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Garmin Handheld GPS Comparison Chart

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Monday, July 19, 2021 — 0 Comments

 

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:

Product Montana 700 Montana 710 Montana 700i Montana 710i Montana 750i Montana 760i Montana 680
discontinued
General              
Unit Dimensions 3.4″ x 7.2″ x 1.3″
(8.76 x 18.30 x 3.27 cm)
3.4" x 7.2" x 1.3" (8.76 x 18.30 x 3.27 cm) 3.4″ x 7.2″ x 1.3″
(8.76 x 18.30 x 3.27 cm)
3.4" x 7.2" x 1.3" (8.76 x 18.30 x 3.27 cm) 3.4″ x 7.2″ x 1.3″
(8.76 x 18.30 x 3.27 cm)
3.4" x 7.2" x 1.3" (8.76 x 18.30 x 3.27 cm) 3.4″ x 7.2″ x 1.3″
(8.76 x 18.30 x 3.27 cm)
Touchscreen
Display Size 2.55″W x 4.25″H (6.48 x 10.80 cm); 5″ diag (12.70 cm) 2.55"W x 4.25"H (6.48 x 10.80 cm); 5" diag (12.70 cm) 2.55″W x 4.25″H (6.48 x 10.80 cm); 5″ diag (12.70 cm) 2.55"W x 4.25"H (6.48 x 10.80 cm); 5" diag (12.70 cm) 2.55″W x 4.25″H (6.48 x 10.80 cm); 5″ diag (12.70 cm) 2.55"W x 4.25"H (6.48 x 10.80 cm); 5" diag (12.70 cm) 2″W x 3.5″H (5.06 x 8.93 cm);
4″ diag (10.2 cm)
Display Resolution 480 x 800 pixels 480 x 800 pixels 480 x 800 pixels 480 x 800 pixels 480 x 800 pixels 480 x 800 pixels 272 x 480 pixels
Display Type WVGA transflective, dual orientation; sunlight readable WVGA transflective, dual orientation WVGA transflective, dual orientation; sunlight readable WVGA transflective, dual orientation WVGA transflective, dual orientation; sunlight readable WVGA transflective, dual orientation bright, transflective 65k color TFT, dual-orientation touchscreen; sunlight readable
Weight 14.0 oz (397 g) with included lithium-ion battery pack 14.5 oz (410 g) with included lithium-ion battery pack 14.5 oz (410 g) with included lithium-ion battery pack 14.5 oz (410 g) with included lithium-ion battery pack 14.5 oz (410 g) with included lithium-ion battery pack 14.5 oz (410 g) with included lithium-ion battery pack 10.2 oz (289 g) with included lithium-ion battery pack; 11.7 oz (333 g) with 3 AA batteries (not included)
Battery rechargeable lithium-ion (included) or 3 AA batteries (not included); lithium recommended rechargeable lithium-ion (included) rechargeable lithium-ion (included) rechargeable lithium-ion (included) rechargeable lithium-ion (included) rechargeable lithium-ion (included) rechargeable lithium-ion (included) or 3 AA batteries (not included); NiMH or Lithium recommended
Battery life GPS Mode: up to 18 hours
Expedition Mode: up to 330 hours

GPS Mode: up to 24 hours
Expedition Mode: up to 440 hours
Powered Off: up to 1 year

Note – Battery life estimates are with full sky view and can be significantly impacted by obstructions or tree cover.

GPS Mode: up to 18 hours
GPS Mode, 10 min Tracking: up to 18 hours
Expedition Mode: up to 330 hours 
Expedition Mode, 30 min Tracking: up to 300 hours

GPS Mode: up to 24 hours
GPS Mode with a text message or location sent every 10 minutes: up to 24 hours
Expedition Mode: up to 440 hours
Expedition Mode with a text message or location sent every 30 minutes: up to 400 hours
Powered Off: up to 1 year

Note – Battery life estimates are with full sky view and can be significantly impacted by obstructions or tree cover.

