AA (not included)	2AA (not included)	2AA (not included)	internal li-ion battery pack	removable li-ion battery pack	removable li-ion battery pack	removable li-ion battery pack
Battery life (hours)	168 hours in standard mode; 1,800 hours in expedition mode	GPS only tracking: up to 200 hours GNSS and Multi Band Tracking: up to 100 hours Expedition mode: up to 1,800 hours Unlimited when used in 75,000 Lux conditions	25	25	25	13	14	14	14
GPS/GLONASS Galileo	GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou	GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou, IRNSS	GPS/GLONASS	GPS/GLONASS	GPS/GLONASS	GPS/GLONASS	GPS/GLONASS	GPS/GLONASS	GPS/GLONASS
Touchscreen	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	✅	✅	✅
Colour	❌	❌	❌	✅	✅	❌	✅	✅	✅
Flashlight	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	✅
Camera	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	✅ 8 MP
Connect IQ	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	✅	✅	✅
Garmin Explore	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌
Garmin connect	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	✅	✅	✅
MIL STD 810G ruggedness	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌
Rinex logging	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌
Built-in satellite messenger	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌
inReach remote widget	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌
Electronic compass	✅	✅	❌	❌	tilt-compensated, 3-axis	❌	tilt-compensated, 3-axis	tilt-compensated, 3-axis	tilt-compensated, 3-axis
Barometric altimeter	❌	❌	❌	❌	✅	❌	✅	✅	✅
Auto Routing	❌	❌	❌	✅	✅	❌	✅	✅	✅
External Antenna Compatible	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	✅	✅	✅
Area calculate	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	❌	✅	✅	✅
Mapping compatible	❌	❌	❌	✅	✅	❌	✅	✅	✅
Dual orientation	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	✅	✅
Wireless	Bluetooth	Bluetooth	❌	❌	ANT+	❌	Bluetooth/ANT+	Bluetooth/ANT+	Bluetooth/ANT+
Spoken directions	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌
Preloaded maps	cities only	cities only	❌	TopoActive, routable	TopoActive, routable	❌	❌	TOPO Canada	TOPO Canada
Custom maps	❌	❌	❌	❌	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅
Satellite imagery	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌
Geocaching	✅ Geocache Live	✅ Geocache Live	✅ paperless	✅ paperless	✅ paperless	✅	✅	✅	✅
Unit to unit transfer	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	✅	✅	✅
Smart notifications	✅	✅	❌	❌	❌	❌	✅	✅	✅
Live tracking	❌	✅	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌
Boat data streaming	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌
Active weather	✅	✅	❌	❌	❌	❌	✅	✅	✅

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