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.
Are you interested in comparing just a specific series? You may want to check out these other comparison pages:
- Garmin Montana Series Comparison
- Garmin Rino Series Comparison
- Garmin GPSMAP 64, 65 & 66 Series Comparison
- Garmin GPSMAP 78 & 86 Series Comparison
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- Garmin Montana 700i & 750i$979.99 – $1,119.99
- Garmin Montana 700$839.99
Garmin Model | Montana 680 | Montana 700 | Montana 700i | Montana 750i | Oregon 750 |
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Waypoints | 4000 | 10,000 | 10,000 | 10,000 | 10,000 |
Routes | 200 | 250 | 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 | 20,000 |
Tracks | 200 | 250 | 250 | 250 | 250 |
Display size | 2″ x 3.5″ | 5.0″ diagonal | 5.0″ diagonal | 5.0″ diagonal | 1.5″ x 2.5″ |
Display resolution | 272 x 480 pixels | 480 x 800 pixels | 480 x 800 pixels | 480 x 800 pixels | 240 x 400 pixels |
Built-in memory | 4 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 4 GB |
Expandable memory | ✅ (micro sd) | ✅ (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 | rechargeable NiMH pack (included) or 2 AA (not included); NiMH or Lithium recommended |
Battery life | 16/22 | 18/330 | 18/300 | 18/300 | 16 |
GPS/GlONASS galileo | GPS | GPS/GLONASS Galileo | GPS/GLONASS Galileo | GPS/GLONASS Galileo | GPS/GLONASS |
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 | 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 | 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 | Worldwide basemap + 1 year BirdsEye Subscription |
Custom maps | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Satellite imagery | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Geocaching | ✅ (paperless) | ✅ (geocaching live) | ✅ (geocaching live) | ✅ (geocaching live) | ✅ (geocaching live) |
Unit to Unit transfer | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ (plus images and custom maps) |
Smart notification | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Live tracking | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Boat data streaming | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
Active weather | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Garmin Model | GPSMAP 276Cx | GPSMAP 66s | GPSMAP 66st | GPSMAP 66sr | GPSMAP 66i | GPSMAP 64x | GPSMAP 65 | GPSMAP 65s |
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Waypoints | 10,000 | 10,000 | 10,000 | 10,000 | 10,000 | 5000 | 5000 | 5000 |
Routes | 250 | 250 | 250 | 250 | 250 | 200 | 200 | 200 |
Track log | 20,000 | 20,000 | 20,000 | 20,000 | 20,000 | 10,000 | 10,000 | 10,000 |
Tracks | 250 | 250 | 250 | 250 | 250 | 200 | 200 | 200 |
Display size | 5.0″ diagonal | 3.0″ diagonal | 3.0″ diagonal | 3.0″ diagonal | 3.0″ diagonal | 1.43″ x 2.15″ | 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 | 160 x 240 pixels | 160 x 240 pixels | 160 x 240 pixels |
Built-in memory | 8 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 8GB | 16 GB | 16 GB |
Expandable memory | ✅ (MicroSD) | ✅ (MicroSD) | ✅ (MicroSD) | ✅ (MicroSD) | ✅ (MicroSD) | ✅ (MicroSD) | ✅ (MicroSD) | ✅ (MicroSD) |
Battery type | rechargeable Li-Ion/AA | rechargeable Li-Ion/AA | rechargeable Li-Ion/AA | rechargeable, internal lithium-ion | rechargeable, internal lithium-ion | AA | AA | AA |
Battery life (hours) | 16/8 | 16/1 week | 16/1 week | 36/450 | 35/200 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
GPS/GLONASS Galileo | GPS/GLONASS | GPS/GLONASS Galileo | GPS/GLONASS Galileo | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, IRNSS | GPS/GLONASS Galileo | GPS/GLONASS Galileo | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, IRNSS | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, IRNSS |
Touchscreen | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
Colour | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Flashlight | ❌ | ✅ Plus SOS Beacon | ✅ 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 | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
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 | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
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+ | Bluetooth/ANT+ | |
Spoken directions | ✅ with mount & maps | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
Preloaded maps | Worldwide basemap + 1 year BirdsEye Subscription | Worldwide basemap + 1 year BirdsEye Subscription | Topographic 100k for U.S. and Canada, not routable | TopoActive, routable | TopoActive, routable | TopoActive, routable | TopoActive, routable | TopoActive, routable |
Custom maps | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Satellite imagery | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Geocaching | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ Paperless | ✅ Paperless |
Unit to unit transfer | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
smart notifications | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
Live tracking | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
Boat data streaming | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
Active weather | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
- Garmin GPSMAP 65$479.99
- Garmin GPSMAP 65s$559.99
- Garmin GPSMAP 66iProduct on sale$629.99
- Garmin GPSMAP 66s$469.95
- Garmin GPSMAP 66sr$699.99