GPS Mode: up to 18 hours
GPS Mode, 10 min Tracking: up to 18 hours
Expedition Mode: up to 330 hours 
Expedition Mode, 30 min Tracking: up to 300 hours

GPS Mode: up to 24 hours
GPS Mode with a text message or location sent every 10 minutes: up to 24 hours
Expedition Mode: up to 440 hours
Expedition Mode with a text message or location sent every 30 minutes: up to 400 hours
Powered Off: up to 1 year

Note – Battery life estimates are with full sky view and can be significantly impacted by obstructions or tree cover.

up to 16 hours (lithium-ion); up to 22 hours (AA batteries)
Waterproof ✅ (IPX 7) ✅ (IPX 7) ✅ (IPX 7) ✅ (IPX 7) ✅ (IPX 7) ✅ (IPX 7) ✅ (IPX 7)
MIL-STD-810 ✅ (Thermal, Shock, Water, Vibe) ✅ (Thermal, Shock, Water, Vibe) ✅ (Thermal, Shock, Water, Vibe) ✅ (Thermal, Shock, Water, Vibe) ✅ (Thermal, Shock, Water, Vibe) ✅ (Thermal, Shock, Water, Vibe)
Interface high-speed USB and NMEA 0183 compatible USB Type-C high-speed USB and NMEA 0183 compatible high-speed micro USB-C high-speed USB and NMEA 0183 compatible high-speed micro USB-C high-speed USB and NMEA 0183 compatible
Memory/History 16 GB (user space varies based on included mapping) 32 GB (user space varies based on included mapping) 16 GB (user space varies based on included mapping) 32 GB (user space varies based on included mapping) 16 GB (user space varies based on included mapping) 32 GB (user space varies based on included mapping) 4 GB
Maps & Memory              
Basemap
Ability to add maps
Preloaded maps ✅ (TopoActive, by region; Federal Public Lands maps, U.S. only) ✅ (TopoActive ✅(TopoActive, by Region; City Navigator Maps, North America; Federal Public Lands Map, US only) ✅ (TopoActive ✅ (TopoActive, by Region; City Navigator Maps, North America; Federal Public Lands Map, US only) ✅ (TopoActive
Automatic routing (turn by turn routing on roads) for outdoor activities ✅ (with optional mapping for detailed roads) ✅ (with optional mapping for detailed roads)
Automatic routing (turn by turn routing on roads) for motorized vehicles ✅ (with optional mapping for detailed roads) ✅  ✅  ✅ (with optional mapping for detailed roads)
Map Segments 15000 15000 15000 15000 15000 15000 4000
Satellite Imagery
How to Install BirdsEye on Montana 700 Series
✅ (BirdsEye Direct) ✅ (direct to device) ✅(BirdsEye Direct) ✅ (direct to device) ✅ (BirdsEye Direct) ✅ (direct to device) 1 year subscription included but since has been discontinued
Includes detailed hydrographic features (coastlines, lake/river shorelines, wetlands and perennial and seasonal streams) no (additional mapping needed)
Includes searchable points of interests (parks, campgrounds, scenic lookouts and picnic sites) no (additional mapping needed)
Displays national, state and local parks, forests, and wilderness areas no (additional mapping needed)
External memory storage ✅(32 GB max microSD™ card) ✅(32 GB max microSD™ card) ✅ (32 GB max microSD™ card) ✅(32 GB max microSD™ card) ✅ (32 GB max microSD™ card) ✅(32 GB max microSD™ card) ✅(32 GB max microSD™ card)
Waypoints/favorites/locations 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 4,000
Courses   250, 200 course points per course   250, 200 course points per course   250, 200 course points per course  
Tracks 250 250 250 250 250 250 200
