Here’s How the Montana Models are Different
The Montana series are large, dual-orientation touchscreen GPS navigators good for hunting, hiking, boating, ATV and other outdoor adventures.
The new Garmin Montana 700 series was released in August 2020 and features rugged military-grade construction, TopoActive maps, direct-to-device downloads of BirdsEye Satellite Imagery and dog tracking.
The Montana 700i and 750i also adds two-way messaging via the global Iridium satellite network (subscription required). If you are looking for a smaller, lighter device that also accepts AA batteries on the fly, consider the Montana 610 or 680.
If you are looking for a larger screen, preloaded TopoActive maps, Expedion mode for an ultralow-power GPS reference, consider the Montana 700.
For two-way satellite communication capabilities, the Montana 700i and 750i (with 8MP camera) are your choices.
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Garmin Montana 700$809.99 -
Garmin Montana 700i & 750i$939.99 – $1,079.99
| Product | Montana 700 | Montana 700i | Montana 750i | Montana 680 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 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″W x 3.5″H (5.06 x 8.93 cm); 4″ diag (10.2 cm) |
| Display Type | 480 x 800 pixels | 480 x 800 pixels | 480 x 800 pixels | 272 x 480 pixels |
| Weight | WVGA transflective, dual orientation; sunlight readable | WVGA transflective, dual orientation; sunlight readable | WVGA transflective, dual orientation; sunlight readable | bright, transflective 65k color TFT, dual-orientation touchscreen; sunlight readable |
| Battery | 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 | 10.2 oz (289 g) with included lithium-ion battery pack; 11.7 oz (333 g) with 3 AA batteries (not included) |
| Battery Life | rechargeable lithium-ion (included) or 3 AA batteries (not included); lithium recommended | rechargeable lithium-ion (included) | rechargeable lithium-ion (included) | rechargeable lithium-ion (included) or 3 AA batteries (not included); NiMH or Lithium recommended |
| Waterproof | GPS Mode: up to 18 hours Expedition Mode: up to 330 hours | 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 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 | up to 16 hours (lithium-ion); up to 22 hours (AA batteries) |
| MIL-STD-810 | ✅ (IPX 7) | ✅ (IPX 7) | ✅ (IPX 7) | ✅ (IPX 7) |
| GPS/GLONASS/GALILEO | ✅ (Thermal, Shock, Water, Vibe) | ✅ (Thermal, Shock, Water, Vibe) | ✅ (Thermal, Shock, Water, Vibe) | ❌ |
| Interface | GPS, GLONASS & GALILEO | GPS, GLONASS & GALILEO | GPS, GLONASS & GALILEO | GPS & GLONASS |
| Basemap | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Preloaded Maps | high-speed USB and NMEA 0183 compatible | high-speed USB and NMEA 0183 compatible | high-speed USB and NMEA 0183 compatible | high-speed USB and NMEA 0183 compatible |
| Includes Detailed Hydrographic Features | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Includes Searchable POIs | ✅ (TopoActive U.S. & Canada; Federal Public Lands maps, North America only) | ✅ (TopoActive U.S. & Canada; Federal Public Lands maps, North America only; City Navigator North America) | ✅ (TopoActive U.S. & Canada; Federal Public Lands maps, North America only; City Navigator North America) | ❌ |
| Display National, State and Local Parks, Forests, and Wilderness Areas | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
| Ability to Add Maps | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
| Map Segments | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
| Pre-Loaded Geocaches | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| BirdsEye Satellite Imagery | 15000 | 15000 | 15000 | ❌ |
| Built-In Memory | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
| Accepts Data Cards | ✅ (direct to device) | ✅ (direct to device) | ✅ (direct to device) | 1 year subsciption included |
| Waypoints | 16 GB (user space varies based on included mapping) | 16 GB (user space varies based on included mapping) | 16 GB (user space varies based on included mapping) | 4.0 GB |
| Tracks | 250 | 250 | 250 | 250 |
| 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 | 200 |
| Track Log | 20,000 points, 250 saved gpx tracks, 300 saved fit activities | 20,000 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 |
| RINEX Logging | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
| LED Beacon Flashlight | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
| Automatic Routing | ✅ (with optional mapping for detailed roads) | ✅ (with optional mapping for detailed roads) | ✅ (with optional mapping for detailed roads) | ✅ (with optional mapping for detailed roads) |
| Point-to-Point Navigation | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Electronic Compass | ✅ (tilt-compensated, 3-axis) | ✅ (tilt-compensated, 3-axis) | ✅ (tilt-compensated, 3-axis) | ✅ (tilt-compensated, 3-axis) |
| Barometric Altimeter | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Camera | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ (8 megapixel with autofocus; automatic geo-tagging) | ✅ (8 megapixel with autofocus; automatic geo-tagging) |
| Track Manager | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Photo Navigation | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Picture Viewer | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Custom Maps Compatible | ✅ (500 custom map tiles) | ✅ (500 custom map tiles) | ✅ (500 custom map tiles) | ✅ |
| Geocaching-friendly | ✅ (Geocache Live) | ✅ (Geocache Live) | ✅ (Geocache Live) | ✅ (Paperless) |
| Hunt/Fish Calendar | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Sun and Moon Information | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| XERO Locations | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
| Tide Tables | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
| Area Calculations | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Custom POIs | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Unit-to-Unit Transfer | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Garmin Connect Compatible | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Connect IQ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
| VIRB Remote | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
| Pairs with Garmin Connect Mobile | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
| Active Weather | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
| Smart Notification on Handheld | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
| Livetrack | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
| Compatible with Garmin Explore App | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
| Garmin Explore Website Compatible | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
| Dog Training | ✅ (when paired to compatible dog track system) | ✅ (when paired to compatible dog track system) | ✅ (when paired to compatible dog track system) | ❌ |
| Contacts | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
| Wireless Connectivity | ✅ (Wi-Fi®, BLUETOOTH®, ANT+®) | ✅ (Wi-Fi®, BLUETOOTH®, ANT+®) | ✅ (Wi-Fi®, BLUETOOTH®, ANT+®) | ✅ |
| inReach Remote Compatibility | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
| inReach Remote Compatibility | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
| Interactive SOS | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
| Send and Receive Text Messages to Other inReach Device | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
| 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 | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |