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Garmin eTrex Solar vs Garmin GPSMAP H1
What eTrex Solar does better (4) and where GPSMAP H1 wins (3) — every spec side by side.
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9.5Positioning8.2
3.2Display7.9
2.5Maps & navigation9.6
9.7Battery8.7
9.7Durability4.3
Dimensions
Size comparison
eTrex SolarGPSMAP H1
| eTrex Solar | GPSMAP H1 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 105 mm | 179 mm | −74 mm |
| Width | 64 mm | 67 mm | −3 mm |
| Depth | 31 mm | 33 mm | −2 mm |
| Weight | 141 g | 276 g | −135 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is eTrex Solar better than GPSMAP H1?
- Weight141 g vs 276 g+96%
- Battery life200 h vs 145 h+38%
- Satellite systems supported6 vs 5+20%
- Pixel density185 ppi vs 157 ppi+18%
Why is GPSMAP H1 better than eTrex Solar?
- Screen size2.2″ vs 3.5″+62%
- Preloaded mapsNo · eTrex Solar: Yes
- Internal storage0.03 GB vs 64 GB2,133.3×
Specifications
Side by side
| Satellite positioning | ||
| Satellite systems | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC (IRNSS) | GPS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC (IRNSS) |
| Satellite systems supported | 6 | 5 |
| Multi-band GNSS (L1 + L5/L2) | Yes | Yes |
| Raw data logging (RINEX) | — | Yes |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 2.2″ | 3.5″ |
| Resolution | 240 × 320 | 282 × 470 |
| Horizontal resolution | 240 px | 282 px |
| Vertical resolution | 320 px | 470 px |
| Pixel density | 185 ppi | 157 ppi |
| Display type | Transflective colour (sunlight-readable) | Transflective colour (sunlight-readable) |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Maps & navigation | ||
| Preloaded maps | No | Yes |
| Map types | — | Road, Topographic, Satellite imagery |
| Turn-by-turn routing | — | Yes |
| Satellite imagery | — | Yes |
| Internal storage | 0.03 GB | 64 GB |
| Memory card slot | — | Yes |
| Barometric altimeter | — | Yes |
| Electronic compass | Yes | — |
| Waypoints | 1,000 | — |
| Connectivity & safety | ||
| Wi-Fi | — | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| ANT+ | — | Yes |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Smartphone notifications | Yes | Yes |
| Flashlight | — | Yes |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery life | 200 h | 145 h |
| Power source | Built-in rechargeable | Built-in rechargeable |
| Solar charging | Yes | — |
| Build & durability | ||
| Protection rating | IPX7 | IP67 |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx7 | IPx7 |
| MIL-STD-810 | — | Yes |
| Weight | 141 g | 276 g |
| Width | 64 mm | 67 mm |
| Height | 105 mm | 179 mm |
| Depth | 31 mm | 33 mm |
