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Garmin eTrex Solar vs Garmin GPSMAP 65
What eTrex Solar does better (4) and where GPSMAP 65 wins (3) — every spec side by side.
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9.5Positioning7.5
3.2Display2.8
2.5Maps & navigation5.6
9.7Battery3.9
9.7Durability8.2
Dimensions
Size comparison
eTrex SolarGPSMAP 65
| eTrex Solar | GPSMAP 65 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 105 mm | 160 mm | −55 mm |
| Width | 64 mm | 61 mm | +3 mm |
| Depth | 31 mm | 36 mm | −5 mm |
| Weight | 141 g | 217 g | −76 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is eTrex Solar better than GPSMAP 65?
- Battery life200 h vs 16 h12.5×
- Weight141 g vs 217 g+54%
- Satellite systems supported6 vs 4+50%
- Pixel density185 ppi vs 111 ppi+67%
Why is GPSMAP 65 better than eTrex Solar?
- Preloaded mapsNo · eTrex Solar: Yes
- Screen size2.2″ vs 2.6″+20%
- Internal storage0.03 GB vs 16 GB533.3×
Specifications
Side by side
| Satellite positioning | ||
| Satellite systems | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC (IRNSS) | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS |
| Satellite systems supported | 6 | 4 |
| Multi-band GNSS (L1 + L5/L2) | Yes | 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 | 185 ppi | 111 ppi |
| Display type | Transflective colour (sunlight-readable) | Transflective colour (sunlight-readable) |
| Touchscreen | Yes | — |
| Maps & navigation | ||
| Preloaded maps | No | Yes |
| Map types | — | Road, Topographic |
| Turn-by-turn routing | — | Yes |
| Satellite imagery | — | Yes |
| Internal storage | 0.03 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory card slot | — | Yes |
| Barometric altimeter | — | Yes |
| Electronic compass | Yes | Yes |
| Waypoints | 1,000 | 5,000 |
| Connectivity & safety | ||
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| ANT+ | — | Yes |
| USB-C | Yes | — |
| Smartphone notifications | Yes | Yes |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery life | 200 h | 16 h |
| Power source | Built-in rechargeable | Rechargeable pack or AA |
| Runs on AA batteries | — | Yes |
| Solar charging | Yes | — |
| Build & durability | ||
| Protection rating | IPX7 | IPX7 |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx7 | IPx7 |
| Weight | 141 g | 217 g |
| Width | 64 mm | 61 mm |
| Height | 105 mm | 160 mm |
| Depth | 31 mm | 36 mm |
