GARMIN eTrex Series Comparison

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 10	eTrex 22x	eTrex 32x
Unit dimensions	2.4″ x 4.0″ x 1.3″ (6.1 x 10.0 x 3.3 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)	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)	1.4″ 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)	1.4″ x 1.7″ (3.6 x 4.3 cm); 2.2″ diag (5.6 cm)
Display resolution	240 x 320 pixels	128 x 160 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 oz (141.7 g)	5 oz (141.7 g)	5.6 oz (159 g)
Battery (not included)	2 AA	2 AA	2 AA	2 AA
Battery life	168 hours in standard mode; 1,800 hours in expedition mode	25 hours	25 hours	Up to 16 hours
Waterproof	✅  (IPX7)	✅  (IPX7)	✅  (IPX7)	✅  (IPX7)
High-sensitivity receiver	✅	✅	✅	✅
Interface	USB-C	mini USB	mini USB	mini USB
GPS/GLONASS	GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou	GPS/GLONASS	GPS/GLONASS	GPS/GLONASS
Basemap	cities only	✅	✅	✅
Preloaded maps	❌	❌	✅ (TopoActive; routable)	✅ (TopoActive; routable)
Ability to add maps	❌	❌	✅	✅
Built-in memory	28 MB	6 MB	8GB	8GB
Accepts data cards	❌	❌	microSD	microSD
Waypoints	1000	1000	2000	2000
Routes	✅	50	200	200
Track log	✅	10,000 points, 100 saved tracks	10,000 points, 200 saved tracks	10,000 points, 200 saved tracks
Automatic routing	❌	❌	✅	✅
Compass	GPS compass and 3-axis digital compass	GPS compass only while moving	GPS compass only while moving	GPS compass and 3-axis digital compass
Barometric altimeter	❌	❌	❌	✅
Geocaching friendly	✅ (Geocache Live)	✅ (paperless)	✅ (paperless)	✅ (paperless)
Custom maps compatible	❌	❌	❌	✅
Point-to-point navigation	✅	✅	✅	✅
TracBack®	✅	❌	❌	❌
Photo navigation	❌	❌	✅	✅
Outdoor GPS games	❌	❌	❌	❌
Hunt/fish calendar	❌	❌	✅	✅
Sun and moon information	✅	✅	✅	✅
Tide tables	❌	❌	❌	❌
Area calculations	✅	✅	✅	✅
Custom POIs	❌	✅	✅	✅
Unit-to-Unit transfer	❌	❌	❌	❌
Garmin Connect compatible	❌	❌	❌	❌
Garmin Explore app compatible	✅	❌	❌	❌
Smart notifications	✅	❌	❌	❌
Active weather	✅	❌	❌	❌
Live tracking	❌	❌	❌	❌
Wireless connectivity	BLUETOOTH	❌	❌	ANT+