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Handheld GPS Comparison Table

Are you considering which handheld GPS device to buy? The comparison table below compares nine of the very latest Garmin handheld devices including eTrex, Oregon, Montana, GPSMAP and inReach models.

The table highlights the main comparison features e.g. screen size, battery life, number of waypoints, whether the unit has a built-in camera, etc to enable you to identify and see the difference between models and manufacturers.

The first five Garmin devices (left to right) all feature a touchscreen display, while the final four devices (right to left) all offer touch button control. Touchscreen is ideal in dry conditions. Button control is better suited for more demanding environments e.g. out at sea with spray/rain, in snowy conditions, etc.

For further help on deciding the best handheld GPS system to buy for your needs or maybe as a gift for somebody else, please see the product pages or phone 01733 777623 (Mon-Fri 9:30am-5pm) outside of these hours please contact us.

Handheld GPS Features Comparison


Features	Garmin Montana 750i	Garmin Montana 700	Garmin GPSMAP 86s	Garmin GPSMAP 79s	Garmin GPSMAP 66si	Garmin GPSMAP 66s	Garmin GPSMAP 65s	Garmin eTrex Touch 35	Garmin inReach Mini 2
Screen size	5-inch	5-inch	3-inch	3-inch	3-inch	3-inch	2.6-inch	2.6-inch	23 x 23mm
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes	No	No	No	No	No	Yes	No
Satellite messaging	Yes	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No
Dual orientation	Yes	Yes	No	No	No	No	No	No	No
Camera	8MP	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No
Battery life	18 hours	18 hours	40 hours	19 hours	36 hours	36 hours	16 hours	16 hours	90 hours
Compass	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Altimeter	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
WiFi	Yes	Yes	No	No	No	No	No	No	No
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
ANT+	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Preloaded Mapping	TopoActive Europe	TopoActive Europe	Worldwide Basemap	Worldwide Basemap	TOPO Europe	Worldwide Basemap	TopoActive Europe	TopoActive Europe	No
Paperless Geocaching	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	No
Waypoints	10000	10000	10000	10000	10000	10000	5000	4000	1000
Routes / Courses	200	250	250	250	250	250	250	200	100
Built-in Memory	16GB	16GB	16GB	8GB	16GB	16GB	8GB	None	None
Optional Garmin maps on SD/microSD Card
	TOPO	TOPO	TOPO	TOPO	TOPO	TOPO	TOPO	TOPO	No
	City Navigator	City Navigator	City Navigator	City Navigator	City Navigator	City Navigator	City Navigator	City Navigator	No
NMEA 0183 compatible	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	No
Floats on water	No	No	Yes	Yes	No	No	No	No	No
Weight	410g	397g	272g	282g	230g	230g	230g	159g	100g

Want to compare more Garmin handheld GPS models?

The above table only represents a small fraction of the Garmin handheld models you can buy from ActiveGPS. If you would like to compare handheld models from a different Garmin range e.g. GPSMAP handhelds, please click on the relevant link below to compare models:

‣Garmin eTrex comparison table
‣Garmin GPSMAP comparison table
‣Garmin inReach comparison table
‣Garmin Montana comparison table
‣Garmin Oregon comparison table

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This page was last updated on: 14th November 2024