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- eTrex 32x vs GPSMAP 86sci
Garmin eTrex 32x vs Garmin GPSMAP 86sci
What eTrex 32x does better (2) and where GPSMAP 86sci wins (3) — every spec side by side.
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2.9Positioning4.6
3.9Display5.4
4.8Maps & navigation7.5
5.8Battery6.7
9.3Durability5.0
Dimensions
Size comparison
eTrex 32xGPSMAP 86sci
| eTrex 32x | GPSMAP 86sci | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 103 mm | 178 mm | −75 mm |
| Width | 54 mm | 68 mm | −14 mm |
| Depth | 33 mm | 44 mm | −11 mm |
| Weight | 142 g | 272 g | −130 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is eTrex 32x better than GPSMAP 86sci?
- Weight142 g vs 272 g+92%
- Pixel density182 ppi vs 155 ppi+17%
Why is GPSMAP 86sci better than eTrex 32x?
- Battery life25 h vs 35 h+40%
- Screen size2.2″ vs 3″+36%
- Internal storage8 GB vs 16 GB2×
Specifications
Side by side
| Satellite positioning | ||
| Satellite systems | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, Galileo |
| Satellite systems supported | 2 | 2 |
| Multi-band GNSS (L1 + L5/L2) | No | No |
| Raw data logging (RINEX) | — | Yes |
| 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) | Transflective colour (sunlight-readable) |
| Maps & navigation | ||
| Preloaded maps | Yes | Yes |
| Map types | Road, Topographic | Satellite imagery |
| Turn-by-turn routing | Yes | — |
| Satellite imagery | — | Yes |
| Internal storage | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory card slot | Yes | Yes |
| Barometric altimeter | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic compass | Yes | — |
| Waypoints | 2,000 | 10,000 |
| Connectivity & safety | ||
| Two-way satellite messaging | — | Yes |
| SOS / emergency alert | — | Yes |
| Satellite network | — | Iridium |
| Wi-Fi | — | Yes |
| Bluetooth | — | Yes |
| ANT+ | Yes | Yes |
| Smartphone notifications | — | Yes |
| Flashlight | — | Yes |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery life | 25 h | 35 h |
| Power source | Rechargeable pack or AA | Built-in rechargeable |
| Runs on AA batteries | Yes | — |
| Build & durability | ||
| Protection rating | IPX7 | IPX7 |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx7 | IPx7 |
| MIL-STD-810 | — | Yes |
| Weight | 142 g | 272 g |
| Width | 54 mm | 68 mm |
| Height | 103 mm | 178 mm |
| Depth | 33 mm | 44 mm |
