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- eTrex 32x vs GPSMAP 79s
Garmin eTrex 32x vs Garmin GPSMAP 79s
What eTrex 32x does better (2) and where GPSMAP 79s wins (2) — every spec side by side.
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2.9Positioning8.8
3.9Display7.0
5.8Battery4.6
9.3Durability5.9
Dimensions
Size comparison
eTrex 32xGPSMAP 79s
| eTrex 32x | GPSMAP 79s | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 103 mm | 70 mm | +33 mm |
| Width | 54 mm | 170 mm | −116 mm |
| Depth | 33 mm | 40 mm | −7 mm |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is eTrex 32x better than GPSMAP 79s?
- Battery life25 h vs 19 h+32%
- Pixel density182 ppi vs 155 ppi+17%
Why is GPSMAP 79s better than eTrex 32x?
- Satellite systems supported2 vs 52.5×
- Screen size2.2″ vs 3″+36%
Specifications
Side by side
| Satellite positioning | ||
| Satellite systems | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS |
| Satellite systems supported | 2 | 5 |
| Multi-band GNSS (L1 + L5/L2) | No | — |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 2.2″ | 3″ |
| Resolution | 240 × 320 | 240 × 400 |
| Horizontal resolution | 240 px | 240 px |
| Vertical resolution | 320 px | 400 px |
| Pixel density | 182 ppi | 155 ppi |
| Display type | Transflective colour (sunlight-readable) | — |
| Touchscreen | — | Yes |
| Maps & navigation | ||
| Preloaded maps | Yes | — |
| Map types | Road, Topographic | — |
| Turn-by-turn routing | Yes | Yes |
| Internal storage | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory card slot | Yes | — |
| Barometric altimeter | Yes | — |
| Electronic compass | Yes | — |
| Waypoints | 2,000 | — |
| Connectivity & safety | ||
| ANT+ | Yes | — |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery life | 25 h | 19 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 | — |
| Width | 54 mm | 170 mm |
| Height | 103 mm | 70 mm |
| Depth | 33 mm | 40 mm |
