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- eTrex 22x vs Foretrex 801
Garmin eTrex 22x vs Garmin Foretrex 801
What eTrex 22x does better (0) and where Foretrex 801 wins (2) — every spec side by side.
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2.9Positioning5.8
3.9Display3.9
5.8Battery7.6
9.3Durability5.9
Dimensions
Size comparison
eTrex 22xForetrex 801
| eTrex 22x | Foretrex 801 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 103 mm | 48 mm | +55 mm |
| Width | 54 mm | 74 mm | −20 mm |
| Depth | 33 mm | 23 mm | +10 mm |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is eTrex 22x better than Foretrex 801?
eTrex 22x has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Why is Foretrex 801 better than eTrex 22x?
- Battery life25 h vs 100 h4×
- Satellite systems supported2 vs 3+50%
Specifications
Side by side
| Satellite positioning | ||
| Satellite systems | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo |
| Satellite systems supported | 2 | 3 |
| Multi-band GNSS (L1 + L5/L2) | No | No |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 2.2″ | 2.2″ |
| Resolution | 240 × 320 | 320 × 240 |
| Horizontal resolution | 240 px | 320 px |
| Vertical resolution | 320 px | 240 px |
| Pixel density | 182 ppi | 182 ppi |
| Display type | Transflective colour (sunlight-readable) | Transflective colour (sunlight-readable) |
| Maps & navigation | ||
| Preloaded maps | Yes | — |
| Map types | Road, Topographic | — |
| Turn-by-turn routing | Yes | — |
| Internal storage | 8 GB | — |
| Memory card slot | Yes | — |
| Barometric altimeter | — | Yes |
| Waypoints | 2,000 | 500 |
| Connectivity & safety | ||
| Bluetooth | — | Yes |
| ANT+ | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C | — | Yes |
| Smartphone notifications | — | Yes |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery life | 25 h | 100 h |
| Power source | Rechargeable pack or AA | — |
| Runs on AA batteries | Yes | — |
| Build & durability | ||
| Protection rating | IPX7 | IPX7 |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx7 | IPx7 |
| MIL-STD-810 | — | Yes |
| Weight | 142 g | — |
| Width | 54 mm | 74 mm |
| Height | 103 mm | 48 mm |
| Depth | 33 mm | 23 mm |









