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Garmin Approach Z82 vs Garmin eTrex Touch

What Approach Z82 does better (0) and where eTrex Touch wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Garmin Approach Z82
Garmin · 2026Approach Z82
9.3Score
0 advantages≈ $600
vs
Garmin eTrex Touch
Garmin · 2025eTrex Touch
9.6Score
4 advantages≈ $450
Higher score
8.1Maps & navigation9.3
4.0Battery8.0
5.9Durability8.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

Approach Z82eTrex Touch
123 × 804266 × 10525
Approach Z82eTrex TouchDifference
Height80 mm105 mm−25 mm
Width123 mm66 mm+57 mm
Depth42 mm25 mm+17 mm
Weight232 g150 g+82 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is Approach Z82 better than eTrex Touch?

Approach Z82 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is eTrex Touch better than Approach Z82?

  1. Battery life15 h vs 130 h8.7×
  2. Satellite systems supported1 vs 66×
  3. Multi-band GNSS (L1 + L5/L2)No · Approach Z82: Yes
  4. Weight232 g vs 150 g+55%
Specifications

Side by side

Satellite positioning
Satellite systemsGPSGPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC (IRNSS)
Satellite systems supported16
Multi-band GNSS (L1 + L5/L2)NoYes
Display
Screen size—3″
Resolution—240 × 400
Horizontal resolution—240 px
Vertical resolution—400 px
Pixel density—155 ppi
Display typeOLED / AMOLEDTransflective colour (sunlight-readable)
Touchscreen—Yes
Maps & navigation
Preloaded mapsYesYes
Map coverageWorldwide—
Map typesGolf coursesRoad, Topographic, Satellite imagery
Turn-by-turn routing—Yes
Satellite imagery—Yes
Preloaded golf courses43,000—
Internal storage—32 GB
Barometric altimeter—Yes
Connectivity & safety
Wi-Fi—Yes
BluetoothYesYes
USB-C—Yes
Smartphone notifications—Yes
Battery & power
Battery life15 h130 h
Power sourceBuilt-in rechargeableBuilt-in rechargeable
Build & durability
Protection ratingIPX7IP67
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx7
Weight232 g150 g
Width123 mm66 mm
Height80 mm105 mm
Depth42 mm25 mm
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