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Garmin eTrex 32x vs SPOT Gen4
What eTrex 32x does better (1) and where Gen4 wins (1) — every spec side by side.
Dimensions
Size comparison
eTrex 32xGen4
| eTrex 32x | Gen4 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 103 mm | 88 mm | +15 mm |
| Width | 54 mm | 68 mm | −14 mm |
| Depth | 33 mm | 24 mm | +9 mm |
| Weight | 142 g | 142 g | = |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is eTrex 32x better than Gen4?
- Satellite systems supported2 vs 12×
Why is Gen4 better than eTrex 32x?
- Water protection (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx8+14%
Specifications
Side by side
| Satellite positioning | ||
| Satellite systems | GPS, GLONASS | GPS |
| Satellite systems supported | 2 | 1 |
| Multi-band GNSS (L1 + L5/L2) | No | — |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 2.2″ | — |
| Resolution | 240 × 320 | — |
| Horizontal resolution | 240 px | — |
| Vertical resolution | 320 px | — |
| Pixel density | 182 ppi | — |
| Display type | 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 | — |
| Electronic compass | Yes | — |
| Waypoints | 2,000 | — |
| Connectivity & safety | ||
| Two-way satellite messaging | — | No |
| SOS / emergency alert | — | Yes |
| Satellite network | — | Globalstar |
| ANT+ | Yes | — |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery life | 25 h | — |
| Power source | Rechargeable pack or AA | AA batteries |
| Runs on AA batteries | Yes | — |
| Build & durability | ||
| Protection rating | IPX7 | IP68 |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx7 | IPx8 |
| Operating temperature (min) | — | -30 °C |
| Operating temperature (max) | — | 60 °C |
| Weight | 142 g | 142 g |
| Width | 54 mm | 68 mm |
| Height | 103 mm | 88 mm |
| Depth | 33 mm | 24 mm |
