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Garmin eTrex Solar vs Garmin Montana 710
What eTrex Solar does better (4) and where Montana 710 wins (3) — every spec side by side.
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9.5Positioning6.5
3.2Display9.3
2.5Maps & navigation8.3
9.7Battery5.4
9.7Durability2.5
Dimensions
Size comparison
eTrex SolarMontana 710
| eTrex Solar | Montana 710 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 105 mm | 183 mm | −78 mm |
| Width | 64 mm | 88 mm | −24 mm |
| Depth | 31 mm | 33 mm | −2 mm |
| Weight | 141 g | 410 g | −269 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is eTrex Solar better than Montana 710?
- Battery life200 h vs 24 h8.3×
- Weight141 g vs 410 g2.9×
- Satellite systems supported6 vs 32×
- Multi-band GNSS (L1 + L5/L2)Yes · Montana 710: No
Why is Montana 710 better than eTrex Solar?
- Screen size2.2″ vs 5″2.3×
- Preloaded mapsNo · eTrex Solar: Yes
- Internal storage0.03 GB vs 32 GB1,066.7×
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 |
| Raw data logging (RINEX) | — | Yes |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 2.2″ | 5″ |
| Resolution | 240 × 320 | 480 × 800 |
| Horizontal resolution | 240 px | 480 px |
| Vertical resolution | 320 px | 800 px |
| Pixel density | 185 ppi | 187 ppi |
| Display type | Transflective colour (sunlight-readable) | Transflective colour (sunlight-readable) |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Maps & navigation | ||
| Preloaded maps | No | Yes |
| Map coverage | — | North America |
| Map types | — | Topographic, Satellite imagery |
| Turn-by-turn routing | — | Yes |
| Satellite imagery | — | Yes |
| Internal storage | 0.03 GB | 32 GB |
| Memory card slot | — | Yes |
| Barometric altimeter | — | Yes |
| Electronic compass | Yes | — |
| Waypoints | 1,000 | 10,000 |
| Connectivity & safety | ||
| Wi-Fi | — | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Smartphone notifications | Yes | Yes |
| Flashlight | — | Yes |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery life | 200 h | 24 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 |
| MIL-STD-810 | — | Yes |
| Weight | 141 g | 410 g |
| Width | 64 mm | 88 mm |
| Height | 105 mm | 183 mm |
| Depth | 31 mm | 33 mm |
