Not sure which GPS unit is the most durable and reliable for your next off-road adventure?

Compare our most popular off-road navigators: Garmin zumo 396 LMT-S vs. zumo XT vs. zumo XT2 vs. GPSMAP 276Cx vs. Overlander vs. Tread (XL) Overland Edition vs. Tread XL – Baja Series vs. Montana 700i


zumo 396 LTM-Szumo XT
zumo XT2
Garmin zumo XT2 route
GPSMAP 276Cx
Overlander
Tread – Base Edition
Tread (XL) – Overland Edition
Tread XL – Baja Race Edition
Garmin Tread XL Baja Race with map settings
Tread XL – Baja Chase Edition
Garmin Tread XL Baja Race with teams and route
Montana 700i
Garmin Montana 700i with directions on map screen
Unit Dimensions 4.94″W x 3.38″H x 0.98″D (12.5 x 8.6 x 2.5 cm)5.8”W x 3.5”H x 1”D
(8.8 x 14.8 x 2.4 cm)
6.15″W x 3.5″H x 1″D (15.6 x 8.9 x 2.5 cm)7.5″ x 3.7″ x 1.7″
(19.05 x 9.40 x 4.32 cm)
7.84″ W x 4.79″ H x 0.93″ D (19.9 x 12.2 x 2.4 cm)5.8”W x 3.5”H x 1”D (8.8 x 14.8 x 2.4 cm)Tread: 8.1″W x 6.7″H x 1.2″D (20.7 x 16.9 x 3.1 cm)
Tread XL: 9.9″W x 7.8″H x 1.2″D (25.2 x 19.9 x 3.1 cm)
9.9″W x 7.8″H x 1.2″D (25.2 x 19.9 x 3.1 cm), device only
11.4″W x 7.6″H x 2.5″D (29 x 19.3 x 6.4 cm), device and dock
9.9″W x 7.8″W x 1.2″D (25.2 x 19.9 x 3.1 cm)3.6″ x 7.2″ x 1.3″ (9.19 x 18.30 x 3.27 cm)
Display Size 3.7″W x 2.2″H (9.4 x 5.6 cm); 4.3″ diag (10.9 cm)4.8”W x 2.7”H (12.1 x 6.8 cm); 5.5” diag (13.9 cm)5.3″W x 3.0″ H (13.3 x 7.5 cm); 6″ diag (15.3cm)5.0″ (127.0 mm) diagonal6.0″ W x 3.5″ H (15.2 x 8.9 cm); 6.95″ (17.7 cm)4.8”W x 2.7”H (12.1 x 6.8 cm); 5.5” diagonal (13.9 cm)Tread: 6.8″W x 4.2″H (10.8 cm x 17.2 mm); 8″ diagonal (20.3 cm)
Tread XL: 8.5″W x 5.3″H (21.7 cm x 13.6 cm); 10.1″ diagonal (25.7 cm)
8.5″W x 5.3″H (21.7 cm x 13.6 cm); 10.1″ diagonal (25.7 cm)8.5″W x 5.3″H (21.7 cm x 13.6 cm); 10.1″ diagonal (25.7 cm)2.55″W x 4.25″H (6.48 x 10.80 cm); 5″ diag (12.70 cm)
Display Resolution 480 x 272 pixels1280 x 720 pixels1280 x 720 pixels800 x 480 pixels1024 x 600 pixels1280 x 720 pixels1280 x 800 pixels1280 x 800 pixels1280 x 800 pixels480 x 800 pixels
Display Type WQVGA color TFT with white backlightmulti-touch, glass, high brightness HD color TFT with white backlightmulti-touch, glass, high brightness HD color TFT with white backlightbright, sunlight readable WVGA displaymulti-touch, glass, WSVGA color TFT with white backlightmulti-touch, glass, high brightness HD color TFT with white backlightmulti-touch, glass, high brightness HD color TFT with white backlightmulti-touch, glass, high brightness HD color TFT with white backlightmulti-touch, glass, high brightness HD color TFT with white backlightWVGA transflective, dual orientation, touchscreen
Glove-friendly touchscreen
Dual-orientation Display
Weight8.5 ounces (241.1 g)9.2 ounces (262 g)12 ounces (340 g)15.9 oz (450 g) with included rechargeable pack; 14.6 oz (415 g) with AA batteries (not included)15.4 oz (437 g)9.2 oz (262 g)Tread: 22.8 oz (646 g)
Tread XL: 32.8 oz (930 g)
32.8 oz (930 g), device only
58.8 ounces (1666.5g), device and dock
32.8 oz (930 g)14.5 oz (410 g) with included lithium-ion battery pack
Battery rechargeable lithium-ionrechargeable lithium-ionrechargeable lithium-ionrechargeable lithium-ion (included) or 3 AA batteries (not included); NiMH or Lithium recommendedrechargeable lithium-ionrechargeable lithium-ionrechargeable lithium-ionrechargeable lithium-ionrechargeable lithium-ionrechargeable lithium-ion
Battery Life up to 4 hoursup to 6 hours (up to 3.5 hours at 100% backlight)up to 6 hours (up to 3.5 hours at 100% backlight)up to 16 hours (lithium-ion); up to 8 hours (AA batteries)up to 3 hoursup to 6 hours (up to 3.5 hours at 100% backlight)Up to 6 hours at 50% backlight
Up to 1 hour at 100% backlight
Up to 6 hours at 50% backlight
Up to 1 hour at 100% backlight
Up to 6 hours at 50% backlight
Up to 1 hour at 100% backlight
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
Headphone Jack/Audio Line-out
Drop Rating MIL-STD-810MIL-STD-810MIL-STD-810MIL-STD-810MIL-STD-810MIL-STD-810MIL-STD-810MIL-STD-810  (thermal, shock, water, vibe)
Dust Rating IP5XIP6XIP6XIP6X
Waterproof ✅ (IPX7)✅ (IPX7)✅ (IPX7)✅ (IPX7)✅ (IPX7)✅ (IPX7)✅ (IPX7)✅ (IPX7)✅ (IPX7)
GPS/GLONASS/GalileoGPSGPS/GLONASS/GalileoGPS/GalileoGPS/GLONASSGPS/GLONASS/GalileoGPS/GalileoGPS/GalileoGPS/GalileoGPS/GalileoGPS/Galileo
10 Hz multi-GNSS positioning
Internal storage32 GBN/A8 GB (6 GB available to use)64 GB32 GB64 GB128 GB128 GB16 GB (user space varies based on included mapping)
WiFi
Bluetooth✅ (works with BLUETOOTH®-compatible helmet, headset or smartphone (sold separately))✅ (works with Bluetooth®-compatible helmet, headset or smartphone; BLE capable)✅ (works with Bluetooth®-compatible helmet, headset or smartphone; BLE capable)✅ (works with BLUETOOTH-compatible helmet, headset or smartphone; BLE capable)✅ (works with BLUETOOTH-compatible helmet, headset or smartphone; BLE capable)N/AN/A
ANT+
Active Weather
Magnetic Mountlocking magnet-assisted mountlocking magnet-assisted mountlocking magnet-assisted mount
Tube mount (1.5″ – 2.375″)
1″Ball Adapter with AMPS Plate
1.5″ ball adapter with AMPS plate
Preloaded Maps ✅ (City Navigator North America)✅ (City Navigator North America, Topographic Maps of North and Central America)✅ (City Navigator North America, Topographic Maps of North and Central America)✅  (TOPO maps for North and South America)✅ (City Navigator North America, Topographic Maps of North and Central America, US public land boundaries, private land parcel maps, USFS Roads and Trails, including motor-vehicle-use-maps for motorcycle, ATV, SXS and full-size 4×4)✅ (City Navigator North America, Topographic Maps of North and Central America, US public land boundaries, private land parcel maps, USFS Roads and Trails, including motor-vehicle-use-maps for motorcycle, ATV, SXS and full-size 4×4)✅ (City Navigator North America, Topographic Maps of North and Central America, Satellite imagery of North Baja Peninsula, Public and private landowner maps
(U.S. only), Adventure roads and trails
(OSM, MVUM and USFS))
✅ (City Navigator North America, Topographic Maps of North and Central America, Satellite imagery of North Baja Peninsula, Public and private landowner maps
(U.S. only), Adventure roads and trails
(OSM, MVUM and USFS))
✅ TopoActive for U.S., Canada; City Navigator Maps, North America; Federal Public Lands Map, US only
Includes Map Updates ✅ (with Garmin Tread app)✅ (with Garmin Tread app)
Downloadable Satellite Imagery ✅ (Birdseye Direct)✅ (Birdseye Direct)✅ (U.S. only)✅ (Birdseye Direct)✅ (Birdseye Direct)✅ (Birdseye Direct & North Baja Peninsula comes preloaded )✅ (Birdseye Direct & North Baja Peninsula comes preloaded )✅ (Birdseye Direct)
Downloadable USGS Quad Sheets
3-D Terrain View✅ (high res)✅ (high res)
3-D Building View
Curvy Roads Routing
Ability to Add Maps
Round Trip
Track Support
Custom Map Support ✅ (500 custom map tiles)
TOPO Map Support
Accepts Data Cards microSD™ card (not included)
✅ (256 GB max microSD™ card)

✅ (256 GB max microSD™ card)
