Garmin eTrex Series Comparison

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Friday, July 23, 2021 — 0 Comments

Compare devices in the popular Garmin eTrex series. The Garmin eTrex is a small handheld GPS unit that is flexible and a great choice if space is tight.

Product	eTrex SE	eTrex Solar	eTrex 22x	eTrex 32x
Unit dimensions	2.4″ x 4.0″ x 1.3″ (6.1 x 10.0 x 3.3 cm)	2.5” x 4.1”x 1.2” (6.4 cm x 10.5 cm x 3.1 cm)	2.1″ x 4.0″ x 1.3″ (5.4 x 10.3 x 3.3 cm)	2.1″ x 4.0″ x 1.3″ (5.4 x 10.3 x 3.3 cm)
Display size	1.3″ x 1.7″ (3.3 cm x 4.4 cm); 2.16″ diag (5.5 cm)	1.3″ x 1.7″ (3.3 cm x 4.4 cm); 2.16″ diag (5.5 cm)	1.4″ x 1.7″ (3.6 x 4.3 cm); 2.2″ diag (5.6 cm)	1.4″ x 1.7″ (3.6 x 4.3 cm); 2.2″ diag (5.6 cm)
Display resolution	240 x 320 pixels	240 x 320 pixels	240 x 320 pixels	160 x 240 pixels
Display type	transflective, monochrome	transflective, monochrome	transflective, 65-K color TFT	2.6″ 65K color TFT, touchscreen
Weight w/batteries	5.5 oz (156.5 g)	5.0 oz (141 g)	5 oz (141.7 g)	5.6 oz (159 g)
Battery	2 AA (not included)	rechargeable, internal lithium-ion	2 AA (not included)	2 AA (not included)
Battery life	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 hours	25 hours
Solar Charging	❌	✅	❌	❌
Waterproof	✅ (IPX7)	✅ (IPX7)	✅ (IPX7)	✅ (IPX7)
High-sensitivity receiver	✅	✅	✅	✅
Interface	USB-C	USB-C	mini USB	mini USB
GPS/GLONASS	GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou	GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou, IRNSS	GPS/GLONASS	GPS/GLONASS
Basemap	cities only	cities only	✅	✅
Preloaded maps	❌	❌	✅ (TopoActive; routable)	✅ (TopoActive; routable)
Ability to add maps	❌	❌	✅	✅
Built-in memory	28 MB	28 MB	8GB	8GB
Accepts data cards	❌	❌	microSD	microSD
Waypoints	1000	1000	2000	2000
Routes	✅	✅	200	200
Track log	✅	✅	10,000 points, 200 saved tracks	10,000 points, 200 saved tracks
Automatic routing	❌	❌	✅	✅
Map segments	❌	❌	3000	3000
Dual grid coordinates	✅	✅	❌	❌
Compass	GPS compass and 3-axis digital compass	GPS compass and 3-axis digital compass	GPS compass only while moving	GPS compass and 3-axis digital compass
Barometric altimeter	❌	❌	❌	✅
Geocaching friendly	✅ (Geocache Live)	✅ (Geocache Live)	✅ (paperless)	✅ (paperless)
Custom maps compatible	❌	❌	✅ (100 custom map tiles)	✅ (100 custom map tiles)
Point-to-point navigation	✅	✅	✅	✅
TracBack®	✅	✅	❌	❌
Photo navigation	❌	❌	✅	✅
Hunt/fish calendar	❌	❌	✅	✅
Sun and moon information	✅	✅	✅	✅
Tide tables	❌	❌	❌	❌
Area calculations	✅	✅	✅	✅
Custom POIs	❌	❌	✅	✅
Unit-to-Unit transfer	❌	❌	❌	❌
Garmin Explore app compatible	✅	✅	❌	❌
Smart notifications	✅	✅	❌	❌
Active weather	✅	✅	❌	❌
Livetrack	❌	✅	❌	❌
Wireless connectivity	BLUETOOTH	BLUETOOTH	❌	ANT+