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Are you considering which Garmin GPSMAP handheld GPS device to buy? The table below compares the latest Garmin GPSMAP models available to buy from ActiveGPS including the Garmin GPSMAP 66i and Garmin GPSMAP 79s and Garmin GPSMAP 86i.
The comparison table below highlights the main comparison features e.g. screen size, battery life, number of waypoints, whether the unit has a built-in compass and altimeter, etc to enable you to identify and see the difference between the Garmin GPSMAP models.
Want to compare the Garmin GPSMAP series alongside other Garmin handheld ranges e.g. Montana, Oregon and inReach? Please see the full handheld GPS comparison table.
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Features |
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Screen size |
3-inch |
3-inch |
3-inch |
3-inch |
3-inch |
2.6-inch |
2.6-inch |
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Touchscreen |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
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Satellite messaging |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
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Dual orientation |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
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Camera |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
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Battery life |
35 hours |
40 hours |
19 hours |
35 hours |
36 hours |
16 hours |
16 hours |
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Compass and altimeter |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
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Bluetooth |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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WiFi |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
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ANT+ |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Preloaded Mapping |
Worldwide Basemap |
Worldwide Basemap |
Worldwide Basemap |
TopoActive Europe |
TopoActive Europe |
TopoActive Europe |
Worldwide basemap |
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Birdseye |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Paperless Geocaching |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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GPS |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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GLONASS |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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GALILEO |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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QZSS |
No |
No |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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IRNSS |
No |
No |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Waypoints |
10,000 |
10,000 |
10,000 |
10,000 |
10,000 |
5,000 |
5,000 |
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Route |
250 |
250 |
250 |
250 |
250 |
200 |
200 |
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Built-in Memory |
16GB |
16GB |
8GB |
16GB |
16GB |
16GB |
16GB |
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NMEA 0183 compatible |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Floats on water |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
No |
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Weight |
272g |
272g |
282g |
230g |
230g |
217g |
217g |
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‣GPS - Global Positioning System
‣GLONASS - Global Navigation Satellite System
‣GALILEO - European Space Agency
‣QZSS - Quasi-Zenith Satellite System
‣IRNSS - Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System
The above table only features the Garmin GPSMAP models that you can buy from ActiveGPS. If you would like to compare handheld models from a different Garmin range e.g. Montana handhelds, please click on the relevant link below to compare models:
‣Garmin eTrex comparison table
‣Garmin inReach comparison table
‣Garmin Montana comparison table
‣Garmin Oregon comparison table
Want to compare the Garmin GPSMAP series alongside other Garmin handheld ranges e.g. Oregon, eTrex and inReach? Please see the full handheld GPS comparison table.
As well as selling the latest Garmin Montana models and their accessories, we also sell a vast selection of genuine Garmin accessories for Garmin Montana devices that have since been discontinued. Discontinued Garmin Montana outdoor systems we sell original parts for include the Garmin GPSMAP 60 series, Garmin GPSMAP 62, Garmin GPSMAP 62s, Garmin GPSMAP 62sc, Garmin GPSMAP 62st, Garmin GPSMAP 64, Garmin GPSMAP 64s and Garmin GPSMAP 64st.
Alternatively, view accessories for all Garmin GPSMAP models, including accessory and parts for the very latest. Parts available include; retractable lanyard, swivel belt clip and mains charger.
We are official Internet Retailers of Garmin products and we sell genuine Garmin accessories and maps. We purchase from the Garmin UK distributor. We do not buy on the grey market and we do not sell counterfeit products. You can rest assured that by purchasing from ActiveGPS you will receive the full support of Garmin.
This page was last updated on: 19th December 2024
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