Garmin Model | GPS 73 | GPSMAP 78 | GPSMAP 78s | GPSMAP 78sc | GPSMAP 86s | GPSMAP 86sc | GPSMAP 86i | GPSMAP 86sci |
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Waypoints | 1000 | 2000 | 2000 | 2000 | 10,000 | 10,000 | 10,000 | 10,000 |
Routes | 50 | 200 | 200 | 200 | 250 | 250 | 250 | 250 |
Track log | 10,000 | 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 | 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 | 200 | 200 | 250 | 250 | 250 | 250 |
Display size | 1.43″ x 2.15″ | 1.43″ x 2.15″ | 1.43″ x 2.15″ | 1.43″ x 2.15″ | 3.0″ diagonal | 3.0″ diagonal | 3.0″ diagonal | 3.0″ diagonal |
Display resolution | 128 x 160 pixels | 160 x 240 pixels | 160 x 240 pixels | 160 x 240 pixels | 240 x 400 pixels | 240 x 400 pixels | 240 x 400 pixels | 240 x 400 pixels |
Built-in memory | ❌ | 1.7GB | 1.7GB | 1.7GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB |
Expandable memory | ❌ | ✅ (MicroSD) | ✅ (MicroSD) | ✅ (MicroSD) | ✅ (MicroSD) | ✅ (MicroSD) | ✅ (MicroSD) | ✅ (MicroSD) |
Battery type | AA | AA | AA | AA | 40/200 | 40/200 | 40/200 | 40/200 |
Battery Life | ||||||||
GPS/GLONASS Galileo | GPS | GPS | GPS | GPS | GPS/ Galileo | GPS/ Galileo | GPS/ Galileo | GPS/ Galileo |
Touchscreen | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
Colour | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Flashlight | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
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 |
Barometric altimeter | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Auto Routing | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
External Antenna Compatible | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
Area calculate | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Mapping compatible | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Dual orientation | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
Wireless | ❌ | ❌ | ANT+ | ANT+ | Bluetooth/ANT+/WiFi | Bluetooth/ANT+/WiFi | Bluetooth/ANT+/WiFi | Bluetooth/ANT+/WiFi |
Spoken directions | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
Preloaded maps | ❌ | Worldwide basemap | Worldwide basemap | Worldwide basemap + U.S. Marine charts | Worldwide TOPO basemap | Worldwide TOPO basemap, U.S. BlueChart G3 | Worldwide TOPO basemap | Worldwide TOPO basemap, U.S. BlueChart G3 |
Custom maps | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Satellite imagery | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Geocaching | ❌ | ✅paperless | ✅paperless | ✅paperless | ✅paperless | ✅paperless | ✅paperless | ✅paperless |
Unit to unit transfer | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
smart notifications | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Live tracking | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
Boat data streaming | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Active weather | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
- Garmin Rino 750 (Canadian Version)$609.95
- Garmin Rino 755t$719.95
- Garmin Rino 700$469.99
- Garmin eTrex 22x$279.99
- Garmin eTrex 32x$399.99
- Garmin eTrex 10$119.99
Garmin Model | eTrex 10 | eTrex 22x | eTrex 32x | RINO 700 | RINO 750 | RINO 755t |
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Waypoints | 2000 | 2000 | 2000 | 1000 | 10,000 | 10,000 |
Routes | 200 | 200 | 200 | 50 | 250 | 250 |
Track log | 10,000 | 10,000 | 10,000 | 10,000 | 20,000 | 20,000 |
Tracks | 100 | 200 | 200 | 100 | 200 | 200 |
Display size | 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” |
Display resolution | 128 x 160 pixels | 240 x 320 pixels | 240 x 320 pixels | 128 x 160 pixels | 240 x 400 pixels | 240 x 400 pixels |
Built-in memory | ❌ | 8GB | 8GB | ❌ | 1.7GB | 4.5GB |
Expandable memory | ❌ | ✅ (MicroSD) | ✅ (MicroSD) | ❌ | ✅ (MicroSD) | ✅ (MicroSD) |
Battery type | AA | AA | AA | internal li-ion battery pack | removable li-ion battery pack | removable li-ion battery pack |
Battery life (hours) | 25 | 25 | 25 | 13 | 14 | 14 |
GPS/GLONASS Galileo | 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 |
Barometric altimeter | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
Auto Routing | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
External Antenna Compatible | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
Area calculate | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
Mapping compatible | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
Dual orientation | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
Wireless | ❌ | ❌ | ANT+ | ❌ | Bluetooth/ANT+ | Bluetooth/ANT+ |
Spoken directions | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
Preloaded maps | ❌ | TopoActive, routable | TopoActive, routable | ❌ | ❌ | TOPO U.S. 100K |
Custom maps | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Satellite imagery | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Geocaching | ✅ paperless | ✅ paperless | ✅ paperless | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Unit to unit transfer | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
smart notifications | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
Live tracking | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
Boat data streaming | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
Active weather | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |