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- eTrex 32x vs GPSMAP 65
Garmin eTrex 32x vs Garmin GPSMAP 65
What eTrex 32x does better (3) and where GPSMAP 65 wins (4) — every spec side by side.
Dimensions
Size comparison
eTrex 32xGPSMAP 65
| eTrex 32x | GPSMAP 65 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 103 mm | 160 mm | −57 mm |
| Width | 54 mm | 61 mm | −7 mm |
| Depth | 33 mm | 36 mm | −3 mm |
| Weight | 142 g | 217 g | −75 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is eTrex 32x better than GPSMAP 65?
- Battery life25 h vs 16 h+56%
- Weight142 g vs 217 g+53%
- Pixel density182 ppi vs 111 ppi+64%
Why is GPSMAP 65 better than eTrex 32x?
- Satellite systems supported2 vs 42×
- Multi-band GNSS (L1 + L5/L2)No · eTrex 32x: Yes
- Screen size2.2″ vs 2.6″+18%
- Internal storage8 GB vs 16 GB2×
Specifications
Side by side
| Satellite positioning | ||
| Satellite systems | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS |
| Satellite systems supported | 2 | 4 |
| Multi-band GNSS (L1 + L5/L2) | No | Yes |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 2.2″ | 2.6″ |
| Resolution | 240 × 320 | 160 × 240 |
| Horizontal resolution | 240 px | 160 px |
| Vertical resolution | 320 px | 240 px |
| Pixel density | 182 ppi | 111 ppi |
| Display type | Transflective colour (sunlight-readable) | Transflective colour (sunlight-readable) |
| Maps & navigation | ||
| Preloaded maps | Yes | Yes |
| Map types | Road, Topographic | Road, Topographic |
| Turn-by-turn routing | Yes | Yes |
| Satellite imagery | — | Yes |
| Internal storage | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory card slot | Yes | Yes |
| Barometric altimeter | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic compass | Yes | Yes |
| Waypoints | 2,000 | 5,000 |
| Connectivity & safety | ||
| Bluetooth | — | Yes |
| ANT+ | Yes | Yes |
| Smartphone notifications | — | Yes |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery life | 25 h | 16 h |
| Power source | Rechargeable pack or AA | Rechargeable pack or AA |
| Runs on AA batteries | Yes | Yes |
| Build & durability | ||
| Protection rating | IPX7 | IPX7 |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx7 | IPx7 |
| Weight | 142 g | 217 g |
| Width | 54 mm | 61 mm |
| Height | 103 mm | 160 mm |
| Depth | 33 mm | 36 mm |
