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Garmin eTrex Solar vs Garmin GPSMAP 79s
What eTrex Solar does better (3) and where GPSMAP 79s wins (2) — every spec side by side.
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9.5Positioning8.8
3.2Display7.0
9.7Battery4.6
9.7Durability5.9
Dimensions
Size comparison
eTrex SolarGPSMAP 79s
| eTrex Solar | GPSMAP 79s | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 105 mm | 70 mm | +35 mm |
| Width | 64 mm | 170 mm | −106 mm |
| Depth | 31 mm | 40 mm | −9 mm |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is eTrex Solar better than GPSMAP 79s?
- Battery life200 h vs 19 h10.5×
- Satellite systems supported6 vs 5+20%
- Pixel density185 ppi vs 155 ppi+19%
Why is GPSMAP 79s better than eTrex Solar?
- Screen size2.2″ vs 3″+39%
- Internal storage0.03 GB vs 8 GB266.7×
Specifications
Side by side
| Satellite positioning | ||
| Satellite systems | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC (IRNSS) | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS |
| Satellite systems supported | 6 | 5 |
| Multi-band GNSS (L1 + L5/L2) | 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 | 185 ppi | 155 ppi |
| Display type | Transflective colour (sunlight-readable) | — |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Maps & navigation | ||
| Preloaded maps | No | — |
| Turn-by-turn routing | — | Yes |
| Internal storage | 0.03 GB | 8 GB |
| Electronic compass | Yes | — |
| Waypoints | 1,000 | — |
| Connectivity & safety | ||
| Bluetooth | Yes | — |
| USB-C | Yes | — |
| Smartphone notifications | Yes | — |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery life | 200 h | 19 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 | — |
| Width | 64 mm | 170 mm |
| Height | 105 mm | 70 mm |
| Depth | 31 mm | 40 mm |