microSD™ card (not included)✅ (256 GB max microSD™ card)✅ (256 GB max microSD™ card)✅ (256 GB max microSD™ card)✅ (256 GB max microSD™ card)✅ (32 GB max microSD™ card)
Waypoints 10,00010,000
Routes 250250, 250 points per route; 50 points auto routing
Track Log 20,000 points, 250 saved tracks20000 points, 250 saved gpx tracks, 300 saved fit activities
Track recorder
Map Segments 15,00015,000
Voice Prompts ✅ (with optional automotive speaker mount)✅ (with optional automotive speaker mount)
Speaks Street Names ✅ (with optional City Navigator map)✅ (with optional automotive speaker mount)
Voice-Activated Navigation (Operate Device with Spoken Commands)
Visual route planner
Garmin Real Directions Landmark Guidance
Point-to-Point Navigation
Navigate-a-Track Navigation
Turn-by-turn trail navigation
Tire Pressure Monitor System
TracBack
Skip Waypoints
Route Shaping through preferred cities/streets
Custom street routing for the size and
weight of your vehicle
Service history log
Traffic compatible ✅ (with Smartphone Link app)✅ (with Garmin Drive app)✅ (with Garmin Tread app)✅ (with optional traffic cable)✅ (with Garmin Tread app)✅ (with Garmin Tread app)
Incldues Traffic✅ (with Smartphone Link app)✅(with Garmin Drive™ app)✅(with Garmin Tread app)
Lane Assist
Junction View (Displays Junction Signs)
Millions of Foursquare Points of Interest ✅ (with optional City Navigator map)
TripAdvisor ratings for Travel POIs
Garmin Adventurous Routing
Automatic Incident Detection
Group Route Sharing (GPX Files)
Auto Sort Multiple Destinations
Route Avoidance
Helmet Law Notifications (US/CAN)
Popular paths (Moto)
Ride summary
Planned & Dynamic Fuel Stops
Speed Limit Indicator (displays speed limit for most major roads in the U.S. and Europe)✅ (with optional City Navigator map)
Rider Alert Warnings for Sharp curves, state helmet laws, speed cameras and more
Driver alerts for sharp curves, school zones, red light and speed camera warnings and more ✅ (with optional City Navigator map)
Smart Notifications Via App
Live Services Available Via App Tread app
(Smart notifications only)
Tread app
(Smart notifications only)
LiveTrack via Smartphone Link App
Backup Camera Compatible ✅  (BC™ 40 or BC™ 50)✅ (BC 35)✅  (BC™ 40 or BC™ 50)✅ (BC™ 50)✅ (BC™ 50)✅ (BC™ 50)
Pair with Compatible inReach Devices
Built-in inReach® Technology (requires active subscription; subject to regulations or prohibitions in some jurisdictions)
Compatible with external inReach® satellite antenna
Team Tracking — message and track
live positions (Requires inReach Flex
Team subscription)
Where Am I?
Exit Services
Custom POI’s
Control Music and Media from Smartphone or MP3 Player
Hunt/Fish Calendar
Sun and moon Information
Tide Tables
Barometric Altimeter
Compass ✅ (tilt-compensated 3-axis)
XERO™ Locations
Specialized RV Routing
RV Parks & Services Directory
Road Elevations
State Border Notices- RV
Sunrise/Sunset Times – RV
Mile Marker Info- RV
iOverlander Points of Interest
Ultimate Public Campgrounds
Pitch and Roll Gauges
Pair with Garmin PowerSwitch
Compatible with Group Ride Radio
Compatible with external GPS antenna with mount✅ (no mount needed)✅ (included)
Compatible with external inReach® satellite antenna✅ (included)
Group Ride Mobile✅ (with Garmin Tread app)✅ (with Garmin Tread app)✅ (with Garmin Tread app)
Prerunning tools — import a course to
view and add custom pacenotes
Compatible with Garmin Explore for Waypoints, Tracks Route and Activities
Garmin Connect Compatibile (online community where you analyze, catagorize and share data)

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