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- eTrex Solar vs Foretrex 801
Garmin eTrex Solar vs Garmin Foretrex 801
What eTrex Solar does better (3) and where Foretrex 801 wins (0) — every spec side by side.
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9.5Positioning5.8
3.2Display3.9
9.7Battery7.6
9.7Durability5.9
Dimensions
Size comparison
eTrex SolarForetrex 801
| eTrex Solar | Foretrex 801 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 105 mm | 48 mm | +57 mm |
| Width | 64 mm | 74 mm | −10 mm |
| Depth | 31 mm | 23 mm | +8 mm |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is eTrex Solar better than Foretrex 801?
- Battery life200 h vs 100 h2×
- Satellite systems supported6 vs 32×
- Multi-band GNSS (L1 + L5/L2)Yes · Foretrex 801: No
Why is Foretrex 801 better than eTrex Solar?
Foretrex 801 has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Specifications
Side by side
| Satellite positioning | ||
| Satellite systems | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC (IRNSS) | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo |
| Satellite systems supported | 6 | 3 |
| Multi-band GNSS (L1 + L5/L2) | Yes | 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 | 185 ppi | 182 ppi |
| Display type | Transflective colour (sunlight-readable) | Transflective colour (sunlight-readable) |
| Touchscreen | Yes | — |
| Maps & navigation | ||
| Preloaded maps | No | — |
| Internal storage | 0.03 GB | — |
| Barometric altimeter | — | Yes |
| Electronic compass | Yes | — |
| Waypoints | 1,000 | 500 |
| Connectivity & safety | ||
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| ANT+ | — | Yes |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Smartphone notifications | Yes | Yes |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery life | 200 h | 100 h |
| Power source | Built-in rechargeable | — |
| Solar charging | Yes | — |
| Build & durability | ||
| Protection rating | IPX7 | IPX7 |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx7 | IPx7 |
| MIL-STD-810 | — | Yes |
| Weight | 141 g | — |
| Width | 64 mm | 74 mm |
| Height | 105 mm | 48 mm |
| Depth | 31 mm | 23 mm |