Navigation Track Log 20000 points, 250 saved gpx tracks, 300 saved fit activities 20,000 points, 250 saved gpx tracks, 300 saved fit activities 20000 points, 250 saved gpx tracks, 300 saved fit activities 20,000 points, 250 saved gpx tracks, 300 saved fit activities 20000 points, 250 saved gpx tracks, 300 saved fit activities 20,000 points, 250 saved gpx tracks, 300 saved fit activities 10,000 points, 200 saved tracks
Navigation Routes 250, 250 points per route; 50 points auto routing 250, 250 points per route; 50 points auto routing 250, 250 points per route; 50 points auto routing 250, 250 points per route; 50 points auto routing 250, 250 points per route; 50 points auto routing 250, 250 points per route; 50 points auto routing 200, 250 points per route; 50 points auto routing
RINEX Logging
Sensors              
High-sensitivity receiver
GPS, GLONASS & Galileo GPS, GLONASS & Galileo GPS, GLONASS & Galileo GPS & Galileo GPS & Galileo GPS & Galileo GPS & Galileo GPS & GLONASS
Barometric altimeter
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)
GPS compass (while moving)
Daily Smart Features              
Connect IQ™ (downloadable watch faces, data fields, widgets and apps)
Smart notifications on handheld
Weather
VIRB® Remote ✅ (500 custom map tiles) ✅ (500 custom map tiles)
Pairs with Garmin Connect™ Mobile ✅ (Geocache Live) ✅ (Geocache Live)
Active Weather 
Compatible with Garmin Messenger app
LiveTrack
Outdoor Recreation              
Point-to-point navigation
TracBack®
Area Calculations
Custom POIs
Hunt/fish calendar
Sun and moon information
Ballistics solver
XERO™ Locations
Geocaching-friendly ✅ (Geocache Live) ✅ (Geocache Live) ✅ (Geocache Live) ✅ (Geocache Live) ✅ (Geocache Live) ✅ (Geocache Live)
Custom maps compatible ✅(500 custom map tiles) ✅(500 custom map tiles) ✅ (500 custom map tiles) ✅(500 custom map tiles) ✅ (500 custom map tiles) ✅(500 custom map tiles) ✅ (500 custom map tiles)
Picture viewer
Camera ✅(8 megapixel with autofocus; automatic geo-tagging) ✅(8 megapixel with autofocus; automatic geo-tagging) ✅ (8 megapixel with autofocus; automatic geo-tagging)
inReach remote widget  
LED beacon flashlight
inReach Features              
Dog Training ✅ (when paired to compatible dog track system) ✅ (when paired to compatible dog track system) ✅ (when paired to compatible dog track system) ✅ (when paired to compatible dog track system) ✅ (when paired to compatible dog track system) ✅ (when paired to compatible dog track system)
Contacts
Interactive SOS
Send and receive text messages to SMS and email
Send and Receive Text Messages to Other inReach Device
Send and receive group messages  
Exchange Locations with Other inReach Device
Mapshare Compatible with Tracking
Virtual Keyboard for Custom Messaging
Send Waypoints to Mapshare During Trip
Send Route Selection to Mapshare During the Trip
inReach remote compatible
Outdoor Applications              
Compatible with Garmin Explore™ app
Garmin Explore website compatible
Smart switching between Wi-Fi, Cellular and Satellite with Garmin Messenger app
Dog tracking ✅ (when paired to compatible dog track system) ✅ (when paired to compatible dog track system) ✅ (when paired to compatible dog track system) ✅ (when paired to compatible dog track system) ✅ (when paired to compatible dog track system) ✅ (when paired to compatible dog track system)
Connections              
Connections Wireless Connectivity Wi-Fi®, BLUETOOTH®, ANT+® Wi-Fi®, BLUETOOTH Wi-Fi®, BLUETOOTH®, ANT+® Wi-Fi®, BLUETOOTH Wi-Fi®, BLUETOOTH®, ANT+® Wi-Fi®, BLUETOOTH ANT+

 

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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